About | Encompass Counseling | Naperville & Bloomingdale, IL

MICHAEL ANGELO, MSJ, NCC, MSCP, LCPC

Michael specializes in treating patients with PANIC ATTACKS, PHOBIAS, OCD, SOCIAL ANXETY, DEPRESSION, PTSD, and GENERALIZED ANXIETY using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Response Prevention techniques—proven approaches that yield superior outcomes. He also works closely with COUPLES, addressing the misconceptions they bring into their relationship, including the mistaken belief that “the other person must make me happy”; “if I change the other person, my life would be better”; if they cared about me, they would change”; or “if they can’t love me the way my parents did, then they don’t love me at all.”

HEIDI L. GIBBONS, LCPC, NCC

Heidi’s passion is helping adolescents and adults struggling with EATING DISORDERS, SELF-INJURY, MOOD DISORDERS, BIPOLAR DISORDER, or SUBSTANCE or SEXUAL ABUSE. Her clinical skills and empathic nature make her the ideal professional to address these and other concerns. She also has a hunger for helping couples struggling with INTIMACY ISSUES—paying special attention to how each perceives and experiences love. This allows couples to develop and maintain enthusiasm with themselves and their partner, especially after one of them has experienced trauma or infidelity.

MICHAEL J. WALTERS, MA, LPC, NCC

Michael effectively treats ANXIETY, GRIEF & LOSS, DEPRESSION, ANGER ISSUES, RELATIONSHIP STRUGGLES and more, using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which invites individuals to open up to unpleasant feelings and learn not to overreact to them. Whatever someone is struggling with—SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MULTICULTURAL CONFLICTS, PERSONALITY DISORDER, or other SPECIALTIES—Michael finds the right solution for them so that they can move past their fears. A home-school parent, Michael also works with co-op STUDENTS and FAMILIES. No challenge is too big or small for him.

AMANDA MORRISSEY, LPC, NCC

A mental health clinician in the strongest sense of the word, Amanda is also not afraid to tackle DEPRESSION, SELF-ESTEEM ISSUES, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, and GRIEF & LOSS. Her non-judgmental, compassionate nature allows clients to safely explore their thoughts and feelings as they work through the difficult situations that they face. Families also rely on her for PARENTING SKILLS and for concerns their CHILDREN may have—ADD, ADHD, BULLYING, SOCIAL ANXIETY—whether they are in elementary or middle school, or are younger and have not yet reached kindergarten age.

STEPHANIE BOSSARTE, LCPC, NCC, CADC, CDVP

Stephanie uses an eclectic approach to therapy involving many different strategies to fit a person’s needs, but she also employs specialized Strengths-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Strengths-Based CBT does not solely focus on positives while ignoring concerns. Instead, strength-Based CBT means discovering how to recognize and help individuals identify their strengths so they can identify resiliencies within themselves, as they learn new skills and to solve problems.

PETER ELLEW, LCPC, CADC

A dedicated Certified Addictions Counselor (CADC), Peter has extensive experience treating those struggling with alcohol and drug abuse. He has more than 25 years or experience in the field. His knowledge of the 12 Step programs of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous is unsurpassed.

LETHA HOWELL LPC, BABC

Letha loves to work with children, families, or couples to help them reach their mental health goals. She has a few specialties she focused on. She has worked extensively with teens struggling with anxiety and depressive disorders. Through her years of working for a community mental health agency in Florida she honed her skills with this population through individual therapy as well as running and developing small groups exclusively for teens with self injurious behaviors stemming from anxiety and depressive disorder. In addition, she also has a specialty working with individual with and without disabilities with behavior problems that required behavior modification programs.

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Eric

Patient since 2015

I have been counseling with Michael since January of 2015. He is not afraid to point out errors in attitudes or actions, based on biblical views. He is the most compassionate, genuine therapist I have ever had the pleasure of working with, and I would not hesitate to also call him friend.

Sarah

Patient since 2012

My husband and I were referred to Michael Angelo by our pastor's wife back in 2012. Long story short, he saved our marriage. He is a very straight forward counselor and doesn't sugar coat anything. He told each of us what we were doing wrong or what we could do to help improve our marriage, and it worked. So thankful to have met him and to still be able to meet with him on occasion.

Patrick

Patient

Michael is kind, caring and compassionate and has provided me with the tools and resources I need to overcome my struggles and move forward in a positive new life direction. He has given me helpful insight into my anxiety issues and has helped me to build up my confidence and self esteem. I value and appreciate the life tools Michael has provided me with.

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