Find a Therapist in Wheaton, IL

My approach to helping is relational and collaborative. In working with couples, individuals, or intergenerational family relationships, I seek to empower the people I work with to live according to their higher values, to identify their own goals for change, and to operationalize their goals and values into concrete skills. I have a systemic approach, addressing current relationship challenges with an understanding of historical (e.g., family-of-origin) factors that may be fueling current difficulties. In couples therapy, I help partners identify their cycles of reactivity, exploring current stressors, individual challenges, and interactional factors that fuel the couple's impasse. I partner with clients' strengths as we address their vulnerabilities and survival strategies and how these may be playing out in their close relationships. I integrate psychoeducation where appropriate, along with neuroeducation, helping individuals understand their own brain processes that may be underlying their reactivity. In my work, I integrate head and heart - helping people identify and manage their own emotions, and use their higher brain to reach for their best self.

Every person and relationship are uniquely different, which I deeply respect and appreciate. Our sessions will allow you to explore your own personal path to understanding and resolving your challenges while building new skills, perhaps shifting some of your perspectives, and making positive lasting changes. Conversations in therapy are intensely personal, and solid rapport and trust are essential components in a successful client-therapist relationship. Feeling comfortable with your therapist and having confidence in their expertise is vitally important. I believe that building strong, unbiased relationships with my clients through unconditional acceptance in an affirming space allows them to gently explore and challenge unhelpful patterns with confidence and thoughtfulness. Living a joyful and satisfying life as a self-actualized and authentic person requires self-reflection and ongoing efforts. These are investments in yourself that you deserve. Therapy can support you on this path. I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology with training in the US, UK, and Germany. I have 15+ years of experience working with individuals and couples of very diverse backgrounds using tailored methods to help people feel better fast. My style is engaging, direct, warm, and humorous at times. I will customize psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and psycho-educational approaches to fit your specific therapy needs rather than applying a generic approach. Together we will address any overwhelming or unmanageable thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. I can help you better understand and accept yourself and adjust what you would like to see changed. You can expect active collaboration, some homework between sessions, and ongoing focus on progress towards the goals you identify for yourself. I will support you through every aspect of this process.

My approach to counseling is a collaborative journey in discovering and exploring what hinders my clients from fully functioning, reducing the stress, anxiety, and negative symptoms that prompted them to look for help. Given a safe and supportive environment, clients can gain awareness and insight to make sense out of our life experiences. Making a decision to find help...and then being heard can be a huge relief, and is the gift of therapy. I provide distance (video) counseling! Whether you reside or work in Illinois or Florida, distance counseling is an effective and easy way to approach counseling without having to go to the counselor's office. If you are new to counseling, feel free to reach out to ask questions; if you are familiar with counseling - you know it can be a great experience.

My approach to healing is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and practical support. With over 25 years of experience, I believe healing begins when you feel heard, understood, and respected. I strive to create a safe and trusting space where we can work through challenges together. I tailor my approach to your unique needs, helping you move forward from past experiences, develop healthier patterns, and find meaning in life’s transitions. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, I bring a steady, compassionate presence, and a commitment to helping you create lasting, positive change.

If you are looking for supportive, private place where you'll feel understood and heard, and if you seek a relationship of trust to nurture the change process, please know I believe in the importance of these things too. Together we can build a strong alliance, using the research-backed methods of mindfulness, emotionally focused therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy to help you manage your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Where relevant, I may offer you information about genetics and biology, human development, and environmental and social interactions to help you or your family understand yourself in deeper ways.

My counseling approach emphasizes a person-centered and trauma-informed perspective, establishing a safe and non-judgmental environment. My goal is to help you enhance self-connection while fostering curiosity and understanding about your internal experiences. With couples counseling I help couples increase intimacy, connection, and promote effective communication. Throughout our sessions, I honor and validate your religious, spiritual, gender, cultural, and social identities. My professional background includes assisting adults, adolescents, and couples dealing with a range of concerns, such as gender and sexuality, relationships, depression, grief, loss, and anxiety. Additionally, I have received specialized training in employing the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM) to address attachment-related issues, relational challenges, and complex trauma.

Are you feeling a sense of increased anxiety and obsessive thinking? Are you struggling with self-doubt and inner conflict? Does your anxiety and panic show up in a sense of disorganization, eating issues, or social anxiety? These are all common symptoms of anxiety, stress, and obsessive thinking. If you face these challenges, there are proven solutions such as cognitive behavior therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness-based therapies, and values-based behavior changes. The way to achieve progress is by building awareness, having the courage to problem-solve, and committing to and engaging in a new plan. I am a licensed independent clinical social worker with 18 years of experience in treating anxiety, distress, trauma, eating issues, and obsessive compulsion (OCD). I believe in empowering my clients to face their fears, supporting and empowering them along the way, while challenging them to thrive. We cannot manage our anxiety and distress alone. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, distress, trauma, attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), OCD, or an eating issue, it takes support, understanding, and collaboration to find the best approach for you. I will help you gain clarity, build effective strategies, and align with your values.

For 23 years I served Northwestern University undergraduate and graduate students in the University Counseling Center initially as Staff psychologist and liaison to the Department of Athletics and then as Director of Clinical Services. In addition, I co-instruct a for credit course at Northwestern titled Emotional Intelligence 101: Managing Yourself and Maximizing Your Potential. The course material mirrors the work we do in therapy. We seek healthy stress management, self-perception, self-expression, interpersonal effectiveness, and decision makingconflict management using the themes of intentional attention, accurate awareness, and healthy connection. We direct these themes toward the present moment, ourselves, and others. I believe when we own and intentionally direct our attention and feel in alignment with who we want to be, then we are healthier and enjoy more connected to the happiness within us. Through all the complexity in the world and in our lives, what we most want tends to be simple: Love and Work. That is, we want to feel connected to the people we care about and we want to feel productive in the world, whether that is making money, performing athletically, achieving academically, or pursuing the hobbies we enjoy.

I help individuals who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, and disordered eating find freedom, clarity, and connection. Whether you're overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, constantly battling food rules, or disconnected from your body and values, you are not alone. Together, we can help you build a life driven by what truly matters to you, not fear, shame, or control. Whether you’re navigating life transitions, stuck in perfectionism, or exhausted from years of food and body shame, therapy can help you create space for a fuller, more meaningful life. I approach therapy with the same non judgmental acceptance and compassion I want you to give yourself. In therapy you will learn to notice unhelpful thoughts, build a kinder relationship with your mind and body, and reconnect with your purpose beyond anxiety, worry, or food. I also incorporate mindfulness and self-compassion to support sustainable growth. If you’re ready to stop struggling with your mind and start living, I’d love to work with you. Let’s help you turn down the volume on anxiety and step away from the mindfoodbody battle, so you can return to yourself. Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

You deserve to feel your best. I help adults and teens to overcome anxiety, manage stress, recover from difficult past experiences, and find greater fulfillment in life. Maybe you already know the source of your distress. It could be related to work, family or social life. Sometimes current difficulties are related to changes in your life or identity, painful experiences from your past, or fears about the future. Or, it could be that you have a vague feeling that something isn’t right or that something terrible is going to happen, and you don’t know why. I believe that, together, we can figure out the root causes of your problems and identify a path forward. Mental health problems often start out as ways of coping. When something bad happens, you might worry about what else could go wrong. This could lead you to over-prepare, try to control outcomes, and avoid certain situations. Over time, you may lose your ability to relax and enjoy life. I can help you to develop more effective skills and to reclaim your joy. My approach is client-centered meaning that I will tailor an approach to meet your unique needs and support you in reaching your goals. I have a strengths-based perspective which guides me in helping you to build on your existing abilities to become more skillful in managing life’s challenges effectively.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges and find paths toward healing and growth. My approach is rooted in understanding, empathy, and a genuine desire to help others make meaningful changes in their lives. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I received comprehensive training in mental health and clinical social work. Since becoming a licensed clinical social worker, I’ve continued to refine my skills and stay current with new therapeutic approaches and techniques. Throughout my career, I’ve worked in a variety of settings, including hospitals, community mental health centers, private practice, and nonprofit organizations. This diverse experience has allowed me to work with people from many different walks of life, each with their own unique challenges, hopes, and dreams.

Life. Have you done it before? Me neither! As first-timers, it is no surprise that we encounter challenges, experience hang-ups, and may occasionally find ourselves questioning which way the world is spinning. It’s okay. We’re new at this and we don’t have to have all of the answers. What I do know is that the ups, downs, and everything in between, are part of the human experience. I believe that therapy is a great place to navigate the questions that come with being human and gain insight into a better self-understanding. Hi There! I’m Indi. My role as your therapist is to understand, support, and uplift every unique facet that makes you, you. To do this, my approach is tailored specifically for you, focusing on building emotional awareness, cultivating mind-body connection, and trying behavioral strategies that work. Together, we’ll explore your emotions and the physical sensations tied to them, using this understanding to develop practical tools for managing and adapting emotional responses in the moment. Our sessions will be collaborative, open and safely evolving in the direction and pace that feels right for you, always. When we have a better understanding of who we are in this world, we can show up authentically with confidence, and intentionality, and fully experience all of the joy in this life. It is important that you know that, as a Queer therapist, I bring all of who I am and my values, firmly rooted in safety, trust, affirmation, and respect, into every interaction. I am proud that life has brought you here and look forward to providing a supportive space, witnessing your liberation of self-discovery, and growing forward together.