Psychodynamic Therapists in Naperville, IL

Individuals/Families Experiencing Challenges with: Depression, Anxiety, Interpersonal Relationships, Behavioral Issues, Professional/Career Challenges, the Family System and Life Transitions. Ages: Adolescent, Young Adult, Adult. Clients consistently find Adam to be very down to earth, accepting and tremendously easy to talk to. Each quickly learns that Adam always strives to over deliver on the care and services he provides. For more information please visit: https://www.growwellnessgroup.com

I have been in private practice for 14 years, during which I have worked with adolescents and adults sorting through a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues and spiritual struggles related to mental health.

Are you tired of explaining your identity to your therapist? Are you looking to be affirmed and counseled based upon your needs (not the therapists)? I am taking new appointments! I am a gender therapist who is WPATH trained and focuses on working with the LGBTQIA population. approach is realistic, yet nurturing, and rooted in neuropsychology and the mind-body connection. I use an empathetic, warm style and infuse humor where I can. I work with clients in the present moment, drawing on past experiences and relationships to build personal insight. I am trained to write gender confirming letters of support.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Naperville, IL. I work primarily with individuals of any age, and I am especially fond of working with young adults. My specific interests include trauma, family of origin issues, identity development, shame, and relationship issues. I also value walking alongside clients who are in transitional seasons of life, as I believe these are often the seasons when our identity is challenged the most.

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 believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment to foster therapeutic change. My extensive background includes treating people of all ages in areas of trauma, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, LGTBQIA+, behavioral issues, disordered eating, phase of life issues, attachment issues, personality disorders, and sexual health. I am currently seeking additional training in women’s health issues, including pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, and fertility concerns. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from Loyola University Chicago in 2012 and my Doctorate of Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2018.

Everyone hits a bump in the road from time to time. Maybe you're going through a difficult transition, such as the loss of a job or loved one. Maybe you worry too much...but can't seem to stop. Maybe you struggle with difficult relationships--or spend so much time caring for others that you've neglected yourself. Sometimes we just get stuck, and we aren't sure why. Sharing our concerns with a caring professional can help us find solutions, improve our sense of self and our relationships, provide safety and warmth, and help us find more meaning in our lives.

I earned my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. I am a skilled, compassionate, and empathetic professional who enjoys working with a wide range of behavioral health issues including depression, anxiety, career and work-related stress, grief/loss, and life transitions.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families, in a variety of mental health settings including: hospitals, private practice, therapeutic day schools, and community mental health. I specialize in the treatment of Mood, Personality, Trauma and Attachment disorder. My special interests include Reactive Attachment Disorder, ADHD, Issues regarding Divorce, Adoption Issues, At-Risk Youth as well as Parent Education/Training, Post-Partum Depression and Transgender issues.

If you are struggling with the aftermath of trauma, or navigating a depressive episode, or feeling anxious about socializing with others, or coping with a major life change, or trying to figure where to land on your identity, you are at an important intersection of life. You may be at the edge of losing hope for change, but as Anais Nin put it, “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” A crisis is also an opportunity for making a transformation with the help of an experienced mental health professional.

Your mind, body, and spirit are richly weaved together to create the unique person you are, and I'm here to help you be authentically, unapologetically, you in a world that is not always kind. The goal is not to be perfect, but instead, present. You deserve to feel seen and heard, and I'd be honored to walk this journey to discover what an authentic life for you looks like alongside you.

I believe everyone needs and deserves a safe space to address barriers preventing them from navigating through life the way they desire, thus I seek to foster safe and comfortable environments for those oppressed and marginalized. Living in unprecedented times, it is especially important to have support, awareness, and knowledge of effective coping skills to manage life's stressors. I believe it’s also important to process the lives we’ve already experienced and explore how this cultivates our current worldview.

I bring an empathic, intuitive approach to my practice of adult psychotherapy, working with my clients to identify both their immediate and long-standing internal obstacles. My goal is to help each client reach a greater, more nuanced clarity about themselves, without oversimplification or rigid categorization. Incorporating perspectives and influences from Psychodynamic , Experiential and Existential schools of psychotherapy, I have been told that my warm and engaging yet thoughtful style helps clients to more fully and authentically experience their own emotional richness. I also have extensive experience and advanced training in working with adults who were sexually abused as children.

Previously, Ra’eesa provided physical, emotional and educational support during pregnancy and labor and also she provided supportive counseling around adjustment to illness, hospitalization and outpatient care. She believes that therapy helps to remind people that their light continues to shine in the dark, and that the darkness has not overcome it.

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.

If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or experiencing increased life stressors due to work, family or other responsibilities, psychotherapy can help. Strengthening your interpersonal, behavioral and relational strategies will bring you relief. Together, we will explore how the complex patterns of your experiences are affecting your current life challenges, emotions, and behaviors. Whether working with children, adolescents, teens or adults, my approach is to be compassionate and attuned to your unique set of needs, providing a space for you to feel understood, appreciated and learn self-acceptance, ultimately achieving more effective strategies for dealing with life's stressors.