Meet the Specialists
Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, C-DBT
Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, C-DBT
Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, C-DBT
As a C-DBT clinician, Carol specializes in supporting individuals experiencing depression, emotional overwhelm, and persistent self-criticism. She integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills with a collaborative, grounded approach to help clients regulate mood, build resilience, and develop healthier coping patterns. Carol provides a steady, compassionate space where meaningful and sustainable change can take place.
Rachel Dunning, LCSW
Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, C-DBT
Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, C-DBT
Rachel works with adults navigating depression connected to grief, caregiving stress, and major life transitions. With over a decade of clinical experience, she helps clients gently explore underlying patterns, rebuild motivation, and restore hope. Rachel's approach combines cognitive behavioral strategies with compassionate support to help you feel heard and understood.
Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, LCSW
Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, LCSW
Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, LCSW
Vanessa works with adolescents and adults whose depression intersects with trauma, substance use, or mood instability. She provides a structured, non-judgmental environment where you can address underlying patterns, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and create practical strategies for daily stability and long-term growth.
Kesley Johnson, LSW
Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, LCSW
Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, LCSW
Kelsey specializes in working with children ages 5 and older, as well as adolescents experiencing depression, low self-esteem, and emotional regulation challenges. Using developmentally appropriate strategies and play-based techniques, she helps young clients express feelings safely and build coping skills. Kelsey also partner closely with parents to support meaningful progress at home and school.
Begin Depression Therapy in Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri
Our Approach
We use evidence-based approaches including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address patterns of thinking and behavior
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to support emotional regulation and distress tolerance
- EMDR therapy when depression is connected to past experiences or unresolved stress
These approaches are integrated into a personalized, relationship-centered process—so therapy feels relevant, not generic.
We focus on helping you:
- Rebuild daily structure
- Reduce negative thought patterns
- Increase engagement in meaningful activities
- Strengthen self-compassion
- Restore connection in relationships
Depression thrives in isolation. Therapy helps rebuild connection — both internally and externally.
Depression is treatable. With the right support, energy, clarity, and hope can return.
If you are seeking depression therapy in Illinois or the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, or virtual counseling across Illinois, Wisconsin, or Missouri, we invite you to schedule a consultation.
Together, we can create a path forward.