Family Therapy in Naperville, IL

Nevida uses empathy and humility to help people work towards acceptance and understanding. She values the unique perspective and journey that each person brings with them. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, and family to help them create healthy connections within themselves and their relationships. In session, Nevida strives to assist individuals and families with establishing positive ways to cope with trauma, life stressors, and relationships. She focuses on helping people enhance their personal and relational growth by focusing on interpersonal connectedness.

My therapeutic approach is supportive, engaging, and collaborative. I work to foster trust and compassion with every client and family I see using a more interactive approach. My goal is to help my clients identify goals and learn strategies to achieve these goals through techniques tailored specifically for them. I also enjoy using humor in my sessions to engage clients and help them feel at ease. I have 15 years experience working in mental health and a Master of Arts degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Counseling.

I have over 30 years of experience in working with individuals of varied ages from adolescents through adulthood including 27 years of working in a local school district along with 10 years of private practice. My bilingual/bicultural (Spanish) skills have allowed me the privilege of guiding a diverse group of clients with varied life challenges. Life requires a delicate balance which can have influence on our lives in unexpected ways. I believe that the development of healthy coping skills and self care are vital tools toward a healthy lifestyle.

Kristin is an experienced counselor, with a Master’s Degree in both Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy . She specializes in couples of all ages, who are experiencing challenges with sexual and emotional intimacy, as well high stress and/or anxiety with their partners or within their family system. Kristin works with individuals and families, and sees clients ages 10+. Areas of focus is individuals dealing with depression, interpersonal issues, illness/medical issues, life changes/adjustment disorder, pre-marital/engagement issues, relationship issues, self-esteem/self-worth and women’s issues.

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.

You have been working through challenges on your own for quite some time. Family and friends think you are “fine”, but deep inside you are struggling to get through the day to day without breaking down. You're overwhelmed and exhausted by the demands of life and have been trying to change the way you feel, but things do not seem to be any different no matter what you do. If you are ready for change and support within your personal life, then you're in the right place. Let's get you back to having peace and meaningful connection within your personal life.

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.

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.

Everyone wants to know that they matter and that they have worth. Sometimes life gets in the way and interferes with our ability to tap into our sense of belonging and being accepted as we are. Helping clients navigate through life issues and challenges and healing the deeper wounds that affect our day to day functioning is a passion of mine. What does it mean to be "healthy and whole"? Discovering this and working toward healing and thriving where you are at is a rewarding experience!

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 Social Worker, offering individual, couple, & family counseling. I strive to provide a relaxed atmosphere so my clients feel comfortable sharing about themselves. I like to learn about my client’s life, not just the traumas or troubles, but all of the good, their strengths & supports. I believe the client is the expert on themselves & they are always an integral part of directing the treatment strategies & goals.

Briarwood Counseling seeks to help people who are struggling to figure out how to feel better in their lives. Cora works with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, life and relationship transitions into and out of parenthood, grief, loss, and rebuilding after abuse and trauma experiences. Sometimes people just feel "stuck" and want their lives to look different or want to move into a more positive space. Cora helps sift through the trouble and find solutions and move forward. Cora loves working with people who want to know themselves better.

“Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen”— Brene Brown" Taking the first step can be scary, but our relationship will be built on trust and a genuine authentic connection. Our relationship is a two-way street where we can be open and honest in an effort to start healing and growing. I really enjoy working with all types of people in an empathetic and non-judgmental setting. I especially like helping people improve their relationships with family , friends, workplace, couples counseling along relationship counseling related to family , workplace, and friends are my specialties.

I am an adolescent and adult therapist, as well as Director of Therapy Services for Advanced Behavioral Health Services, with credentials of Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), as well as a National Certified Counselor (NCC). I have experience providing therapy to adolescents and adults in individual, family and group settings. Areas of expertise include: mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder), anxiety, post-traumatic or acute stress, personality disorders, schizophrenia and delusional disorders, struggles with addiction, relationship issues, life transitions and loss/grief issues.

You are the expert when it comes to your life and your family ! My job is to offer support and strategies during tough times. I am committed to understanding everyone who walks through my door as a unique individual. Adults and Children deserve to be treated with patience and respect. We are allowed to make mistakes, take breaks, and ask for help.

In a safe and comfortable environment I provide services for couples and adults who desire healing in their lives. Therapy is an opportunity for personal growth and lasting positive change. My approach to therapy is informed by my desire to meet each client where they are at; creating space for them to strengthen their core self. Therefore, I see my role as deeply listening and responding empathtically to help facilitate opportunities for insight and client directed choices for change.

Your healing can begin right now when you make the brave decision to choose a therapist who will listen deeply, seek to understand your feelings, and help you create a new and empowering story about who you truly are. That is my approach to therapy. My aim is to teach my clients how to identify old, limiting beliefs that interfere with their relationships, their sense of purpose, and inner peace. Together, we can work on healing the unhealthy relationship you have with yourself if you are willing to shed that old identity to embrace one that is whole, genuine, and resilient.

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.

The first step in your healing process is a willingness to connect with a therapist that is helpful and safe. I am a marriage and family therapist devoted to creating authentic and caring relationships with my clients to help them on their journey to learning more about themselves, identify wounds that need healing and thought patterns that are unhealthy. In the process of counseling, change occurs through self awareness, validation and empathy. I am committed to helping my clients become their best selves and achieve their highest potential. I work with couples, individuals, families and children.