Carolyn Irrera

LCPC, CADC

Carolyn Irrera, therapist at Fox Valley Institute in Naperville

About Carolyn Irrera

Carolyn is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Board-Certified Counselor.  Carolyn has provided extensive individual and family therapy for over twenty years.  As a therapist, Carolyn works diligently to bring compassion and guidance within a framework of structure, accountability, consistency, and stability for the clients she serves.  Carolyn uses a variety of counseling therapies to create individualized treatment plans to assist clients to foster closure, determine goals, and help clients move forward toward a healthier and more fulfilling life.  She has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings which has cultivated a wide range of experiences.  Carolyn’s experience, education, continued education, passion, and care cultivate a foundation of hope and a positive counseling experience.

Carolyn has worked extensively in the areas of marriage therapy, anxiety, and depression.  She works with clients to build a collaborative process to meet needs and determine a path of emotional healing.

Carolyn specializes in the areas of:


  • Abuse
  • ADD and ADHD
  • Addiction Disorders
  • Addictions and Recovery
  • Adjustment Disorder
  • Adult Child of an Alcoholic
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Blended Families
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Bullying and Cyberbullying


  • Careers and Goal Setting
  • Chronic Pain and Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Faith and Spiritual Concerns
  • Family Problems
  • Geriatric Wellness
  • Grief and Loss
  • Health and Wellness
  • Infidelity
  • Intimacy Issues
  • Life Transitions


  • Marital Concerns
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Panic Disorder
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Postpartum
  • Pre-Marital
  • Problematic use of Alcohol
  • Problematic use of Substances
  • Problematic use of Social Media


  • Relationship Concerns
  • School Problems
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harm
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sleep and Insomnia
  • Stress Management
  • Substance Abuse
  • Trauma
  • Women’s Issues
  • Work Issues

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As experienced, licensed and professional therapists, our goal is to help you resolve your challenges.  Our door is always open to help you through any crisis.

  • Where to find us

    Our office is located at 640 N River Rd Ste 108

    Naperville, IL 60563. 

  • What to expect

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    What is your health insurance?


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    Client Care & Billing: Mon - Fri 7am - 5pm


    Appointments: Mon - Fri 8am - 9pm, Sat 8am - 6pm, Sun 9am - 6pm

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