Racial Identity Therapists in Naperville, IL
Swati Bajpai
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563 (Online Only)
Swati’s speciality areas of practice include grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, life-stage transitions, self esteem issue, acculturation difficulties and work/life balance.
Swati’s speciality areas of practice include grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, life-stage transitions, self esteem issue, acculturation difficulties and work/life balance.
Therapy can be intimidating to many people. I don't believe in having a "diagnosis" in order to justify therapy... there are benefits to even the most mentally strong. Much like cars need a tune up, people need to often make mental health a priority! Whether it be a major life change, difficulty in relationships, or feeling like something is missing...
Therapy can be intimidating to many people. I don't believe in having a "diagnosis" in order to justify therapy... there are benefits to even the most mentally strong. Much like cars need a tune up, people need to often make mental health a priority! Whether it be a major life change, difficulty in relationships, or feeling like something is missing...
Candis Nikolic
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
My style is relaxed, down to earth and strength-based providing clients a safe space to learn, explore and grow by developing healthy strategies to better manage life’s challenges. Don’t suffer alone, let’s take this journey together.
My style is relaxed, down to earth and strength-based providing clients a safe space to learn, explore and grow by developing healthy strategies to better manage life’s challenges. Don’t suffer alone, let’s take this journey together.
Are you tired of facing your problems alone, yet feeling uncertain about discussing them with a stranger? Are you feeling trapped in your anxious and depressive thoughts, but feeling too embarrassed to talk, but also too desperate NOT to? For most people, finding a therapist IS very anxiety provoking. They are afraid of being judged and of the unknown. So allow me to first applaud your courage and wisdom for taking action! To help my clients feel accepted and motivated, my approach is warm, casual, and collaborative. My focus is always on emphasizing the strengths, NOT on what "disorders" you might have.
Are you tired of facing your problems alone, yet feeling uncertain about discussing them with a stranger? Are you feeling trapped in your anxious and depressive thoughts, but feeling too embarrassed to talk, but also too desperate NOT to? For most people, finding a therapist IS very anxiety provoking. They are afraid of being judged and of the unknown. So allow me to first applaud your courage and wisdom for taking action! To help my clients feel accepted and motivated, my approach is warm, casual, and collaborative. My focus is always on emphasizing the strengths, NOT on what "disorders" you might have.
Smitha Bhat
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60564
Waitlist for new clients
We all have potential for change and, sometimes, need a guide through the obstacles that stand in our way. These obstacles include fears and worrying, self-doubt, unresolved healing from past trauma, and being "stuck" in the past or self-sabotaging patterns. Whether your goal is to overcome fears, get "unstuck", "reset" self-defeating patterns, or learn to enjoy life again, we can make this happen together. My primary goals are to listen, understand, challenge, and help you gain a new perspective on your situation. I work with motivated adults who want to improve their relationships, work performance, and social lives.
We all have potential for change and, sometimes, need a guide through the obstacles that stand in our way. These obstacles include fears and worrying, self-doubt, unresolved healing from past trauma, and being "stuck" in the past or self-sabotaging patterns. Whether your goal is to overcome fears, get "unstuck", "reset" self-defeating patterns, or learn to enjoy life again, we can make this happen together. My primary goals are to listen, understand, challenge, and help you gain a new perspective on your situation. I work with motivated adults who want to improve their relationships, work performance, and social lives.
Mollie Holman Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
"No problem can be solved by the same level of consciousness that created it."-Albert Einstein. Are you feeling chronically unhappy, angry, fearful, or stuck? Do you have conflicted relationships with friends/family? Come in and talk to someone in a confidential and compassionate environment who can assist you in seeing things differently. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families providing psychotherapy. As a seasoned clinician, I have learned to creatively blend my listening skills with a variety of evidence-based approaches tailored to fit the needs of my clients for optimal growth.
"No problem can be solved by the same level of consciousness that created it."-Albert Einstein. Are you feeling chronically unhappy, angry, fearful, or stuck? Do you have conflicted relationships with friends/family? Come in and talk to someone in a confidential and compassionate environment who can assist you in seeing things differently. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals and families providing psychotherapy. As a seasoned clinician, I have learned to creatively blend my listening skills with a variety of evidence-based approaches tailored to fit the needs of my clients for optimal growth.
Kerry believes that each client possesses strength and qualities within them needed to work through life challenges; however, they often may lack the tools needed to access them. these when beginning therapy. Kerry takes a collaborative approach with clients to help identify their specific problems, needs, and goals and tailors’ therapeutic interventions to what works best for each individual. Kerry believes in building a strong therapeutic rapport with each client to foster a safe environment for them to express their emotions and feel empowered to work toward becoming their most authentic selves.
Kerry believes that each client possesses strength and qualities within them needed to work through life challenges; however, they often may lack the tools needed to access them. these when beginning therapy. Kerry takes a collaborative approach with clients to help identify their specific problems, needs, and goals and tailors’ therapeutic interventions to what works best for each individual. Kerry believes in building a strong therapeutic rapport with each client to foster a safe environment for them to express their emotions and feel empowered to work toward becoming their most authentic selves.
As a South Asian woman, I understand many of the real challenges women face in all areas of their lives. Hi, I'm Alizah (she/her), and I'm a pre-licensed psychotherapist at Naperville Wellness And Counseling. I work with teens and adults addressing a variety of women and gendered issues, including, but not limited to, disordered eating and body image concerns, anxiety, and perinatal mental health concerns. I integrate techniques from mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and a biopsychosocial approach to empower you in your healing. Together, we will work towards self-discovery and acceptance on this transformative journey.
As a South Asian woman, I understand many of the real challenges women face in all areas of their lives. Hi, I'm Alizah (she/her), and I'm a pre-licensed psychotherapist at Naperville Wellness And Counseling. I work with teens and adults addressing a variety of women and gendered issues, including, but not limited to, disordered eating and body image concerns, anxiety, and perinatal mental health concerns. I integrate techniques from mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and a biopsychosocial approach to empower you in your healing. Together, we will work towards self-discovery and acceptance on this transformative journey.
Mindfulness is a way of life for Heather and it helped her develop her identity as a therapist. Heather now identifies as a contextual behavioral therapist using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) interventions/skills and an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach to intervene with her guests. She has one criteria for her guests: Willingness. Guests experience her as someone who teaches skills and helps them set attainable goals. Heather believes all people inherently have everything they need to move forward in their lives. She likes to help them find what they need and use it.
Mindfulness is a way of life for Heather and it helped her develop her identity as a therapist. Heather now identifies as a contextual behavioral therapist using Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) interventions/skills and an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach to intervene with her guests. She has one criteria for her guests: Willingness. Guests experience her as someone who teaches skills and helps them set attainable goals. Heather believes all people inherently have everything they need to move forward in their lives. She likes to help them find what they need and use it.
Valerie A Jencks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LCPC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
With over 30 years of clinical experience, Valerie takes a collaborative and direct approach to effectively create a safe space for families who face issues associated with chronic illness, divorce, eating disorders and addiction recovery. Some situations are best handled with traditional “talk” therapies, while other concerns may need more active interventions to modify an unproductive behavior pattern or lifestyle.
With over 30 years of clinical experience, Valerie takes a collaborative and direct approach to effectively create a safe space for families who face issues associated with chronic illness, divorce, eating disorders and addiction recovery. Some situations are best handled with traditional “talk” therapies, while other concerns may need more active interventions to modify an unproductive behavior pattern or lifestyle.
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." I believe this quote perfectly exemplifies my goal working with you as a client. When working with you, my number one priority is to create a safe environment and develop a strong, collaborative relationship. Therapy is a difficult process. However, we can create a safe environment which could ease this difficulty greatly. I utilize evidence-based interventions to help you learn to manage the challenges that life places in front of you and help you realize the strength inside of you to engage those challenges in a healthy manner.
"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." I believe this quote perfectly exemplifies my goal working with you as a client. When working with you, my number one priority is to create a safe environment and develop a strong, collaborative relationship. Therapy is a difficult process. However, we can create a safe environment which could ease this difficulty greatly. I utilize evidence-based interventions to help you learn to manage the challenges that life places in front of you and help you realize the strength inside of you to engage those challenges in a healthy manner.
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You may have suffered greatly inside 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, seek healing from trauma, overcome a depressive episode, or rebuild healthy relationships, I am here to guide you in your journal of growth and transformation. Mental health challenges may feel like a complicated labyrinth. Even though I am not the one holding the exact map to navigate the labyrinth, my clinical skills and our therapeutic relationship will empower you to find the path to a thriving life.
You may have suffered greatly inside 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, seek healing from trauma, overcome a depressive episode, or rebuild healthy relationships, I am here to guide you in your journal of growth and transformation. Mental health challenges may feel like a complicated labyrinth. Even though I am not the one holding the exact map to navigate the labyrinth, my clinical skills and our therapeutic relationship will empower you to find the path to a thriving life.
Whether its the pain of trauma or the onset of a new, overwhelming change in your life, it can become harder and harder for you to be at peace and feel empowered. You may know deep down that something feels wrong, but also feel lost when it comes to addressing these difficulties. Furthermore, these challenges can make you feel isolated from the very relationships you'd hope would sustain you through these difficult times.
Whether its the pain of trauma or the onset of a new, overwhelming change in your life, it can become harder and harder for you to be at peace and feel empowered. You may know deep down that something feels wrong, but also feel lost when it comes to addressing these difficulties. Furthermore, these challenges can make you feel isolated from the very relationships you'd hope would sustain you through these difficult times.
We know that life is not always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people among us need guidance working through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome. Whether you struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. Reach out today so we can get you paired up with one of our amazing providers.
We know that life is not always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people among us need guidance working through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome. Whether you struggle with anxiety, self-esteem, relationships, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. Reach out today so we can get you paired up with one of our amazing providers.
Michele L Petersmark
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60563 (Online Only)
Life is challenging. Within the context of supportive relationships and with sincere efforts, people can thrive. I am here to be part of that support. My goal is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore. Finding your true potential and living a fulfilled life is want I want for others. I work with a diverse clientele.
Life is challenging. Within the context of supportive relationships and with sincere efforts, people can thrive. I am here to be part of that support. My goal is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore. Finding your true potential and living a fulfilled life is want I want for others. I work with a diverse clientele.
Anthony L Steuer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CADC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
I believe that the meaning, or sometimes “lack of meaning,” we apply to our situations, experiences, people, and ourselves is often the root of much discomfort and suffering. In meeting with individuals, I hope to learn, understand, and share your experiences to explore what meaning is being applied and if perspective and approaches need to be adjusted. I tend to work best with clients who are looking for introspection and challenges. Who are looking to walk a balance between validation of feelings and difficult challenges to identified stuck points in thinking or perspective.
I believe that the meaning, or sometimes “lack of meaning,” we apply to our situations, experiences, people, and ourselves is often the root of much discomfort and suffering. In meeting with individuals, I hope to learn, understand, and share your experiences to explore what meaning is being applied and if perspective and approaches need to be adjusted. I tend to work best with clients who are looking for introspection and challenges. Who are looking to walk a balance between validation of feelings and difficult challenges to identified stuck points in thinking or perspective.
Natiya Lozano
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60564 (Online Only)
When you heal your mind, body and spirit you optimize your ability to heal your whole self. As a Dance Movement Therapist, I will guide you in developing a healthier relationship to yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually by assisting you in changing your relationship with yourself, through the use of verbal and nonverbal communication. I believe movement and learning to understand your body will help you find your way to expansion, connectedness and joy.I integrate creativity, traditional talk therapy and dance/movement based interventions to facilitate you into tapping into your own creativity, empowerment and truest form.
When you heal your mind, body and spirit you optimize your ability to heal your whole self. As a Dance Movement Therapist, I will guide you in developing a healthier relationship to yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually by assisting you in changing your relationship with yourself, through the use of verbal and nonverbal communication. I believe movement and learning to understand your body will help you find your way to expansion, connectedness and joy.I integrate creativity, traditional talk therapy and dance/movement based interventions to facilitate you into tapping into your own creativity, empowerment and truest form.
Ar Morningside Counseling and Assessment, I provide therapy that is collaborative and humanistic, where I work together with patients to customize therapy so it is tailored to the patient's unique needs and goals. I work with people to address a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, substance use, shame, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, sexual and gender identity issues, job and academic stress, adjustment challenges to situations such as divorce, new parenthood, stepparenting, adoption and challenges coping with serious health conditions such as infertility, autoimmune disease and cancer.
Ar Morningside Counseling and Assessment, I provide therapy that is collaborative and humanistic, where I work together with patients to customize therapy so it is tailored to the patient's unique needs and goals. I work with people to address a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, traumatic stress, substance use, shame, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, sexual and gender identity issues, job and academic stress, adjustment challenges to situations such as divorce, new parenthood, stepparenting, adoption and challenges coping with serious health conditions such as infertility, autoimmune disease and cancer.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you find yourself with more questions than answers? Is it difficult for you to remember the last time you felt like you were thriving instead of just existing? Are you feeling unappreciated, overlooked, and insecure? If any of this sounds familiar and you are looking for a "reset", therapy could be a great first step.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Do you find yourself with more questions than answers? Is it difficult for you to remember the last time you felt like you were thriving instead of just existing? Are you feeling unappreciated, overlooked, and insecure? If any of this sounds familiar and you are looking for a "reset", therapy could be a great first step.
Sarah Wahab
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, PEL, LCSW
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60563 (Online Only)
Many of us reach a point where we feel stuck in our lives or our relationships. We realize that what we have done in the past to manage stress, to cope, to heal, to move forward is no longer working the way it used to and we need new strategies. As an individual and family therapist who has worked for 6+ years in two diverse metropolitan areas (New York and Chicago), my work has focused on family relationships, identity exploration, adult and adolescent mental health issues, parenting, social skills, grief, loss, and other life traumas.
Many of us reach a point where we feel stuck in our lives or our relationships. We realize that what we have done in the past to manage stress, to cope, to heal, to move forward is no longer working the way it used to and we need new strategies. As an individual and family therapist who has worked for 6+ years in two diverse metropolitan areas (New York and Chicago), my work has focused on family relationships, identity exploration, adult and adolescent mental health issues, parenting, social skills, grief, loss, and other life traumas.
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