Couples Counseling Therapists in Naperville, IL

An Invitation to come as you are...Sometimes it's easy to forget or move away from who you are and your story. There are many life circumstances that may impact and influence how you feel about and perceive yourself as well as others. Shame, guilt, fear, anxiety, anger, disappointment, sadness, illness, grief, loss and broken relationships are a part of many peoples' life stories yet sometimes it can be difficult to accept those parts of one's journey. I invite you to come with all the pieces of who you are and share your story.

Charisma S. Pryor, LCSW of Inspirations of Courage, PLLC, specializes in counseling individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, marital/partner problems, and more. Her treatment focuses on identifying tools to address the problem(s), improve coping skills, and positively recognize the client’s accomplishments! She brings over 21 years of experience as a Black female therapist, social worker, and counselor treating children, women, and men. Sessions are conducted virtually. I'm available to support you through your journey. Let's work together!

Christina is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a near decade of experience. She is honored to work with kids, tweens, teens, parents, and families who have courageously chosen to seek help during times of struggle. She has spent time working in the foster care system, community mental health clinics, and private practice. In each of these settings, her primary aim is to help our most vulnerable population navigate some of life’s challenges and support the parent/guardian as you guide them. Christina’s style of therapy is relational, strength-based, evidence-based, and integrative.

Relationships are very important to me. I value my clients, and above all, I provide an emotionally safe and therapeutic atmosphere. I believe that the ability to heal lies within each of us. The treatment I provide will be tailored with your specific needs. I strive to build an authentic connection with each person and focus on solutions and opportunities rather than problems. My goal is to help you resolve the conflict that you are experiencing. My style is warm and nurturing, though simultaneously open and direct. I provide therapy in English and Polish.

Sarah O’Connor believes that each client has unique issues and challenges in life that require individualized treatment and collaboration. Sarah believes in meeting people where they are in life to assess what the client wants to achieve in their counseling experience and assist in setting appropriate goals. Counseling is a process that utilizes your strengths, the clinical relationship, and evidence-based techniques to help relieve symptoms, increase self-esteem and feelings of emotional well-being.

Hello! At the beginning, my focus will be on getting to know you. Everyone has a story to tell and as you tell yours, I will be looking for your personal character strengths (we all have them). Your character strengths will help you achieve the positive change(s) you are seeking. Once I get a grasp on your strengths, we will combine your natural strengths with new strategies and supports from a variety of research-based resources. It is my goal that each and every counseling session be preventative, proactive, and/or empowering. Often, you will be given homework so the therapy continues even when we are not meeting.

I am a seasoned professional counselor skilled in developing client relationships that promote healing and growth through caring, compassion and competency. My areas of clinical emphasis include navigating adolescent development, parenting, identifying stumbling blocks and improving relationships, recovery from trauma/ abuse and the healing of grief and loss. I have successfully been working with individuals, couples and families for over 30 years. In addition to my psychotherapy experience, I have participated in the clinical supervision and training of graduate intern counselors since 1989.

My name is Angelo Georgacopoulos and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 12 years of experience. I am dedicated to helping you transform your life and overcome challenges. I am licensed in Illinois and specialize in addressing stress and anxiety, motivation, family conflicts, self-esteem, relationships, couples therapy, confidence, and career difficulties. Recognizing that you are the expert of your own story, I firmly believe in your innate strengths and resilience.

We all need help at times - someone to talk to and/or someone to help us learn better ways to achieve the life we want, whether it's to cope with depression, anxiety or past traumas, or learn better ways to communicate. I will provide a safe, supportive environment in which you can talk about your thoughts and feelings, and also learn healthy skills to better manage your emotions and have better relationships. I will provide you with caring feedback and perspective. I will provide a non-judgmental, compassionate, caring relationship because I know that the relationship between the therapist and the client is an important one.

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.

Alyssa received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in October 2023 at Adler University in Chicago. Alyssa has worked for public school districts working in behavioral management classrooms and substitute teaching at the middle school level, gaining relevant experience working with adolescents in the school environment and mental health issues. She enjoys working with people of all ages with multicultural backgrounds; and specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults.

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.

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!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working with individuals, families and couples strengthening relationships, building self-esteem, and helping individuals through many of life's challenges for over 20 years. My areas of expertise include couples and marriage counseling including infidelity, sex and intimacy issues, same sex couples, improving communication and reconnecting again; depression and anxiety; grief issues; men's issues including finding a balance between work and personal life; and overall personal growth and wellness.

In a world where selecting the right therapist can feel like navigating a sea of profiles and introductions, I aim to make your decision easier. I am a therapist who brings both professionalism and compassion to the table. My love for this profession runs deep, and I understand the importance of finding a therapist who creates a comfortable and safe space for you. Together we can navigate the tough stuff and celebrate the victories that lie in between. We will embark on a voyage of self-exploration where I will provide guidance, support, and practice tools to help you navigate the intricate landscape of your thoughts and emotions.

I am a therapist that enjoys working with individual, couples, families, adolescents, and Veterans. I have over thrity years of experience in the field of mental health and substance abuse. I seek to provide a safe and collaborative therapy environment that facilitates growth and healing for the unique needs of each client. I provide guidance to those seeking self-empowerment and inner healing. I am fluent in English and Spanish and can offer bilingual counseling as well. I enjoy working with men and women seeking a holistic experience through therapy.

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.

"Should I stay or should I go?" This is the age old question asked to me, for the last 10 years by just about every couple experiencing distress that I've sat with. If you are reading this, my guess is that you asked yourself the exact same question at some point...Stay? Or Go? If you are struggling to find the right path for you in this relationship - I can help. As Psychologist, Clinical Therapist & an expert in the science of love, I specialize in helping people rebuild their attachment w/ each other, reduce conflict, repair trust, create positive feelings, and take control of emotional & physical symptoms that hold you back.

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.