Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Naperville, IL
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Marc L. Solodky
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Marc specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, & parents on a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, stress management, LGBTQ, & education related inquiries. His approach is solution-focused & viewed through a
cognitive
-behavioral lens, with the goal of creating a partnership based on rapport & connection to best develop strategies that meet each individual's unique needs. Marc currently provides individual therapy, parental consultation, & educational advocacy via telehealth and in-person sessions. He is passionate about helping individuals meet their own goals!

Deb Mantovani
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Deb is enthusiastic and optimistic and finds great satisfaction helping her clients grow, change and live life more fully. Deb takes an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on many different treatment approaches ranging from
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy (
CBT
), to Play Therapy (for young children), to Insight-Oriented Therapy. She tailors her work to the individual needs of each client.

Amber Burchett
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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

Lauren Hanninen
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I use Dialectical Behavior Therapy and
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy in my treatment approach.
As the founder and president of Eunoia Counseling, I embrace working with many different types of clients. I am versatile and customized in the individual, couples, teen, and family psychotherapy approach I use. It is my calling, my passion and my purpose to help people move forward. I enjoy meeting different people from all walks of life and different philosophies. I meet my clients where they are and we take the next steps towards their goals together.

Anna Hammond
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I value using evidenced-based
CBT
and ACT interventions so clients gain confidence in coping, socializing, managing moods, and improving family relationships.
Today, teens and young adults face many stressors including sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and uncertainty about the future. They want to feel the confidence to cope with an unpredictable world as they mature. I provide a safe, nurturing environment for teens and young adults to explore these challenges and stressors. I work closely with parents so they can support their teen's successful growth outside of the office. My passion is teaching skills to manage independence, social anxiety, depression and relationship dynamics. Clients benefit from improved social and coping skills, with a focus on mindfulness, acceptance and commitment.

Mark McIntyre
LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
APC is known for the effective integration of insights, values, and solid
cognitive
behavioral methods.
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.
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Elizabeth Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize models such as
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered, and Solution-Focused within the therapeutic process.
I am licensed professional counselor who enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. Many of my clients have been individuals, couples, and families experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, stress management, and life transitions.

Briana Kesterson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
I incorporate a range of therapeutic modalities, including Mindfulness,
CBT
, DBT, and ACT, among others.
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.

Adam S Ratner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, MBA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I utilize a variety of therapeutic methods including
Cognitive
Behavior Therapy, ACT, Psychodynamic.
Individuals/Families Experiencing Challenges with: Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal Relationships, Behavioral Issues, Professional/Career Challenges, the Family System and Life Transitions. Ages: Adolescent, Young Adult, Adult. Clients consistently find Adam to be very down to earth, accepting and tremendously easy to talk to. Each quickly learns that Adam always strives to over deliver on the care and services he provides. For more information please visit: https://www.growwellnessgroup.com

The PTSD and Anxiety Center
Counselor, LCPC, ATR
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Marianne Vranek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Marianne Vranek is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2021. Marianne approaches clients with a holistic approach. She works with the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. Marianne wants to learn about the person and their journey, to understand their symptoms, and behaviors. With her social work degree, she also brings in the knowledge of the family dynamics system into treatment. Her modalities include DBT,
CBT
, Mindfulness, positive psychology, and she is EMDR-trained. Marianne is here for her client. She has a client-centered focus and meets her clients where they are at.

Jordan Teige-Evans
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, CCTP
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I utilize many evidenced based approaches including EMDR,
Cognitive
Processing Therapy,
CBT
, DBT and ACT.
Searching for a therapist is overwhelming! But everyone has problems from time to time in their life, so where do you even begin? Well, if what you have been doing is no longer working, it might be time for a change. That's where I come in! I have over 10 years of experience and primarily work with adults and teens over age 16. Clients wanting to heal from childhood trauma or other traumas, have difficulty managing anxiety or emotionally regulating, or are trying to set boundaries in difficult relationships are the most common types of clients I meet with. I currently offer services to individuals in IL and FL.

Amy Brinkman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, RYT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you feeling isolated, anxious, or stuck? You are not alone. I am passionate about helping you find your way back to finding peace and balance in your life. I work with women and men of all ages, adolescents, and kids age 7 and up offering treatments such as ERP therapy for OCD, EMDR for trauma, and ACT and
CBT
for self-esteem, self-image, phobias, parenting, life transition issues, adolescence, anger management, co-dependency, relationship issues, divorce, depression, and perfectionism. I am also a yoga teacher and offer mind body interventions into our sessions when fitting.

Katrina Ramirez
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Ramirez provides evidence-based practices such as Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy.
Dr. Ramirez has experience providing individual and group therapy to adolescents, young adults, and adults. She engages clients in therapy with enthusiasm, warmth, and compassion. Dr. Ramirez specializes in working with individuals who struggle with drug/behavioral addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma, and psychosis. Further, she enjoys working with co-occurring disorders and acute mental health symptoms where she utilizes an empathic and strength-focused approach. Creating a safe space for her clients is her utmost priority, recognizing the challenges that are innate to those suffering with mental health disorders.
Letha Rivet-Howell
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
CBT
THERAPY incorporating various
cognitive
techniques such as
cognitive
reframing,
cognitive
rehearsal, covert-desensitize station, journaling, self talk, bibliotherapy, covert extinction.
Letha loves to work with INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES and COUPLES, empowering them reach their mental health goals. She has expertise with teens struggling with anxiety and depressive disorders. But her skills aren’t limited to young adults. She also has great success with both men and women experiencing the ups and downs of life. Her background in BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS helps her immensely with clients who have OCD, ODD, and general anxiety disorders. She’s the perfect match for them and others, regardless of what they’re issue is, or what they’re burdened with. She employs the following strategies to make any client’s life better:

Donna Lettieri-Marks
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
I work with clients 18 years of age or older for individual or couples counseling/psychotherapy. I enjoy and work well with both men and women in individual or couples counseling & therapy. I provide diagnosis and treatment for the full range of
cognitive
-behavioral-emotional and relational issues or symptomatology that may emerge in life. I also work with those who wish to increase self-confidence, achieve personal growth and restore or create a fulfilling marriage or intimate relationship. I focus on educating couples and facilitating a co-creative process that restores and promotes constructive communication, effective partnering and intimacy.

Talvir Shahi
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I utilize an integrative approach that includes: strengths-based, Solution-Focused, Client Centered,
CBT
, and various behavioral interventions to assist clients in developing a stronger and more positive self-concept.
Hello! I am the Clinical Co-Director and Psychotherapist with The Naperville Counseling Center. My clinical experience focus on working with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with substance abuse, relationship issues, work-life balance, stress, anxiety, depression, mood management, cultural identity issues, life transitions, and self-esteem. I enjoy working with individuals from various backgrounds and cultures. I also speak Punjabi and have full comprehension of Hindi/ Urdu and provide bilingual counseling services to my clients.

Hannah Anderson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified
Verified
In session she implements
CBT
, DBT, ACT, Trauma Focused Therapy, Mindfulness techniques, Multicultural lens, and Strengths-Based approaches in order to meet a client's needs.
Hannah understands there is courage and bravery when embarking on the journey of therapy. She is experienced in fostering an environment where clients are met with compassion, safety, and support. We all travel different paths in life, when working with clients Hannah tailors treatment to each individual. This is a collaborative process where clients nurture their sense of self efficacy.

Samantha Zurek
Counselor, MA, NCC, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I utilize tools from exposure and response prevention (E/RP),
cognitive
behavioral therapy (
CBT
), mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and psych-education to help individuals progress.
It takes a great amount of strength and courage to reach out and ask for help, or even explore that option. We can all use extra support at times throughout our life, whether we are experiencing high levels of stress, symptoms, or have been going through major adjustments in life. I am a licensed clinical professional counselor who believes therapy is a collaborative relationship that assists individuals in building their tool box, instills hope, and helps them overcome obstacles that create difficulty in their life.

Kristen Jopes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
She has training and professional interest in Motivational Interviewing,
Cognitive
Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Problem-Centered approach, and Crisis Intervention.
Kristen Jopes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2020. She received her Master's Degree in Social Work from DePaul University and her B.S. in Psychology from Illinois State University. Kristen's clinical experience includes working with adolescents, young adults, and older adults as well as external experience working with children and adolescents through athletic coaching. Her clinical experience consists of working within the community environment as well as a behavioral health hospital.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists
How does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
Cognitive behavioral therapy works by exploring how your thoughts affect your emotions and experiences. CBT helps you identify distortions in your thinking. For example, you may tend to jump to the worst case scenario (catastrophizing) or think in extremes (all-or-nothing thinking). A therapist can teach you how to push back against those thoughts to ultimately change your feelings and behavior for the better. They can also provide coping skills to better deal with stressors and challenges.
When do I know to seek treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy?
It’s reasonable to consider cognitive behavioral therapy if you struggle to manage difficult emotions or behaviors to such an extent that you are not getting the most out of life on a day-to-day basis. If you want a shorter term, concrete, skills-based approach, CBT is a great option. (By contrast, other types of therapy may devote more time to exploring your past and its effects.) The decision to seek CBT also depends on the condition you’re treating; CBT is an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, trauma, and many other disorders.
How can I find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else?
To find a cognitive behavioral therapist for someone else, you may want to begin by discussing the person’s problem, researching cognitive behavioral therapy, and assessing whether the approach is the right fit. You could then reach out to a few cognitive behavioral therapists in this directory, explain the scenario, have a consultation with those available, and determine who could be a good match.
Why is CBT such a popular form of therapy?
CBT has become a popular form of therapy because it is effective and accessible. Robust research has demonstrated that CBT is an effective treatment for many mental health conditions. And CBT can be learned in relatively few sessions, which means that many people can engage in the process, afford it, and see results quickly. It involves learning concrete skills such as disputing unhelpful thoughts; these skills can also be taught and spread widely.