Therapists in Naperville, IL

Do you need help making peace with your past and letting go? Are you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed on the inside yet work hard to remain competent and in control on the outside? Traumatic experiences can affect relationships, moods and daily living including eating, sleeping and self-care. You need someone who understands your struggles and can provide a safe space to work through them. Someone who can help you get back on track toward a life where you are fully present and truly connected to others.

Are your closest relationships a source of struggle in your life? Are you a high achiever who is secretly unhappy and don't know why? Are you married yet feel alone? Emotional well-being plays a significant role in life satisfaction, and it is a requirement to build authentic and meaningful connections with others. When we believe that our emotions are the cause of our difficulties, it is tempting to try to ignore, distract, detach, or avoid feeling all together. Do you find your emotions frightening? I changed my career to help people with these very issues because I've struggled with them too!

I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker in both Illinois and Florida (telehealth only). I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Aurora University in 2006 and my Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from Aurora University in 2010. I have been working in the field since 2006 in various settings including community mental health centers, residential/group homes, homeless shelters, and hospitals. I specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship issues, parenting difficulties, crisis intervention, and LGBT issues. I work with clients across the life span in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Kristen Jopes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2020. She received her Master's Degree in Social Work from DePaul University and her B.S. in Psychology from Illinois State University. Kristen's clinical experience includes working with adolescents, young adults, and older adults as well as external experience working with children and adolescents through athletic coaching. Her clinical experience consists of working within the community environment as well as a behavioral health hospital.

Feeling stuck? Trying to get back the focus, direction, and passion in life? In an environment free of judgment and rich in support, I believe it is important to utilize my client’s strengths to help empower the change process. By identifying values and specific goals, together we create a path to lead us in the desired direction. With my background in the education field, I have seen how children, as well as, adults struggle with the routine of the day when there is something heavy on their mind. I strive to help my clients identify how to remove this heaviness, and lead the life they have been wanting.

My role is to increase your self-awareness to identify what you value, what is currently working in your life, and what is getting in the way of you living the life you want to live. I view therapy as a partnership wherein my role is to help you to move towards the life you want to live based on your values. I will also teach you skills based on ACT, DBT, and CBT.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are suffering from anxiety, depression or PTSD? Are you ready to make a positive change in your life? What change would you like to see happen in yourself and your life and how would you feel different as a result? Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and counseling can help. We can discover long-standing patterns that may be holding you back from experiencing a more meaningful life. Whether you are looking for extra support and guidance through a difficult situation or you are just ready to move to a new direction in life, I look forward to working with you.

Are you seeking therapy to stop making lists of why you should be happy & learn how to go after the things that do? Are you here because you don’t want to repeat your family’s trauma history? Have you done some inner healing work on yourself, but still feel like you need more guidance? I understand. Imagine getting to experience feelings, of authentic self-love & getting to achieve what you really desire. What happens is that you start to trust your emotional intuition & feel safe to share & allow them to be a reality. You create healthy boundaries at work & with your loved ones so that you can spend that time for yourself.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Naperville, IL. My focus is to help eliminate old, outdated beliefs about oneself and help you identify new, exciting ways to look at yourself and the world. I have the ability to listen to clients and extrapolate the feelings behind the words in order to identify the key issues. As a therapist, I am direct while engaging with compassion and empathy. I will help you reach your goals and empower you to take ownership of your life and in taking action.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just plain stuck? Are your normal go-to strategies not cutting it? Utilizing research-based therapy, we can work together to identify new patterns of thinking and coping strategies that you can bring into your everyday life.

Kristin is an experienced counselor, with a Master’s Degree in both Clinical Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy. She specializes in couples of all ages, who are experiencing challenges with sexual and emotional intimacy, as well high stress and/or anxiety with their partners or within their family system. Kristin works with individuals and families, and sees clients ages 10+. Areas of focus is individuals dealing with depression, interpersonal issues, illness/medical issues, life changes/adjustment disorder, pre-marital/engagement issues, relationship issues, self-esteem/self-worth and women’s issues.

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.

Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. I understand that the decision to seek counseling can be a difficult one. The fact that you are considering counseling means that you recognize the need for some support at this time in your life, either for yourself or for a loved one. Realizing that you do not have to face this challenge alone is an important step towards growth and healing. With my experience as both a school social worker (15 years) and clinical social worker (1 year), I am uniquely qualified to support you on that journey.

Antonio Salvat, Psy.D., LMFT has a doctorate in clinical psychology and is a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist. He specializes in individual, couples, and family therapy with adolescents and adults of various backgrounds and sexual orientations. Dr. Salvat has worked with people struggling with depression, anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome (autism spectrum), Borderline Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, thought disorders, emotional disorders, sexuality and gender, co-dependency, boundary issues, and general life problems.

Deborah Spenner, LCSW, helps clients recognize they have the power to take ownership in navigating their stories. She believes clients are the primary avenue for change, and her expertise guides them towards recognizing what they can accomplish. Deborah earned a BA and a Master's of Social Work from University of Maryland. She helps children, adolescents, and families navigate a variety of challenges including anxiety, ADHD, behavioral issues, mood disorders, and more.

I’m Camille, a dedicated and clinical therapist committed to helping you navigate life’s unexpected challenges with genuine compassion. I hold a M.A. in Professional Counseling from Seton Hall University and am pursuing my Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies. My extensive education equips me to provide you with the highest quality therapeutic support. My approach to therapy centers around building effective and genuine therapeutic relationships with my clients. Whether you’re a teenager, a young adult, or someone in your golden years, I’ve worked with diverse age groups ranging from 15 to over 80 years old.

Your healing can begin right now when you make the brave decision to choose a therapist who will listen deeply, seek to understand your feelings, and help you create a new and empowering story about who you truly are. That is my approach to therapy. My aim is to teach my clients how to identify old, limiting beliefs that interfere with their relationships, their sense of purpose, and inner peace. Together, we can work on healing the unhealthy relationship you have with yourself if you are willing to shed that old identity to embrace one that is whole, genuine, and resilient.

Hello, I'm so happy you're here! Let's start with a little bit about me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and have my Master's Degree in Social Work. I understand that no two people’s experiences are the same, but believe that each person deserves a safe and trusting space to express their true thoughts and feelings. My goal is to create an environment that is supportive of personal growth, healing from trauma and improving self-compassion. With empathy and understanding, I work with each individual or couple to build on their strengths and empower them to overcome the challenges they are facing.

By utilizing a warm and understanding approach, Jill focuses on addressing unhealthy behaviors and patterns which may prevent awareness and growth for her clients.