Why Therapy?

One of the most important goals for any individual is the desire to be happy and feel balanced. When we experience traumatic or stressful life events or find ourselves in situations that bring us down, our happiness may seem like it has been taken from us. 1 in 4 people struggle with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, or substance abuse. If you have tried to overcome these issues on your own with no success, therapy may be the best option. Our goal is to help you find your way to the happiest, healthiest life you can live!

What does therapy do for me?

Unlike medicine, therapy focuses on psychological means to make positive changes in your life. A therapist is someone who will listen to your concerns in a neutral and non-judgmental manner and utilize scientifically proven techniques to help you overcome whatever may be bothering you.​ While the initial nervousness of taking the first step to therapy is very common, the end result is worth it. A good therapist will help you explore options that have been successfully used by millions of people to find their way back to a normal life.

Meet Your Therapists

Jeannette Sziler, LCPC, RN

Founder, Bilingual Therapist
My name is Jeannette Sziler. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and founder of Firefly Counseling. I have been in the mental healthcare field in some capacity or another for almost 2 decades. I am a bilingual, bicultural and biracial Mexican American. Throughout the years, I have worked with a variety of clients, allowing me to recognize I work best with those aged 11 through their 30s. Refining my skill set has led me to truly enjoy using expressive art therapies as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
In addition to my clinical work, I recently completed my Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and am now pursuing a post-graduate certificate as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), coming in 2026. This advanced training will allow me to incorporate medication management into Firefly Counseling, expanding the ways we can support our clients' mental health needs.
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Some fun and interesting tidbits about me: 

  • My fifteen minutes of fame was when I was featured in a local newspaper after my friend and I completed 100 hours of volunteer work at a local hospital when we were 13 years old.
  • Dobby from Harry Potter is my absolute favorite magical creature. Second would be werecats, which do not get as much love as their werewolf counterparts.
  • If my personality was a dog I'd be a chihuahua: feisty, always, cold, buckets of energy and likely wearing a sweater.
  • ​Being outside is one of my favorite places to be as long as the weather is cooperative.
  • My snack of choice tends to be popcorn covered in Tapatio or Valentina hot sauce and Tajin. I will also never turn away chips and salsa. 

Meghan Tortorici, LCPC

Associate Therapist
My name is Meghan Tortorici. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I have been in the field of psychology for over six years and counting! With my growing skills in treating mental health, I have developed a love of art therapy to help clients navigate their struggles. This medium is extremely beneficial while working with the population I work best with which is young adults 18 to 25 and people with Autism. I also work best with the well-lived population of 65+ years. Throughout the years, while refining my skills and learning with my clients, it has been and continues to be a gift watching clients embrace change.

Some fun and interesting tidbits about me: 

  • My fifteen minutes of fame was breaking my high school's discus throwing record.
  • Some of my favorite snacks involve salty crunchy goodness. I also love peanut butter and dark chocolate.
  • Creatures of fire tend to be my favorite mythological creatures; the phoenix and dragons.
  • I enjoy Aerial yoga and walking local trails when I feel the need to move.
  • What Dreams May Come and Donnie Darko are two movies I would love to watch again for the first time if I could, they were so transformative during my teen years.

​Tricia Opperman, LCSW

Associate Therapist
Hello! My name is Patricia Opperman, I go by Tricia. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in the game for quite some time. Throughout my many years as a Clinical Social Worker I have learned that I work best with adults in their 30s to the well-lived population age 65+. Being in this field has allowed me to enjoy the connections I establish with people in general, my clients specifically. I enjoy using a strengths perspective with a focus on what is currently working, these meaningful and genuine connections allow me to learn more effective ways of working with them.

Some fun and interesting tidbits about me:

  • My fifteen minutes of fame was participating in a bodybuilding show in my 50s
  • I am an avid cyclist
  • My favorite coffee shop is 318 Coffee House in Geneva
  • I love plants, Lavender being my favorite
  • ​Cheetos and naturally, anything sweet, are my favorite snacks

Insurance Companies Accepted by Firefly Counseling, LLC.

Firefly Counseling currently accepts BCBS PPO, Magellan, Humana, United Healthcare, and UFCW Local 1546.

​We also accept cash pay and out-of-network insurances. 

Services (available in English and Spanish)

We are happy to offer a wide array of services and multiple modalities to best fit your needs.
  • Depression
  • Anxiety and Stress
  • Trauma
  • PTSD
  • Sexual Intimacy
  • LGBTQ
  • Life Transitional Difficulties
  • Relationship Issues
  • Attention Problems
  • School Issues
  • Phobias and Fears​
  • Family, Couples, Marriage
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Women's Issues
  • Emotional Regulation​
  • Obsessive Behaviors
  • Workplace Issues​
  • Sleep Problems

Treatment Modalities

There are many ways to approach a problem. Here are a few we like to use: 
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Acceptance Commitment Therapy
  • Christian and Faith-Based Therapy
  • Family Systems Theory
  • Gestalt Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Expressive Arts Therapy
  • ​Brief Therapy
  • Strengths-Based Therapy

Let's Talk.

Schedule your appointment today!

Email
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Tel.
Jeannette: 779.379.2311
Meghan: 708.325.8250
​Tricia: 630.294.3909
Fax: 779.220.0850​

Address
15 Spinning Wheel Rd.
Suite 232
​Hinsdale, IL 60521
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