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Therapist in Vernon Hills, Illinois Peter Truell, Therapist

Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)

Ages Served: 15-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Peter Truell, Therapist

Peter Truell, MS, LCPC, CADC

Specializes In:

Alcohol use
Anxiety
Depression/feeling down
Drug/substance use
General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Panic attacks
Premarital counseling
Self-esteem
Social skills & communication
Stress management
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Reaching out for help isn’t always easy. I believe that therapy should be a space where they feel supported, respected, and understood. My goal is to meet you where you are, to work alongside you to navigate life’s challenges, and to empower you to create meaningful and lasting change.

With more than 10 years of experience, I work with teens, adults, older adults, and couples facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, substance use, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions. I take a collaborative, personalized approach and use evidence-based therapies, including CBT, DBT, and mindfulness techniques, to help clients build awareness, gain practical skills, strengthen resilience, and achieve lasting growth.

I have a special interest in supporting individuals during significant transitions, including those stepping down from a higher level of care or navigating court-ordered treatment. I am passionate about helping couples improve communication, deepen connection, and overcome challenges together.

Outside of work, I enjoy camping, hiking, music, comics, board games, collecting, and spending time with my family and pets.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Alcohol use
  • Anxiety
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Drug/substance use
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Empty nesters
  • Family conflict
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gambling
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intense mood changes
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Parenthood
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Premarital counseling
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Video game/internet

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Alcohol use
  • Drug/substance use
  • General relationship issues
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Premarital counseling
  • Social skills & communication
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Empty nesters
  • Family conflict
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gambling
  • Gender identity
  • Grief & loss
  • Intense mood changes
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Retirement
  • Self-esteem
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

Education

  • University of Wisconsin - Whitewater

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Peter Truell. You can also call 847-865-4125 to have someone assist you.

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