Female Therapists in Naperville, IL

I am a licensed child/adolescent/adult clinical psychologist & Sleep Science Coach trained in CBT-I for insomnia. I specialize in anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, behavior change and parenting issues. I use research based methods that allow people to function at their highest potential. I earned my Master's & Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and have worked in multiple settings, including hospitals, outpatient centers, private practice, and as the director of a behavioral/emotional school for children. I am the author of the online sleep course “Drift” and the children’s book, "I Just Don't Get My Parents' Rules!"

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 work with women and men of all ages, adolescents, and kids age 7 and up offering treatments such as ERP therapy for OCD, EMDR for trauma, and ACT and CBT for 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 and offer mind body interventions into our sessions when fitting.

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.

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.

I greatly enjoy working with clients in all walks of life. I have a particular passion for and experience working with older adolescents (15+), young adults and women . My goal is to work with each individual to empower them to live a life that is authentic to their values and beliefs, which is essential to creating balance and peace in their life. I work with clients who are dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-worth, conflict with others, post-traumatic stress and life transitions. I am trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), an eye movement therapy to resolve trauma in an efficient and non-invasive manner.

I specialize in working with young adults, women , individuals with disabilities, and marginalized/disenfranchised populations. My goal is to help clients discover and build skills to live a satisfying life through strength-based and solution focused interventions without overpathologizing the human experience. Integrating my education and experiences in Forensic Psychology, Art, and Therapeutic Recreation, I'm skilled in providing holistic, inclusive, and affirming psychotherapy.

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.

My ideal client is anyone willing to come to counseling and be open to the process! Regardless of where a client may be starting from or what they’re hoping to accomplish, I believe that anyone who is willing to show up and engage in the therapeutic process can benefit, and I am happy to guide and support them on their journey. I believe I would be an especially good fit for those clients who want to learn more about themselves and the “why” behind their feelings, behaviors, and thoughts; hope to develop a deeper, more genuine connection with themselves and others; and can appreciate some gentle challenging when appropriate.

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.

Are you struggling to manage overwhelming feelings with pregnancy or navigating the minefields of pregnancy, prenatal, or postpartum? Perhaps you feel frustrated by the consistent pattern of unfulfilling and frustrating relationship issues in your life and has wondered to yourself, ‘maybe I need to work on me’? Or maybe you’re a woman that is feeling frustrated that penetrative sex feels painful and less enjoyable than you thought it would be. Either way, you're feeling disheartened that your life does not look like you imagined it would and you're looking for a change.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I support women who are amazing caretakers to others, but find themselves feeling unable to prioritize taking better care of themselves! They feel depleated, stuck and unsatisfierd with thier life! We can all list many examples of self care; but why aren't we praciticng it? When we partner together, I empower my clients to overcome the obstacles that hold them back. I do this through a two step, results driven process which gives women a deep understanding of themselves and redirects their actions to support prioritizng their emotional health so that they can be their best self; whether that's mom, wife, friend or entrepreneur.

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.

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.

Charisma S. Pryor, LCSW, of Inspirations of Courage, PLLC specializes in counseling individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, marital/partner problems and more. Her treatment is focused on identifying tools to address the problem(s), improve coping skills and then positively recognizing the client’s accomplishments! And she brings over 19 years experience as a Black female therapist/social worker/counselor treating children, women and men. Sessions are conducted virtually at this time.

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 reactions from very little to acting out behaviors. My passion is 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.