A good therapist should be like a midwife,
standing by while you give birth to the best in you.
— Christiane Northrup

We are pleased to feature several therapists who lease office space within the Gateway Professional Building at 412 North Lake Street, Aurora, IL.  We affectionately call this group "The Gateway Community."  All of these clinicians are seasoned therapists, who work from a variety of modalities.  We hope their brief description and contact information will be helpful in choosing the best relationship for your therapy needs. 

Please note that Gateway Psychological Services, Ltd. is an S Corporation and functions as a separate service entity from the clinicians listed below.  Likewise, each clinician mentioned below operates a psychotherapy practice legally set apart from one another.  As such, no therapist listed below is party to any internal information relative to the practice of Gateway Psychological Services, Ltd.  Likewise, Gateway Psychological Services, Ltd. is not responsible or liable for any activity relative to the sole practitioners which are part of our Gateway Building’s community of practitioners.


Tom Barkauskas, LCSW, ACSW

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My goal is to provide a comfortable experience in which we work together in order to support your journey towards solutions, healing, and life enhancement.  

My desire is to help you identify and build on the strengths you already possess and develop new positive tools.  My style is holistic, problem-solving, client focused, conciliatory, and empowering.  I have 28 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.

My specialties are helping individuals facing serious or life-threatening illness, grief and loss, and life transitions and adjustments.  Whatever your challenges, you deserve the support that can make a difference in your life.

 

 

Contact Information: 

630-209-0073


Barb Buzzard, LCSW

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"I work with clients of all ages providing individual, family, and couples psychotherapy.  I accept most major insurance plans and would be glad to check your insurance benefits to ensure coverage prior to your scheduling an appointment.   I am available for evening and weekend appointments."

 

 

 

Contact Information: 

630-479-3632


Lou Hutches, LCPC

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"I enjoy helping clients conquer problems with anxiety, depression, and relationship issues.  It is extremely satisfying to assist people in digging out of situations they may have been previously viewed as hopeless.  It is my practice to understand the client's life situation, develop an in-depth understanding of their thoughts and feelings about the challenges that they face, and to assist them in developing and implementing a strategy for creating a better future.  I primarily use cognitive behavioral strategies, which have proven extremely effective in the treatment of depression and anxiety."

 

 

Contact Information: 

630-303-6563

 



Mary Pat Nagel, LCSW

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In my 25+ years of experience, I have helped people of all ages deal with a variety of issues.  I work with individuals to help them overcome issues like anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss.  I also work with couples and families.  I use Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-focused Therapy, and Relational Therapy, and I strive for a collaborative therapy experience – one where we work together to define and set goals that suit you and your individual needs.  I am available for daytime and evening appointments.

 

Contact Information: 

630-788-8283

marypatnagel.com