Art Therapy in Naperville, IL

Seeking support through counseling is a way to move toward health and wellness. Heather provides a supportive, accepting space to explore and develop strategies to let go of what is no longer serving you and to build on what does. Through creative exploration and problem solving we develop an engaging and collaborative relationship finding relief as well as strategies to improve the quality and experience of life. Art Therapy focuses on activating inner strengths and abilities through the creative process. Practicing for almost twenty years, Heather works with children, teens and adults on issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, life challenges and changes.

Are you looking for someone with whom you can comfortably explore the barriers to your happiness? Does anxiety or depression negatively affect your day to day life? Are your relationships leaving you feeling empty and exhausted? If so, I can help. I am a compassionate and empathetic counselor who works with clients to identify the circumstances that are preventing them from moving forward and living their best life. My approach is warm, real and normalizing. I am funny and able to make you comfortable in sessions. I specialize in working with teens and adults in a way that is simple and easy.

If you have a child or teenager age 6 through 18, Meghan will use her enthusiasm, compassion and humor to help them feel understood, grow and thrive. She is skilled at helping her clients work through their fears of therapy, and loves to show them that therapy can be fun

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 specialize in working with families and individuals of all ages experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, interpersonal communication deficits, self-esteem issues, anger management, emotional dysregulation, and behavior issues. I am skilled at having those difficult conversations around social identity and encourages an open dialogue with others through developing communication skills. I incorporate social justice and advocacy for human rights into my work as a therapist. I believe everyone is an expert in their own life and my role is to support authenticity. I provide a safe space for you to be who you are; this time is for you.

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.

I know how hard it is to want things in your life to change but not know how to change them. You know what your goals are and how you’d like to feel but there doesn’t seem to be a path to get there. Therapy is a great place to share your goals so together we can create a path. I believe many problems start in the past and we can see that best in the present. Frequently we will work together on what’s going on now, in the present, and then work on understanding and resolving the past if you want to explore it.

Help find the words that might be tucked away through art expression. Art therapy is about the process of creating, not the final product. No artistic skills are needed. All you need is curiosity about expressing yourself in a new way. I have a Ph.D. in Art Therapy from Adler University and a Master's Degree in Clinical Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler University.

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. Elizabeth believes in empowering her clients to acknowledge their bravery by seeking therapy and beginning the healing process. She encourages them to express and feel the uncomfortable feelings, and guides them as they begin to move forward again in their life journey.

I am a Board Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I practice through an Adlerian and person centered approach where I believe wholeheartedly that therapy is about the relationship and everyone is living their own unique life. This approach is client focused, meaning you are in charge of your therapeutic process, wherein self-discovery and acceptance are facilitated and used to gain personal growth and healing. In addition, I am a certified Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, where the goal is to obtain skills in regulating your nervous system & regain connection to the body that so often becomes neglected.

I graduated from Benedictine University in 2018 with a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology. Specializing in children and adolescent therapy, I have experience working with individuals experiencing symptoms related to anxiety, depression, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, grief, and trauma. I have recently developed an interest in working with couples and find that to be very meaningful. Whether it is topics of identity or communication, I am here to help!

Emily is an Art Therapy and Licensed Professional Counselor. Emily enjoys working with children, teens, and young adults. She uses a creative and relational approach to therapy. She enjoys working with clients going through life transitions, anxiety, depression, eating and mood disorders, and interpersonal relationship issues. Emily also utilizes career counseling for those looking to transition careers. Emily is an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.

Gia Peckhart LPC, NCE earned her Masters of Science in Counseling with a specialization in School Counseling from DePaul University. Her most substantial work has been with adolescents and families. She finds it critical to form a trusting, authentic, and nurturing relationship with her clients as well as their families when appropriate. Focusing on overall wellness, incorporating powerful life interests such as art , music, movement, journaling, mindfulness, and other modalities. She believes there is power and healing in overall wellbeing and balance in a person’s life.

The PTSD and Anxiety center specializes in treating PTSD, trauma, depression, OCD and anxiety disorders. We use evidence based therapies such as prolonged exposure, exposure response prevention, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral activation, acceptance and commitment therapy. As well as providing other therapeutic outlets such as art therapy and trauma sensitive movement.

Greetings, I am Dr. Edgar Ramos, founder and Director of Ramos and Associates Behavioral Health Clinic. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with nearly 20 years of experience in various capacities. I have worked with many populations, such as children, adolescents and adults. My experience as a director of clinical services for residential treatment services, behavioral health hospital and community outpatient clinic gives me a robust range of specialties and experiences.

As a Licensed Social Worker and therapist, I love working with children, adolescents and young adults. Focusing primarily on ages 8 through 40, I work best with those struggling with family conflict, life transitions, trauma, behavioral issues, mood disorders and anxiety. Teens and young adults needing support during the transition to college, or children struggling with behavior and mood dysregulation are some of my favorite clients to work with. Those who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as those who struggle with eating disorders or substance use are also encouraged to reach out!

I know life can become stressful at times. Life changes—even exciting ones—can lead to anxiety, stress, and grief. I specialize in developing coping skills for anxiety, self-esteem, and self-doubt in life transitions. Whether you are making a career transition, are feeling the need for a change in life, or are feeling anxious and doubting yourself and your strengths, I can help you recognize your self-worth and strengthen your coping skills to manage these stressors. Using talk and art therapy , as well as the opportunity to integrate yoga, I would be honored to be part of your journey and to help you be authentically you.

Eve Brownstone, LCPC, Expressive Arts Therapist and Certified Psychodramatist I have been providing compassionate care for the creative soul for 32 years. I enjoy supporting and empowering my clients to look within to gain more self-awareness, self-love, and self-acceptance. Art therapy , dance/movement therapy, guided imagery, meditation, journaling, and role-play are some of the tools used for this journey. The arts are excellent outlets to cope with stress and therapeutic tools that get below the surface to the heart of the matter. Not everyone’s first language is verbal and the arts can help us speak. Speak our own truth.