Family Therapy in Naperville, IL
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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.

Sarah Prendergast
Counselor, LCPC
Verified
Verified
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.

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.

Kristin Kallas
Marriage & Family Therapist, ALMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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 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.

Caroline Petruk
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.

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.

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.

Kristen M Unterberg
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I come alongside you, your partner and your
family
to help you grow personally, communicate better and reach your full potential.
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!

Kristi M Finn
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
Verified
I have experience providing individual, group and
family therapy
to children, adolescents and adults in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient programs, community mental health centers and group practice.
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

Amie Eipers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CH, CPT
Verified
Verified
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.
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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.

Kate Brosnahan Culen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
“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.

Kristen Federlein
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Kelly Reilly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.

Samantha Zylstra & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
These illnesses can be very scary for the individual and for surrounding friends and
family
.
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.

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.

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.

Connected Hearts Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
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.

Jordynn Lane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified
Verified
She also loves working out, spending time with her
family
, and being creative through drawing, sculpting, and painting in her free time.
Jordynn Lane is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois. Jordynn offers an approach of collaboration, mindfulness, empathy, and compassionate care to those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, conflict, trauma, behavioral problems, feeling misunderstood, and any other psychological/emotional distress. Jordynn's experiences working as a counselor in a residential psychiatric facility with children, in a county jail with adult inmates as a group facilitator, and as a therapist at a therapeutic day school have allowed her to see clients through many lenses.
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Family Therapy
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.