Adlerian Therapists in Du Page County, IL

Are your feelings of sadness and anxiety preventing you from enjoying life? Are you struggling with relationship difficulties or life transitions? Do you feel stuck? Do you desire closeness and greater intimacy with your partner/spouse? Do you want to improve your communications? You are not alone. Seeking therapy is the 1st step toward achieving a more satisfying life and/or relief from suffering. The decision to seek therapy can be difficult but helpful when we are overwhelmed by life experiences and unhappy with relationships in our lives. Treatment is confidential. My office is located in a private, safe & comfortable setting.

I view the counseling relationship as a partnership between the counselor and client. After getting to know you as an individual, we will work together to help you deal with emotional trauma, patterns in relationships, and other things in the past that are impacting your future. Improving communication, coping skills, strengthening self-esteem, and promoting behavioral change will help you feel better about yourself, your relationships, and your life. I offer virtual and evening appointments to accommodate your busy schedule. I provide a holistic, nonjudgemental, and inclusive environment to aid in your therapeutic experience.

Thank you for visiting my profile and I invite you to come and "expand" with me. Moving through the transitions and stressors of life can be challenging. Often, we move through these challenges with ease, but at other times, we can become overwhelmed and find that what typically works for us is no longer working. We may be constricted by our typical ways of coping. In my practice, I help guide clients towards solutions and expanding one’s repertoire of coping behaviors, interpersonal skills, and wellness! I strive to help people create stability, mental strength, and harmony in their relationship with self and others.

“Together, my clients and I collaborate on a treatment plan to help them reach their goals and live their lives authentically.” I strongly believe in the mind-body connection, and use a variety of mindfulness techniques to anchor clients to themselves and promote whole-person wellness. As a Black woman, I am passionate about increasing access to mental health services for ALL people of color, as it has been deeply stigmatized in our communities for generations.

Donna aligns closely with Adlerian, Cognitive behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral therapy. Adlerian theory has been shown in research for treating multiple mental health conditions: anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, personality disorders, schizophrenic, and substance abuse disorders. Adlerian theory suggests that people are driven by a need to feel that they matter, and they belong. How do you want to grow as a person, what are your dreams and goals? Donna is passionate about offering a non-judgmental, supportive environment to men, women, couples and children; ages four and up.

I am a Board Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I practice through an Adlerian and person centered approach where I believe wholeheartedly that therapy is about the relationship and everyone is living their own unique life. This approach is client focused, meaning you are in charge of your therapeutic process, wherein self-discovery and acceptance are facilitated and used to gain personal growth and healing. In addition, I am a certified Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, where the goal is to obtain skills in regulating your nervous system & regain connection to the body that so often becomes neglected.

Emily is an Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Emily enjoys working with teens, young adults, and adults. She uses a creative and relational approach to therapy. She enjoys working with clients going through life transitions, anxiety, depression, eating and mood disorders, and interpersonal relationship issues. Emily also utilizes career counseling for those looking to transition careers. Emily is an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.

Hello and welcome to your first step! I commend you on taking the time to research counselors. Maybe you have decided you just need a sound board or maybe you are ready for a complete over-hall. Either way, you took the time to start researching and believe it or not, that's the first step. I'm a licensed professional counselor and I would love the opportunity to walk in this journey with you. However, you'll want to make sure you find a good fit with someone you trust.

Dr. Peterson is a licensed clinical psychologist. In her therapy and testing work with clients, she places a large emphasis on support in addition to symptom reduction. She thoughtfully integrates perspectives from Family Systems, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Adlerian theory to assist clients through discouragements in their lives that may cause them to feel stuck in life transitions. Her therapeutic interventions encourage the client's assets and creativity to empower his or her ability to enhance every aspect of his or her life. Dr. Peterson also provides psychological testing services as needed.

I am currently earning my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Children & Adolescents at Northwestern University while working closely under the support and weekly supervision of Sabrina Gosmire, LCPC, CADC, KAP and Northwestern Faculty.

Hello! I am the Co-Director and Psychotherapist with The Naperville Counseling Center. My clinical experience focus on working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with substance abuse, relationship issues, work-life balance, stress, anxiety, depression, mood management, cultural identity issues, life transitions, and self-esteem. I enjoy working with individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. I also speak Punjabi and have full comprehension of Hindi/ Urdu and provide bilingual counseling services to my clients.

Alyssa received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in October 2023 at Adler University in Chicago. Alyssa has worked for public school districts working in behavioral management classrooms and substitute teaching at the middle school level, gaining relevant experience working with adolescents in the school environment and mental health issues. She enjoys working with people of all ages with multicultural backgrounds; and specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults.

Mickey has experience as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and an Individual Therapist for adults & adolescents with dual diagnosis. Mickey also served as a Program Manager for adults requiring training and support in their community & workplace. He uses a multicultural approach in order to offer effective interventions to diverse clientele. Mickey has experience with individuals having adjustments to disabilities, relationships, daily functioning, anxiety, mood and depression.

Justin engages clients with a warm, empathic, non-judgmental yet direct style and uses a down-to-earth approach. Justin utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ,Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) , a Client-Centered Approach and Motivational Interviewing techniques to help his clients move forward in their lives. Justin specializes in working with individuals who find themselves struggling with: depression, anxiety, addiction, family conflict, and acting out/impulsive behaviors. Justin works with clients of all ages but has a great deal of experience working with adolescents and families .

I believe therapy offers a hurting individual the opportunity to talk though, identify, and heal struggles that they are experiencing in the life. By using a person centered approach, I assist individuals, couples, and adolescents to feel whole again. I welcome all cultures, including first responders, frontline workers, and their families. I help clients develop coping skills that meet their individual needs to better understand themselves and the world they live in,

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As solution-focused therapists, our goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

Valuing client uniqueness means utilizing advanced, empathic interventions for self-acceptance in working through anxiety, panic, depression, trauma and attaining emotional regulation. Rebalancing distorted beliefs assist clients' relief of anger, guilt, shame, self-sabotage. Differentiation & specifically designed working-through processes reflect maximizing unique client traits! Each client is identified as unique in their needs with subjective emotional experiences and cognitive structures requiring specific, individualized treatment plans and strategic interventions. These are tailored to facilitate optimum therapeutic progress.

Life can be complicated, difficult, and sometimes unexpected. Let’s agree that life is “messy.” Therapy can be a powerful tool and experience that can help you through those challenging times. Some of that “messiness” might look like issues in relationships or difficulties at home or work. You may also be feeling lonely, stuck, unmotivated, and overwhelmed.

With over 20 years of experience, I understand the weight of depression, anxiety, stress, and burnout. Let's work together to build a life you feel excited about again. Sometimes, life's burdens feel too heavy to carry alone. If you're struggling with the relentless pressure of anxiety, the isolating fog of depression, burnout, or overwhelming stress, you deserve a safe space to unpack and heal. I understand how these challenges can make each day feel like a struggle.