McKenna Freund

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT

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McKenna Freund

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online

4 North Washington Street Naperville, IL 60540

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You may feel stuck in familiar patterns—arguments that go nowhere, emotional distance, or an internal tug-of-war between wanting change and feeling overwhelmed. You might be navigating relationship strain, family dynamics, identity shifts, or the impact of past experiences that still show up in your body and relationships. You want clarity, connection, and relief, and you’re ready to understand what’s beneath the surface so life and relationships can feel steadier and more fulfilling.

I work with individuals, families, and couples using attachment-based therapy, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I also integrate holistic, mind-body, and somatic practices to help calm reactive cycles, increase self-awareness, and build healthier ways of relating—both internally and with others.

Seeking support takes courage. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Therapy can be a space to feel understood, grounded, and supported while creating real change. If this resonates with you, I would be honored to walk alongside you in your healing and growth.

Take the first step to help. Call or Email McKenna Freund now - (630) 521-3663

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Core Counseling Services, PLLC

4 North Washington Street

Naperville, IL 60540 map

(630) 521-3663

My website

I see clients in-person at Core Counseling or online via secure video. Weekday and evening spots are available to fit your life.

I specialize in Anxiety, Family Conflict and Polyamory & ENM

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (630) 521-3663

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Core Counseling Services, PLLC

4 North Washington Street

Naperville, IL 60540 map

(630) 521-3663

My website

I see clients in-person at Core Counseling or online via secure video. Weekday and evening spots are available to fit your life.

I specialize in Anxiety, Family Conflict and Polyamory & ENM

$180 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $180
Couple Sessions $180

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Blue Cross
Blue Shield
BlueCross and BlueShield
Cigna and Evernorth
Out of Network

Co-pay, co-insurance and/or self-pay are due at the time of service. Superbills can be issued for OON clients seeking reimbursement.

McKenna Freund

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT

Email me or call with questions - (630) 521-3663

Co-pay, co-insurance and/or self-pay are due at the time of service. Superbills can be issued for OON clients seeking reimbursement.

McKenna Freund

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT

Email me or call with questions - (630) 521-3663

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Illinois / 208.011649 McKenna Freund

Education and Years In Practice

Attended National University , Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2026

Additional Credentials

Membership with American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy 267257 / 2024

Degree/Diploma from University of Missouri Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology / 2021

I'm an ALMFT trained in Family Systems, EFT, IFS, and attachment-based therapy. I help individuals, couples, and families untangle old patterns, improve connection, and build emotional awareness, using mind-body and somatic practices to support growth and balance.

McKenna Freund

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT

Email me or call with questions - (630) 521-3663

McKenna Freund

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT

Email me or call with questions - (630) 521-3663

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Family Conflict
Polyamory & ENM

Expertise

Addiction
ADHD
Anger Management
Body Image
Burnout
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Emotional Regulation
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Parenting
Personality Disorders
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sex Therapy
Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
Stress
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I work with clients struggling with family conflict, relationship challenges, or marital/premarital concerns. Together, we explore patterns, improve communication, and create a plan for connection and growth. Many clients notice stronger relationships, increased understanding, and more balance within a few weeks.

McKenna Freund

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT

Email me or call with questions - (630) 521-3663

McKenna Freund

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT

Email me or call with questions - (630) 521-3663

9 Endorsements

Ashley Ullyot

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

McKenna is a gifted, warm clinician who cares deeply for her clients. She utilizes a relational approach to ensure everyone's needs, goals, and values are prioritized throughout the therapeutic process. I highly recommend her!

Alina Moore

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, NCC, CCTP

McKenna is a highly skilled, trauma-informed therapist providing compassionate, attachment-based care that integrates evidence-based relationship interventions with mind-body and somatic practices to support deep healing and sustained therapeutic change.

Michaline Beckmann Rutkowski

Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC

McKenna is a thoughtful, compassionate therapist whose collaborative approach is rooted in attachment theory and family systems. She skillfully integrates somatic practices to support clients' emotional regulation, resilience, and deeper self-connection.

Rebecca Janssens

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ATR-P

McKenna has a gift for helping clients untangle old patterns, regulate emotions, and create more secure, connected relationships.

Reagan Bell

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC

McKenna is a warm and attuned therapist who integrates mind-body awareness with evidence-based relational therapy to support healing and growth.

Taylor Hammes

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

McKenna offers a thoughtful, collaborative space for clients navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, and life transitions.

Mike Langer

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

McKenna's attachment-based and family systems approach helps clients feel seen while building healthier communication, emotional awareness, and connection.

Carly Wolfram

Counselor, LCPC, PhD, MA

McKenna is a compassionate and skilled clinician who supports individuals, couples, and families with care, curiosity, and grounded clinical insight.

Ashley Espino

Pre-Licensed Professional, QMHP

McKenna brings warmth, insight, and a deeply relational lens to her work. She helps clients better understand patterns, strengthen connection, and move toward meaningful change.

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Intersex Allied ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Little Person Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Emotionally Focused
Family / Marital
Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Person-Centered
Relational
Somatic
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused

These are the treatment types I use: Family Systems, EFT, IFS, and attachment-based therapy. Sessions are collaborative, warm, and grounded in both mind and body. You'll explore patterns, notice old habits in action, and build practical skills to strengthen connection, regulate emotions, and create lasting relational change.

McKenna Freund

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT

Email me or call with questions - (630) 521-3663

McKenna Freund

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT

Email me or call with questions - (630) 521-3663

Location

Primary Location

Core Counseling Services, PLLC

4 North Washington Street

Naperville, IL 60540

(630) 521-3663

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I see clients in-person at Core Counseling or online via secure video. Weekday and evening spots are available to fit your life.

McKenna Freund

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT

Take the first step to help. Call now - (630) 521-3663

I see clients in-person at Core Counseling or online via secure video. Weekday and evening spots are available to fit your life.

McKenna Freund

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, ALMFT

Take the first step to help. Call now - (630) 521-3663

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