Female Therapists in Naperville, IL

Counseling research studies consistently state that one of the biggest factors for growth and healing are strongly connected to the relationship between you and your therapist. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach with my clients as we work through the life struggles and circumstances while drawing upon your unique strengths with multi-faceted, evidence-based practices. I firmly believe that we do the best we can even when we don't do or act how we wish. My relationship with clients is one of trust, collaboration and building insights and skills that lead to new, life-enhancing experiences.

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.

Bringing home a new baby is usually associated with joy and happiness. However, you can also begin to experience extreme sadness or irritability, lacking interest in your new baby, increased issues and arguments with your partner, even struggling with returning to work or embracing your new role as a stay at home mom or dad. If you find that you are generally unhappy or you are experiencing more intense symptoms, it is important to know that you are not alone, this is treatable and there is help available for you.

Are you going through a divorce? Are you confused about how to best explain divorce to your children? Are you looking for child-focused answers to handling parenting issues in divorce? Are you a woman struggling with anxiety or depression and looking for a way to improve your life?

I have been working in the Mental Health field for 30+ years and private practice since 2003. My experience includes working with male and female adolescents and adults in an Inpatient, Residential, Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient setting. My specialization is in eating disorders. I practice from the perspective that the ED is rarely about the food and is often only the symptom of issues surrounding depression, anxiety, trauma, and low self esteem only to name a few.

Are you feeling isolated, anxious, or stuck? You are not alone. I am passionate about helping you find your way back to finding peace and balance in your life. I feel privileged to work with women and men of all ages, adolescents, and kids age 7 and up in various areas including anxiety, ADHD, OCD, self-esteem, self-image, phobias, parenting, life transition issues, adolescence, anger management, co-dependency, relationship issues, divorce, depression, and perfectionism. I am also a yoga teacher. I incorporate CBT, ACT, ERP, solution focused and mind body interventions into our sessions when fitting.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, trained in a research-based PhD program, with many years of experience working with adolescents, emerging adults, adults, and families in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I specialize in working with individuals and families facing school-related pressures including high achievement issues, poor executive functioning, and perfectionism. Also, I have extensive training and experience working with addictive behaviors, including disordered eating, substance abuse, internet/porn abuse. Finally, I have strong interests and clinical experience in working with women struggling with self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.

I work with clients 18 years of age or older for individual or couples counseling/psychotherapy. I enjoy and work well with both men and women in individual or couples counseling & therapy. I provide diagnosis and treatment for the full range of cognitive-behavioral-emotional and relational issues or symptomatology that may emerge in life. I also work with those who wish to increase self-confidence, achieve personal growth and restore or create a fulfilling marriage or intimate relationship. I focus on educating couples and facilitating a co-creative process that restores and promotes constructive communication, effective partnering and intimacy.

I support women who may have the plan, direction and tools to get reach their dreams, but still find themselves feeling unmotivated, stuck and caught in a loop of self sabotage. When we partner together, I empower them to overcome the obstacles that hold them back and help them walk confidently towards their dreams. I do this through a two step, results driven process which gives women a deep understanding of themselves and redirects their path in life.

I am passionate about working with you to develop freedom and resilience to deal with past childhood trauma and everyday stress of life. So often life experiences are traumatic and contribute to struggles with depression, anxiety and inability to function. I work from a somatic and body centered and psycho-dynamic approaches that meets the needs of teens and women with childhood trauma, addictions, anxiety and eating disorders. My focus is to engage the whole person: mind, body, will, spirit and emotions. My intention is to bring hope and grace into all difficult and painful life experiences.

There will be times in life when you feel blindsided or overwhelmed by changes and challenges. When this happens, your wellbeing and life satisfaction can suffer. Therapy offers an opportunity to explore and reconnect with yourself, and to learn tools to better cope with whatever life throws your way.

Families are under considerable stress due to loss of "normal" routines and uncertainty about the future. These fears affect everyone in the family differently. Parents find themselves overwhelmed, anxious, or irritable. Teens may appear withdrawn, sad, or frustrated. And children have a range reactions from very little to acting out behaviors. My passion is deeply understanding a whole family system and help the system thrive. I value supporting each family member and their unique needs. I provide parents with a space to process fears and enhance parenting. I help teens and children create positive coping and behavior strategies.

Every client is unique and deserves an individualized approach to help them live meaningful and purposeful lives. This will result in emotional wellbeing and happiness that may be missing. In my office, you will be met with a non-judgemental, honest, and safe space to be yourself. I have been working with individuals and groups for years.  While working as an educator for 14 years, I advocated for diverse populations, assisted with IEP/504s, completed assessments, and coached parents.  I am a member of ACACI, IMHCA, ICA and the ACA.

Therapy is a journey of trust, connection, openness, willingness, challenges, and growth. Together, change can occur to achieve your goals through the development of new perspectives, coping skills, and acceptances to manage what has kept you from reaching your potential and fulfillment.

Dr. Laura Bokar is the CEO/President of Fox Valley Institute for Growth and Wellness and has been an individual, marital/couple and family therapist for over two decades. Her approach is tailored to the client's need. At times it is very important to set goals and other times people just want to be heard. Dr. Laura provides both approaches, as well as others. She is an open, non-threatening therapist with a sense of humor. She is certified in Rapid Resolution Therapy (RRT), Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Critical Incident Response, Prepare/Enrich Pre-Marital Assessment, Primary Care Behavioral Health and DBT.

As a counselor who serves children, adolescents, adults, and couples, I am honored to be a part of this important and restorative process for clients of all ages. I believe that everyone has the underlying desire to feel heard and understood, and my goal is to create a safe and nonjudgmental space for clients to explore, grow, heal, and learn new strategies to tackle challenges and improve their quality of life. I strive to combine clinical knowledge and life experience in my counseling approach, often drawing from the unique perspective I have gained in my work as a preschool and early childhood educator and active volunteerism.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, Embodied Yoga Teacher, and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and performance anxiety. I also work with women in transition facing the quandary of what to do next in their lives. I look forward to helping you travel through what is overwhelming to a place in which you are able to experience the spaciousness, grace and joy of life.

Abby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her specialties include working with couples, life transitions and divorce, teens and adults who suffer from depression and anxiety, and mood disorders. Abby also enjoys working with eating disorders, grief/loss, parenting issues, kids and family therapy. Abby's specialization in couples therapy is highlighted by her certification training as a Gottman Method Couples Therapist. This training is provided by the most highly regarded couples therapy training programs in the country. . She strives to help improve couple's relationships as well as the transition through new relationships and operations.

Who Are You? Have you been living your life as if everyone's opinion of you matters more than your own? Are you influenced or pressured to "go along to get along" by others who use bully-like tactics and manipulations to get their own way? Or do you wear so many masks for other people that one day you find that you have lost your own identity? The time for living your life for others is over! With nurturance & support free from judgment, I help women realize and tell their truths so that they can discover & embrace their true authentic selves.

Have life changes overwhelmed you, leaving you feeling lost and confused? Are you a new mother struggling to adjust? Do you feel past experiences negatively impact your current relationships? Feeling as if nothing you do is ever good enough? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I can help you. I strongly believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to discover their voice and be heard. Therapy provides a unique opportunity to express yourself in a safe environment. Through our relationship you can begin to discover new skills, strengths, and a healthy self esteem to address your concerns.