Therapists in Naperville, IL
![Photo of Jenna S Kiel, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9c381402-3833-4f70-af1a-82e82f7d753c/1/320x400.jpeg)
I often work with people who are facing a major life transition and/or who are feeling "stuck." Whether that is a career change, divorce, having a child, or a major illness (just to name a few), therapy can be incredibly helpful in finding the ground beneath your feet by figuring out what your goals are and how to get there. I also work with a lot of individuals who have survived some type of trauma, including major medical illness. I find that the big "why are we here?" questions can often be important to address after traumatic experiences.
I often work with people who are facing a major life transition and/or who are feeling "stuck." Whether that is a career change, divorce, having a child, or a major illness (just to name a few), therapy can be incredibly helpful in finding the ground beneath your feet by figuring out what your goals are and how to get there. I also work with a lot of individuals who have survived some type of trauma, including major medical illness. I find that the big "why are we here?" questions can often be important to address after traumatic experiences.
![Photo of Josie Miller, MA, LPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d68388bf-29bc-400a-91d6-fef0e58fc35a/1/320x400.png)
With over two decades of experience supporting adults, teens, couples, and families, I am deeply committed to walking alongside my clients on their journey to healing. My passion lies in providing specialized care for eating disorders, honed through years of working in diverse inpatient and outpatient settings. Additionally, I am enthusiastic about utilizing EMDR as a powerful tool to facilitate profound healing experiences. EMDR is often quite effective in accessing and addressing deep-seated issues and "stuck points," often leading to a sense of relief and empowerment for my clients.
With over two decades of experience supporting adults, teens, couples, and families, I am deeply committed to walking alongside my clients on their journey to healing. My passion lies in providing specialized care for eating disorders, honed through years of working in diverse inpatient and outpatient settings. Additionally, I am enthusiastic about utilizing EMDR as a powerful tool to facilitate profound healing experiences. EMDR is often quite effective in accessing and addressing deep-seated issues and "stuck points," often leading to a sense of relief and empowerment for my clients.
![Photo of Kimberly Foster, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f1eb3a5b-9736-4bfb-bf04-77a2271abd19/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello and welcome! Something has brought you here. It is with that curiosity that I am best able to help. I hope that as you read this, you feel encouraged to pursue therapy. My therapeutic approach is integrative. My style is supportive and interactive. Collaboration with my clients is core to my work. I collaborate with each client throughout the therapeutic process to create a space that is compassionate and comfortable. I have a great capacity to meet someone in their present state yet guide them through emotional constraints, stress and vulnerability without judgement.
Hello and welcome! Something has brought you here. It is with that curiosity that I am best able to help. I hope that as you read this, you feel encouraged to pursue therapy. My therapeutic approach is integrative. My style is supportive and interactive. Collaboration with my clients is core to my work. I collaborate with each client throughout the therapeutic process to create a space that is compassionate and comfortable. I have a great capacity to meet someone in their present state yet guide them through emotional constraints, stress and vulnerability without judgement.
![Photo of Kevin Knipp, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/404c3035-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
My ideal client is an individual looking to work through their depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, or a couple seeking to find effective ways to communicate with each other to stop getting in the same negative and exhausting upsets. I think many people who see me have been individuals who need someone to help them understand and work with their place in life and in their relationships. I tend to work mostly with men who feel more comfortable with another male to make sense of the difficult area of emotions and how to communicate them well.
My ideal client is an individual looking to work through their depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, or a couple seeking to find effective ways to communicate with each other to stop getting in the same negative and exhausting upsets. I think many people who see me have been individuals who need someone to help them understand and work with their place in life and in their relationships. I tend to work mostly with men who feel more comfortable with another male to make sense of the difficult area of emotions and how to communicate them well.
![Photo of Nancy M Rivas, PhD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3ced2eee-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/5/320x400.jpeg)
My original purpose in becoming a psychologist was to understand how to help children who are hurting. I serve children and adolescents who are struggling with a wide variety of concerns, often trauma, depression, anxiety, or self-injury. Of course this also involves support and guidance for their parents. I enjoy using this same developmental perspective to help adults who are struggling with the impact their childhood now has on them, for instance addressing codependency, boundaries, or experiences of childhood abuse. It is a joy to see clients discovering and blossoming into who they are created to be.
My original purpose in becoming a psychologist was to understand how to help children who are hurting. I serve children and adolescents who are struggling with a wide variety of concerns, often trauma, depression, anxiety, or self-injury. Of course this also involves support and guidance for their parents. I enjoy using this same developmental perspective to help adults who are struggling with the impact their childhood now has on them, for instance addressing codependency, boundaries, or experiences of childhood abuse. It is a joy to see clients discovering and blossoming into who they are created to be.
![Photo of Danielle Pincente, LCPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f54424b7-fcf1-44e9-804a-f9cf32a5b21c/1/320x400.jpeg)
Danielle Pincente, LCPC, believes creating a safe and comfortable environment for clients is the most important aspect of counseling. She first focuses on making sure clients feel heard, understood and accepted, and then works to challenge the struggles they are facing. She finds building a strong rapport with clients creates a therapeutic alliance that makes significant progress. Danielle earned both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Eastern Illinois University, and she is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Adler University.
Danielle Pincente, LCPC, believes creating a safe and comfortable environment for clients is the most important aspect of counseling. She first focuses on making sure clients feel heard, understood and accepted, and then works to challenge the struggles they are facing. She finds building a strong rapport with clients creates a therapeutic alliance that makes significant progress. Danielle earned both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Eastern Illinois University, and she is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Adler University.
![Photo of Christian Baginski, MA, Pre-Licensed Professional](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/449e1207-6480-4361-aea9-134afbedb757/2/320x400.jpeg)
My ideal client is someone who has the drive to be an active part of their treatment. I love hearing people's stories and have a strong appreciation of the struggles many go through before they decide to go to counseling. I want to understand the world through my client's perspectives in a way that allows me to help them based on their value system. They may struggle with depression or anxiety but they have made the effort to call in and make a change. They are comfortable exploring their values in session to help me understand where their values apply to past decisions making and propel future change they want to achieve.
My ideal client is someone who has the drive to be an active part of their treatment. I love hearing people's stories and have a strong appreciation of the struggles many go through before they decide to go to counseling. I want to understand the world through my client's perspectives in a way that allows me to help them based on their value system. They may struggle with depression or anxiety but they have made the effort to call in and make a change. They are comfortable exploring their values in session to help me understand where their values apply to past decisions making and propel future change they want to achieve.
![Photo of Kevin Charles Barton, MSEd, LPC, CMPC, Licensed Professional Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5bb30135-ff6d-4d0f-a3fb-801385b666af/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kevin Charles Barton
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEd, LPC, CMPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60540
Hello! Do you feel like you are stuck in a rut or want to get more out of yourself? Are you interested in learning tangible skills that assist you in living a better life? If you are an athlete, musician, corporate executive, health care worker, or anyone else that experiences stress, pressure, or expectations, then you found the right place! I traditionally work with teenagers and adults who are in sport/performance-focused fields that want to optimize their mental health and performance. I work with male and female clients who have ADHD, anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, low self-esteem, decreased motivation, and more.
Hello! Do you feel like you are stuck in a rut or want to get more out of yourself? Are you interested in learning tangible skills that assist you in living a better life? If you are an athlete, musician, corporate executive, health care worker, or anyone else that experiences stress, pressure, or expectations, then you found the right place! I traditionally work with teenagers and adults who are in sport/performance-focused fields that want to optimize their mental health and performance. I work with male and female clients who have ADHD, anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, low self-esteem, decreased motivation, and more.
![Photo of Krisanna Sharon, PsyD, MA, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/59cb7290-d060-4153-a3b7-846300c297db/1/320x400.jpeg)
I believe therapy is a journey in which two people walk alongside one another. Where we attempt to illuminate and explore how we all fit into the world around us. Where we can come together in an attempt to feel more grounded in our being. And possibly, where we discover how we want to leave the world once we are called home.
I believe therapy is a journey in which two people walk alongside one another. Where we attempt to illuminate and explore how we all fit into the world around us. Where we can come together in an attempt to feel more grounded in our being. And possibly, where we discover how we want to leave the world once we are called home.
![Photo of Sue Schmidt, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3e0fe11d-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
As individuals ponder entering therapy the unspoken question is often: Am I normal? Is what I, my child, my family going through normal? the answer to that question both compels people to come to therapy and also keeps people from walking through the door out of fear of what they may find.
As individuals ponder entering therapy the unspoken question is often: Am I normal? Is what I, my child, my family going through normal? the answer to that question both compels people to come to therapy and also keeps people from walking through the door out of fear of what they may find.
![Photo of Carla Ordonez, PhD, EdS, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3cfb9b16-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Marital and Family Therapist and School Psychologist, and founder of CorExcellent Group, LLC. with over 18 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, specializing in treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, executive functioning skills, stress management, life adjustment issues, ADHD and academic difficulties. I also work as a school psychologist in the Naperville/Aurora area, incorporating academic evaluations and school consultation to my practice.
I am a Marital and Family Therapist and School Psychologist, and founder of CorExcellent Group, LLC. with over 18 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families, specializing in treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, executive functioning skills, stress management, life adjustment issues, ADHD and academic difficulties. I also work as a school psychologist in the Naperville/Aurora area, incorporating academic evaluations and school consultation to my practice.
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With a background in nursing and home health and for the last twenty years as a psychologist I bring a wide variety of skills and knowledge to the therapeutic relationship. These days I specialize in grief work, past substance abuse, past trauma, and adult attention deficit - helping my clients find and use more effective coping strategies in daily life. I am motivated by the real possibility of empowerment. I assist and support people in their process of living a fulfilling and purpose driven life- no matter their age.
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![Photo of Dr. Theresa A Bussert, PsyD, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b7d7e279-67a9-438f-837f-937efe45a4d7/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Theresa A Bussert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
We all need some help during different seasons of our lives. I have worked in a variety of setting helping client overcome obstacles and move beyond emotional struggles. I utilizes various approaches with my clients in developing practical strategies unique to the individual's own strengths. I specializes in eating disorders, body dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression, families with special needs, grief/loss and related difficulties.
We all need some help during different seasons of our lives. I have worked in a variety of setting helping client overcome obstacles and move beyond emotional struggles. I utilizes various approaches with my clients in developing practical strategies unique to the individual's own strengths. I specializes in eating disorders, body dissatisfaction, anxiety, depression, families with special needs, grief/loss and related difficulties.
![Photo of Magdalena Gorniak, LSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6cb73761-d927-43c2-a677-39088dbd1569/2/320x400.jpeg)
Magdalena Gorniak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60540
Not accepting new clients
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? I am here to help. As a down-to-earth and open-minded therapist, I work with both adults and children to navigate life adjustments, emotions, and everyday stressors that impact your mood and self-esteem.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed? I am here to help. As a down-to-earth and open-minded therapist, I work with both adults and children to navigate life adjustments, emotions, and everyday stressors that impact your mood and self-esteem.
![Photo of Emily Boothe, MA, LCPC, LLC](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/87370497-3369-4a16-add6-cb3a456bf36a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Emily Boothe
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, LLC
Verified Verified
Naperville, IL 60540
I enjoy working with young adults and adults in individual and couples therapy. I believe in a client-centered approach to therapy and understand that effective therapy cannot be achieved without an understanding and trusting relationship between therapist and client. Treatment often includes cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches. Each client is unique and these treatments alone may not work for every client, therefore, treatment options are altered based on client need and preference.
I enjoy working with young adults and adults in individual and couples therapy. I believe in a client-centered approach to therapy and understand that effective therapy cannot be achieved without an understanding and trusting relationship between therapist and client. Treatment often includes cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches. Each client is unique and these treatments alone may not work for every client, therefore, treatment options are altered based on client need and preference.
![Photo of Katie Chisholm, PsyD, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/3df4f97b-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I strongly believe each of us has the ability to heal and grow, thereby creating a life in which we experience an inner sense of wellbeing, while being fulfilled and engaged in all that we do. As a therapist, I provide individuals with the nonjudgemental and respectful space one needs to discover and better understand the totality of who they are. Within the therapeutic relationship, I support and empower clients to discover their potential and to find ways to create healthy and positive life changes. My approach is relational and insight-oriented, while also focusing on practical tools to meet life's challenges.
I strongly believe each of us has the ability to heal and grow, thereby creating a life in which we experience an inner sense of wellbeing, while being fulfilled and engaged in all that we do. As a therapist, I provide individuals with the nonjudgemental and respectful space one needs to discover and better understand the totality of who they are. Within the therapeutic relationship, I support and empower clients to discover their potential and to find ways to create healthy and positive life changes. My approach is relational and insight-oriented, while also focusing on practical tools to meet life's challenges.
![Photo of Tracy P Leung, PsyD, MA, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c7500b2e-a9be-4ec4-bd89-f9b19c058023/2/320x400.jpeg)
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.
![Photo of Melissa Roberts New, MSW, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5b8d8005-48f5-4dd0-8fff-715c8065e672/1/320x400.jpeg)
Melissa Roberts New
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
13 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60540
Melissa is a seasoned clinician with over twenty years of experience in child welfare, with a focus on adolescents and young adults in crisis, eating disorders, and those who have a trauma history. She is motivated by a passion for adolescents and her community to create therapeutic relationships that are based on compassion, respect, and collaboration. Through building trust and a commitment to authentic relationships she can engage adolescents and young adults who have been considered difficult to work with by others.
Melissa is a seasoned clinician with over twenty years of experience in child welfare, with a focus on adolescents and young adults in crisis, eating disorders, and those who have a trauma history. She is motivated by a passion for adolescents and her community to create therapeutic relationships that are based on compassion, respect, and collaboration. Through building trust and a commitment to authentic relationships she can engage adolescents and young adults who have been considered difficult to work with by others.
![Photo of Dr. Sandra Carey, PsyD, MA, MS, Psychologist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1a4ff5c1-90e5-4640-8fa9-2212fe095362/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dr. Sandra Carey
Psychologist, PsyD, MA, MS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Naperville, IL 60563
Not accepting new clients
There is hope. There is help. At the Center for Vitality and Balance we hold ground and create space to help you heal, grow and become. Time is taken to hear your whole story and help create insight into how to release the pain of your current experience and move towards a more vital and balanced relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.
There is hope. There is help. At the Center for Vitality and Balance we hold ground and create space to help you heal, grow and become. Time is taken to hear your whole story and help create insight into how to release the pain of your current experience and move towards a more vital and balanced relationship with yourself, others, and the world around you.
![Photo of Mark A. Molina, MA, LCPC, Counselor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f2b67ca0-5b0c-4c79-a5e0-80ae13e819fc/2/320x400.jpeg)
Mark is a skilled therapist with over twenty years of experience counseling diverse people in various settings. From treating chronically mentally ill adults and conduct-disordered youth to counseling broken families and school-anxious teens, Mark has learned extensive treatments in the field. He values the strength and courage clients show in their most vulnerable times. Through it all, he has learned many therapy principles; the most important being that change can be difficult. Mark approaches therapy understanding that change, with acceptance and perseverance, can build character, hope, and strength.
Mark is a skilled therapist with over twenty years of experience counseling diverse people in various settings. From treating chronically mentally ill adults and conduct-disordered youth to counseling broken families and school-anxious teens, Mark has learned extensive treatments in the field. He values the strength and courage clients show in their most vulnerable times. Through it all, he has learned many therapy principles; the most important being that change can be difficult. Mark approaches therapy understanding that change, with acceptance and perseverance, can build character, hope, and strength.
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Number of Therapists in Naperville, IL
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Naperville, IL who prioritize treating:
94% | Anxiety |
90% | Depression |
73% | Self Esteem |
72% | Relationship Issues |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
64% | Grief |
64% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
96% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
73% | Aetna |
62% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Naperville, IL see their clients
73% | In Person and Online | |
27% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Naperville?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.