Juana Pfadt, M.Ed
Individual, Couple & Family Therapist
Seeing clients in Illinois, in-person or virtually. Offers sessions in English or German.
Juana works with individuals navigating pivotal life transitions, processing past experiences, and exploring the deeper questions of identity, purpose, and direction. She is deeply committed to meeting clients where they are in their journey, whether they are ready to dive into the work or need space to better understand why they want or need to change. Her clinical experience includes working with trauma, grief, chronic stress, fertility issues, anxiety disorders, and depression, with a focus on helping clients find steadiness and clarity amid emotional overwhelm.
Drawing from advanced training in cognitive behavioral therapy, Juana also integrates mindfulness, DBT skills, solution-focused strategies, and motivational interviewing to support the healing process, always at each client’s own pace. Her approach is flexible and collaborative, rooted in a person-centered philosophy that values each client’s autonomy, strengths, and lived experience.
She fosters a therapeutic relationship that is trusting, non-judgmental, and welcoming, while helping individuals uncover deep meaning within their life stories and equipping them with practical tools to manage psychological distress in their everyday lives. Juana is especially committed to creating an affirming, inclusive space for individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds, and believes healing must be approached through a lens that honors culture, faith, identity, and personal history.
“It's important to me that you feel heard, understood, and empowered to dig deep. If you're ready to take the next step towards positive change and growth, I am here to support and empower you on your journey.”
Specialties and Expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Existential Questions
Life Transitions
Thinking Disorders
Treatment Approach
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Strength-Based