Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum Therapists in Westmont, IL

Thank you for visiting here. I'm a therapist with over 25 years experience helping people create change in their lives. Sometimes the change occurs in learning how to manage mood disorders, like anxiety, panic or depression. Other times the change occurs in learning new skills to improve relationships as a partner, parent or employee.

Are you pregnant or have you recently given birth? Are you struggling with managing your emotions, new responsibilities, and a new identity? You are not alone. I am here to help you navigate your way through this complex life transition by providing you support and tools to cope with changes during the perinatal stage. I also specialize in working with individual in various transitions in life (ie: high school to college, college to working life etc.). In addition, I incorporate a strong cultural lens within my work and work closely with the South Asian Population.

How do you speak to yourself? Are you able to access self-compassion in your daily life, or are you more prone to self-criticism? We all know that life can bring many challenges our way. Some challenges we can easily navigate, while others leave us feeling overwhelmed and struggling to process our experiences and manage our emotions. Whatever you’re facing in your life—whether relationship difficulties, past or present trauma, depression, anxiety, or any number of other challenges impacting your well-being—insightful and compassionate therapy may help you learn to identify the symptoms of the problem and find healing to move forward

Now Accepting New Clients! I aim to build a safe and supportive space for growth, handling difficult emotions and strengthening self-compassion. I strive to help clients understand and increase their own ability to navigate life's obstacles. I am a very open-minded practitioner and integrate a range of approaches into my practice to fit what works best for you. You are the expert on you and my job is to support you in your experience, you are not alone. If this sounds like it might be a good fit for you, please do not hesitate to reach out. I look forward to working with you!

When life feels overwhelming and out of control, therapy can be an incredible way to help you take control and gain the skills to help you handle future life stressors, whether personal or in your relationship. My goal in therapy is to help you feel supported, comfortable, and heard as we work together. Finding the right type of therapy is essential depending on the person and what help they are looking for. I want my clients to get what they want out of our time together, and to do that I feel it is important to build a trusting and open relationship.

Are you struggling with anxiety, anger, panic attacks, depression, or relationship challenges? Are life transitions and self-esteem issues overwhelming you? Do you need support to navigate these difficulties, seeking relief from distressing symptoms? Are you aiming to enhance your relationships, boost self-confidence, and gain clarity about your values and priorities? Do you desire a deeper understanding of yourself, looking to develop healthier coping mechanisms and create positive changes to enrich your overall well-being?

Individual and Group Therapy -- • Individual Therapy – Mental Health and Substance Use • Aftercare Group • Intervention Plans • Clinical Consulting Services • -SAP services • Continued Education Seminars• EAP services for small business. Lisa Mihevc specializes in families. Her other areas of specialization are Family Therapy, Somatic Touch Therapy, Children and Adolescents, and Parental/Family Support for parents with LGBTQ children.

As a culturally skilled LCPC and Professional School Counselor, I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families from all walks of life in a person-centered and collaborative environment. I believe that simply accepting that you have emotional needs that you require help with is half the battle won, and the other half is confronting them. It's my goal to work with my clients and give them the courage to address the challenges that face them - and to guide them on a path to happiness.

Supervising since 2005, and a previous Director of Training with over 20 years of experience, I consider it a privilege to offer meaningful work for children, adolescents, adults, couples, parents, and families. Through a genuine caregiving, positive lens we provide support to others. Through the relationship-oriented, Inner Humanism approach, we offer an understanding of development across the lifespan. The care individuals receive is characterized by achieving an inner well-being and happiness that remains stable and conflict free regardless of life obstacles, family changes, and daily ups and downs.

I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples and families. Using a client centered approach I work with the client helping them reach both their short and long term goals. A majority of my clients suffer with anxiety and depression but I work with other diagnoses as well. I am solution focused and like to see improvements and an increase in self esteem.

Krista Sherinian, LCSW, has over 27 years of experience helping clients age 5 and up. She often works collaboratively in cases of divorce and with stepfamilies. She got Spanish fluency from a language school in Guanajuato, Mexico. Adult clients have described her work with her as, "practical and life-changing." She addresses mind-body wellness by including in treatment lifestyle tips, relaxation training, guided imagery, and Emotional Freedom Techniques. Her approach to couples or family therapy blends strengths with personality type to learn better communication and ways to grow in partnership.

Do you want to feel vibrant and alive but feel off track and stuck? Do you feel that anxiety and depression control your life? Maybe you struggle to communicate with your friends or family members. Do you struggle with having low self-esteem and confidence? Perhaps you feel stuck with your current job and do not know how to move forward. What would it mean to you to finally be happy with your life and in your relationships? Jennifer M. Cross, MS, LPC believes that all people hold the keys to creating a life that they love.

Welcome! You are in the right place! Elisabeth Pasch is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience serving adolescents, adults, and incarcerated individuals through Community-based counseling, Inpatient Psychiatric Services, and Inpatient and Outpatient Substance Use and Mental Health Services. As a clinician who maintains her own wellness and growth through therapy, she understands the value of developing a trusting, non-judgmental, compassionate, encouraging, and safe therapeutic relationship. She believes this to be the foundation of change for any client she serves.

Lakeithia Butler, LCPC, creates a safe place for clients to express, process, and cope with their emotions and experiences. She helps adults develop realistic alternatives to their struggles. Lakeithia earned a BA from Western Illinois University and an MA in clinical mental health from Chicago State University. Her background includes roles as a counseling supervisor and psychotherapist serving clients of all ages struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, and more. In therapy, Lakeithia incorporates CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, and more.

Dr. Kirsten Raether is a Post Doctoral Fellow in Illinois. She received her B.S. in Psychology from Illinois State University and then went on to receive her M.Ed. and Psy.D. in School Psychology from the APA-accredited Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. Dr. Raether is also a Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). She completed her pre-doctoral internship through the University of Arizona Psychology Internship Consortium, where she worked for Tucson Unified School District in both primary and secondary schools.

Tony Rio, LCPC, takes a non-judgmental approach to help foster a safe and welcoming therapeutic atmosphere. He is committed to helping his clients work toward reaching their full potential. Tony earned a BA from Bradley University and an MA from Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He has experience with clients from adolescence to older adulthood, and worked in community mental health and various forensic settings. In therapy, Tony uses using a variety of techniques such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Chasity Davis, LCSW, helps clients of all ages learn effective coping skills and work toward recovery. She builds rapport and develops trust to establish a warm environment where clients feel comfortable to express themselves freely. Chasity graduated with honors from NCCU and has experience working with multiple populations. Her style is versatile and she embraces similarities and differences in each client. Chasity is especially skilled at treating family conflict, relationship struggles, depression, and more. In therapy, Chasity uses CBT, role play, and various other methods to address client needs.

Baiba Davydenkovas is a bilingual Licensed Social Worker in Illinois, practicing since 2018. She brings a multicultural, diverse, and non-judgmental approach to her work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Baiba earned her bachelor’s degree in Latvia in 2020 and graduated from Aurora University with her LSW. With over four years of experience, she specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and realistic interventions. Baiba helps clients connect with their undiscovered strengths and resources, encouraging them to find hope and resilience after loss, divorce, depression, trauma, abuse, life-altering experiences.

Karen is someone who will provide you with the safe space to be able to express yourself. She will be empathetic to your everyday struggles, but she will also challenge you in making a change. Karen is someone who will be there through the challenge, to support you. Although change can be scary, it is important when wanting to make progress and wanting to move forward. Karen uses a variety of theoretical orientations such as CBT, Person Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Reality Therapy, Choice Theory, among others. All of these orientations are used in an eclectic way to better serve the client.