Eclectic Therapists in Naperville, IL

This has been such a hard season for many individuals and families navigating challenging issues with grief and loss. Most of my work has been providing support to children, adolescents, and adults during stressful experiences and transitions. My job allows me the privilege to witness the resilience and strength of individuals as they move through unexpected challenges. I believe it is important for all people to have a safe, non-judgmental, authentic space to feel validated and to help bring balance and healing to their life. I also work with therapists and medical providers who experience trauma and loss at work.

Are you having a hard time? Has the world that we live in become overwhelming? Are you wanting to feel better about yourself and have better relationships with those around you? As we work together, I can help you with all of those things and more. My name is Mark. I've been a therapist for over twenty years and have worked with clients of all ages, genders. and sexual orientations. I've done this through my work in a therapeutic school, a psychiatric hospital and community mental health agency.

Cindy Bill is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois, Virginia and Delaware. Cindy received her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Master of Social Work from Aurora University. Cindy came to the helping profession from a long career of leadership and consultancy in the petroleum industry. She has worked in many social service settings; homeless prevention, domestic violence/sexual assault, Military/Veterans/families, hospital/medical, criminal justice, addictions treatment/recovery, emergency/crisis intervention and community mental health.

I am interested in working with clients with all different needs, backgrounds and experiences. I am passionate about working with clients who are ready to have a safe, consistent and effective space to process their therapeutic needs. As an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, I am enthusiastic to implement this highly effective technique for various matters such as depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and more.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 23 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. My clinical experiences afforded me the opportunities to help individuals with Adjustment, Anxiety, Depressive, Disruptive Behavior, Impulse Control, Inattention and Hyperactivity, Mood, Personality, and Post-Traumatic Stress disorders, as well those struggling with death and dying, divorce/separation, family conflict, grief and loss, identity, parenting challenges, self-esteem and various stage of life transitions.

Alone, terrified, and worried that your life will never change? Ready for a change but apprehensive about the process? Sometimes getting help extends beyond family/friends. Addiction counseling includes addressing co-existing issues such as family, relationships, employment, education, spirituality, physical/mental health and legal concerns. Healing and growth begins with a collaborative, compassionate, yet direct approach to change. I walk with you as you work to gain self-awareness, self-esteem, and empowerment. I assist clients in finding hidden strengths, so they can overcome their challenges. My specialty includes addictions, co-occurring disorders - depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, etc.

Hi there! I am a forensic psychotherapist in practice with Naperville Counseling Center. I aim to provide support and encouragement as individuals work on their mental health. Building a strong rapport with clients is essential, and I love developing a healthy connection with each client. I enjoy integrating humor into therapy to break up some of the heaviness emotional processing can be. Coming from a forensic background, I have experience working with intense areas of need, support, and planning. I also have a passion for assisting clients in building and/or re-building their relationships with sexual health and sexual identity.

Melissa is a seasoned clinician with over twenty years of experience in child welfare, with a focus on adolescents and young adults in crisis, eating disorders, and those who have a trauma history. She is motivated by a passion for adolescents and her community to create therapeutic relationships that are based on compassion, respect, and collaboration. Through building trust and a commitment to authentic relationships she can engage adolescents and young adults who have been considered difficult to work with by others.

"You are not a drop in the ocean.You are the entire ocean in a drop."- Rumi -There are times in life where we begin to feel insignificant, overwhelmed and overtired due to all the burden on our shoulders and minds, which leads to experiencing anxiety, depression, sadness and other life altering mental health changes. We begin to feel lost and hopeless and ultimately believe that there is no way to escape, and perhaps you have accepted things this way." My goal while working with clients is towards cohesiveness and personal growth. I provide counseling from an eclectic model which allows an individual to reach their full potential

Hello and Welcome! My name is Kathleen Monroe and I possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and am licensed in Clinical Social Work in the state of Illinois. In addition; I hold a Certification as an Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Counselor. Clients that I have worked with struggled in areas of mental health and substance abuse ranging in a diagnosis of Anxiety, Depression, Self-esteem and feelings of self-worth concerns, Post-traumatic stress disorder, Addiction related disorders, Learning disabilities, behavioral spectrum disorders, Autism, Adjustment Disorders, and Psychotic Disorders.

I specialize in treating depression, anxiety& panic disorders and life transitions. Together we will work to create an individualized plan which include strategies to best provide care for yourself. In our work together, I strive to provide empathy & tools that will best meet and address the needs of what you are experiencing including managing intrusive thoughts, self-worth, panic attacks, and other thoughts and behaviors that are impacting your well-being. I work to provide a person-centered, open space, with use of humor and curiosity to explore and heal the parts of you that are hurting.

At Willis Counseling & Consulting, Canentra is most eager to work with individuals of all ages (including kids & teens), relationship partners & families facing any form of trauma, anxiety, parenting challenges, behavioral challenges, familial issues, faith & spiritual ambiguities as well as other mental health issues causing a major impact in one’s life. In her work, she strives to provide support while walking through the journey with them to explore, unravel, understand & better manage themselves & the world.

I enjoy working with teens & adult clients. My approach to therapy is eclectic as I pull from various interventions to best fit your needs. I am passionate about working alongside you to process life's inevitable stressors in a non-judgmental & supportive environment. Therapy is evidenced-based self-care that provides you with an uninterrupted period of time to prioritize your wellness. If you're thinking "It could always be worse," remember that it could always be better too.

I have been a practicing therapist for over 25 years with extensive experience in treating individuals and couples in short and long term therapy. I have treated with great success patients suffering trauma, emotional and sexual abuse including domestic violence; adjustment, mood and anxiety disorders and problems in relationships with attention to environmental, cultural and psychic factors. My approach is eclectic designed to meet the desires and needs of my patients.

Even after nearly 40 years as a therapist, each time I begin to work with people I feel as though I am walking on holy ground. Each person who comes to me willing to be vulnerable and open to the change necessary to bring about greater relational happiness and deeper personal awareness is treated with profound respect. Therapy takes courage to face that part of ourselves that may be limiting or sabotaging our relational and personal growth.

Now accepting new clients. I believe in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all my clients. With the utilization of humor and empathetic understanding, I want to make sure you can freely express your true self. I work with diverse populations ranging from adolescents to older adults. I specialize in working with anxiety, panic, depression, bi-polar, trauma, stress, life transitions, grief and loss, fertility issues, and disabilities. I am here to support you wholeheartedly in an environment free of judgment.

I enjoy working with adults and emerging adults on discovering and developing their individual identity. Often when we become ourselves, underlying traumas and other mental health issues are brought to light, so it is important to me to ensure that those issues are handled with care and compassion. Those that I work with strive to understand who they are in spite of the things that have happened to them so that they may live a truly happy life exactly as they were meant to, they just need a little assistance developing the skills to overcome current and future obstacles. For more info see my website empressclinicalservices.com

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has spent my entire career working to understand why mental health is just as important as our physical and spiritual health. I enjoy working directly with a wide range of client populations, ages 14 -65+ years old. I am particularly interested in working with clients struggling with post- traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and societal related stressors. I offer a safe, non-judgmental environment to help client’s process underlying feelings, emotions, and thoughts in order to minimize stress, mobilize coping skills, and access social resources.

I love working with a mix of clients that range in presenting issues. I enjoy seeing parents that are navigating their child's queer or trans identity, adults exploring family of origin issues, or women struggle with self-esteem.