Grief Therapists in Naperville, IL

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 believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Whether your story involves moments of anxiety, grief, depression, or other plot twists I am here to help you get through challenging times. Your story is important and deserves to be nurtured and understood. We will explore circumstances that cause these feelings to become an obstacle within your everyday life.

Sometimes in life, we can find ourselves feeling weighed down by pain, disappointments, and suffering. In times like these, having a compassionate, supportive counselor to journey with can help us know we are seen and not alone. In my work with clients, I strongly believe that one of the most powerful gifts in therapy is genuine care, supportive feedback, and listening. In my therapy sessions, I greatly value fostering a warm, accepting space to support my clients in growing and cultivating greater resilience.

My clients are managing grief and loss, life transitions, serious illness, anxiety and depression. They need someone skilled to talk to in order to facilitate growth and change. They want to feel better about their relationships, they want to thrive in their lives, they want understanding and perspective.

Parenthood is seldom what we expect it to be and can often be intertwined with immense feelings of grief, resentment, and overwhelm. Those feelings can often make us question ourselves, feel incapable and leave us unsure of where to turn to next. Whether your situation, know that with support and perseverance, you have the capacity to heal and live the life you imagined. As a therapist, I love championing women as they navigate varying stages of life and believe every person deserves an authentic and empathic space where they can feel heard, understood, safe and empowered.

I believe it is a true privilege to be able to help others work through some of their most difficult times in life. I see each person as having unique needs, dreams, strengths and challenges, and I know that working collaboratively with a client requires that I first understand and honor who that individual is. People seek therapy for a variety of reasons, and it is often a daunting task to find a therapist who is the right fit. I would love the opportunity to talk with you, so that you may decide if I am the right counselor for you.

Hello! At the beginning, my focus will be on getting to know you. Everyone has a story to tell and as you tell yours, I will be looking for your personal character strengths (we all have them). Your character strengths will help you achieve the positive change(s) you are seeking. Once I get a grasp on your strengths, we will combine your natural strengths with new strategies and supports from a variety of research-based resources. It is my goal that each and every counseling session be preventative, proactive, and/or empowering. Often, you will be given homework so the therapy continues even when we are not meeting.

This has been such a hard season for many individuals and families navigating challenging issues with grief and loss. Most of my work has been providing support to children, adolescents, and adults during stressful experiences and transitions. My job allows me the privilege to witness the resilience and strength of individuals as they move through unexpected challenges. I believe it is important for all people to have a safe, non-judgmental, authentic space to feel validated and to help bring balance and healing to their life. I also work with therapists and medical providers who experience trauma and loss at work.

I have over twenty years of social work experience. I have worked in foster care and adoption, in a psychiatric hospital and am currently working in private practice. My patients include children, adolescents, adults and couples. I treat depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief issues, conflict resolution, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder, social anxiety, OCD, addictions, issues related to divorce and family/marital conflicts. I use a variety of treatment modalities based on the individual needs of the patient. My therapeutic approach is a non-judgmental blending of eastern and western philosophies thereby helping patients develop acceptance and develop better coping strategies to deal with their challenges.

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.

Life can throw us for a loop sometimes. When the unexpected happens, we may need a little help and guidance to get us through. Whether it's managing new life circumstances or the build up of life's daily stressors, Yusra has the expertise to assist you with what you need. Yusra’s approaches to therapy are as unique as each client who walks through the door. She works to build genuine relationships with her clients in order for them to feel safe and secure.

My name is Amy Lozano and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Grief Provider. My areas of expertise are grief and loss, religious trauma, life transitions, and anxiety. My desire is to help support those who are working through challenging life circumstances and need to verbally process with a non-judgmental and unbiased third party. I used a strengths-based and solution-focused approach when working with clients. I also incorporate attachment and many of the latest grief and loss theories.

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” It may surprise you that this is a quote from Albert Einstein, but it perfectly captures the therapy process. My name is Tim Paquette, and I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience providing counseling support to people who take the brave step to address their mental health concerns. That starts with the working relationship I create that focuses on each person’s unique concerns, experiences, perspectives, and identities. With a safe, supportive, and trusting foundation in place, we will work together to meet your specific goals in therapy.

I have 38 years experience and have always lived in the Fox Valley area. I love to work with teens, young adults and adults. I can help to work thru issues with parenting, divorce, anxiety,depression, grief and loss , family turmoil, etc. you have the strengths within you and I offer the support, guidance and therapy to help you move thru these life experiences in a more positive and self fulfilling way.I also am able to use my therapy dog Patrick in my sessions and my clients have really enjoyed having him near them.

I believe we have the potential to create a fulfilling life on every level. By engaging in the process of therapy, I have found that people are able to discover the courage and desire to change so they can seek a better, more complete way of being themselves, alone and in relationships. I approach each client as a unique individual and work to create a respectful and safe atmosphere where clients feel heard and their feelings validated. Through my active, caring and collaborative approach to psychotherapy, I hope to empower others to make positive changes in their lives and relationships.

Hello, glad you found me! I work with adolescents and adults ages 12+ to navigate various life difficulties. I enjoy working with those who struggle in managing grief, anxiety, depression, life-transitions, low self-esteem, and substance use/abuse

I provide individual counseling for clients ages 6-50 years old. I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, Grief/Loss, Life Changes/Adjustments, Self-Esteem/Self Worth, Stress Management, Trauma/PTSD, and Women's Issues. I look forward to building upon my experiences by working with a wide range of clients. I provide a warm, welcoming, and safe atmosphere for my clients through my accepting and non-judgmental demeanor.

Ronna Buckun is a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience working with aging adults, adults, and their families. Her approach to therapy balances her genuineness, humor, and compassion with the focus on problem-solving and client growth. She possesses a direct, yet comforting style. Ronna specializes in geriatric well-being, relational and family issues. She has a great deal of experience working with grief and loss, aging issues, adjustment disorders, and health and wellness. Her methods of practice include Cognitive Behavioral, Relaxation/Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Allison works primarily with adults and teens. Her practice areas include issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, stress management, and other life changes. For clients who are interested in faith-based counseling, Allison has received training in integrating spirituality and faith into sessions. In graduate school, she conducted research about assisting clients with processing and healing from traumatic religious experiences. Allison uses several different therapeutic approaches, including person-centered counseling and existential counseling, as well as trauma-informed techniques and other evidence-based interventions.