Mike Connell

Mike graduated from Adler University with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Illinois. Mike has worked with individuals, families, intimate partners, adolescents, and children on many issues including, but not limited to, anxiety, depression, communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, Autism spectrum disorder, trauma, and life transitions. Mike bases his approach to therapy on the idea that the secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new. Mike is a person centered, emotionally-focused therapist. He collaborates with his clients to foster self-awareness and promote empathy and open-mindedness within relationships. He integrates skill building and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into sessions to help his clients gain a healthy understanding of themselves and their relationships. Mike strives to create a therapeutic environment that grows along wi