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Heart, soul & relational care.

Here when you need us.

Life changes without warning. Sometimes you need more than a friend to help you work through a tough issue. Trained professionals can guide you through important life decisions, support you as you navigate challenging relationships, and help you discover your own resiliency in the face of adversity. And sometimes, you just need the confidence of knowing you are working with a professional.

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Children

We have services for children as young as 3 all the way through young adulthood including a specially designed therapy room conducive to play therapy and the needs of children.

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Individuals

In addition to counseling, we offer psychological assessments, career guidance, spiritual direction, and workshops that educate and equip participants with life skills.

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Families

Our services for families include parenting support and training, divorce support, conflict resolution, blended family counseling, and grief support.

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Couples

Our Pre-Marriage and Couple Communication workshops are designed to support couples in various seasons of life. Many of our therapists specialize in the support of relationships, couples and marriage.

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and look forward to serving you!

We hope you will find our office space to be safe, inviting and comfortable. If you have never visited our offices, we invite you to take a tour.

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We’re hiring!

Therapists: We are currently seeking licensed clinical psychologists and/or post-doctorate therapists. MORE INFO

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Together we can change

our community, our neighborhoods, our families, our world – one person a time. Caring for the mental health needs of others is what we are all about. Won’t you join us in this mission?

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This is our story.

Did you know that CDPCC is more than a counseling center? We offer educational services, train the next generation of therapists, and continually seek new ways to serve our community with affordable, professional services. Watch this short video to discover the who, what, why, and how of CPDCC.

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WHEN MY OTHER NORMAL ISN’T NORMAL

Looking at mental health issues through photography

Traveling Exhibit

Mental Health Awareness

The Ella Bragg Boyer Endowment Fund of the Central DuPage Counseling Center is presenting a traveling photography exhibit “When My Other Normal Isn’t Normal – Looking at mental health issues through photography.” The exhibit will travel between various churches in the Wheaton area.

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Photography by Erik Peterson

Upcoming Events!

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Marriage Preparation

For Engaged Couples & Newlyweds

We invite couples who are about to be married or newly wed to meet with a counselor for a limited number of sessions in preparation of a happy, healthy life together. Pastoral church staff can recommend the structure and we can tailor the sessions according to the needs of the couple.

1 – 4 Sessions

Contact Dr. Curtis Beeman, MCM
at 630-752-9767 to begin.

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Explore Mindfulness

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Wednesday Evenings 6 - 7 p.m.

4 Sessions Beginning August 21, 2024

A one-hour, weekly guided practice group
to help you increase your ability to be mindful.

Facilitator Chris Stuart, LPC, will guide participants through various meditations, breathing exercises, and skills to practice.

Cost: $80 for all four sessions

Sorry, no refunds or insurance accepted for this workshop.

Pre-registration and payment is required.

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Six Session Teen Group

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Coping with School Anxiety

6 weekly sessions beginning September 18
Wednesdays, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Since the pandemic, educators have seen a marked increase in anxiety among students related to attending school. Signs may include not wanting to attend or refusing to attend school, avoiding schoolwork, lack of motivation to work up to potential, isolation from peers, loss of interest in school related or social activities, an increase in complaints of stomach aches, headaches, etc., changes in appetite, hygiene, or sleep, and dismissive of consequences. This workshop is designed to give teens tools and strategies that can positively affect negative emotions, thinking, self-esteem, and behaviors relating to school anxiety and avoidance.

Ashley Kranz, LCSW, facilitator

Cost: $180 (for all 6 sessions).

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Parkview Community Church Groups

Weekly on Mondays beginning August 19, 2024
6:30 p.m. to 8:00p.m.

Location: 764 St Charles Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Held at Parkview Community Church, this on-going group provides a place for you to share your mental health journey with others. The group is structured to provide you with resources and tools you can use to become the healthiest version of yourself. There is no cost for attendance and childcare is available. Dr. Curtis Beeman, MDM will facilitate.

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Mondays beginning September 9, 2024
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Location: 764 St Charles Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Held at Parkview Community Church, this on-going group is designed to help girls 13-18 navigate some of the stressors of adolescence while gaining confidence and interpersonal skills. There is no cost for attendance. Led by CDPCC therapist staff.