ADHD Therapists in Illinois

Welcome to Integrated Family Behavioral Health & Counseling PLLC. I’m Mihaela Vladu, PMHNP-BC, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 16 years of experience providing compassionate, personalized mental health care for children ages 6 and older, adolescents, adults, women, veterans, and active-duty military personnel. I specialize in supporting individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, stress, mood disorders, behavioral concerns, and emotional challenges, with a particular focus on women recovering from trauma and abuse and military clients coping with PTSD.

Tara Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois, providing telehealth counseling services since December 2021. She works with adults, couples, families, and children, drawing on nearly two decades of experience supporting clients across the lifespan—from children to older adults.

I help teens and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, self injury, intense emotions, ADHD, substance misuse, as well as identity, sexuality, and gender questioning. I’m passionate about helping people begin to understand themselves, face what’s been holding them down, and develop new skills and resources while creating new paths forward. Witnessing people in therapy recognize their strengths, develop self acceptance, understand what is most important to them, and show self compassion to themselves is the best part about being a therapist and one I am grateful for.

I’m a board‑certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who helps individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions through a warm, collaborative, and whole‑person approach. I blend evidence‑based treatment with genuine therapeutic connection, integrating medication management with supportive psychotherapy to create care that feels both grounded and human. My goal is to help you understand your mind, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels more stable, empowered, and aligned with who you want to be. If you’re looking for care that honors your story and your strengths, I’m here to support you.

I provide counseling and therapy services to children and teens ages (9-14 y/o), adults, and parents. We all develop unhelpful patterns that often hold us back and can harm us instead of helping us. When this happens it’s helpful to have someone we can talk to who listens and supports us without judgment.

I have worked at every level of intervention in mental health. From ongoing, maintenance counseling to helping people struggling with life and death in the community and in the hospital settings. I use person-centered counseling, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and psychodynamic counseling modalities. Sometimes, I use them individually but mostly I use a balance of all three modalities. I enjoy helping clients gain insight into their life, their life patterns and to identify the best ways for the client to create a more functional and satisfying life.

I am an experienced board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 17 years in clinical experience. I provide psychiatric evaluation & medication management for all needs that impact mental health. With a comprehensive approach, I support adults and children through their unique journeys toward mental wellness. I treat a wide range of conditions: ADHD, Anxiety, Panic, Trauma, Depression, Bipolar disorder, Mood disorders, Eating Disorders, PTSD, OCD, Insomnia, and more. I specialize in working with clients with High Clinical Acuity and Recent Hospitalization.  Website: http://adewellhealthmentalsvcs.com

I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges, including anxiety, trauma, and difficult transitions. I create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore their thoughts and emotions. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person’s unique journey. Together, we identify patterns that may be holding you back, build practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful change in your daily life. I focus on fostering self-awareness, resilience, and personal growth, always with compassion, empathy, and respect for your individual experience. Clients often describe me as warm, approachable, and insightful—someone who listens deeply, challenges gently, and supports them every step of the way toward clarity, balance, and well-being.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois. I completed my Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Rehabilitation Services in 2006 and went on to earn my Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Rehabilitation Counseling in 2015 from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. I started providing online therapy 4 years ago but I have been in the counseling field for 19 years.  My professional background includes working with a wide variety of clients from children to older adults and couples.  I am passionate about all matters pertaining to mental and emotional health and well-being. I enjoy helping my clients to be able to identify their own strengths and to start believing in their capabilities to achieve their goals and realize their dreams. I feel that, often, the necessary ingredient for this to happen is simply having someone believe in you and to walk side-by-side in the journey.  I provide online therapy services using secure video teleconferencing for the comfort, convenience, added privacy and safety of my clients. When not working, I enjoy spending time with my friends, family and my pets. I enjoy traveling and going to the gym