Monika Breidenbach, LCPC, NCC, NPT-C, CIMHP
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Westmont, IL
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I help clients understand their emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and build resilience. By integrating neuroscience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), somatic techniques, mindfulness strategies, and an attachment-based approach, we'll develop practical tools tailored to your unique life. I'm here to guide you toward a more balanced, empowered, and fulfilling future. Let's meet.
When you talk, I’m fully present—connecting the dots between seemingly unrelated details that hold meaningful insights. My approach to problem-solving is like having a friendly guide: direct, thorough, and creative, drawing from diverse fields and trends to see behaviors from multiple angles. This allows us to explore what’s happening and uncover pathways for personal growth.
I help clients seeking positive change navigate uncertainty with a blend of proven techniques, realistic strategies, and a touch of humor. Using neuroscience, we’ll understand stress responses; with CBT, we’ll reframe unhelpful thoughts; through ACT, we’ll explore uncertainty while aligning with your values. Somatic techniques will help process emotions, mindfulness will foster calm and focus, and an attachment-based lens will strengthen relationships.
Life’s challenges—whether a major transition, anxiety, depression, stress, or burnout—can feel isolating and exhausting. But you don’t have to face them alone. You deserve support, a space to be heard, and effective tools to find relief. Let’s work together to lighten your load and build a clearer path forward. Reach out today to start your journey.
I help clients seeking positive change navigate uncertainty with a direct, realistic, and creative problem-solving approach, sprinkled with humor.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Board certification
Education
National Louis University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$180 - $180Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Paypal
- Zelle
- Venmo
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Humana
- Out of Network
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Career
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Nutrition
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sports Performance
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Single Parents
- Immigrants
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Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
Languages
- Polish
- English
Website and social media