About Dr. Cornette

A Commitment to Compassionate, Evidence-Based Care

Dr. Stephanie L. Cornette is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist practicing in Chicago, Illinois. She holds a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree and has dedicated her career to helping individuals, couples, and families achieve greater psychological well-being. Her practice reflects a deep belief that mental health care should be accessible, personalized, and grounded in both scientific evidence and genuine human compassion.

Dr. Cornette's clinical training encompasses a broad range of psychological conditions and concerns. She has extensive experience treating anxiety disorders, depression, grief and loss, stress and anger management, eating disorders, mood disorders, and personality disorders. She also provides psychological testing and evaluation, divorce mediation, and parent services including adoption counseling and custody evaluations.

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Dr. Cornette's primary therapeutic framework is cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), one of the most extensively researched and empirically supported approaches in psychology. CBT is based on the understanding that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are interconnected — and that by identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, we can significantly improve our emotional well-being and daily functioning.

CBT is a practical, goal-oriented therapy that focuses on the present rather than exclusively on the past. Clients learn specific skills and strategies they can apply immediately in their daily lives. Research supports CBT as a highly effective treatment for a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders, stress and anger problems, and many other concerns.

Reality-Based Therapy

In addition to CBT, Dr. Cornette incorporates reality-based therapeutic techniques into her practice. This approach emphasizes personal responsibility, present-focused decision-making, and the development of practical plans for meeting one's needs in constructive ways. Reality-based therapy helps clients evaluate whether their current choices and behaviors are bringing them closer to — or further from — the life they want, and empowers them to make more effective choices going forward.

A Wholistic Perspective

Central to Dr. Cornette's philosophy is the belief that mental health cannot be separated from overall well-being. Her wholistic approach means that treatment considers every dimension of a client's life — emotional health, physical health, relationships, work and purpose, spiritual or existential concerns, and life circumstances. This comprehensive perspective ensures that therapy addresses root causes and supports lasting change, rather than merely managing symptoms.

What to Expect in Therapy

Dr. Cornette creates a warm, safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable exploring difficult thoughts and emotions. She approaches each person as a unique individual, taking the time to understand their specific concerns, history, goals, and strengths before developing a tailored treatment plan.

Therapy with Dr. Cornette is collaborative. She works with you, not just for you, empowering you to become an active participant in your own healing and growth. Sessions are structured and focused, with clear goals and measurable progress, while also allowing space for the unexpected topics and emotions that naturally arise in the therapeutic process.

Whether you are seeking help for a specific clinical concern, navigating a life transition, exploring personal growth, or need psychological testing for diagnostic clarity, Dr. Cornette brings the same level of professionalism, expertise, and genuine care to every client interaction.

Areas of Practice

Serving Chicago and the Surrounding Area

Dr. Cornette's practice is located in Chicago, Illinois, serving individuals, couples, and families from across the Chicago metropolitan area. She is committed to providing timely access to high-quality psychological care and strives to create a welcoming environment from the very first point of contact.

If you are considering therapy, psychological testing, mediation, or any of the services described on this site, Dr. Cornette welcomes your call. The first step is simply reaching out.