Self-Harming Therapists in Naperville, IL

Counseling research studies consistently state that one of the biggest factors for growth and healing are strongly connected to the relationship between you and your therapist. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach with my clients as we work through the life struggles and circumstances while drawing upon your unique strengths with multi-faceted, evidence-based practices. I firmly believe that we do the best we can even when we don't do or act how we wish. My relationship with clients is one of trust, collaboration and building insights and skills that lead to new, life-enhancing experiences.

Hi and thank you for your interest in my profile! I am a Clinical Therapist specializing in treatment with individuals, families, and group therapy. I am committed to supporting you in identifying patterns of behavior and helping to improve the quality of life.

Late morning/early afternoon availability, no evenings at this time. There are times life hurts, disappoints and frustrates, or goes beyond a sense of control or understanding. Sometimes redirecting and adjusting life's energies takes the assistance of a clinical professional. Personal growth, identity, and integration is a journey that is made easier with the trust and care of a professional. The Ely labyrinth, as used in our logo, is used as a symbol of Kuhn Counseling Center as it represents a path to a more balanced, whole-person well-being. Kuhn Counseling Center aims to help individuals deal with their struggles in life.

Have you been struggling with the challenges of life lately? Do you feel like you are in a constant state of survival? Do you want to start living? Are you looking to approach life with a new lens?

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and group settings. The clients I have worked with have struggled with eating disorders, self-injury, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. I work with my client on developing healthy coping skills, such as grounding and relaxation techniques, to help alleviate the stress brought on by triggering thoughts and situations. In addition, I work with my client on creating short term and long term goals to motivate and establish a strong sense of self.

I understand that each person has their own story that has shaped them into who they are and what they are experiencing. I meet every client where they are in their story and help guide them to where they would like to be. My goal is to help adolescents and young adults reach their fullest potential by supporting, educating, and instilling hope in them and their future. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive space that allows them to explore themselves, their strengths, and their goals.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I love working with children, adolescents and young adults. Focusing primarily on ages 8 through 40, I work best with those struggling with life transitions, trauma, behavioral issues, mood disorders, anxiety or those currently and/or have a history of crisis, such as experiencing thoughts or actions of self harm or suicidal thoughts. I tend to connect well with teens experiencing mood dysregulation, family or peer conflict and those in crisis. Those who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as those who struggle with eating disorders or substance use are also encouraged to reach out!

It is extremely important that my client's feel comfortable with me and my work, otherwise therapy becomes a task, not something rewarding or nurturing. Teaching clients how to validate each feeling/emotion, how to sit with feelings and not run away from them is what I do best! I'd love to ask you why is it you may tend to cycle in the same energies and what would happen if you stepped out of it? Would love to hear your response! The way we think affects how we feel and then affects how we behave. I believe that every tear drop has a voice, if your tears had a voice what would they be saying?

I recognize that coming into counseling can be one of the most challenging things a person can do for themselves. In my work I strive to meet every child, teen, adult, and parent where they are in order to be most effective in communicating. I take a collaborative approach in working towards an individual’s goals and along the way can provide education, support, and a new perspective. In my work I have used empirically supported theories to treat depression, anxiety, and OCD in both children/adolescents and adults. My hope for every client is that they feel empowered and able to take on life’s challenges.

You may have suffered greatly internally and contemplated making a change. When the time comes, the risk to remain tight in a bud can be more painful than the risk it takes to blossom. If you are ready to improve your self-esteem, or seek healing from trauma, or overcome a depressive episode, or rebuild healthy relationships, I am here to guide and walk with you in your journal of growth and transformation. As a clinical and research psychologist and former assistant professor, I actively incorporate 14 years of clinical experience and research evidence working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in my work with clients.

Sandra Lukashevich is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She works with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families to provide counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, domestic violence, and other life challenges. Her experience also spans the life course to include counselling for self-harm, bullying, PTSD, dementia, and gender and sexual identity issues. Sandra is Gamer Affirmative and welcomes geek culture clients. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).

Brittany believes that an extremely powerful shift happens when we choose to open up and explore the multiple facets that make us who we are and that by looking into counseling, you have already begun that process. Working together with her clients, Brittany uses humanistic approaches and tailors her strategies and interventions based on trust, readiness and specific needs. She deeply believes that potential and power lies within each individual and that by slowing down and becoming curious about the patterns of our thoughts, behaviors and relationships, we can not only overcome the struggles we face, but live more authentic.

I'm accepting new clients! Starting therapy can be tough, and I want to help you make that transition a little easier. I work with individuals ages 14 and older (ages 12+ upon request), with a specialized focus on teens, college students, and adults and have experience treating anxiety, depression, life transitions, impulsivity, and ADHD. I offer both virtual and in-person talk therapy sessions, and hope to cultivate a relaxed and comfortable environment to heal in. I also offer art therapy sessions for clients as well as art therapy supervision for professionals seeking ATR credentials.

Let's be honest, life's been tough for adults and kiddos. Have you noticed yourself feeling more anxious and worried? Have you or your child felt more isolated, more irritable, and less like yourself/themselves? I help children, teens, and adults become more confident, more able to manage big emotions and more effective in relationships. I collaborate with parents to develop a clear path to healing for your child and provide regular, check-ins with parents. Let's get you or your child feeling more connected and hopeful.

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.

All of us develop patterns of behavior based on survival instincts from the moment we are born. Ideally, as we mature our survival skills would mature as well and that's often not the case. A behavior that was successful in the past can hurt us in the present and keep us repeating the same self limiting patterns over and over. Everything we do has elements of relationship. Professional, romantic, platonic, familial, athletic, and academic relationships make up our societal existence. By learning how to be in relationship with ourselves we learn how to be in relationship with others.

I am a Board Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. I practice through an Adlerian and person centered approach where I believe wholeheartedly that therapy is about the relationship and everyone is living their own unique life. This approach is client focused, meaning you are in charge of your therapeutic process, wherein self-discovery and acceptance are facilitated and used to gain personal growth and healing. In addition, I am a certified Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher, where the goal is to obtain skills in regulating your nervous system & regain connection to the body that so often becomes neglected.

As a licensed professional counselor, I work mainly with adolescents and adults suffering with anxiety and depression. I also work with those grieving the loss of a loved one, and those adjusting to changes in their lives. I believe you carry the power and ability to effect change in your life. I am here to help guide you and provide you with tools and resources so that you can make positive, lifelong changes in your life.

Hi! My name is Meagan (she/they) and I have had the privilege of working with clients of all different backgrounds at both the residential and outpatient level of care. I prioritize creating a safe and inviting space for individuals to begin their healing journey and am grateful to have the opportunity to help individuals explore how pieces from our past can continue to impact us as we continue to get older. I strongly believe in taking an individualized and empathic approach in order to empower individuals as they strive to meet their goals, as well as to ensure they feel supported and heard.