Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Naperville, IL

Do you feel trapped in your thoughts and emotions? For many people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma emotions and thoughts can feel like they are constantly overwhelming and painful. They can often feel trapping, keeping you from enjoying life the way you might want to. However, it doesn't have to stay this way. Together we can learn how to manage these seemingly uncontrollable painful experiences. Understanding our internal experience, and being equipped with tools to handle our reactions, is often the key to improving our lives.

I am interested in working with clients with all different needs, backgrounds and experiences. I am passionate about working with clients who are ready to have a safe, consistent and effective space to process their therapeutic needs. After being trained recently in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), I am enthusiastic to implement this highly effective technique for various matters such as depression, anxiety, trauma / PTSD , and more.

Kevin is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) who received his M.S. in Education, with a Counseling Specialization. He enjoys working with clients ages 10 through 50, as well as providing clinical supervision to the therapists at Counseling Works. Versatile and skilled, with over a decade of experience, he works with a variety of clients who need assistance with anger management, anxiety, athletics, interpersonal Issues, men's Issues, mood disorders, ADD/ADHD/Impulse control, and trauma / PTSD . You will find Kevin’s calm and balanced nature to be reassuring and comforting in the therapeutic setting.

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 work with adults using a variety of styles and techniques in a non-judgmental atmosphere, to incorporate what is most helpful and holistic. The areas that I have focused on the most with clients include life transitions, relationships, boundaries, communication, parenting, assertiveness, anxiety, depression, grief, goal setting, decision-making, career development, self-confidence, and trauma related concerns/disorders. I believe it is never too late to experience growth, healing, a sense of purpose, and feel a sense of connection to others and to your true self.

My practice is focused on supporting others making important changes in their lives. Most people feel stuck at different points in their life and those times can be valuable opportunities for change. I believe in meeting clients where they are and empowering them to make the changes they wish to see in their lives

I believe we all have a story and our experiences and interactions with others throughout our lives shape that story. Whether the story is predominantly positive or negative, we all have the power within us to edit or rewrite it to realize our dreams and wishes. Through focusing on one’s strengths, challenging negative thought processes, and addressing trauma , I enjoy partnering with clients to empower them to edit their story so they are able to move forward and achieve the life they have always envisioned for themselves.

Anna is a knowledgeable counselor who values an honest therapeutic relationship, and believes her clients to be the experts of their own lives. Her background includes detailed work in life adjustments, depression, anxiety, trauma , and personality disorders. Anna discovered that she also greatly enjoys working with first responders, and clients who have experienced trauma . She would love to connect with clients who work in an emergency setting, and assist them in processing any work or life experiences.

As a psychologist, my goal is to help you better understand yourself, your relationships, and your experiences so that you can live your most authentic life. Through our work you may find acceptance, gain insight into patterns and behaviors in your life, recognize your strengths and create strategies and solutions for success. I believe you already have many of the tools you need; it is my job to help you discover them, build new skills, and apply them to your current life situation. Together, we will work to resolve concerns or to find the courage to create a new path forward.

With a background in nursing and home health and for the last twenty years as a psychologist I bring a wide variety of skills and knowledge to the therapeutic relationship. These days I specialize in grief work, past substance abuse, past trauma , and adult attention deficit - helping my clients find and use more effective coping strategies in daily life. I am motivated by the real possibility of empowerment. I assist and support people in their process of living a fulfilling and purpose driven life- no matter their age.

Natasha Knezevic is a Psychologist in Illinois who has been practicing since 2018. She completed the APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Natasha believes in a trauma -informed eclectic approach to care based on the client's needs. In her spare time, Natasha enjoys traveling, reading, true crime podcasts, and video editing.

Alone, terrified, and worried that your life will never change? Ready for a change but apprehensive about the process? Sometimes getting help extends beyond family/friends. Addiction counseling includes addressing co-existing issues such as family, relationships, employment, education, spirituality, physical/mental health and legal concerns. Healing and growth begins with a collaborative, compassionate, yet direct approach to change. I walk with you as you work to gain self-awareness, self-esteem, and empowerment. I assist clients in finding hidden strengths, so they can overcome their challenges. My specialty includes addictions, co-occurring disorders - depression, anxiety, trauma , grief, anger, etc.

Briarwood Counseling seeks to help people who are struggling to figure out how to feel better in their lives. Cora works with individuals, couples and families struggling with depression, anxiety, life and relationship transitions into and out of parenthood, grief, loss, and rebuilding after abuse and trauma experiences. Sometimes people just feel "stuck" and want their lives to look different or want to move into a more positive space. Cora helps sift through the trouble and find solutions and move forward. Cora loves working with people who want to know themselves better.

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.