Lena Aguilera

LSW

Bilingual Therapist

About Lena Aguilera

Whether you’re an adult working through something on your own, a parent navigating a hard season with your child, or a young person trying to make sense of a lot at once, it helps to have someone in your corner who understands both the individual in front of them and the bigger picture around them.

I’m Lena Aguilera, a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) at Ellie Mental Health in Lincolnwood, IL, with over 10 years of experience working with clients of all ages — individuals, youth, and their parents. I hold master’s degrees in Early Childhood Development and Social Work from the Erikson Institute and in Child and Family Law and Policy from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and I graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay with a double major in Psychology and Human Development and a minor in Spanish. I come from a multiracial home and am fluent in both Spanish and English.

In my practice, I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including psychoeducation, psychodynamic theory, family systems work, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and the Good Lives Model. This integrative approach lets me address the emotional, relational, and behavioral needs of the individuals and families I work with, across every stage of life.

My clinical focus includes individual therapy, child and adolescent development, family systems, trauma, and parenting support, with particular experience serving multiracial and Spanish-speaking families. I’m a verified facilitator through the Nurturing Parenting Program and the Anger Management Association, which strengthens my ability to support clients and families through evidence-based, behavioral-intervention curricula.

If you’re looking for an experienced, bilingual therapist who understands both individual needs and family systems, I’d welcome the opportunity to work with you. Reach out to Ellie Mental Health in Lincolnwood to schedule a session with Lena.