Serving Oak Lawn, Illinois
Therapy & counseling near Oak Lawn, IL
Affirm Behavioral Health in downtown Downers Grove is 16 miles from Oak Lawn. Christine Stryjewski, LCSW, CADC provides evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, and serious illness, in person or by secure telehealth.
A trusted therapist for Oak Lawn residents
Oak Lawn and the southwest suburbs are within easy reach of Affirm Behavioral Health, roughly half an hour by car via I-294 or 55th Street. For many Oak Lawn clients, secure telehealth is the most practical choice, with in-person sessions in Downers Grove available whenever face-to-face feels right.
Oak Lawn is home to a major regional medical center, and Christine Stryjewski’s medical background and oncology social work training make her a strong fit for patients, families, and healthcare workers coping with cancer, chronic illness, caregiver burnout, and medical trauma. She also provides dual-credentialed treatment for substance use alongside anxiety, depression, and grief.
Why Oak Lawn clients choose Affirm
- Oncology-informed counseling for Christ Medical Center patients and families
- Telehealth that eliminates the drive
- Support for first responders and healthcare staff
Services available to Oak Lawn clients
Specialized care, close to home.
Mental HealthAnxiety
Practical, research-backed tools for chronic worry, panic, and health-related anxiety.
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Mental HealthDepression
Support and structure for low mood, lost motivation, and the heaviness that won’t lift.
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Substance Use & RecoveryCo-Occurring Disorders
One clinician, one plan: mental health and substance use treated together, not in isolation.
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Mental HealthTrauma & PTSD
Trauma-focused treatment for PTSD, medical trauma, and the aftermath of events that changed everything.
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Health, Grief & Life ChangesGrief & Loss
Bereavement, anticipatory grief, and ambiguous loss, with oncology-informed support.
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RelationshipsRelationship & Couples
Communication, trust, and connection for couples and families under strain.
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Health, Grief & Life ChangesCancer & Oncology Support
Specialized support through diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and caregiving.
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How We WorkOnline Therapy / Telehealth
HIPAA-secure video sessions for clients anywhere in Illinois.
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Frequently asked
No. Many Oak Lawn clients use telehealth for most sessions and come in person occasionally, or not at all. Both formats offer the same clinical care.
Office location
16 miles from Oak Lawn, 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.
- Affirm Behavioral Health, PLLC
5120 Main St., Suite 105
Downers Grove, IL 60515 - Two blocks from the Main Street Metra station (BNSF line)
- Monday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PMSaturday: By appointmentSunday: Closed
- (708) 990-1174
- christine@affirmbehavioralhealth.com
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