Patchwork-Therapy

Therapy is a space where you hold the wheel. Whether you are looking for tangible tools to make daily life more manageable or a safe, judgment-free space to vent and process, you control the speed and trajectory of your healing journey.

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘆, 𝗟𝗦𝗪, 𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗠𝗗𝗥𝗜𝗔-𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆!

Johanna brings a deeply grounded background in public health, community service, and acute healthcare to our practice. After receiving her Bachelor’s in Public Health from Saint Louis University, she served formerly homeless families in supportive housing programs and provided acute crisis intervention in the Emergency Department at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. She went on to earn her Master’s in Social Work from Aurora University.

How Johanna Supports Her Clients:
🩵 EMDRIA-Certified Trauma Care: Johanna utilizes EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care to help clients safely process trauma and rewire anxious patterns.
🩵 Specialized Areas of Focus: She supports adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, chronic stress, substance use, self-esteem challenges, and major life or sexuality/identity transitions.
🩵 Empowering & Collaborative: Johanna combines clear communication and practical feedback with a strengths-based framework. No direction is chosen without your permission—she walks beside you as a supportive guide.

If you are ready to tap into your strengths and take control of your growth, Johanna is here to support you.

👉 Click the link in our bio to read Johanna's full profile and connect with our team!
https://www.patchwork-therapy.com/johannareedy

We're going to be eating goooood at Rock the Block 2026!!! 😋🍴

All these FANTASTIC Elmhurst City Centre restaurants will have food tents for the duration of the event. RTB is a CASHLESS event! 🌮🍕🍜🥗🍦🧋

ROCK THE BLOCK is September 11th and 12th in Elmhurst City Centre!!

151 Kitchen Bar Armand's of Elmhurst Bonita Bowls GIA MIA Elmhurst Kilwins Elmhurst Kimmer's Ice Cream Lo Key Cocktail Lounge Pazzi Di Pizza Elmhurst Pilot Petes Coffee & Treats Poke Burrito Elmhurst Primos Locos Roughedges Confectionery and Cookery Sushi Time

🎥 Grab a blanket and head to Wilder Park this Friday night for Movie in the Park!

🕒 A Minecraft Movie will begin at dusk, but come early at 7 pm to play yard games, grab some food and visit sponsors.

Thank-you to our sponsors, Elmhurst Bank and The Schiller Team and our event partner, Elmhurst Public Library.

🍂🎃🍁 Fall resident registration begins THIS SATURDAY! Check out the brochure:
🔗https://www.calameo.com/elmhurstparkdistrict/read/00205489102f083c50a62

Fall fun is just around the corner! Registration dates:
🍁Residents and Courts Plus: Saturday, August 1 at 8am
🍁Non-Residents: Tuesday, August 4 at 8am

Heard of "Hair-apy"?
While clinical healing takes place in our therapy rooms, true community wellness relies on all the warm, safe spaces built throughout our neighborhood. And let's be honest—few places offer that instant sense of comfort, connection, and good conversation quite like your hairstylist's chair!

From listening to life updates and celebrating major milestones to simply offering an empathetic ear when life gets heavy, stylists do so much more than transform your hair. They build genuine community trust, hold space for us, and help us leave feeling lighter—inside and out.

Next time you are in the chair, give a little extra gratitude (and maybe a big hug!) to the people who take such good care of our community.

A special shout-out to Kristin Higle at for creating such a welcoming, uplifting space in our community! Be sure to give her a follow and show some love. 🤍

Today continues World Breastfeeding Week (Aug 1–7).
Feeding a child—whether nursing, pumping, or formula feeding—can come with immense pressure, hormonal shifts, and sleep deprivation.
Maternal and postpartum mental health matter deeply. If you are struggling with perinatal anxiety, birth trauma, or burnout, please know you are not alone and support is available.

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard!
We extend our gratitude to military personnel and first responders who manage acute operational stress and high-stakes demands daily. Our clinicians specialize in trauma-informed care and operational stress recovery tailored specifically for frontline professionals and veterans.

Tonight is National Night Out!
Community safety, trust, and strong local partnerships are essential for collective mental health.
Creating safe neighborhoods where individuals and families feel secure fosters psychological stability and connection.

Elmhurst Police Department

Join us for Public Safety Night Out!

Bring the whole family to Berens Park on Thursday, August 6, from 6:30–8 p.m. for a free evening of fun, education, and community with the Elmhurst Police and Fire Departments!

Meet police officers and firefighters, explore their vehicles, enjoy interactive activities and safety demonstrations, see Sparky the Fire Dog, and watch a helicopter land. It's a great opportunity to learn about public safety, meet first responders, and enjoy a fun night.

We hope to see you there!