Therapists in Naperville, IL

I believe that through self-acceptance change is possible. I work with individuals to discover resilience and perseverance by working through barriers and building strength in their self-awareness along the way. I work with adults 18 and older struggling to manage life transitions, anxiety, depression, navigate difficult relationships and/or family dynamics, improve self-worth, and with those who may be struggling to cope with experiences related to trauma. I incorporate mindfulness with REBT, CBT, Behavioral, ACT, and Solution-focused techniques.

I believe that the meaning, or sometimes “lack of meaning,” we apply to our situations, experiences, people, and ourselves is often the root of much discomfort and suffering. In meeting with individuals, I hope to learn, understand, and share your experiences to explore what meaning is being applied and if perspective and approaches need to be adjusted.

Nicole J. Medina is a School Psychologist in Illinois. Nicole has earned a Psy.D. in School Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. No matter what someone is facing, Nicole offers a safe and supportive space to explore all of the factors that are or could be contributing to the situation. Nicole’s life and professional experiences offer a range of perspective taking abilities and resilience building that allow her to meet the client where they are and to walk with them on the therapeutic journey.

Hi there! I am a forensic psychotherapist in practice with Naperville Counseling Center. I aim to provide support and encouragement as individuals work on their mental health. Building a strong rapport with clients is essential, and I love developing a healthy connection with each client. I enjoy integrating humor into therapy to break up some of the heaviness emotional processing can be. Coming from a forensic background, I have experience working with intense areas of need, support, and planning. I also have a passion for assisting clients in building and/or re-building their relationships with sexual health and sexual identity.

'Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.' Along with happiness and opportunity life inevitably brings challenge, change, confusion, loss, stress and disappointment. At these times we can benefit from a supportive environment and through therapy we can learn how to take these experiences and use them as an opportunity for growth. I believe each person's task in life is to become an increasingly better person. To help you do this, I provide input to assist you in identifying and overcoming your barriers to enjoying a fulfilling life.

*ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS FOR IN-PERSON SESSIONS*. I am passionate about helping children, teens and young adults. Is your child struggling to self-regulate through big emotions? Is your teen isolating or needs help to form a healthy identity? Are you a young adult struggling to build relationships and cope with life’s challenges? Are you a parent that needs support navigating the challenges of parenting or co-parenting? Counseling can provide the support and guidance needed to work through those tough times. I provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals and families.

I am a licensed mental health therapist and certified clinical anxiety treatment provider, working with adolescents and adults to take the necessary steps to improve their well-being. I use compassion, humor, warmth, and respect to connect with clients and their experiences, and my approach focuses on listening, mutual feedback, and collaborative participation in session. Healthy coping skills, self-esteem, communication, and relationships are also focused on, in order to build a stable foundation for continued success.

Carolyn Richards is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. Carolyn believes that you are the expert of your own experiences. She works from a helping perspective to provide you with the support you need to make the changes you wish to have in your daily life. Carolyn works with you to understand how counseling can benefit you in the season of life that you're in. Once she has gained an understanding of the concerns, Carolyn works with you to better understand ways of coping and operating within your daily life through the use of evidence-based practices like DBT, CBT, ACT, bio feedback, and others.

Christina is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a near decade of experience. She is honored to work with kids, tweens, teens, parents, and families who have courageously chosen to seek help during times of struggle. She has spent time working in the foster care system, community mental health clinics, and private practice. In each of these settings, her primary aim is to help our most vulnerable population navigate some of life’s challenges and support the parent/guardian as you guide them. Christina’s style of therapy is relational, strength-based, evidence-based, and integrative.

Laura’s clients have often described her as being very real, empathic and approachable. Laura builds upon over a decade of experience, offering an understanding and direct, yet sensitive, approach to the therapy process.

I find great joy in working with young children and adolescents. The ability to help a young mind grow and develop past any barriers is an important process. My experiences with children struggling with a mental health diagnosis have given me the expertise to be able to help young minds over come and/or manage anxiety, depression, oppositional defiant disorder, attachment disorder and behavioral issues.

Carolyn has provided extensive individual and family therapy for over twenty years. As a therapist, Carolyn works diligently to bring compassion and guidance within a framework of structure, accountability, consistency, and stability for the clients she serves.

I specialize in treating depression, anxiety& panic disorders and life transitions. Together we will work to create an individualized plan which include strategies to best provide care for yourself. In our work together, I strive to provide empathy & tools that will best meet and address the needs of what you are experiencing including managing intrusive thoughts, self-worth, panic attacks, and other thoughts and behaviors that are impacting your well-being. I work to provide a person-centered, open space, with use of humor and curiosity to explore and heal the parts of you that are hurting.

Apolonia Kasprzyk, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor who primarily works with individuals of all ages. Apolonia is also a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, thus reflecting her additional training in working with substance use disorders and dual diagnoses. She has worked in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Apolonia specializes in the treatment of addiction, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, stress management, substance abuse, dual diagnoses, and trauma.

Charisma S. Pryor, LCSW of Inspirations of Courage, PLLC, specializes in counseling individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, marital/partner problems, and more. Her treatment focuses on identifying tools to address the problem(s), improve coping skills, and positively recognize the client’s accomplishments! She brings over 21 years of experience as a Black female therapist, social worker, and counselor treating children, women, and men. Sessions are conducted virtually. I'm available to support you through your journey. Let's work together!

In working in a number of different settings, Leah has worked with a wide range of ages and diagnoses. The primary focus is adolescents through adults. Concerns that clients may work on, but not limited to, are depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions/adjustments, adoption, mood management, and relationship/communication issues.

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 have almost 30 years of experience working with children (13 and up), adolescents, and adults who have a variety of emotional and/or behavioral issues. I believe all individuals can learn appropriate coping, emotional, and self-management skills to strengthen their own personal capacity to deal with significant issues.

I am currently 100% telehealth. "We have communication issues", " Do you feel there is hope?" "I don't know whether I should stay?" "Can our relationship survive after an affair?" There is so much invested: children, family, mutual friends, religion, culture, and finances. I hear the fear, anxiety and worry in these questions. This is your life, and you are coming for answers, guidance and hope. I do not take this lightly. I sincerely want to help you. I will work hard to bring health to your relationship(s). You want to feel heard and also receive skills to make changes.