Individual Counseling and Therapy in St. Charles, IL
Every person faces seasons that are hard to carry alone. At Hesed Psychological Services, our psychologists and counselors offer individual therapy for children (from age 6), teens, adults and older adults from our office in St. Charles. We serve neighbors across Kane County and DuPage County. Many clients come from St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, South Elgin and Elgin. Others drive in from Wayne, West Chicago, Wheaton, Warrenville, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Lombard and Downers Grove.
"Hesed" is an ancient word for steadfast love: kindness that keeps showing up. That's the spirit we bring to counseling. We look at the whole person, including the biological, psychological, social and spiritual parts of your life, and we build a plan around your goals.
What we help with
Our therapists work with a wide range of concerns, including:
- Anxiety, stress and worry
- Depression and low mood
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), including religious scrupulosity (religious OCD)
- Trauma and traumatic stress
- Grief, loss and bereavement
- Relationship and communication problems
- Anger, self-esteem, guilt and shame
- Life transitions, chronic illness and the challenges of aging
- ADHD and executive-functioning struggles in daily life
- Spiritual and faith concerns
We also offer couples and family therapy.
Christian counseling is available from every Hesed clinician. If you'd like, your therapy can be informed by the tenets of Christian faith and practice and by Scripture. We welcome clients of any faith or none, and faith is included only at your request. See our Christian Counseling page.
How we work
Therapy works best as a partnership. Our clinicians use evidence-based approaches such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills, psychodynamic therapy and solution-focused therapy. For OCD and anxiety, they also use exposure-based treatment. Your therapist chooses the approach based on what you're facing and what fits you. Research consistently shows that the relationship between client and therapist is one of the most important factors in getting better, so we take time to make a good match.
Because our team includes neuropsychologists, we can also recommend testing when it would help. That might be when attention, memory or learning problems may be part of the picture. Testing and therapy happen under one roof, so your care stays coordinated. Learn more on our Neuropsychological Testing page.
Meet some of our therapists
- Dr. Brad Kahle, PsyD, clinical psychologist, specializes in OCD. He treats depression, anxiety, anger, grief, relationship difficulties and spiritual/faith concerns.
- Andrew Linder, LCSW, brings 37 years of clinical experience with individuals, couples and families.
- Dr. Eiko Venovic, PsyD, uses psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral approaches for depression, anxiety, relationships, identity and acculturation.
- Dr. Alyssa Donovan, PhD, treats anxiety, OCD and traumatic stress and offers therapy in English and Spanish.
See all of our clinicians on our Clinicians page.
In person in St. Charles, or by telehealth
Sessions are available in our office at 2580 Foxfield Road, Suite 201, Saint Charles, IL 60174, on the east side of St. Charles near Kirk Road and Main Street (Route 64). Telehealth is available throughout Illinois. Dr. Ben Pyykkonen, Dr. Eiko Venovic, Dr. Jen Kern and Ben Wenzel can also see clients in other states, including PSYPACT jurisdictions.
Evening and Saturday appointments make it easier to fit therapy around work and school.
Hours: Monday–Thursday 8 AM–8 PM · Friday 8 AM–6 PM · Saturday 8 AM–2 PM · Closed Sunday
Insurance
We are in-network for therapy with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Aetna, Cigna and Medicare. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so call us and we'll help you check your benefits.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer counseling near me in Kane County and DuPage County?
Yes. Our office is in St. Charles (Kane County), close to the DuPage County line. We regularly see clients from St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, Elgin, South Elgin, Aurora, Wayne, West Chicago, Wheaton, Warrenville, Carol Stream, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Lombard and Downers Grove. Telehealth is available throughout Illinois. Dr. Ben Pyykkonen, Dr. Eiko Venovic, Dr. Jen Kern and Ben Wenzel can also see clients in other states, including PSYPACT jurisdictions.
Does insurance cover therapy at Hesed?
We are in-network for therapy with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Optum, UnitedHealthcare, UMR, Aetna, Cigna and Medicare. Copays and deductibles depend on your plan. Call (331) 707-4031, ext. 8, and we'll help you check.
Do you have evening or weekend appointments?
Yes. We're open until 8 PM Monday through Thursday, until 6 PM on Friday, and 8 AM to 2 PM on Saturday.
Can I do therapy online?
Yes. Telehealth is available throughout Illinois. Dr. Ben Pyykkonen, Dr. Eiko Venovic, Dr. Jen Kern and Ben Wenzel can also see clients in other states, including PSYPACT jurisdictions.
Do you offer Christian counseling?
Yes. Every Hesed clinician offers Christian counseling, informed by the tenets of Christian faith and practice and by Scripture, at your request. Clients of any faith or none are welcome.
What ages do you see for counseling?
We provide therapy for ages 6 through older adults: children, teens, adults and seniors, plus couples and families.
How do I get started?
Call (331) 707-4031, ext. 8, or send a request through our contact page. We'll ask a few questions about what you're looking for and match you with a therapist who fits.
All of our clinicians are currently accepting new clients.
Ready to talk with someone? Call (331) 707-4031, ext. 8, or request an appointment online.
Hesed Psychological Services · 2580 Foxfield Road, Suite 201, Saint Charles, IL 60174 · (331) 707-4031, ext. 8
