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Dr. Kristen Brendel
Dr. Kristen Brendel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PEL, C-IAYT, CYT
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Dr. Kristen Brendel

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PEL, C-IAYT, CYT (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
3380 Lacrosse Lane, Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 333-4204
Let's Connect (630) 333-4204
As an evidence-based therapist, I utilize current research & clients' values & goals to work collaboratively with clients throughout the treatment process. Many clients who seek me out are looking for assistance with stress, trauma, anxiety, or pain reduction & often have tried therapy before & are looking for something different. I also see many therapists, educators, & healthcare professionals in my practice. In addition to standard CBT and other evidence-based practices, I have expertise in mindfulness-based interventions & EMDR. My style is interactive and trauma-sensitive, and I honor where a client is throughout the process.
My specialties include stress management, women’s issues (fertility, new mothers, sandwich generation, menopause, & aging), chronic medical conditions, interventions for pain management, & anxiety disorders. I am also a professor of social work, a speaker & a published researcher. I integrate all my sources of knowledge to help clients achieve their goals.
If you are beginning therapy for the first time or trying again, please know that it is a sign of your tremendous strength! Often the toughest part is reaching out and being willing to try something new or perhaps beginning again. I know that it can be difficult to share your story. I will treat you with the care, compassion, and respect that you deserve.
Take the first step to help. Call or Dr. Kristen Brendel now - (630) 333-4204

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

3380 Lacrosse Lane

Naperville, IL 60564

(630) 333-4204

Oswego, IL 60543

Telehealth is available for anyone residing in Illinois. Limited in-person availability in Naperville on Thursdays.
I specialize in Stress, Anxiety, and Chronic Illness
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance
I see individuals and groups
Let's Connect (630) 333-4204

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

3380 Lacrosse Lane

Naperville, IL 60564

(630) 333-4204

Oswego, IL 60543

Telehealth is available for anyone residing in Illinois. Limited in-person availability in Naperville on Thursdays.
I specialize in Stress, Anxiety, and Chronic Illness
$150 Per Session, I accept insurance
I see individuals and groups

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $150
  • Pay by Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo

Insurance

  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Please check with your insurance to verify your benefits and eligibility and double-check that I am in your network.
or call with questions - (630) 333-4204
Dr. Kristen Brendel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PEL, C-IAYT, CYT
"
Please check with your insurance to verify your benefits and eligibility and double-check that I am in your network.
or call with questions - (630) 333-4204
Dr. Kristen Brendel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PEL, C-IAYT, CYT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 149009642
  • In Practice for 25 Years
  • Membership with EMDR Institute- EMDR Trained
  • Certificate from International Association of Yoga Therapists C-IAYT / 2017
  • Attended Loyola University Chicago, PhD, Graduated 2011
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Accepting clients who reside anywhere in Illinois via telehealth. I refer out for issues with suicidal ideation, eating dx, and addictions.
or call with questions - (630) 333-4204
Dr. Kristen Brendel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PEL, C-IAYT, CYT
"
Accepting clients who reside anywhere in Illinois via telehealth. I refer out for issues with suicidal ideation, eating dx, and addictions.
or call with questions - (630) 333-4204
Dr. Kristen Brendel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PEL, C-IAYT, CYT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Chronic Pain
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Education and Learning Disabilities
  • EMDR trained
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Spirituality
  • Stress management
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, women's issues, midlife issues, and chronic illnesses. I am also known as the therapist's therapist, working with many mental health professionals, educators, and health care professionals to help mediate secondary traumatic stress and cope with the demands of these professions.
or call with questions - (630) 333-4204
Dr. Kristen Brendel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PEL, C-IAYT, CYT
"
I work with clients to reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, women's issues, midlife issues, and chronic illnesses. I am also known as the therapist's therapist, working with many mental health professionals, educators, and health care professionals to help mediate secondary traumatic stress and cope with the demands of these professions.
or call with questions - (630) 333-4204
Dr. Kristen Brendel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PEL, C-IAYT, CYT

2 Endorsements

Stacy Colgan
Stacy Colgan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,  LCSW,  CCTP
Dr. Brendel is a highly skilled professional and a valuable colleague. I highly recommend her services!
Alexandria Gohla
Alexandria Gohla
Clinical Social Work/Therapist,  MSW,  LCSW,  EdS,  C-DBT
Kristen's warm and nurturing personality helps to make clients feel at ease within the therapeutic environment.

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Cancer , 
Gay Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied , 
Veterans

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Communities

Cancer , 
Gay Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied , 
Veterans

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychoeducation
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
  • Yoga therapy
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Through an ongoing collaborative process and understanding your goals, values, and strengths, we will utilize evidence-based interventions based on the best research available such as cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, solution-focused brief treatment, mindfulness-based stress reduction, etc. Regularly, we will revisit your goals and evaluate your progress to make any necessary changes.
or call with questions - (630) 333-4204
Dr. Kristen Brendel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PEL, C-IAYT, CYT
"
Through an ongoing collaborative process and understanding your goals, values, and strengths, we will utilize evidence-based interventions based on the best research available such as cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, solution-focused brief treatment, mindfulness-based stress reduction, etc. Regularly, we will revisit your goals and evaluate your progress to make any necessary changes.
or call with questions - (630) 333-4204
Dr. Kristen Brendel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PEL, C-IAYT, CYT

Groups

Mindfulness-based stress reduction

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Location

Naperville, IL 60564

Email Dr. Kristen Brendel about this group or call - (630) 333-4204

Location

Primary Location

3380 Lacrosse Lane

Naperville, IL 60564

(630) 333-4204

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Oswego, IL 60543

(630) 333-4204

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

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Telehealth is available for anyone residing in Illinois. Limited in-person availability in Naperville on Thursdays.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (630) 333-4204
Dr. Kristen Brendel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PEL, C-IAYT, CYT
"
Telehealth is available for anyone residing in Illinois. Limited in-person availability in Naperville on Thursdays.
Take the first step to help. Call now - (630) 333-4204
Dr. Kristen Brendel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW, PEL, C-IAYT, CYT
Last Modified: 1 Dec 2023