Life Coaching Therapists in Naperville, IL

We are all searching for happiness. We all want our children and partners to be happy. Happiness begins when we are able to let go of the hurt and pain that keeps us stuck. Elizabeth believes in empowering her clients to acknowledge their bravery by seeking therapy and beginning the healing process. She encourages them to express and feel the uncomfortable feelings, and guides them as they begin to move forward again in their life journey.

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 look forward to working with individuals that are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and re-balancing their life . There comes a time in all of our lives where we need the compassion and support of a therapist that truly is present and cares. I will offer you a safe space to process and work through your challenges. Life is but a journey and it is meant for us to enjoy our lives. Yes, there will be some challenges, but we can get through the challenges when we have the tools and a support system to help us along our path.

Often times, a crisis occurs when a client experiences a duality between his or her inner world and the external environment in which he or she lives in. This client may be going through a life transition related to loss of a loved one, job loss, aging, or even changes in health conditions. He or she may even be struggling internally to make a decision more aligned with their authentic selves such as gender, unconventional relationships, and vocational interests. The goal for this client is to achieve quality of life and fulfillment without denying himself or herself of his or her true identity and human condition.

Having worked in various levels of treatment, including Inpatient Hospitalization, Partial Hospitalization Programming, Intensive Outpatient Programing, Substance Use Treatment, HIV/STI counseling and treatment, Community Mental Health Services, Crisis Services, and Social Service Agencies. I find that I have worked with persons of many diverse backgrounds and co-occurring diagnoses, and consider it an honor to be let into a person’s story. Depression, substance use, anxiety, grief, mood disorders, LGBTQ+, career counseling, life transition/adjustments, psychosis, and men's issues, are some of the general topics I have worked with.

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 .

WHEN LIFE CHANGES OR NEEDS TO CHANGE, you want to figure out what this means for you and those around you - especially during times of crisis, when you simply feel stuck, or when overwhelmed by more than one problem. I work very successfully with adults and teens to tackle difficult problems - including LIFE TRANSITIONS AND RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES OF ALL TYPES whether partner, parent/teen, professional or personal - and help you gently move through any deeply felt emotions of loss, frustration, or anger. I help you navigate through tough periods of stress, sadness, depression, and/or crippling anxiety symptoms - and guide you to enjoy renewed hope.

I work with anxiety disorders in adults and children, as well as performing evaluations and testing for a variety of issues. I enjoy working with families and individuals both and have extensive experience with group therapy. I also do coaching for professional as well as personal issues. I have locations in Lisle, Elmhurst and Joliet, IL. My work with anxiety is through effective, non-medical interventions based on developing skills for dealing with emotional experiences. I utilize homework, reading and skill development to accelerate the client's progress and assist them in feeling better sooner.

My method is wholistic and compassionate counseling for individuals and couples. I try to create a safe harbor for change for adults dealing with life issues such as self-esteem, relationships, grief or loss, goal-setting and anxiety. I try to get people in touch with their own truth in a safe, non-judgmental, empathetic environment. I enjoy giving couples tools for resolving conflict and learning to fight fairly.

I am a Certified Professional Life Coach, Certified Spiritual Coach, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist. My mission is to empower women (and men) who struggle with anxiety, stress, and/or depression to change their mindset, be brave, and shine in this beautiful world of theirs. I empower clients to find their own powerful mindset which allows them to live the beautiful life they deserve! If you are just surviving in this life , but have a sneaking suspicion you were born to thrive, you are right!

People often look for a coach or a counselor because they feel like something is wrong in their lives. Maybe you aren’t doing “good enough,” in school, or you feel like you can’t handle the endless train of stressors that confront you in your daily life . Maybe you have trouble finding meaningful connections with friends, family, or your romantic partner. I understand, because I sometimes feel this way, too. This is part of the human condition. Remember, you are constantly in the process of becoming who you are, and all these difficulties are twists and turns on that path towards yourself. I will walk that path with you.

As someone who identifies as QUEER, I've done the work myself, and will bring my expertise and experience to our sessions. People can change if they are willing to. Perhaps you grew up in an environment that tamped down your optimism and served you limiting beliefs about yourself and the world. Trauma, failures, and heartbreak may have limited your ability to excel or embrace yourself fully. By constructing a more accurate, compassionate, and hopeful narrative about your life , you can make new choices for yourself, practice new ways of living, and eventually change how you think, feel, relate, and achieve.

I believe therapy offers a hurting individual the opportunity to talk though, identify, and heal struggles that they are experiencing in the life . By using a person centered approach, I assist individuals, couples, and adolescents to feel whole again. I welcome all cultures, including first responders, frontline workers, and their families. I help clients develop coping skills that meet their individual needs to better understand themselves and the world they live in,

I strive to provide a warm and welcoming environment. I have 6 years of experience working with adults males inside of a drug treatment facility prison. I have 6 years of experience working in outpatient behavioral health working with adolescents, children and adults through complex trauma, addictions, anxiety, depression and life events. I enjoy working with clients in crisis, and am highly trained in crisis intervention. Parents struggling with positive parenting is also something that I enjoy working with adults on, with things such as behavioral modification and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with children.

Hi, I'm Sam! I specialize in helping those who struggle with anxiety and uncontrollable stress that leads to feeling overwhelmed, insecure, difficulty focusing, racing thoughts, and trouble sleeping. When my clients work with me, we are able to put an end to their anxiety by using real strategies that get real results. I love teaching my clients how to build confidence and resilience to overcome their anxiety.

Do you feel a disconnect between who you are and what you showcase to others? We encounter so much well-intended noise from family, friends, and acquaintances on what determines success, but never unplug to reflect on what success truly looks like to oneself.

Feeling crippled by anxiety, chronic pain, depression, an illness or injury? Know that you are not alone and help is available! Whether your struggle is addiction, ADHD, debilitating physical/emotional pain, or simply feeling lost, overwhelmed, helpless - it is possible to find your way back to feeling good again. We live in an amazing time where we can access a wide range of resources to bring our body-mind-soul into balance and align with a life of purpose and meaning.

Matthew sees great value with any person who is forthcoming about the issues that brings them to counseling. With such a large stigma surrounding seeking professional help to address mental health issues, he believes that it shows a great deal of character to admit when one needs outside help to manage present stressors, as it shows a level of vulnerability that he has grown to respect from past individuals he has previously worked with.

Hello, and welcome to my profile! I want to share a bit about myself and my counseling style, to help you decide if I'm the right therapist for you. I truly love supporting, guiding, and coaching adults and couples, as they face challenges, and create the life experience they desire. I'm open hearted, empathic, and warm, with a good sense of humor! It's my intention to co-create a partnership based on mutual respect and trust, wherein we identify your personal goals and support your healing, growth and change.