Vanessa Corley, Therapist
Vanessa Corley, LPC, supports individuals of all ages in Illinois in feeling more grounded, understood, and prepared to navigate life’s emotional challenges. As a Licensed Professional Counselor with LifeStance Health, she delivers personalized therapy that reflects each client’s unique needs and developmental stage. Whether helping a young person struggling with school avoidance or working with someone experiencing anxiety, depression, or trauma, Vanessa provides structured, compassionate care that promotes resilience and emotional well-being.
She specializes in anxiety, PTSD/trauma, and childhood behavioral concerns, working with clients facing excessive worry, panic, emotional dysregulation, avoidance, and the lasting effects of difficult experiences. Drawing on evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, Vanessa teaches practical strategies to manage intrusive thoughts, regulate emotions, and strengthen resilience. Her style is collaborative and goal-focused, supporting clients in making meaningful, measurable progress both inside and outside of sessions.
Vanessa has experience working with first responders, military veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She also provides care for depression, grief, postpartum depression and anxiety, and a range of other concerns. She recognizes that beginning therapy can feel vulnerable, particularly for families coping with behavioral challenges or trauma recovery, and she fosters a steady, supportive space where clients can safely engage in meaningful work.
As both a veteran and a mother, Vanessa brings a strong sense of dedication, perseverance, and connection to her practice. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cheering on her children, supporting her family as an Irish dance mom, and staying actively involved in her community.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 6-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- Fertility
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- Premarital counseling
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
Languages
- English
Education
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Walden University
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University of Texas at El Paso
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Vanessa Corley. You can also call 630-556-1006 to have someone assist you.
Vanessa Corley generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 630-556-1006 to find out Vanessa Corley's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Vanessa Corley:
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 630-556-1006 to see how we can help.
Vanessa Corley is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Vanessa Corley works at:
Yes, Vanessa Corley does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Vanessa Corley is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: