based in aurora, il
Therapy that helps you move forward with purpose.

Individual, Couples, Family and Christian therapy for those navigating life's challenges. Hablamos Español.

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A simple place
to start.

Impactful Therapy PLLC is a private mental health practice serving children, adolescents, and adults throughout Illinois via secure telehealth and in-person sessions. We provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, psychotherapy, and psychoeducation. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, grief and relationship concerns.

01
Reach out

Connect with us to share a little about what you're looking for and determine whether we're a good fit.

02
Get to know each other

Your first session is an opportunity to talk about what's bringing you to therapy, your goals, and what you hope to get from the process.

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Begin your work

Together, we'll create a meaningful approach that supports your goals and meets you where you are.

our approach

A space to be heard.
A path to move forward.

Therapy is more than talking. It's about understanding yourself, working through what's holding you back, move towards healing and building the tools to move forward with great clarity and confidence.

At Impactful Therapy, our mission is to empower every client to move beyond surviving to thriving with purpose, hope and lasting emotional well-being.

how we can help

Therapy for where you are, and where you want to go.

Individual Therapy

A supportive, safe space to explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships and life experiences. Individual therapy can help you manage stress, anxiety, navigate major life changes, build healthier patterns, and develop practical tools for greater emotional well-being.

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Couples Therapy

Strengthen your relationship through compassionate couples therapy focused on communication, connection, trust and understanding. Work together to navigate relationship challenges, resolve conflict and build healthier ways of communicating in a supportive therapeutic environment.

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Family Therapy

Strengthen family relationships through compassionate, supportive therapy. Family therapy can help improve communication, work through conflict, navigate major life changes and build healthier patterns of connection and understanding within the family.

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Christian Therapy

Christian therapy integrates professional mental health support with Christian faith and values. It provides a supportive space to explore emotional challenges, relationships, life transitions, grief, identity and personal growth while incorporating faith into the therapeutic process.

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Meet your therapist

Elizabeth Godinho, LCSW, PEL

Hi, my name is Elizabeth. Let me start by saying I care about you and I am glad you came to the right place. As a therapist, I have helped many individuals, couples, and families for over five years. My approach is simple yet powerful. I offer a client-centered approach to therapy which means I tailor each session to what you want and need. My priority will be making sure you have a comfortable environment, an empowered mindset and have supportive tools to help guide you through life's challenges. I look forward to the opportunity of working with you soon.
What therapy can help you build
Clarity
Understand your thoughts, emotions, patterns, and what may be keeping you stuck.
Resilience
Develop healthier ways to navigate challenges, stress, and uncertainty.
Connection
Strengthen your relationship with yourself and the people around you.
Growth
Move forward with your greater confidence, intention, and purpose.
testimonials

"You have impacted me so much already in these short amount of sessions. I am so glad I found you!"

“I was nervous to start therapy, but I felt less anxious after our very first session. I think everyone could benefit from therapy with you.”

“I didn’t know what to expect with therapy, but I’m glad I made the choice to start. I love your style. You are kind, patient and really listen to what I’m saying.”

“I feel heard and safe with you. I haven’t felt that in a long time.”

we can help

let us walk alongside you.

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