"Sometimes we all struggle with feeling overwhelmed, anxious, frustrated, disconnected or sad. These thoughts and feelings can negatively impact our lives and our relationships with our loved ones. I can help. I am a clinical mental health counselor with experience working with children, individuals, couples and families. In practice, I tailor my approach to meet each clients needs in a non-judgmental and supportive environment. Choosing a counselor you can trust and feel comfortable with is an important part of your therapeutic journey. I encourage clients to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have before scheduling."

"I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with my MA from Lewis University in Counseling Psychology, specializing with children and adolescents. In addition to counseling children and adolescents, I have experience working with adults struggling with mood disorders and trauma. I provide individual counseling to clients of all ages and have experience in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings. I enjoy utilizing art and play in client-centered therapy."

"Sometimes life brings us unexpected challenges and difficulties which at the time can seem overwhelming. When these challenges arise you may behave and have thoughts that negatively affect your life and relationships. I would consider it a privilege working with you through these challenges and turning them into an event that you overcame and become a stronger person for it. By providing a comfortable, peaceful and supportive environment it is my goal and passion to bring a sense of peace, happiness and balance back into your life. We would achieve those goals and more by discussing what you want in counseling and in your life."

"Life can and will throw you curveballs. You expect the path to be straight and somewhat easy and then all of a sudden out of nowhere you experience a painful hit. It happens to all of us. It doesn't matter that you receive a hit, it matters if you get back up. Counseling can help assist in getting you back up and into life. We have a highly educated, compassionate, caring counselors who can you back to your best part of life. Give us a call and start today."

"Are you anxious or depressed? Are you struggling with anger? Do you feel dis-ease or question your life direction? Do you wonder if it is ever possible to feel content, grounded and happy?"

"Are you a parent who is struggling with your school age child with bedtime or grades? Has your child faced a difficult life experience and they need help coping? You are not alone; many parents face challenges as they are raising their children. Often a few therapy sessions can help change you or your child's outlook on family and home. I offer a safe nurturing environment to support all family members while addressing the challenges that are affecting your family."

"I am a Psychotherapist who has been in Private Practice in the Naperville and Joliet areas for the past 23 years. I have also worked in Social Work and Special Education Administration for over 20 years. I utilize a multi-eclectic approach that can include the therapies CBT, DBT, ACT and RT with children, adolescents, adults and families that is client focused and task centered to assist in the accomplishment of meaningful life changes."

"I am dedicated to the overall health and well-being of the individual as we build a therapeutic relationship in a safe environment. I believe that working with you in a collaborative relationship is critical to reaching your goals. I value the genuine and empathetic relationship that develops as a result of transparent therapeutic work. In other words, we will work together to establish goals and develop a treatment plan that makes sense to you. As your therapist, I will work to be supportive, to provide you with relevant knowledge, and to create an atmosphere that feels comfortable and safe."

"I am Nancy Nelson, LCSW and co-founder of Aspire-Center for Positive Change. Helping others who are experiencing mental health struggles is a passion of mine. I believe that everyone deserves to tell their story in a safe and understanding environment. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 26 years. Those past 26 years have been devoted to helping children and adolescence who have been diagnosed with emotional and behavioral disabilities."

"There are times in our lives when we may have difficulty adjusting to work, family, and life stressors. Some may have experienced a traumatic event and have difficulty coping. Others may find it challenging to manage anxiety and depression, building healthy relationships, connecting to love ones or coping with other mental health conditions. Whatever the issues maybe, there is hope for healing and recovery, having the best quality of life possible."

"I have 20 years of experience counseling adolescents, teens, adults, and couples in a ministry setting. It is my privilege to help people get unstuck, resolve conflict, achieve peace, and find hope and healing every day-there is no other way I'd rather invest my life. I provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where people can take off their masks and talk about issues they may have never spoken of with anyone else. I help people identify their strengths, renew flawed thinking, experience hope, and get on-and stay on, the right path."

"Are you stressed out and wanting to manage life's challenges better? Are you reacting to things rather than responding effectively and managing those challenges? Solution-focused therapy will help identify ways to manage stress and to problem-solve more effectively. I have been helping individuals, families and couples for the past 20 years. I work with adolescents 13 years and older, I have an in-depth knowledge on anxiety, depression, bi-polar and very much enjoy providing family and marriage counseling, please give me a call to set up an appointment."

"With over 30 years of experience, I offer my clients support, insight and healing based on my success with many clients. Healing starts with your courage, commitment, and a desire for change. Making the decision to trust another in a counseling setting, begins the healing. As a therapist, I will listen, support and counsel you to achieve your goals and to stop the hurting. With understanding, insight and patience, you can live a more fulfilling life. It will be my privilege to serve you."

"Committing to starting therapy can be hard. I will work side by side with you to identify what's not working and how to make healthy changes. I work hard to make the therapy process as enjoyable and positive as possible and I recognize the importance of respecting your time and goals in treatment. I have almost 10 years of experience in the field working with adults and teens who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and addiction related issues. I have worked extensively within the criminal justice system and can provide court ordered evaluations. I look forward to collaborating with you!"

"I offer expert, compassionate, individualized counseling to help clients find insight into their feelings, behavior and relationships."

"Are you struggling to keep up with life's fast pace? Do you often feel anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, or even depressed in your day to day journey? You are not alone. Life can be messy and full of transitions that can sometimes lead us astray in our journey towards peace and happiness. This can lead to difficulty in reaching personal goals, impact interpersonal relationships, and negatively impact our self-esteem and self-concept. These struggles are not specific to adults, as children and adolescents are also dealing with the same challenges at a younger and younger age."

"I specialize in helping women who struggle with relationship issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, health concerns, and insomnia. My approach is integrative, addressing both emotional and physical health. I also help clients who struggle with emotional eating and food addiction. I am currently accepting individual clients open to both video and office sessions. I accept BCBS PPO, Anthem, Aetna, and United Behavioral Health plans."