Female Therapists in Naperville, IL

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.

I am a member of our Counseling Associates Team at Counseling Works and a Masters candidate from Governors State University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I works with individuals ages 14+, specializing in ADD/ADHD, Life Changes/Adjustments, Self-Esteem/Self Worth, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, and Stress Management. I believe in a collaborative process and help my clients make positive changes.

Are you an adult who is trying to manage a traumatic experience, process grief or anxiety/depression at this time in your life? Are you a parent that is looking for an experienced clinician to support you and your child to navigate overwhelming emotions both at home and in school? I am here for you! I am passionate about journeying alongside you with compassion, creating a safe place where you can discover your creative self, and focused upon supporting you as you work towards your unique treatment goals.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Embodied Yoga Teacher, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and performance anxiety. I also work with women in transition facing the quandary of what to do next in their lives. I look forward to helping you travel through what is overwhelming to a place in which you are able to experience the spaciousness, grace and joy of life.

By utilizing a warm and understanding approach, Jill focuses on addressing unhealthy behaviors and patterns which may prevent awareness and growth for her clients.

Therapy can be intimidating to many people. I don't believe in having a "diagnosis" in order to justify therapy... there are benefits to even the most mentally strong. Much like cars need a tune up, people need to often make mental health a priority! Whether it be a major life change, difficulty in relationships, or feeling like something is missing...

Alexis Rodriguez is a Licensed Social Worker that specializes in anxiety and depression. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, operant conditioning, radical acceptance, reframing thoughts, music therapy, interpersonal therapy, positive affirmations, modeling emotional regulation and art therapy in her approach to clients. In combination with her interventions, she also applies an empathic, compassionate, and understanding style to her approach.

Hi! My name is Robyn (she, her, hers) and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I earned my BA in Psychology at Robert Morris University and my MA in Counseling Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have experience working with clients from 5 to 40 years old and specialize with those between the ages of 8 to 14 years old along with their families. My areas of clinical interest include: depression, anxiety, family of origin concerns, stress management, life transitions, school-life balance, work-life balance, parent coaching, school refusal, therapeutic treatment resistance, and academic concerns.

Many of us reach a point where we feel stuck in our lives or our relationships. We realize that what we have done in the past to manage stress, to cope, to heal, to move forward is no longer working the way it used to and we need new strategies. As an individual and family therapist who has worked for 6+ years in two diverse metropolitan areas (New York and Chicago), my work has focused on family relationships, identity exploration, adult and adolescent mental health issues, parenting, social skills, grief, loss, and other life traumas.

Are you feeling stuck, joylessly rotating through old patterns of thinking and doing, anxious and somewhat lost? I’ll help you awaken to your best self by managing anxiety, stress, and depression more effectively, enjoying more connected relationships and loving yourself more deeply! Don’t waste your “one wild and precious life” (Mary Oliver)! Together, we can do hard things and can find practical solutions that suit you and your needs best!

I am a licensed clinical therapist with over 25 years of experience helping clients achieve their goals through a collaborative and evidence-based approach. My practice welcomes individuals seeking support with stress, anxiety, trauma, pain management, and a variety of life challenges. I also regularly work with other therapists, educators, and healthcare professionals. I specialize in treating stress-related issues, women's health concerns across different stages of life, chronic medical conditions, and anxiety disorders. My expertise encompasses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based interventions, and EMDR therapy.

Dr. McGrath is an experienced clinician with over a decade of successfully working with children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of concerns. Her clinical experience is expansive. She has led social skills groups for pre-adolescent and adolescent boys and girls; conducted ADHD assessments and psychological evaluations; administered intelligence screenings for gifted children, and has led grief and bereavement groups for adolescents in private and public schools. In addition, she has taught undergraduate courses at Wheaton College.

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.

Paula J. Lambur, MS, LCPC, CADC, believes that by acknowledging your pain, accepting struggles, and making peace with the past, you can heal. She is here to help clients learn to move forward in a meaningful way despite what has come before or what is occurring now. Paula believes that our past experiences influence how we perceive ourselves and how we interact with our life now. These past filters or lenses may have been protective then but perhaps not now. They may have you feeling stuck, unworthy, or confused. This can stem from distorted beliefs of ourselves, others, and life.

I am Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and founding partner of Compass Behavioral Health and Wellness, LLC, who is passionate about empowering individuals and families to achieve personal growth, improve emotional regulation and foster positive relationships. I enjoy utilizing my training on attachment and brain development to assist in coping with the effects of trauma, loss, divorce, disrupted attachments, adoption, depression and anxiety. Using a collaborative and relational approach, I strive to help individuals and couples establish and maintain healthy relationships, as well as strengthen their ability to cope with stressful life events

Nicole J. Medina is a School Psychologist in Illinois. Nicole has earned a Psy.D. in School Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. No matter what someone is facing, Nicole offers a safe and supportive space to explore all of the factors that are or could be contributing to the situation. Nicole’s life and professional experiences offer a range of perspective taking abilities and resilience building that allow her to meet the client where they are and to walk with them on the therapeutic journey.

Hi! I am Kristina Flinn, a compassionate Social Worker dedicated to supporting individuals and families through life's challenges. With a Master's Degree in Social Work from Aurora University, I gained experience in trauma through Child Welfare and later transitioned to education, where I supported students, families, and educators. In my roles as a School Social Worker, I have supported diverse student populations, fostering their social, emotional, and academic well-being. I am committed to continuous learning and growth, and I approach each individual with a Strength-Based perspective, recognizing their inherent resilience.

We are all searching for happiness. We all want our children and partners to be happy. Happiness begins when we are able to let go of the hurt and pain that keeps us stuck. Liz believes in empowering her clients to acknowledge their bravery by seeking therapy and beginning the healing process. It is important to find a therapist you feel comfortable and safe with to share memories, or the painful recollections that are holding you back from becoming the best version of yourself.

Charisma S. Pryor, LCSW of Inspirations of Courage, PLLC, specializes in counseling individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, marital/partner problems, and more. Her treatment focuses on identifying tools to address the problem(s), improve coping skills, and positively recognize the client’s accomplishments! She brings over 21 years of experience as a Black female therapist, social worker, and counselor treating children, women, and men. Sessions are conducted virtually. I'm available to support you through your journey. Let's work together!