Child Therapists in Naperville, IL

Dr. McGrath is an experienced clinician with over a decade of successfully working with children , adolescents, and adults with a variety of concerns. Her clinical experience is expansive. She has led social skills groups for pre-adolescent and adolescent boys and girls; conducted ADHD assessments and psychological evaluations; administered intelligence screenings for gifted children , and has led grief and bereavement groups for adolescents in private and public schools. In addition, she has taught undergraduate courses at Wheaton College.

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.

My ideal clients are unsure and afraid of what their mental and emotional health journey may look like, but they do it anyway. Seeking help for your emotional health is no different than caring for your physical health. I have learned from my experiences as a parent, collaborating, and learning from countless diverse individuals and families … there is no right way to navigate difficult times. We all hold unique experiences and beliefs. I believe a collaborative approach that allows for exploring strengths, values, and culture aids in helping individuals and families navigate difficult times.

I am a strength based therapist, meaning I believe we each have strengths that can be built upon. I have a passion for children , adolescents and families. A family is a system with a great deal of moving parts that often need some adjusting. As your counselor I will first LISTEN with empathy and compassion and then help to identify goals. You may be a parent struggling to reach your child , a spouse feeling unsupported or a teen having no idea how to navigate. I can help you to process your struggles and develop effective, practical strategies to realize change.

Nubia Guzman is a BILINGUAL Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with several years of experience working with children , adolescents, adults and families with a variety of complexities. In the therapeutic setting, she seeks to provide support and guidance to each client so that they can meet their own individual goals and successes at their own pace. Nubia recognizes that progress is not linear and therefore empowers clients to take charge of their own treatment with guidance to ensure that the client’s goals are measurable and obtainable.

I offer playful interventions to children and teens, ages 4 and up. I really enjoy working with parents on how to communicate more effectively with their child /teen and how to build positive healthy relationships. Another population I am passionate about working with is those struggling with addiction. Addiction can be observed in many forms from video gaming, eating disorders to substances. Whether struggling with addictions to school homework, I look at the family system as a whole. This allows me to evaluate the individual needs of the client and identify what is needed to assist the client to grow into their best self.

Our child , adolescent and family psychology practice serves people experiencing a range of issues. Specialty clinics in the practice include Assessment, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Eating Disorders, and Pediatric Psychology

Raising challenging children can be exhausting and frustrating. You feel guilty about not being able to fix your child 's behavioral problems and confused about what to do next. Although many professionals recommend your child take medication, you are not comfortable with it. Your child may be disagnosed with ADHD, ODD, OCD, Depression, Anxiety or have other disruptive behavioral components. You are looking for some options that help you feel good about your parenting style while helping your child succeed. If this sounds like your story in any way, you are not alone and I can 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 am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has over 10 years of experience working with children , adolescents, adults and families, in a variety of mental health settings including: hospitals, private practice, therapeutic day schools, and community mental health. I specialize in the treatment of Mood, Personality, Trauma and Attachment disorder. My special interests include Reactive Attachment Disorder, ADHD, Issues regarding Divorce, Adoption Issues, At-Risk Youth as well as Parent Education/Training, Post-Partum Depression and Transgender issues.

I choose to approach therapy in a way that addresses each unique person as a whole with many complex components contributing to their current state. Through empathy and genuine interaction, I seek to understand each person in the moment. I provide a warm and caring therapeutic environment that lets clients explore the problems they are looking to change. My goal is to help clients make changes to find happiness and fulfillment by offering interventions and information for success.

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.

Sarah Nourzad is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a decade of experience working with children  and adolescents.  Sarah specializes in working with children on self-management skills, coping skills, peer related issues, school issues, and social skills. She has a great deal of experience with multiple disorders including ADHD, Anxiety, ODD, and Autism, among others.

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.

I have been working as a therapist for fifteen years. I have experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, managed treatment programs and provided supervision to other clinicians in the field. I have worked with individuals facing a variety of issues including substance dependency, depression, anxiety, chronic mental illness, family and marriage issues. My area of specialty includes working with women and men who suffer from depression, anxiety, PSTD as a result of a medical conditions such as cancer; children / adolescents with depression and anxiety, emotional regulation and behavioral/conduct challenges, and ADHD.

As a clinician, I am ready to support clients identify and reach their goals. That support may be individually or with others. I have been working with children , adolescents, families and other relationships. I have presented various parent night programs at several schools covering a variety of topics such as college/career planning, stress and anxiety management, and executive functioning. I have experience working with autism spectrum disorders, depression, anxiety, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Life sometimes gives us lemons. It is up to us to turn it into lemonade. While change is good, it certainly can be hard. The journey toward self-fulfillment is best done with someone who can provide you with support and guidance. It would be a pleasure and a privilege to go on this journey with you. My aim is to collaborate with you to find solutions to problems, and to help you make the changes that are necessary to allow you to live a fulfilling life.