Business Details
Trusted Mental Health Counseling in Aurora, IL
Oasis Mental Health in Aurora, IL has established itself as a trusted provider of professional psychology and counseling services for individuals, children, and families. Our team of highly trained clinicians specializes in evidence-based therapies addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including trauma, addiction, and emotional distress. With expertise in psychological testing for conditions like ADHD and learning disabilities, we offer comprehensive evaluations to support accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans. Our trauma-informed approach incorporates advanced techniques such as EMDR therapy, proven effective for treating PTSD and other emotional challenges. We provide specialized services for children through play therapy and sand tray therapy, creating developmentally appropriate spaces for young clients.Our practice emphasizes creating a safe, supportive environment where clients experience immediate relief and long-term growth. The team's collective experience spans decades of clinical practice, with multiple clinicians holding advanced degrees and specialized certifications. We prioritize building trust through compassionate care, helping clients develop coping strategies while addressing root causes of distress. Our commitment to community extends through professional training programs on trauma-sensitive schools and ACEs education. By integrating mind-body approaches and focusing on resilience-building, we empower clients to overcome challenges and achieve their personal goals.
Services
Addiction Treatment
Anger Management
Child and Adolescent Counseling
Family Therapy
Marriage or Couples Counseling
Play Therapy
Psychological Testing
Trauma Informed Care
EMDR Therapy
Highlights and features
- Specialized trauma-informed therapy with EMDR certification
- Comprehensive psychological testing for ADHD and learning disabilities
- Experienced clinicians with advanced degrees and specialized training
- Child-friendly therapy spaces with play and sand tray therapy
- Community-focused professional training on trauma-sensitive practices
What people say
Compassionate care
Effective trauma treatment
Supportive environment
Expert clinicians
Positive outcomes
Services
Trauma-Informed Care
Our trauma-informed approach addresses the lasting effects of traumatic experiences through evidence-based techniques. We help clients develop coping strategies while reprocessing traumatic memories in a safe environment. This specialized therapy integrates mind-body connections to restore emotional regulation and personal empowerment.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR treatment utilizes bilateral stimulation to help process distressing memories and reduce emotional reactivity. This accelerated therapy approach has proven effective for PTSD and trauma recovery, often producing significant improvements in fewer sessions than traditional talk therapy.
Psychological Testing
Comprehensive assessments identify cognitive patterns and diagnostic clarity for conditions like ADHD, learning disabilities, and dementia. Our evaluations inform personalized treatment plans and educational accommodations through evidence-based diagnostic protocols.
Child and Adolescent Counseling
Specialized services for young clients include play therapy and sand tray therapy in developmentally appropriate spaces. Our clinicians address behavioral challenges, emotional regulation, and social difficulties through age-specific therapeutic interventions.
Family Therapy
This collaborative approach improves communication patterns and resolves conflicts within family systems. We address intergenerational dynamics, sibling relationships, and household stressors to create healthier family interactions and support structures.
People
Laura Langes
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Langes specializes in trauma recovery and psychological assessment with over 15 years of clinical experience. She leads professional training programs on trauma-sensitive practices and ACEs education.
Marloes Verhoeven
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Verhoeven focuses on trauma-informed care and child development, providing expert consultation to schools on creating trauma-sensitive environments. She has extensive experience in neuropsychological evaluations.
Diana Ascencio
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ms. Ascencio offers individual and family therapy with specialization in emotional regulation and relationship challenges. She utilizes evidence-based approaches to address anxiety and life transitions.
Julia Guest
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ms. Guest provides addiction treatment and mental health counseling with dual certification in substance abuse disorders. She integrates trauma-informed approaches to address co-occurring conditions.
Karina Resendez
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ms. Resendez specializes in adolescent counseling and family systems therapy. She focuses on improving communication patterns and addressing emotional distress in youth populations.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy, psychological testing, trauma-informed care, EMDR therapy, and specialized services for children and adolescents.
Do you treat both adults and children?
Yes, our clinicians work with clients across the lifespan, offering age-appropriate therapies including play therapy for children and specialized adolescent counseling.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy that helps process traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation to reduce emotional distress.
How do you approach trauma treatment?
Our trauma-informed care combines coping strategies with memory reprocessing in safe environments, using techniques like EMDR to address both symptoms and root causes.
Do you offer psychological evaluations?
Yes, we conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for ADHD, learning disabilities, dementia, and other cognitive concerns to support accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
Are your clinicians licensed professionals?
All our providers are licensed mental health professionals with advanced degrees and specialized training in evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
