Therapists in Naperville, IL

We all need some help during different seasons of our lives. I have worked in a variety of setting helping client overcome obstacles and move beyond emotional struggles. I utilizes various approaches with my clients in developing practical strategies unique to the individual's own strengths. I specializes in eating disorders, body dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression, families with special needs, grief/loss and related difficulties.

You've lost someone who is so much more than just “close” to you. You've lost part of who you are. That person was part of your past and supposed to be part of your future. That person is part of what has made your life worth living. You literally cannot imagine life without them. As you go through your days, you find yourself about to call or text them. You want to tell them what just happened to you. But, of course, you can’t. It’s not fair. It’s not right. The pain is unbearable. This is the hardest thing you’ve ever had to live through. And it seems like everyone else has moved on. You can never move on.

You are the expert when it comes to your life and your family! My job is to offer support and strategies during tough times. I am committed to understanding everyone who walks through my door as a unique individual. Adults and Children deserve to be treated with patience and respect. We are allowed to make mistakes, take breaks, and ask for help.

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

I provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment in which to discover your inner strengths, develop healthy coping skills and learn techniques to help you battle the hardships you may be facing along your journey. I will collaborate with you in achieving your goals, fostering healthy relationships, and developing insight and self-awareness. I earned my master’s in science in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University. Coming from a medical background, I apply a holistic approach while utilizing integrated therapeutic techniques from CBT, DBT, trauma- focused, IFS, CCT, & more.

Ashley Denny is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Women & Gender Studies and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Ashley believes one of the bravest tasks a person can do is begin to understand their own story. She values creating a safe, inclusive, affirming, and empowering space for all her clients. Sometimes we might feel alone or lost or that no one could possibly understand how we are feeling. We are all unique and have a story to tell, and you deserve to feel better.

**I AM CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING/ASSESSMENT ONLY** Hello and welcome to Prosper Psychological Services--I look forward to meeting with you! I offer both psychological testing/assessment and individual therapy to adolescents and adults. My office is located in the heart of downtown Naperville and I offer flexible office hours.

Integrative Counseling Group is a multicultural, multilingual practice that combines evidence-based psychotherapy techniques with natural, research-based wellness coaching for a mind-body approach to your mental health. We focus on education, building both insight and tools to help our client's feel more empowered in managing their own mental health in the future. We have advanced training in working with trauma, PTSD, and perinatal mental health, in addition to working with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, chronic medical issues, and challenges related to immigration.

I believe we have the potential to create a fulfilling life on every level. By engaging in the process of therapy, I have found that people are able to discover the courage and desire to change so they can seek a better, more complete way of being themselves, alone and in relationships. I approach each client as a unique individual and work to create a respectful and safe atmosphere where clients feel heard and their feelings validated. Through my active, caring and collaborative approach to psychotherapy, I hope to empower others to make positive changes in their lives and relationships.

Life is complex. It may seem more complicated and terrifying than we might like, but it does not have to feel overwhelming. I want to help you find the skills and insight for you to thrive. Each person is unique and it is important to me to work collaboratively with you to develop a plan that will best fit your needs. I want to help you feel more in control and grounded.

Have you been struggling with the challenges of life lately? Do you feel like you are in a constant state of survival? Do you want to start living? Are you looking to approach life with a new lens?

My ideal client is an individual looking to work through their depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, or a couple seeking to find effective ways to communicate with each other to stop getting in the same negative and exhausting upsets. I think many people who see me have been individuals who need someone to help them understand and work with their place in life and in their relationships. I tend to work mostly with men who feel more comfortable with another male to make sense of the difficult area of emotions and how to communicate them well.

As a LCPC (Illinois) and LPC (Wisconsin), Addictions Counselor and Rehabilitation Counselor with 18 years of clinical experience, I have a desire to learn an individual’s strengths, needs, abilities & preferences by providing counseling to clients from age 14 and up, veterans and couples. I utilize proven methods addressing issues with Substance Use Disorders, PTSD, Depression and Anxiety. As a veteran, my personal journey achieving wellness facilitates an added level of empathy and optimism, while concurrently allows for exploring and addressing incongruencies in behaviors in a manner which enhances the client’s desired outcome.

I believe the greatest gift we can give someone is to not just listen to their story, but to truly hear them. While we do not have control over what happens to us, we are in control of how we respond. By learning to acknowledge and understand our feelings and thoughts, and then how to properly handle them, we can feel more confident in mastering harmony in our lives.

I look forward to all clients who are committed to making positive changes in their lives. I have experienced both domestic violence and sexual assault. I have trained specifically for those populations or anyone with TRAUMA. I I have an extensive medical background, so clients that need help navigating or understanding their diagnosis/options, I can help. I recognize that there are significant wait times for a therapist which can be discouraging. I am currently open and scheduling both in office and telehealth appointments. I want to positively impact every client I have the opportunity to serve.

Therapy is like a road trip that you and I will take together and with you in the driver's seat, I am ready to help guide you through your journey. I will help to challenge your current thinking and provide support and hope to move toward your goals. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be yourself. You'll be met with openness and acceptance every step of the way.

Sharetha Cole is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois. Sharetha has a background working with children and families. She is passionate about helping individuals experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress management, and life transitions. Sharetha believes a supportive and compassionate environment is essential in the therapeutic process; such an atmosphere helps individuals identify personal strengths needed to become the person they are meant to be.

My clients are managing grief and loss, life transitions, serious illness, anxiety and depression. They need someone skilled to talk to in order to facilitate growth and change. They want to feel better about their relationships, they want to thrive in their lives, they want understanding and perspective.

As a therapist, I want to ensure that I provide a safe space that allows my clients to express themselves and feel comfortable. I believe in meeting my clients where they are at and letting the client guide the journey as their own experts. My style of therapy is to provide empathy and compassion combined with humor and honesty in order to help my clients achieve their goals. Whether you are affected by trauma, struggling with an addiction or are just feeling "stuck", I want to use my skills to help you move forward with your journey and live your best life possible.