Brielle Aquino, Master Level Clinical Intern

Hi, I’m Brielle! I believe in the importance of an empathetic, collaborative, light hearted therapist that will walk with you on your journey, never letting you feel alone. Creating a safe space for individuals that is nonjudgemental, as well as helping carry the heavy load one may be bearing so they can explore themselves, learn self-compassion, and find peace is my priority.

The approach I take is framed by trauma informed, person centered, strengths based practices. To ensure your best care, I will pull from various modalities to make an individualized, integrative approach, as what’s most important is finding the right fit for your needs, and there isn’t always a “one size fits all” technique. Depending on your goals, I may utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, mindfulness, art therapy, narrative therapy, skill building, and introspection.

I’m especially interested in supporting those dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, or life transitions. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, with a particular passion for supporting adolescents.

When I’m not in the office you can find me taking on a new craft, shopping, or watching true crime documentaries and horror movies with one of my dogs or my bird by my side.

Education: Clinical intern completing her Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology at Benedictine University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Judson University

Brielle is currently accepting new clients at the Lake in the Hills and Schaumburg locations, as well as via telehealth. She can be reached at: Brielle@owenscounseling.com.