Family Therapy in Naperville, IL
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Susan Myket, PhD & Associates
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Our child, adolescent and
family
psychology practice serves people experiencing a range of issues. Specialty clinics in the practice include Assessment, Anxiety, Autism Spectrum, Eating Disorders, and Pediatric Psychology

Christina Maki
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a marriage and
family therapist
, Christina focuses heavily on relationships.
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.

David C Clinton
Counselor, MA, LCPC
I also draw from several therapeutic approaches in order to provide the tools and perspectives that will best serve the individuals I am working with, including the psychodynamic and
family
systems modalities.
I have been in private practice for 14 years, during which I have worked with adolescents and adults sorting through a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues and spiritual struggles related to mental health.

Linda Gonzales
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
As a therapist, I look forward to establishing strong working rapport with my clients. I have clinical experience working with children and teens primarily from my years as a school social worker, supporting students and their families in various areas including, but not limited to anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQ, and relationship conflicts. I have worked with clients from early elementary school age throughout the lifespan and have personal understanding about the sometimes complex struggles of changing
family
needs and the aging process.

Sarah Wahab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PEL, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Many of us reach a point where we feel stuck in our lives or our relationships. We realize that what we have done in the past to manage stress, to cope, to heal, to move forward is no longer working the way it used to and we need new strategies. As an individual and
family therapist
who has worked for 6+ years in two diverse metropolitan areas (New York and Chicago), my work has focused on
family
relationships, identity exploration, adult and adolescent mental health issues, parenting, social skills, grief, loss, and other life traumas.

Kathleen Hickey
Psychologist, RN, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I provide individual, couples and
family therapy
to people of all ages who are seeking help with a wide variety of difficulties.
I believe we have the potential to create a fulfilling life on every level. By engaging in the process of therapy, I have found that people are able to discover the courage and desire to change so they can seek a better, more complete way of being themselves, alone and in relationships. I approach each client as a unique individual and work to create a respectful and safe atmosphere where clients feel heard and their feelings validated. Through my active, caring and collaborative approach to psychotherapy, I hope to empower others to make positive changes in their lives and relationships.

Debbie Levinson, M.S. L.M.F.T.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
What I hear often from my Clients is "We have communication issues", " Do you feel there is hope?" "I don't know whether I should stay?" "How do I get my partner to hear me?" "Can our relationship survive after an affair?" There is so much invested: children,
family
, mutual friends, religion, culture, and very importantly, money. I hear the fear, anxiety and worry in these questions. This is your life, and you are coming for answers, guidance and hope. I do not take this lightly. I sincerely want to help you. I will work hard to bring health to your relationship(s). You want to feel heard and also receive skills to make changes.

Gabriel Adrian Cardenas
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified
Verified
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.

Adam S Ratner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MA, MBA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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
Waitlist for new clients

Katelyn Sevatson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, ALMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Bridgeview Clinical Services, Ltd.
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
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.
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Lauren Hanninen
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Cora Mills
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
She has specialized training in trauma, abuse and attachment issues to support romantic and
family
relaitonships.
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.
Not accepting new clients

Barb Bechtel
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCPC
Verified
Verified
The decision to come to therapy is often a difficult step to take. Life by nature is not easy to navigate. We all get stuck now and again, and you can't read the label when you are stuck inside the jar. I have been helping people open the jars, read and understand the labels, unstick them and apply new labels, for 20 years, and I would be happy to help you and/or your
family
, too.

Nevida Khetarpal
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
Verified
Nevida is fond of utilizing elements from internal
family
systems (IFS),
family
systems therapy, emotional regulation techniques, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices, along with cognitive-behavioral therapy.
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.

Cynthia Koskiewicz
Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified
Verified
My expertise is helping clients manage mood disorders (anxiety and depression), overcome their substance abuse and really anchor their recovery, and assisting with major life transitions (including dealing with a spouse or
family
member who struggles with chemical dependence, divorce, empty-nesters, grief and loss of life partners, career changes, etc).
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.

Jillian King
Counselor, LCPC, CADC
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
Special interests include
family
systems, dual diagnosis and young adults.
By utilizing a warm and understanding approach, Jill focuses on addressing unhealthy behaviors and patterns which may prevent awareness and growth for her clients.

Elizabeth Cervantes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CTP-E
Verified
Verified
I offer individual, couples, martial and
family therapy
to assist in the guidance of dealing with life stressors in a more positive and self fulfilling fashion.
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.

Justin Wolfe
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, CRC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Justin engages clients with a warm, empathic, non-judgmental yet direct style and uses a down-to-earth approach. Justin utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy(ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ,Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) , a Client-Centered Approach and Motivational Interviewing techniques to help his clients move forward in their lives. Justin specializes in working with individuals who find themselves struggling with: depression, anxiety, addiction,
family
conflict, and acting out/impulsive behaviors. Justin works with clients of all ages but has a great deal of experience working with adolescents and families .

Carolyn Irrera
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Carolyn has provided extensive individual and
family therapy
for over twenty years. As a therapist, Carolyn works diligently to bring compassion and guidance within a framework of structure, accountability, consistency, and stability for the clients she serves.
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What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.