Elizabeth Holtz – Counselor, Therapist in Aurora, IL

Elizabeth Holtz – Counselor, Therapist in Aurora, IL

Education: Benedictine University, Lisle Campus
Phone: (847) 868-3435
Email: info@portraithealthcenters.com
Office Location: Aurora, IL

Specialties: Adult Individual and Couples therapy; ADHD and family issues related to diagnoses; Developmental Disabilities such as Asperger’s Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum disorders; Gerontology; Mood disorders and Anxiety

I always congratulate clients if they have taken the first step of seeking therapy/counseling. I believe that seeking treatment for oneself is a sign of health although many would associate it with pathology. Therapy is certainly not about advice but about a safe place to bring issues and put them on the table. A therapist is more of a “life witness” than a judge. Clients usually have enough judges and advice givers in their social circle. A good therapist provides resources, educational materials, positive mirroring, techniques to manage symptoms and hopefully joins with the client in acknowledging their world view. A good therapist allows clients to learn from mistakes while providing guidelines to help avoid pitfalls. Providing a client with the tools to take charge of their own life rather than allow them to feel victimized goes beyond simply supportive therapy. Certainly providing structure and setting goals is as central as healthy confrontation when appropriate. None of this can happen, however, if the therapy is not person-centered and based on the individual client’s needs and perceptions.

Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She obtained her Masters Degree from Benedictine University, and her B.S. in Psychology from North Central College, Naperville. Elizabeth has worked in physician’s offices, with Catholic Charities and DCFS, in nursing and rehabilitation, in a village counseling center and shelter in Downers Grove and in several private practices including her own. She has extensive experience with adults, couples and senior citizens.

Elizabeth’s ongoing professional interests include Autism spectrum disorders, Alzheimer’s Disease and research regarding neurological testing advances especially with regard to ADHD. In addition to her work at Portrait Health Centers, Elizabeth works as a Social Service Director in a Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Naperville. Elizabeth is single and has three grown children.  

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Organization Type: Specializing in Diagnosing and Treating Depression, Attention Deficit Disorders, Nutritional Needs, and Learning Differences in Children, Adults & Seniors

Staff: 18

Types of Therapy: •Attachment-based
•Coaching
•Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
•Dialectical (DBT)
•Emotionally Focused
•Family / Marital
•Interpersonal
•Intervention
•Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
•Motivational Interviewing
•Neurofeedback
•Psychoanalytic
•Psychodynamic
•Psychological Testing and Evaluation
•Relational

Disorders Treated: •ADHD
•Addiction
•Antisocial Personality
•Asperger's Syndrome
•Bipolar Disorder
•Child or Adolescent
•Chronic Pain or Illness
•Codependency
•Developmental Disorders
•Domestic Abuse
•Eating Disorders
•Entitlement
•Gambling
•Internet Addiction
•Medical Detox
•Mental Retardation
•Obesity
•Oppositional Defiance
•Peer Relationships
•Self Esteem
•Sexual Abuse
•Substance Abuse
•Trauma and PTSD
•Video Game Addiction
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•Academic Underachievement
•Anger Management
•Anxiety or Fears
•Behavioral Issues
•Borderline Personality
•Chronic Impulsivity
•Chronic Relapse
•Coping Skills
•Divorce
•Dual Diagnosis
•Emotional Disturbance
•Family Conflict
•Grief
•Learning Disabilities
•Medication Management
•Narcissistic Personality
•Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
•Parenting
•Relationship Issues
•Self-Harming
•Spirituality
•Testing and Evaluation
•Traumatic Brain Injury
•Weight Loss

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