Adults Therapists in Naperville, IL

I am a licensed psychologist and clinical member of the American Academy of Marriage and Family Therapists. I am trained and experienced in performing diagnostic and evaluative services. In the past, I have been the director of a hospital-based internship program. My expertise includes adolescent and child therapy as well as working with adults , who are challenged by an array of life cycle dilemmas including relational issues and career challenges. My doctoral research was on single parent families. Professional services are provided emphasizing individual's and family's needs. They are assisted in developing goals and facilitating constructive change.

Abby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her specialties include working with couples, life transitions and divorce, teens and adults who suffer from depression and anxiety, and mood disorders. Abby also enjoys working with eating disorders, grief/loss, parenting issues, kids and family therapy. Abby's specialization in couples therapy is highlighted by her certification training as a Gottman Method Couples Therapist. This training is provided by the most highly regarded couples therapy training programs in the country. . She strives to help improve couple's relationships as well as the transition through new relationships and operations.

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.

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.

As a psychologist, my goal is to help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and your experiences so that you can live your most authentic life. Through our work you may find acceptance, gain insight into patterns and behaviors in your life, recognize your strengths and create strategies and solutions for success. I believe you already have many of the tools you need; it is my job to help you discover them, build new skills, and apply them to your current life situation. Together, we will work to resolve concerns or to find the courage to create a new path forward.

During these uncertain times, even people who normally handle stress well are struggling to get through this. Be proactive - reach out for help BEFORE you need it. Insurance will cover telehealth sessions. We will work together to set goals and decide what makes the most sense for you to work on now. My strength is in forming therapeutic relationships so that you will feel understood. Because of my work experience in different areas (such as Human Resources and Corrections/Law Enforcement) I can usually connect pretty well with most clients.

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.

I regard each individual as the foremost expert on themselves. As a therapist, my goal is to guide you to discover and become your authentic self. The therapeutic relationship is one that is collaborative and built on trust. I earned my Masters of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology and I have over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health. I spent a decade working with adults and adolescents at one of the country’s most prominent residential treatment centers in various therapeutic and administrative roles. I have also worked in settings including crisis hotlines, employee assistance, and gambling addiction services.

Jenelle Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), who completed an undergraduate degree in Psychology at University of Michigan and a graduate degree in Social work at University of Illinois.  Jenelle has 10 years of experience providing trauma-informed care to adolescents, adults , and families. Jenelle believes the client is the master of his/her life. However, when there is a gap in the client’s level of happiness, it is time for change. Jenelle believes collaborative work in the therapeutic relationship facilitates a positive change towards a solution.

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.

Elyse is an experienced clinician with a passion for helping children, teens, families, adults , and couples overcome life’s challenges. She has had the privilege of working with clients in various schools, private practice, and community mental health settings and she utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques to meet the needs of each of her client’s. She acknowledges that therapy is hard work and is constantly humbled by the strength her clients demonstrate throughout the therapeutic process. Elyse approaches therapy with a warm and genuine care for others which allows her clients to grow in a meaningful and purposeful way.

As a therapist, I work to foster a sense of acceptance and honest self-awareness, while also offering clients support and professional expertise to surmount the obstacles their struggles have thrown in their path. With over 15 years experience, I feel equipped to work with a wide array of issues. My experience includes treating behavioral problems, ADD, and sexual addictions, as well as working with adults , children and adolescents, couples, and families. I integrate spiritual-based counseling and psychotherapy.

I provide services for children, adolescents, and adults . In psychotherapy, I use a variety of theroies and techniques and I seek to establish a collaborative relationship with patients, as they work through the challenges they face.

Dr. Lipika W. Jain is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience in individual therapy and psychological testing. Her collaborative and holistic therapeutic approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients, as she holds space for clients to express their frustrations, share successes, and take a more active, solutions-focused approach to various life struggles, all within the framework of evidenced-based treatment modalities. While Dr. Jain is passionate about working with adolescents, she also has experience working through various challenges with children, young adults , and adults .

Therapy allows an opportunity for growth and reconnection to the core of who we are. I hold the belief that people have the capacity to improve the course of their lives. My role as a therapist is to help guide you in discovering your strengths, build stress resilience, improve relationships, heal from trauma and gain insight for change. My expertise includes working with adults in addressing anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma and relationship concerns.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, young adults , and parents. I have worked in a residential treatment home, community agency, psychiatric unit, and school setting; subsequently, I have experience working with a variety of issues. Some issues that I particularly enjoy working with include, but are not limited to, behavioral and relational issues, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I also enjoy working with athletes and sports-related issues. My approach is warm, accepting, interactive, and collaborative, and I work to tailor treatment to meet a client's individual needs through the use of a variety of treatment modalities.

Katelyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in adults and adolescents with trauma, anxiety, depression, and other chronic mental illness. Katie graduated from DePaul University with her BA in psychology in 2008 and Loyola University of Chicago, School of Social work in 2012 with her MSW. Katelyn has experience working with military veterans and their families, civilians, LGBTQ adolescents and adults , developmental trauma in adults , grief and loss, single parenting, and working and stay at home parents. Katelyn believes in assisting her clients toward a meaningful and purposeful future and improving quality of life.