Taylor Bonno, PhD, PsyD, Psychologist in Darien, Illinois

Dr. Taylor Bonno, PsyD is dedicated to helping you navigate through the challenges and uncertainties of life. Practicing in Illinois, she understands that reaching out for mental health treatment often comes after feeling stuck for a prolonged period. Dr. Bonno uses a combination of evidence-based approaches to understand your personal lived experiences and guide treatment. She believes that each client is the expert on their own life and uses this invaluable perspective to tailor the therapy process. By fostering recognition and awareness of your protective behaviors, she empowers you to make choices that allow you to move forward and reconnect with your true self, loved ones, and passions. Dr. Bonno is particularly passionate about treating adjustment disorders, self-esteem issues, and enhancing social skills/interpersonal relationships. She takes a compassionate and individualized approach to therapy, helping clients develop the tools they need to thrive. Specializing in working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults, she provides support for a wide range of mental health concerns. Whether it’s addressing anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, or gender identity issues, Dr. Bonno offers a safe and supportive environment for her clients. At LifeStance Health, Dr. Bonno provides a variety of therapeutic services, including individual, family, and couples therapy. She is skilled in interventions such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). With a PsyD in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Dr. Bonno has been practicing since 2017. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health to her practice. Outside of her professional life, Dr. Bonno enjoys hiking, daily walks, and taking care of her many plants. She also loves listening to true crime and comedy podcasts, decorating, cooking, baking, and managing her Fantasy Football team in the fall. Her cat, Widget, is a cherished companion, adding joy to her life.