EMDR Therapists in Naperville, IL

Thalia Anderen, MSW, LCSW, PhD candidate is a licensed clinical social worker in Illinois and Connecticut with over twenty years' experience as a therapist. While she routinely works with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and other relational and mental health issues, she also specializes in addiction, trauma, and bereavement. Thalia has significant experience working with trauma and disaster relief, including victims of 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, the Sandy Hook school shooting, and the 2013 Alberta, Canada floods. Thalia is an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist and is also trained in hypnosis and Linehan trained in DBT.

As a licensed clinical psychologist I dedicate my practice to the treatment of adult and geriatric populations. I help clients overcome traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, & adjustment difficulties. I combine compassion and collaborative psychotherapy with EMDR to help clients reach optimal performance and transform their lives. In addition, I appreciate the personal difficulties athletes face and assist in breaking through mental barriers that prevent them from performing to their potential. At 13, I was selected to study at the School of American Ballet's summer intensive program followed by two successive summer intensive studies at the American Ballet Theatre in NYC.

"Making that first appointment, and asking for help, truly takes courage and is the first step to new beginnings." I believe that providing a safe and supportive space, combined with therapeutic collaboration, facilitates change. I utilize an eclectic approach and believe in using evidence based treatments, tailored for each unique individual, their specific needs, and desired goals. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are ready and motivated toward change, however, just aren't sure how to get there. Once given the proper tools and skills, options appear and the ability to choose a better path presents itself.

I have a style of working with clients that deeply honors and values their inherent capacity to heal and improve the quality of their lives. Simply creating a space for individuals to honestly explore and reflect on their inner thoughts, feelings, and being spurs psycho-spiritual transformation.

As a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress and trauma specialists we employ many other methods besides talk therapy: EMDR , Thought Field Therapy, Emotional Freedom Therapy, Clinical hypnosis, Internal Family Systems, Holographic Memory Resolution, Ego State Therapy and Neurotherapy (EEG Biofeedback or Neurofeedback). Thus, we are able to help patients get to the root cause of many psychological disorders by using state-of-the-art technology, neuroanalysis, and advance methods and techniques of neurotherapy and psychotherapy. We have four different types of neurofeedback technologies available to match the patient's needs to the best, state-of-the-art technology available.

Sandra Lukashevich is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She works with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families to provide counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, domestic violence, and other life challenges. Her experience also spans the life course to include counselling for self-harm, bullying, PTSD, dementia, and gender and sexual identity issues. Sandra is Gamer Affirmative and welcomes geek culture clients. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy ( EMDR ).

I believe we all have a story and our experiences and interactions with others throughout our lives shape that story. Whether the story is predominantly positive or negative, we all have the power within us to edit or rewrite it to realize our dreams and wishes. Through focusing on one’s strengths, challenging negative thought processes, and addressing trauma, I enjoy partnering with clients to empower them to edit their story so they are able to move forward and achieve the life they have always envisioned for themselves.

My original purpose in becoming a psychologist was to understand how to help children who are hurting. I serve children and adolescents who are struggling with a wide variety of concerns, often trauma, depression, anxiety, or self-injury. Of course this also involves support and guidance for their parents. I enjoy using this same developmental perspective to help adults who are struggling with the impact their childhood now has on them, for instance addressing codependency, boundaries, or experiences of childhood abuse. It is a joy to see clients discovering and blossoming into who they are created to be.

I approach a client with the Holistic approach, I work with the whole person in treating a person. I want to learn about the person and their journey, to understand their symptoms, behaviors. With my social work degree, I also bring in the family dynamics/system into treatment. My modalities, for treatment are DBT, CBT, mindfulness, and I am EMDR trained.

I have worked as a counselor for over 20 years. I see people of all ages from 4 years old to 60 years of age. Much of my practice focuses on treating issues of trauma and anxiety. I enjoy seeing the transformation in many of my clients when I treat their trauma issues with EMDR . I also specialize in working with children and families. I treat many types of childhood issues, including behavior problems, depression, ADHD, and abuse issues.

I offer solution focused, supportive psychotherapy to target and relieve unwanted symptoms and behaviors. I combine conventional treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy with a variety of mind-body treatment methods such as hypnosis, EMDR and psychodrama. This comprehensive approach works rapidly to decrease symptoms and leads to longer lasting change and well being. My ideal client is motivated to grow and make positive changes. She or he is looking for a therapist to partner with them in a nurturing and supportive environment.

Are you struggling in your personal life or relationships? Counseling is the first step to becoming healthy and fulfilled. I have 30+ years of experience walking alongside people of all ages, including couples and families, to help them on their journey of personal growth. We will work cooperatively together to reach your goals through proven therapeutic interventions, including stress management, anger management, communication skills, emotion regulation, relaxation techniques, cognitive/behavioral therapy, & EMDR . You will learn to face and deal with your difficult challenges so you can live a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

I work with adults using a variety of styles and techniques in a non-judgmental atmosphere, to incorporate what is most helpful and holistic. The areas that I have focused on the most with clients include life transitions, relationships, boundaries, communication, parenting, assertiveness, anxiety, depression, grief, goal setting, decision-making, career development, self-confidence, and trauma related concerns/disorders. I believe it is never too late to experience growth, healing, a sense of purpose, and feel a sense of connection to others and to your true self.

I am interested in working with clients with all different needs, backgrounds and experiences. I am passionate about working with clients who are ready to have a safe, consistent and effective space to process their therapeutic needs. After being trained recently in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing ( EMDR ), I am enthusiastic to implement this highly effective technique for various matters such as depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, and more.

Whether you're an adolescent or an adult struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with a painful loss, looking to understand the impact of trauma, making a life transition, or hoping to develop a stronger sense of self, Lauren’s goal is to offer the tools you need to feel safe, whole, and healthy.