Teens and adults, who are seeking to step into their healing journey and regain a sense of control will find a strong connection with Lexxy as she walks alongside you. She aspires to collaboratively explore and process trauma, stressors, boundaries, identity, daily struggles, transitions, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Lexxy intends for her clients to strengthen trust in themselves and confidence in navigating their own concerns. Addressing the origins of pain and navigating the process of healing is a core element to Lexxy’s work with her clients. She utilizes eclectic approaches tailored to each client’s needs to provide affirming and empathetic support. With this in mind, she finds herself grounded in utilizing insight-oriented and humanistic approaches such as: IFS, Narrative Therapy, & teachings from Gestalt. For relieving symptoms, Lexxy works with clients to build and strengthen skills, by pulling from interventions and action-oriented approaches, such as: CBT, DBT, & ACT. Empathy, encouragement, and positive affirmation are Lexxy’s personal pillars when holding space with clients. It is her hope that each client feels seen and heard, in all of their uniqueness and individuality. As the variance of human experience is so vast, she cherishes and values all of her clients in their beauty, unique differences and origins. Lexxy’s services are culturally sensitive and LGBTQIA+ affirming.

Brenna (she/her) is a compassionate, trauma-informed pre-licensed therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and build greater resilience, authenticity, and self-compassion. With a warm, person-centered approach, she fosters a safe, supportive environment where clients feel truly seen, heard, and empowered to grow. Comfortable serving individuals of all ages, Brenna specializes in supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, grief, depression, PTSD, addiction recovery, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. Brenna has a special passion for working with athletes, trauma survivors, and neurodivergent individuals. She guides each client in reconnecting with their inner strength, reclaiming their story, and moving toward meaningful change. Clinically, Brenna draws from Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing, thoughtfully tailoring each approach to fit her clients’ unique needs and goals. Brenna is in the process of obtaining her Professional Counseling License after graduating from the master’s program at DePaul University in Spring 2025.  Outside the therapy room, Brenna draws from her lived experience as a former collegiate athlete at Purdue University and DePaul University. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, painting, exploring Chicago, and teaching her dog new tricks.

Felicity compassionately works with men and women suffering with a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, OCD, women's issues and life stressors. Felicity’s warm and compassionate approach to therapy helps create a safe space for client’s to explore life’s stressors and move forward in their journey of self-improvement and growth. Felicity takes the time to build a trusting and open relationship in order to fully help you reach your desired outcome, either for yourself or your relationship. Together, you will overcome challenges both present and in the past to help bring out the strengths within yourself that are already in existence. Felicity has experience working with teens and adults struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting, and perinatal issues. Felicity uses a person-centered approach to therapy as she believes each person is unique in their needs and as individuals. With the use of evidence-based therapy approaches including, CBT, ERP, and DBT, Felicity believes every person has the opportunity to heal and find balance.

Cari brings joy, spunk, and billing expertise to the New Day team. She supports clients with scheduling and billing needs and is dedicated to helping individuals navigate challenging times. With a nurturing heart and the spirit of a fierce advocate, Cari ensures everyone feels protected and cared for. Outside of work, Cari is a proud mother of two sons and has a loving husband. She is an LGBTQ+ advocate and believes in loving and supporting others throughout every part of their life journey. Born in Puerto Rico, Cari speaks Spanish beautifully and embraces her culture with pride. One day, she dreams of traveling across the U.S. with her husband and an RV full of rescue dogs.

New Day Counseling is leading private practice in Chicagoland's western suburbs. Our practice works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and to attain the personal growth they are seeking. We work with children, teens, emerging adults, adults, couples, and families who are experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns.  New Day Counseling is committed to supporting our therapists so they can continue to grow in their clinical work.  Our therapists received regular support and training through supervision and ongoing education that empowers them to provide the best quality of care. Let us manage all the back office work so you can do the work you love. New Day Counseling is currently looking to hire the following positions: -Therapists -Neuropsychologist  -Dietitian -Occupational therapist  ​Send your resume to: info@newdaycounselingil.com