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Affirm Behavioral Health, PLLC

Serving Wheaton, Illinois

Therapy & counseling near Wheaton, IL

Affirm Behavioral Health in downtown Downers Grove is 9 miles from Wheaton. 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 Wheaton residents

Wheaton is the DuPage County seat and home to a close-knit community that values trusted, long-standing relationships. Affirm Behavioral Health, a BBB-accredited practice and Chamber630 member, is about twenty minutes south in downtown Downers Grove, with secure telehealth available when the drive isn’t convenient.

Christine Stryjewski, LCSW, CADC has more than three decades of behavioral health experience and provides compassionate, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, substance use, and the emotional side of serious illness.

Why Wheaton clients choose Affirm

  • Faith-respecting, client-centered care
  • Grief, loss, and caregiver support
  • Afternoon and evening availability

Services available to Wheaton 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 Wheaton

Frequently asked

Yes. Therapy is person-centered, and your beliefs and values guide how we work together.

Office location

9 miles from Wheaton, 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 Wheaton?

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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