Therapists in Naperville, IL

As individuals ponder entering therapy the unspoken question is often: Am I normal? Is what I, my child, my family going through normal? the answer to that question both compels people to come to therapy and also keeps people from walking through the door out of fear of what they may find.

My focus is in the area of child/adolescent mental health. I have special interest in the treatment of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and various behavioral issues. My practice offers a safe and accepting environment.

"Should I stay or should I go?" This is the age old question asked to me, for the last 10 years by just about every couple experiencing distress that I've sat with. If you are reading this, my guess is that you asked yourself the exact same question at some point...Stay? Or Go? If you are struggling to find the right path for you in this relationship - I can help. As Psychologist, Clinical Therapist & an expert in the science of love, I specialize in helping people rebuild their attachment w/ each other, reduce conflict, repair trust, create positive feelings, and take control of emotional & physical symptoms that hold you back.

I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment to foster therapeutic change. My extensive background includes treating people of all ages in areas of trauma, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, LGTBQIA+, behavioral issues, disordered eating, phase of life issues, attachment issues, personality disorders, and sexual health. I am currently seeking additional training in women’s health issues, including pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, and fertility concerns. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University Chicago in 2012 and my Doctorate of Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2018.

This is crazy!! And you were stressed to your breaking point before all of this. Now it feels impossible to find a foothold. You don't know where to begin. There is so much that is out of your control and so much that is unknown. You're worried about your health, your family, your income and your future. You know you need to protect your health and the health of those you love. That includes your mental health. You don't know what to focus on first. You're overwhelmed and sometimes feel like giving up.

I am passionate about fostering clients' resiliency. Through a holistic-based approach, working to ensure that clients have the tools to handle strong emotions that might arise from conflict and trauma. Relationships with family, friends, and intimate partners can cause complex emotions to arise. Working to reframe your relationship with others and yourself is the foundation of a fulfilling life.

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.

Suzanne is a skilled therapist experienced in helping individuals, couples and families navigate through challenging periods in their lives. Suzanne’s warm, accepting and interactive approach provides a safe place for growth and change. She draws on her genuine empathy, compassion, education and life experiences to make progress with her clients.

Cheryl Gonska is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with four years of experience. She has a Master of Social Work from Aurora University. Cheryl believes that anyone can benefit from therapy. She feels that although the specific goals may change, therapy is meant to improve one’s quality of life.

Ericka Bergquist, ALMFT, has a client-centered therapeutic style that helps clients create the changes they want to see in their lives. She guides each client through techniques to achieve goals and deepen their connections to support people around them. Ericka supports adolescents and adults struggling with domestic violence, sexual assault, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and more. She is also especially skilled at treating relationship issues and helping couples increase understanding and decrease distress within relationships. She believes everyone deserves to be in a loving and safe relationship.

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.

As a licensed clinical psychologist I dedicate my practice to the treatment of adult and geriatric populations. I help clients overcome traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, & adjustment difficulties. I combine compassion and collaborative psychotherapy with EMDR to help clients reach optimal performance and transform their lives. In addition, I appreciate the personal difficulties athletes face and assist in breaking through mental barriers that prevent them from performing to their potential. At 13, I was selected to study at the School of American Ballet's summer intensive program followed by two successive summer intensive studies at the American Ballet Theatre in NYC.

I find great joy in working with young children and adolescents. The ability to help a young mind grow and develop past any barriers is an important process. My experiences with children struggling with a mental health diagnosis have given me the expertise to be able to help young minds over come and/or manage anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, attachment disorder and behavioral issues.

Throughout her career, Amber Burchett, LPC, worked in outpatient and residential programs treating issues such as mood disorders, substance abuse, eating disorders, trauma, anger management, and more. She is also a volunteer at PAWWs, where dogs are trained to assist veterans struggling with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. In therapy, Amber takes a holistic approach and uses whatever methods necessary to assist the client. She is skilled in CBT, DBT, ACT, Solution Focused / Positive Psychology, and more. No matter the method, Amber focuses on building rapport and offers an unbiased, non-judgmental stance to help

Do anxiety, depression, or addiction keep you from engaging in your life fully? Have you tried different methods to relieve these challenging mind states, but these methods perpetuate the cycle of emotional pain? Mindfulness skills have the potential to help you focus attention in a wise, non-judgmental way so that you can access well-being and joy among the suffering. I can guide you through these practices gently and provide insight and ways to change specific thought patterns to help you find relief. I also teach self-compassion practices, when appropriate, to help you to hold everything that arises from within.

NOW Accepting NEW Clients! Wanting to build confidence & resilience? Struggling with symptoms of anxiety/depression, healthy lifestyle, or life-transitions? Want to learn skills to self-regulate? As a Licensed Counselor specialized in Sports & Performance Psych, I can help. Athlete looking to balance sport, friends, and family? Looking for motivation and to have a more fulfilling life? I counsel athletes, performers & professionals, using mindfulness, positive self-talk, and emotional intelligence to manage emotions. Learn skills to enhance performance in sport & life, confidence, and resilience, to be your best self!

I enjoy working with individuals and couples to help them meet the goals they set to improve personal and relationship satisfaction.

Dr. Lisa Konick has expertise evaluating and treating a range of psychological and behavioral problems in children, adolescents and adults, including depression, mood disorders, anxiety, inattention and hyperactivity (ADHD), and autistic spectrum disorders. She specializes in diagnostic assessments, individual and family therapy, parent coaching, behavior management, school consultation, and education/training.

*Waitlist* Therapy can be empowering. There are times when everything in life feels daunting and chaotic. Life's challenges can be temporary or chronic and having someone "on your side" can go a long way. I get it - we have all been there at some point. My approach is honest, relatable, and knowledgable. Together we will begin at a pace suitable for you to focus on YOUR needs ...changing, improving and/or healing. As a team, we will establish goals and begin working to achieve them. We will identify your personal strengths and support you in using these strengths to overcome life's challenges. You can do this!