Couples Counseling Therapists in Naperville, IL

Gabriel A. Cardenas, MFT, MA is BILINGUAL in SPANISH and ENGLISH, Gabriel’s greatest passion is to bring healing and transformation to individuals and families who have experienced a TRAUMATIC or STRESSFUL experience. Gabriel has vast experience in treating people who struggle with DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ANGER, and TRAUMA using cognitive behavioral therapy. He employs a family systems approach to address communication and relational issues with families. In addition, Gabriel loves to work with COUPLES who want to achieve their RELATIONSHIP GOALS—believing that a love that’s alive is also constantly evolving.

Hi there! If you are reading this right now, then I am so grateful that you found me. I think that it is so important to find someone that you are able to connect with on a very personal level as you begin the process of sharing your story. I hope that with my professional and personal experiences, I can be a strong support for you as you begin this very meaningful and important journey in your life.

Are you going through a life transition? Are you struggling with creating or maintaining healthy relationships? Are you ruminating on negative thoughts or situations? Do you put others before yourself all the time? If you answered yes, I can assist you. Sometimes life events, our environment, or trauma can impact our mental health. I am dedicated to providing healing to people who have been through traumatic or stressful events.

Are you experiencing relationship problems, feeling depressed, or anxious? We offer compassionate individual and couples therapy. The focus initially is to start with what is most pressing in your life . We work with your emotions, thoughts, and life experiences to develop new insights and ways of creating positive changes so that you have a better quality of life. You only live one life - Let us help you make it the best one possible.

For over 35 years I have worked with individuals, couples and families to solve problems, improve relationships and make life transitions. In this time I have learned to respect the uniqueness of each individual and family, as well as the abilities and courage they bring to the challenges they face. My approach is friendly, straightforward and solution-focused, but with appreciation for the variety and complexity of factors that may be involved with the issues that folks bring to therapy. I enjoy collaborating with clients to manage stress and modify the patterns of thinking, feeling and acting that concern them.

Dr. Anne Krick is a Clinical Psychologist with 32 years of experience working in individual, couples and group modalities. Her professional experience includes work in a mental health clinic, a woman’s shelter, and a Christian Counseling organization as well as work in a general therapy practice providing help for anxiety, depression, and anger management.

Dr. Katherine Helm is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 24 years of experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and groups in multiple clinical settings including college counseling, psychiatric hospitals, community mental health, and private practice. She is the author of multiple books on working with couples and sex education for high school and college students and is also a college professor.

My work with couples , individual adults including seniors and children is dedicated to working to enhance your life. If your marriage is in crisis or you are simply feeling you have lost your connection to one another, together we can explore how to help you reconnect or work to discern what is best for your family moving forward. As we explore such issues, we will consider how normal life stress, and also traumatic experiences may affect your ability to utilize your strengths now. If you suffer from depression or anxiety, treatment can lead to unlocking your ability to move forward to accomplish your life goals.

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.

Counseling for everyone. Most major insurances accepted and flexible payment plans are available.

Are your feelings of sadness and anxiety preventing you from enjoying life? Are you struggling with relationship difficulties or life transitions? Do you feel stuck? Do you desire closeness and greater intimacy with your partner / spouse ? Do you want to improve your communications? You are not alone. Seeking therapy is the 1st step toward achieving a more satisfying life and/or relief from suffering. The decision to seek therapy can be difficult but helpful when we are overwhelmed by life experiences and unhappy with relationships in our lives. Treatment is confidential. My office is located in a private, safe & comfortable setting.

Welcome to Polaris Counseling! We are a group practice consisting of fully licensed counselors and social workers. Our mission is to provide high quality counseling services to individuals, couples and families in a professional, non-judgmental, supportive and friendly environment at an affordable cost to you. We strive to make every client feel welcome, respected and safe while in treatment with us and give one hundred and ten percent of our energy in helping you navigate your way through treatment successfully. Our compassionate, hardworking approach to counseling has become our trademark. Learn more at www.polariscounseling.com!

Katelyn is a Associate Marriage & Family Therapist. She has a well-rounded experience in working with clients from all walks of life – primarily with individuals (18 and up), couples , and families with expertise ready to serve you. Some of her specialty areas include but are not limited to, anxiety, depression, anger, adjustment disorders, bullying, grief, parenting, communication, life transitions, self-esteem, identity, sex therapy, women’s issues, and resilience.

Would you like to feel more comfortable within yourself and your relationships? Be somewhere safe to explore what pains you; with someone who truly understands? That is what I can offer you on your healing journey. I work with individuals and couples who know they need to make a change and need guidance to make it happen.

Dr. Russ McCormack, PsyD., is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois and has been since 1996. Dr. McCormack has twenty-five years of experience in a variety of clinical settings, including, hospitals (inpatient), clinics (outpatient), day-hospitals, and has taught psychology courses at the secondary, college, and university levels. He specializes in stress management, anxiety, depression, relational conflict and trauma, and parent-child relationships. Dr. McCormack works with mid to late adolescent clients through geriatric phases, ages from 15 to 90+.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Minister, who is passionate about providing mental healthcare to people of all backgrounds. My desire is to treat the whole person: emotionally, mentally, and spiritually to offer you the care you need to flourish.

**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.