About Manasa Perera, Phd

Dr. Perera is a licensed clinical psychologist.  She received her Masters and Doctorate from the Illinois Institute of Technology, Institute of Psychology.  She completed her trainings in community mental health centers and substance abuse treatment centers.  While completing her doctorate, Dr. Perera worked at Turning Point Behavioral Health Center as a clinical therapist.  Her internship and post-doctoral trainings were both completed at Gateway Foundation, where she worked with clients who struggled with both substance abuse and mental health issues. 

Dr. Perera is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).  She employs this empirically based treatment in sessions with her clients.  She also takes a hands-on, collaborative approach to treatment.  She encourages the client to guide the sessions, while gently pointing out and challenging unhealthy thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are maintaining mental health symptoms. 

Please call 630-426-9614 or email mpereraphd@gmail.com to schedule an appointment with Dr. Perera.