Moni Kannenwischer, MA, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT)
My desire for our time together (in individual or couple therapy) is for each client to experience hope, peace and healing. I seek to create a nurturing and safe, therapeutic environment to help my clients grow relationally, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. My ambition is to work collaboratively with individuals and couples, challenging and empowering them to make therapy a productive and meaningful experience. I have worked with many clients processing through depression, anxiety, grief, self-harm, trauma, sexual identity and relationship struggles. I have also facilitated divorce and grief therapy groups.
Having been raised overseas (Germany), then spending a year volunteering at an HIV/AIDS clinic in India, and being enthusiastic about travel, I have developed a deep regard for diversity among people and cultures. I love learning about and from my clients as I know they bring a unique perspective to the issues at hand. Consequently, I am fond of connecting with individuals experiencing cultural transitions, identity issues and cross-cultural communication problems.
I am an Illinois Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and work with adults (individuals over 18 years) and couples in a small practice in the western suburbs of Chicago, servicing Naperville, Aurora and surrounding areas. I hold a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College Graduate School, Wheaton, IL. I am certified in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) and am working on certification as an Emotionally Focused Individual Therapist (EFIT) and EMDR therapist.
Aside from traveling to new places, I delight in trying out new restaurants with my husband, in playing with my sons and in training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with friends.
I look forward to hearing more of your story! Feel free to give me a call!