Erin Leyba - Erin Leyba

Counseling with Erin Leyba

Welcome! I am a warm, positive, relationship-oriented counselor in Oak Brook, IL and Naperville, IL who specializes in seeing individuals and couples who are dealing with unique stressors such as:

the loss of a parent or other loved one,
career and life transitions (including having a child or moving),
health issues,
infertility or pregnancy issues,
parenting a child with special needs or concerns,
friendship changes and challenges, and
marriage issues (including drifting apart or problems with communication/connection).

Having a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to reflect and talk things out can lighten your load, help you heal, and energize you about what’s next. I believe that, at times, everyone can benefit from the powerful space to reflect that counseling provides. I will help you take time for yourself to heal from a loss, process feelings, address patterns, or move from a “stuck” place into one of more clarity, peace, or happiness.

I specialize in:

Individual therapy,
Grief counseling,
Anxiety counseling,
Counseling for new parents and parenting support,
Counseling for stress or depression, and
Marriage counseling.

I am relaxed and direct, and enjoy building strong, genuine relationships. I am dedicated to helping you feel supported, reinstilling hope, seeing things in fresh ways, and discussing strategies that may be helpful. Together, we will identify positive ways for you to deal with your unique life stressors, connect to your strengths and inner wisdom, and enjoy the here and now. A therapist for over 20 years, I provide a warm, accepting space where you can get some time for you.

Please don’t hesitate to call if you have questions or would like to book an appointment. Many people report feeling better after just a few visits and say they wish they had come in sooner. I will return your call within 24 hours. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call me at 773-758-4321 or email me at erinleyba (at) gmail.com.

Individual Counseling | Couples Counseling

912, 2016

Use the Holidays to Boost Your Relationship, Not Stress It Out

By Erin Leyba|2016-12-09T18:30:22+00:00December 9th, 2016|Categories: Joyful Partner Relationships|0 Comments

It’s not uncommon during the holidays for to be so busy with parties, presents, meals, shopping, decorating, and every other form of hoopla that relationships with significant others take a serious hit. Couple relationships are left [...]

1412, 2015

5 Texts You Should Send to Your Partner Every Day

By Erin Leyba|2016-04-13T18:13:44+00:00December 14th, 2015|Categories: Joyful Partner Relationships|Tags: Gottman, marriage, relationships, technology, texting|0 Comments

Researchers Lori Schade, Jonathan Sandberg, Roy Bean, and Sarah Coyne found that texting between partners could either help or hurt a relationship. For women, using texts to apologize, work out differences, or make decisions was associated with [...]

2911, 2015

10 Tips for Making the Most of Your Child’s IEP Meeting

By Erin Leyba|2015-12-15T19:26:18+00:00November 29th, 2015|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Autism, education, IEP, Individualized Education Program, learning disability, positive psychology, special needs, strengths|0 Comments

Do you attend IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) or Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings for your child? While many parents feel okay, content, or even thrilled with the way these meetings go, others find them [...]

2609, 2015