Therapy & Counseling
Near Downers Grove & Naperville, IL.
Specialized Hospital-Grade Care 15 Minutes West Along Ogden Avenue
Looking for specialized counseling near Downers Grove, IL? Ascend Therapy provides gold-standard treatments for OCD, anxiety, trauma, and relationships in a discreet, private setting.
A Direct 15-Minute Drive Along Ogden Ave (Route 34)
Located at 500 E Ogden Ave, Suite 101, our clinic is just 15 minutes straight west of Downers Grove via Ogden Ave or I-88 west.
Our location offers ample free private parking and easy access for Downers Grove, Westmont, and Woodridge residents.
In-Person Appointments & Virtual Care
For busy professionals and families commuting along the BNSF Metra line or I-355 corridor, we offer flexible hybrid scheduling: in-person sessions at our North Naperville office or secure telehealth appointments across Illinois.
Clinical Specializations
Specialized care for Downers Grove residents.
Evidence-based care for complex emotional and relational challenges:
Anxiety & Panic Treatment
EMDR Trauma Therapy
OCD & ERP Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Marriage & Couples Counseling
Adolescent & Young Adult Therapy
Specialized Clinicians with Hospital-Level Backgrounds
Our therapists have trained and practiced at leading centers like Linden Oaks and Timberline Knolls, providing specialized modalities like ERP, EMDR, and DBT in a comfortable outpatient setting.
We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, and Lyra Health EAP.
Our Specialists
Meet our clinical team.
Meet our team of licensed clinicians serving Downers Grove, Naperville, and DuPage County.
Sara Banks, LCSW
Specialties
Owner and EMDR-trained specialist in anxiety, OCD (ERP), and trauma recovery.
Takeisha Rheams, LCPC
Specialties
EMDR-trained counselor specializing in teens, young adults, high-pressure transitions, and parenting support.
Nagla Mostafa, LMFT
Specialties
15+ years experience specializing in marriage counseling, couples therapy, complex trauma, and sex therapy.
Melanie Ciucci, LCSW
Specialties
DBT and trauma specialist helping adults navigate mood disorders, depression, and life transitions.
Dr. Jonathan Woodin, PsyD
Specialties
Clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety, OCD, ERP, sex therapy, and technology addiction.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions.
Our clinic is at 500 E Ogden Ave, Suite 101 in North Naperville—about a 15-minute drive west along Ogden Ave or I-88.
Yes! Sara Banks, LCSW, Dr. Jonathan Woodin, PsyD, Nagla Mostafa, LMFT, and Takeisha Rheams, LCPC provide specialized ERP treatment for OCD.
Yes. We accept BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, Cigna PPO, UnitedHealthcare PPO, and Lyra Health EAP.
Yes. We offer secure online therapy throughout Illinois.
Specialized Care 15 Minutes from Downers Grove
Connect with a specialist today. Schedule your intake session with Ascend Therapy.