Trauma Focused Therapists in Naperville, IL
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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.
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Dawn Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CADC
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60563 (Online Only)
All work starts with a supportive and trusting relationship to best understand and support your goals. Everyone is unique, so I incorporate various methods into our work, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused therapy and narrative therapy.
All work starts with a supportive and trusting relationship to best understand and support your goals. Everyone is unique, so I incorporate various methods into our work, including mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma focused therapy and narrative therapy.
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Brad specializes in couples/marriage therapy, young adults in transition, parenting issues, adult ADHD, addictions, and trauma. He is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Brad specializes in couples/marriage therapy, young adults in transition, parenting issues, adult ADHD, addictions, and trauma. He is certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Pamela Dockstader Ortiz
Psychologist, PsyD, Psypact, IL/WI, License
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60540 (Online Only)
"Making that first appointment, and asking for help, truly takes courage and is the first step to new beginnings." I believe that providing a safe and supportive space, combined with therapeutic collaboration, facilitates change. I utilize an eclectic approach and believe in using evidence based treatments, tailored for each unique individual, their specific needs, and desired goals. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are ready and motivated toward change, however, just aren't sure how to get there. Once given the proper tools and skills, options appear and the ability to choose a better path presents itself.
"Making that first appointment, and asking for help, truly takes courage and is the first step to new beginnings." I believe that providing a safe and supportive space, combined with therapeutic collaboration, facilitates change. I utilize an eclectic approach and believe in using evidence based treatments, tailored for each unique individual, their specific needs, and desired goals. I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are ready and motivated toward change, however, just aren't sure how to get there. Once given the proper tools and skills, options appear and the ability to choose a better path presents itself.
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Taking the first step towards change is often the most crucial yet also the most challenging journey. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or seeking a better path forward, I'm here to guide you. I aim to create a safe, empathetic environment where you can explore your challenges, find clarity, and move towards a more fulfilling life. My passion lies in empowering children, teens, and adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, academic concerns, adjusting to adverse life events (immigration, divorce, loss of loved ones), body image issues, grief, self-esteem issues, sleep problems, and social isolation.
Taking the first step towards change is often the most crucial yet also the most challenging journey. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or seeking a better path forward, I'm here to guide you. I aim to create a safe, empathetic environment where you can explore your challenges, find clarity, and move towards a more fulfilling life. My passion lies in empowering children, teens, and adults facing depression, anxiety, trauma, academic concerns, adjusting to adverse life events (immigration, divorce, loss of loved ones), body image issues, grief, self-esteem issues, sleep problems, and social isolation.
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I am dedicated to helping clients expand self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and process traumas and psychological wounds. With extensive experience in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relational conflicts, burnout, and challenging life transitions, I offer compassionate and tailored support. I take great pride in working with BIPOC, immigrants, and first- and second-generation individuals navigating acculturation, racial identity, and cultural challenges, as well as young professionals and college students.
I am dedicated to helping clients expand self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and process traumas and psychological wounds. With extensive experience in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relational conflicts, burnout, and challenging life transitions, I offer compassionate and tailored support. I take great pride in working with BIPOC, immigrants, and first- and second-generation individuals navigating acculturation, racial identity, and cultural challenges, as well as young professionals and college students.
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Asma Farooq Shaikh
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60564
• "Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again." – Nelson Mandela. I believe every individual has been gifted with unique strengths due to their life experiences. We all possess the ability for healing, growth, and self-development. Oftentimes, we can feel "stuck" and lose motivation in life. I have had the honor to support clients of all ages in their healing journies by utilizing ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, Trauma Focused & Strength Based interventions.
• "Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again." – Nelson Mandela. I believe every individual has been gifted with unique strengths due to their life experiences. We all possess the ability for healing, growth, and self-development. Oftentimes, we can feel "stuck" and lose motivation in life. I have had the honor to support clients of all ages in their healing journies by utilizing ACT, CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, Trauma Focused & Strength Based interventions.
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Cindy Crystal Danzell
Counselor, MS, LCPC, NCC, PEL, -SC
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60540 (Online Only)
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, wondering how things got to this point? Have you tried talking to your family and friends about it but you still feel stuck? I can help you navigate the healing process, develop mindfulness skills, and find a sense of connection with yourself. If you're ready to move beyond the facade of "everything is okay," then take the first step towards healing and growth with me.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed and disconnected, wondering how things got to this point? Have you tried talking to your family and friends about it but you still feel stuck? I can help you navigate the healing process, develop mindfulness skills, and find a sense of connection with yourself. If you're ready to move beyond the facade of "everything is okay," then take the first step towards healing and growth with me.
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I have adopted a mind-body-spiritual focus while working on issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression and addictions. I try to get each client to strive for balance among all aspects of their daily lives while trying to heal themselves from within. Adults and adolescents with anxiety and eating disorders with trauma histories resulting in addictive behaviors has been my primary focus. My goal is to assist clients in developing strong assertiveness skills through which self-empowerment and a sense of identity can emerge.
I have adopted a mind-body-spiritual focus while working on issues related to trauma, anxiety, depression and addictions. I try to get each client to strive for balance among all aspects of their daily lives while trying to heal themselves from within. Adults and adolescents with anxiety and eating disorders with trauma histories resulting in addictive behaviors has been my primary focus. My goal is to assist clients in developing strong assertiveness skills through which self-empowerment and a sense of identity can emerge.
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Anna L Graham
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor , LCPC, NCC, EMDR
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60540
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.
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.
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Steve is an Illinois State Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been providing services to individuals, couples and families for over 10 years. Steve received his Bachelor's Degree in psychology from the University of Kansas in 2002 and his Master's Degree in social work from the University of Chicago in 2004. Since then he has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings as either a clinical therapist or administrator.
Steve is an Illinois State Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has been providing services to individuals, couples and families for over 10 years. Steve received his Bachelor's Degree in psychology from the University of Kansas in 2002 and his Master's Degree in social work from the University of Chicago in 2004. Since then he has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings as either a clinical therapist or administrator.
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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.
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Marissa Jepsen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60565 (Online Only)
I offer supportive counseling that is solution focused and targets uncomfortable symptoms and behavior. I use a combination of research based conventional treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) therapies and mind-body approaches such as targeted relaxation techniques, mindfulness and EMDR.
I offer supportive counseling that is solution focused and targets uncomfortable symptoms and behavior. I use a combination of research based conventional treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral (DBT) therapies and mind-body approaches such as targeted relaxation techniques, mindfulness and EMDR.
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I look forward to working with you on making and taking the choices and actions that move you towards building a life filled with meaning based on your values and goals. The struggles we all face, large and small, are part of what define our humanity - be it anxiety, trauma, or confusion. It is the compassion and willingness for intimacy we show to ourselves and others that defines much of the rest. I enjoy working with my clients as they go through the process of defining who and what they want to be and then help them go about achieving it.
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Donje R Swanson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60540
Do you need help making peace with your past and letting go? Are you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed on the inside yet work hard to remain competent and in control on the outside? Traumatic experiences can affect relationships, moods and daily living including eating, sleeping and self-care. You need someone who understands your struggles and can provide a safe space to work through them. Someone who can help you get back on track toward a life where you are fully present and truly connected to others.
Do you need help making peace with your past and letting go? Are you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed on the inside yet work hard to remain competent and in control on the outside? Traumatic experiences can affect relationships, moods and daily living including eating, sleeping and self-care. You need someone who understands your struggles and can provide a safe space to work through them. Someone who can help you get back on track toward a life where you are fully present and truly connected to others.
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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.
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.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just plain stuck? Are your normal go-to strategies not cutting it? Utilizing research-based therapy, we can work together to identify new patterns of thinking and coping strategies that you can bring into your everyday life.
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