Couples Counseling Therapists in Naperville, IL

Welcome to Polaris Counseling! We are a group practice consisting of fully licensed counselors and social workers. Our mission is to provide high quality counseling services to individuals, couples and families in a professional, non-judgmental, supportive and friendly environment at an affordable cost to you. We strive to make every client feel welcome, respected and safe while in treatment with us and give one hundred and ten percent of our energy in helping you navigate your way through treatment successfully. Our compassionate, hardworking approach to counseling has become our trademark. Learn more at www.polariscounseling.com!

Hello, my name is Shelby Ruman. I know that finding a new counselor can be an intimidating process. Thank you for taking the time to view my profile. My main goal when working with you is to create a judgment free environment. I work hard to approach every client with the same warmth and understanding so they can feel comfortable. It is important to me to create an empathetic environment that fosters growth and a collaborative relationship. No person's story or journey in therapy is the same and because of this, I cater my client's care to their individual needs.

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.

Brian particularly enjoys working with adults and strives to offer a safe place where people feel understood and valued. He encourages others to be as authentic as they are able and to develop new ways of relating to others so that they can feel more personally whole and relationally connected. Throughout this work, he welcomes conversations about spirituality and faith.

If you’re in a narcissistic or toxic relationship, or you’re needing to heal from one, I can help. I specialize in helping victims of narcissists. I believe you are stronger than you’ve allowed yourself to believe. The fact that you’re here proves you are strong enough to start. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, family relationships, work issues, stress management, anger problems, or you’re not even sure what’s truly feeling off, together we can figure it out! The first step is often the hardest, and you’ve taken it! Let’s take the next step and find your own voice again!

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.

Peace of mind and contentment are achievable goals. I have helped people with emotional struggles for over 30 years, empowering their ability to attain greater acceptance and compassion for oneself as well as the people in their life and family. I take a mindful approach to therapy which encourages peace of mind and an appreciation for one's own uniqueness and strength. By listening to a patient's life story from a compassionate, non-judgmental stance, I have witnessed the development of strength, confidence, and courage necessary to gracefully weather the storms that are an inevitable part of life.

“Kindness eases change, Love quiets fear” ― Octavia E. Butler. My experience as a youth worker and community organizer has inspired me to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I view my role as working in collaboration alongside you on your healing journey. As a queer and non binary therapist, I believe in creating a space where you can be your full and authentic self.

At my core, I am an artist and believe in creating the sacred space necessary for intentional healing. My approach is strength-based and person-centered. I draw from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Systems Theory and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address individual and relational needs.

I believe a strong therapeutic partnership with clients is essential, as it’s easier to open up about their life and struggles. I am supportive and challenging when necessary as the over all goal is for clients to heal and thrive throughout changes in life, to become the best version of themselves.

Welcome to the Cozy Couch! You are probably here because you want to improve your relationships with others. Maybe your romantic relationship has a great foundation and love, but communication issues, trust issues or conflict have started to creep up and you lost your sense of peace. Or you don’t fight very often but you have a very hard time creating an emotional connection and being vulnerable with each other. Whatever your goals, I am here to help you gain skills and insight, and to strengthen your relationships. To find out more about my approach, please visit www.cozycouchcounseling.org

I'm a Taiwanese/Chinese second-generation immigrant who grew up in the Midwest. Born to first-generation immigrants, I've witnessed the ways my parents’ migration experiences and has worked to understand and break cycles of generational trauma. I've dealt with the forces of assimilation, gendered and racialized identity formation, and the need to establish a sense of belonging within an immigrant family surrounded by predominantly Christian, white communities. I've worked with individuals/couples that are challenged by anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, family/relationship conflicts, racial/sexual identities, LGBTQ+ issues, etc.

Seeking support through counseling is a way to move toward health and wellness. Heather provides a supportive, accepting space to explore and develop strategies to let go of what is no longer serving you and to build on what does. Through creative exploration and problem solving we develop an engaging and collaborative relationship finding relief as well as strategies to improve the quality and experience of life. Art Therapy focuses on activating inner strengths and abilities through the creative process. Practicing for almost twenty years, Heather works with children, teens and adults on issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, life challenges and changes.

An Invitation to come as you are...Sometimes it's easy to forget or move away from who you are and your story. There are many life circumstances that may impact and influence how you feel about and perceive yourself as well as others. Shame, guilt, fear, anxiety, anger, disappointment, sadness, illness, grief, loss and broken relationships are a part of many peoples' life stories yet sometimes it can be difficult to accept those parts of one's journey. I invite you to come with all the pieces of who you are and share your story.

I have over 30 years of experience in working with individuals of varied ages from adolescents through adulthood including 27 years of working in a local school district along with 10 years of private practice. My bilingual/bicultural (Spanish) skills have allowed me the privilege of guiding a diverse group of clients with varied life challenges. Life requires a delicate balance which can have influence on our lives in unexpected ways. I believe that the development of healthy coping skills and self care are vital tools toward a healthy lifestyle.

ONLINE COUNSELING AVAILABLE! Get counseling without going out. I specialized in remote online counseling. I have immediate openings for daytime, evening, and weekend appointments. My passion is working with individuals relating to grief and other life transitions; which include, employment exit strategies, career decisions while identifying gifts and talents, finding your life calling and coaching through life altering events. I am a excellent couples counselor and whether you are preparing for marriage or married, I can help you become better communicators and partners for life.

I believe you have have an inner strength that often goes unrecognized. Awareness of that inner strength will allow you to overcome the barriers that have prevented you from moving forward and improving your current situation. As your therapist I will assist you to take control of your therapy and explore the stressors and concerns in your life. I have experience working in adolescent outpatient settings, group homes and therapeutic foster care. I spent the last several years working with adult clients in outpatient settings who are in need of addictions counseling, domestic violence, depression, mood disorders, grief and loss, and crisis intervention.

While a person can feel better after a good talk with a friend or relative, for moderate or severe emotional distress, this relief is only temporary. Talking with a trained listener helps alleviate emotional distress for good. The doctors in our practice are trained to listen and interact in a way that helps you get to the very root of your emotional concerns.