Rev. Dr. William (Bill) G. Ressl enjoys being a journey companion through the transitions of life, especially those that can create significant stress, anxiety, and despair. His practice is supported by life experience, advanced degrees, and work as a counselor, pastor, and professor.

Building on his M.Div. and MSW, Bill received a Ph.D. from Chicago Theological Seminary (CTS) in theology, ethics, and the human sciences. He studied under Jungian Analyst Dr. Robert Moore and received a post-graduate certificate in Bowen Family Systems Theory from the Center for Family Consultation. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an Ordained Minister in the United Church of Christ (UCC). He has been in private practice, served as Co-Pastor, and taught at Aurora University, Chicago Theological Seminary, Dominican University, Elmhurst University, and North Park University. He has two published book chapters: “Tillich’s Influence on Pastoral Social Work” in Why Tillich? Why Now? (MercerPress,2021); and “A World in Need: Brokenness and Reconciliation Explored through Paul Tillich’s Doing of Social Work” in International Yearbook for Tillich Research: Brokenness and Reconciliation (De Gruyter Press, Germany, 2020).

Bill enjoys being a mental health general practitioner supporting individuals age 21+ and couples through life’s many transitions. His counseling is tailored in collaboration with his client’s interests. He uses an integration of modalities including Bowen Family Systems Theory, Jungian psychoanalysis, mindfulness, and spirituality, among others. He also has a strong interest in resiliency as it informs the therapeutic process and life more broadly in all the systems we exist within – family, friends, and wider society.

“I am dedicated to helping folks live a hope-filled resilient life. I offer a calm, friendly, and comfortable place to explore options, re-think life, as well as to make a plan to move toward the changes you want. And yes, we can incorporate spirituality or not, your choice.”

At the Downers Grove location, Bill meets in-person clients in the afternoons and evenings on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Bill is available for telehealth sessions in the afternoons and evenings on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Bill accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Medicare PPO, and United Behavioral Health PPO.