Life Coaching Therapists in Naperville, IL

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 .

Hi, I'm Sam! I specialize in helping those who struggle with anxiety that leads to feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, insecure, difficulty focusing, racing thoughts, and trouble sleeping. I love teaching and empowering my clients to use coping skills so that they can feel confident and resilient to decrease their overall stress and anxiety. I also love providing workshops to companies to teach their employees how to overcome stress and burnout.

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.

Welcome and thank you for choosing to read my profile! If you're reading this now, you are already engaged in therapy. You are showing up for yourself and stepping outside your comfort zone because you are committed to taking steps towards making things better. Whether it's a chronic condition or a specific objective that you are seeking help for, you know that you deserve the best quality of life possible. You know it's your birthright no matter what. And I am here to work with you create a plan to help you achieve those goals.

In my 15 of years providing therapy, I have worked with various individuals experiencing different life challenges. The goal is to create a connection and from that connection build a bridge to healing and recovery. I believe that we are all seeking radical acceptance and radical belonging. Systemic oppression significantly impacts mental and physical wellness. I strongly believe it is not that a person needs to be "fixed". Marginalized and oppressed folx need support, space, agency, and tools to navigate an increasingly hostile and toxic environment.

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.

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.

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 queer identified and love helping the QUEER community find authenticity, have better relationships, and aim higher in life . I've helped hundreds of people build better lives, and I’ve done the work for myself. I bring my education, expertise, and life experience to our sessions.

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.

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,

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.

I strive to find solutions that are "Skills Over Pills". I am passionate about helping preteens, teens, and adults that are struggling to better themselves. It can be scary to feel that you are “behind others” in work, school, or relationships but I can help you refocus on the positive aspects of yourself and what you are truly capable of. I have experience with LGBTQ+, anxiety, depression, life changes, and trauma. I have worked with individuals, groups, and in hospital settings. I also taught parenting classes and have experience with career counseling. All of my experience is focused on guiding others along their journey.

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 have a style of working with clients that deeply honors and values their inherent capacity to heal and improve the quality of their lives. Simply creating a space for individuals to honestly explore and reflect on their inner thoughts, feelings, and being spurs psycho-spiritual transformation.

Sandra Lukashevich is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She works with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families to provide counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, domestic violence, and other life challenges. Her experience also spans the life course to include counselling for self-harm, bullying, PTSD, dementia, and gender and sexual identity issues. Sandra is Gamer Affirmative and welcomes geek culture clients. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).

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!

I believe in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship with an empathetic approach. My goal is to provide a safe environment for people to learn about themselves, begin to love who they are, and overcome social, emotional, economical, and vocational struggles while reaching their full potential in life . I believe in assisting clients in developing a toolbox of coping skills to use at their disposal. I work collaboratively to identify your strengths and find positive ways to cope with challenges.

Are you experiencing relationship problems, feeling depressed, or anxious? We offer compassionate individual and couples therapy. The focus initially is to start with what is most pressing in your life . We work with your emotions, thoughts, and life experiences to develop new insights and ways of creating positive changes so that you have a better quality of life . You only live one life - Let us help you make it the best one possible.