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Affirm Behavioral Health, PLLC

Serving Oak Brook, Illinois

Therapy & counseling near Oak Brook, IL

Affirm Behavioral Health in downtown Downers Grove is 7 miles from Oak Brook. Christine Stryjewski, LCSW, CADC provides evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, and serious illness, in person or by secure telehealth.

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A trusted therapist for Oak Brook residents

Oak Brook professionals and executives often look for a therapist who understands high-pressure careers and values discretion. Affirm Behavioral Health is a private, single-clinician practice fifteen minutes from the Oak Brook business district, with evening appointments and secure telehealth for travel weeks.

Christine Stryjewski pairs clinical training with an MBA and an executive certification in healthcare management from Loyola University’s Quinlan School of Business, giving her a practical understanding of burnout, leadership stress, and the ways work and mental health collide.

Why Oak Brook clients choose Affirm

  • Burnout and stress management for leaders and professionals
  • Confidential care for alcohol use that stays in-house
  • Flexible telehealth for frequent travelers

Services available to Oak Brook clients

Specialized care, close to home.

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Mental Health

Anxiety

Practical, research-backed tools for chronic worry, panic, and health-related anxiety.

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Mental Health

Depression

Support and structure for low mood, lost motivation, and the heaviness that won’t lift.

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Substance Use & Recovery

Co-Occurring Disorders

One clinician, one plan: mental health and substance use treated together, not in isolation.

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Mental Health

Trauma & PTSD

Trauma-focused treatment for PTSD, medical trauma, and the aftermath of events that changed everything.

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Health, Grief & Life Changes

Grief & Loss

Bereavement, anticipatory grief, and ambiguous loss, with oncology-informed support.

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Relationships

Relationship & Couples

Communication, trust, and connection for couples and families under strain.

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Health, Grief & Life Changes

Cancer & Oncology Support

Specialized support through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and caregiving.

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How We Work

Online Therapy / Telehealth

HIPAA-secure video sessions for clients anywhere in Illinois.

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Questions from Oak Brook

Frequently asked

Yes. Your employer does not receive information about your treatment. Insurers receive only the minimum necessary for billing, and you may choose to pay privately for complete separation.

Office location

7 miles from Oak Brook, in downtown Downers Grove.

Our Main Street office is a short walk from the Main Street Metra station, with street and municipal parking nearby. Telehealth appointments are available statewide.

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Ready to get started from Oak Brook?

Reaching out can feel difficult, but you don’t have to navigate this alone. Request a free 15-minute consultation or call the office today.

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