Family Therapy in Naperville, IL

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Antonio D Salvat
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Salvat specializes in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in couples therapy, family therapy , and individual therapy.
Antonio Salvat, Psy.D., LMFT has a doctorate in clinical psychology and is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist . He specializes in individual, couples, and family therapy with adolescents and adults of various backgrounds and sexual orientations. Dr. Salvat has worked with people struggling with depression, anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome (autism spectrum), Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, thought disorders, emotional disorders, sexuality and gender, co-dependency, boundary issues, and general life problems.
(630) 358-4288
Naperville, IL 60563
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Christine A Barker
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I thoroughly enjoy working with the entire family or couple as well as the individual.
Hi there! I am Christine :) I am a passionate-practicing LCPC in North Naperville. I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoy working with adults who have problematic relationships, childhood issues, and who feel stuck in their present life. It might be trauma, depression, anxiety, but whatever it is we can help you get "unstuck" together. I believe everyone has potential to help themselves, but sometimes we need some guidance. Many of us weren't taught how to deal with our emotions and feelings, and as a result, our adult lives suffer in ways we aren't educated to fix. I am here to help guide YOU to your BEST SELF.
(630) 581-2505
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Deanna K. Weiss
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
Verified
Hello! As you are considering therapy for yourself or your family , it is quite helpful to learn more about the fit between you and your doctor. Doing so usually leads to more successful treatment. I have been in this field providing comprehensive treatment to adults and children for over 20 years. I greatly respect the clients that I work with and strive to bring warmth, humor and solution-based methods into practice. I am continuously inspired by the resilience and creativity of my clients, even during the most difficult of times, and utilize these areas of strength during the therapeutic process.
(630) 618-2871
Naperville, IL 60540
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Carol Folisi
Counselor, LCPC, CADC, CEAP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have been a therapist for over 25 years and I have significant experience gained from a variety of treatment milieus. I am a certified addictions counselor as well as a certified employee assistance professional. My treatment approach is cognitive in nature, however, I utilize other treatment modalities and as dictated by client needs at the time. I am experienced in individual, couples, adolescent and family counseling over a multiple of treatment issues.
(630) 755-6276
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Naperville, IL 60564
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Anna Hammond
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I value using evidenced-based CBT and ACT interventions so clients gain confidence in coping, socializing, managing moods, and improving family relationships.
Today, teens and young adults face many stressors including sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and uncertainty about the future. They want to feel the confidence to cope with an unpredictable world as they mature. I provide a safe, nurturing environment for teens and young adults to explore these challenges and stressors. I work closely with parents so they can support their teen's successful growth outside of the office. My passion is teaching skills to manage independence, social anxiety, depression and relationship dynamics. Clients benefit from improved social and coping skills, with a focus on mindfulness, acceptance and commitment.
(630) 557-8391
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Naperville, IL 60563
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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.
(630) 517-9506
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Naperville, IL 60565
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Roberto Peña Jr.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MBA, LCSW, CADC, EMDR
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have completed a two year post - graduate training at the Chicago Center for Family Health in Couples and Family Therapy .
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.
(630) 756-5640
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Naperville, IL 60564
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Liza Devaney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Seeking help is a strength! Please reach out if you need an empathetic, nonjudgmental person to assist you in dealing with any mental health, family or relationship issues.
I have over twenty years of social work experience. I have worked in foster care and adoption, in a psychiatric hospital and am currently working in private practice. My patients include children, adolescents, adults and couples. I treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief issues, conflict resolution, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, OCD, addictions, issues related to divorce and family /marital conflicts. I use a variety of treatment modalities based on the individual needs of the patient. My therapeutic approach is a non-judgmental blending of eastern and western philosophies thereby helping patients develop acceptance and develop better coping strategies to deal with their challenges.
(630) 884-4319 x2
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Laura A. Lauko
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
Verified
4 Endorsed
Verified
4 Endorsed
I also provide couples therapy, family therapy , and group therapy.
I choose to approach therapy in a way that addresses each unique person as a whole with many complex components contributing to their current state. Through empathy and genuine interaction, I seek to understand each person in the moment. I provide a warm and caring therapeutic environment that lets clients explore the problems they are looking to change. My goal is to help clients make changes to find happiness and fulfillment by offering interventions and information for success.
(630) 748-7729
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Naperville, IL 60564
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William P. Russell
Marriage & Family Therapist, LCSW, LMFT, BCD
Verified
Verified
Working in an academic environment (The Family Institute at Northwestern University) supports my continued development as a therapist.
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.
(847) 440-3982 x636
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Naperville, IL 60540
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Sue Schmidt
Psychologist
Verified
Verified
As individuals ponder entering therapy the unspoken question is often: Am I normal? Is what I, my child, my family going through normal? the answer to that question both compels people to come to therapy and also keeps people from walking through the door out of fear of what they may find.
(630) 480-4614
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Renee Alice Souba
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I worked mainly doing family therapy and individual therapy.
I have 30 years experience and have always lived in the Fox Valley area. I love to work with children, teens, young adults and adults. I can help to work thru issues with parenting, divorce, anxiety,depression, grief and loss , family turmoil, etc. you have the strengths within you and I offer the support, guidance and therapy to help you move thru these life experiences in a more positive and self fulfilling way.I also am able to use my therapy dog Patrick in my sessions and my clients have really enjoyed having him near them.
(630) 793-4591
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Naperville, IL 60563
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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.
(331) 701-2676
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Naperville, IL 60564
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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.
(331) 210-9638 x240
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Naperville, IL 60563
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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.
(331) 259-8418
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Sangita Bogati
Counselor, MS, LCPC , CAADC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Born and raised in the lap of the Himalayas, the birth place of lord buddha, I bring with me a beautiful blend of my South Asian heritage along with education & training. My therapeutic approach is empowering, empathetic and goal focused utilizing CBT, DBT and ACT techniques. For almost one and half decade, I have consistently built and polished my therapeutic skills. Providing individualized treatment in a hospital settings to family therapy in a residential treatment. I have provided treatment for various mental health diagnoses substance use, family issue, personality and grief and loss, life crisis, relationship issues.
(331) 214-8991
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Samantha Hoyle
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LPC
Verified
Verified
Sammie Hoyle is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who is passionate about helping people to become their best selves. She has expertise in a variety of issues, including LGBTQ+, behavioral concerns, personality disorders, depression management, couples/ family concerns, management of stress and anxiety, enhancement of self-confidence and self-esteem, and adapting to changes in your life and identity. She seeks to listen but also aids in growth and change.
(630) 552-6599
Naperville, IL 60540
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Brittany M. Roback
Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC
Verified
8 Endorsed
Verified
8 Endorsed
I offer playful interventions to children and teens, ages 4 and up. I really enjoy working with parents on how to communicate more effectively with their child/teen and how to build positive healthy relationships. Another population I am passionate about working with is those struggling with addiction. Addiction can be observed in many forms from video gaming, eating disorders to substances. Whether struggling with addictions to school homework, I look at the family system as a whole. This allows me to evaluate the individual needs of the client and identify what is needed to assist the client to grow into their best self.
(630) 473-3481
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Naperville, IL 60563
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Marianne Vranek
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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.
(630) 448-8943
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Naperville, IL 60564
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Julie Caron Sims
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACSW
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My work with couples, individual adults including seniors and children is dedicated to working to enhance your life. If your marriage is in crisis or you are simply feeling you have lost your connection to one another, together we can explore how to help you reconnect or work to discern what is best for your family moving forward. As we explore such issues, we will consider how normal life stress, and also traumatic experiences may affect your ability to utilize your strengths now. If you suffer from depression or anxiety, treatment can lead to unlocking your ability to move forward to accomplish your life goals.
(331) 209-6142
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Naperville, IL 60563

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.