Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Our therapists use CBT to identify and reframe the thought patterns fueling anxiety and depression. The gold standard, and what most of our clients respond to fastest.
📍 Naperville, IL · DuPage / Will County
Anxiety & Depression
Therapists in Naperville, IL
Real therapists. Real results. Our licensed clinicians in Naperville specialize in anxiety and depression, offering personalized care that goes beyond the 50-minute hour.
- ✓ Licensed & experienced
- ✓ PPO insurance accepted
- ✓ In-person & online
- ✓ Same-week appointments
Newly OpenNaperville
BCBS · UHC · AetnaPPO in-network
100% ConfidentialHIPAA compliant
Trusted by families across DuPage & Will County
BlueCross BlueShield
United Healthcare
Aetna
TEAMS™ Care Model
Your care team in Naperville
Meet the anxiety & depression
therapists who will work with you
Every therapist at our Naperville center is licensed, experienced in anxiety and depression, and committed to building a plan around your life, not a generic protocol. You'll meet your therapist before committing to anything.
Jami Aitken, LCSW
Director of Clinical Services
Anxiety · Depression · Trauma
Jami leads our clinical team and specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma, with a philosophy centered on incremental, realistic change rather than overnight fixes.
Kelsey Fontano, LCPC
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · Trauma
Kelsey specializes in supporting adults and young professionals who are high-functioning on the outside but struggling internally, helping them move from exhaustion and overthinking toward sustainable emotional health.
Colleen Horgan, LCSW
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · EMDR
With over two decades of experience, Colleen is EMDR-trained and supports clients through anxiety, depression, and trauma, creating a judgment-free space rooted in empathy and unconditional positive regard.
Cameren Rutz, LCSW
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · Trauma
Cameren works with teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions, treating the whole system rather than just the individual to create lasting, meaningful change.
Who our therapists help
Anxiety and depression
can feel invisible, but they're real
Most of our Naperville clients aren't in crisis. They're high-functioning on the outside, exhausted on the inside. Our therapists specialize in exactly that gap.
Depression often shows up as persistent low mood, loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, and exhaustion that sleep doesn't fix, not just sadness. Anxiety shows up as constant worry and a body that won't relax. Our therapists treat both, together or separately, depending on what you're actually experiencing.
Want to understand more first? Read about anxiety and depression, their symptoms, causes, and treatment options, or just reach out and we'll help you sort out what's actually going on.
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Constant overwhelm
Anxious even when things are "going well." The worry never turns off.
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Emotional exhaustion
Waking up already tired. Getting through the day takes everything.
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Overthinking spirals
Mind racing at night, replaying conversations or dreading what's next.
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Feeling flat or numb
Things that used to bring joy feel empty. Just going through the motions.
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Withdrawing from others
Canceling plans feels like relief, even when you're lonely.
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Burnout as a lifestyle
Pushing harder hoping it clicks, but the emptiness grows instead.
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Persistent low mood
Not just a bad day, a heaviness that sits there most of the day, most days, for weeks at a time.
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Changes in sleep or appetite
Sleeping far more or far less than usual, or a noticeable shift in appetite, without anything else in life changing.
How our therapists work
Evidence-based approaches,
built around you, not a protocol
Our therapists don't apply one method to everyone. They draw from multiple proven approaches based on what's actually driving your anxiety or depression.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
When emotions feel overwhelming, our DBT-trained therapists teach concrete regulation skills, particularly effective for emotional intensity and relationship stress.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Our ACT-trained therapists help you stop fighting your thoughts and start living in line with your values, moving forward even when anxiety is present.
Trauma-Informed Care
Many of our therapists are trained in trauma-informed approaches. Anxiety and depression often have roots deeper than the present. We address them gently and at your pace.
Family Systems Therapy
Our therapists treat the relational system around you, not just the individual. When anxiety affects one person, it ripples through the whole family.
Telehealth Sessions
Can't make it to Naperville? Our therapists offer secure video sessions for all Illinois residents, same quality, from anywhere.
Who our therapists see in Naperville
Anxiety & depression therapists
for every stage of life
Teens & Adolescents
Our therapists give teens real tools, not lectures, to manage anxiety, low mood, and the pressure that comes with school, identity, and growing up.
Adults & Professionals
Successful on paper, depleted inside. Our therapists specialize in helping high-functioning adults break the anxiety-burnout cycle before it takes everything.
Families
Our family therapists help families communicate better and support each other through anxiety and depression, treating the system, not just the individual.
Getting started
Three steps to your first session
Free consultation call
Our Care Coordinator listens, answers your questions, and hand-matches you with the therapist whose background and style fits what you're going through. No commitment required.
Meet your therapist
Your therapist takes time to understand your specific anxiety triggers, depression patterns, history, and goals, then builds a care plan around your actual life, not a standard protocol.
Build lasting resilience
Work with your therapist to develop real emotional tools so you can handle stress, setbacks, and uncertainty with the calm and confidence that comes from genuine growth.
Why Dayrise Wellness
Our therapists go beyond
the 50-minute session
There are other therapy practices in Naperville. What makes Dayrise different is the depth of support our therapists provide, before, during, and between sessions.
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Matched to the right therapist
You're not assigned to whoever's available. Our Care Coordinator hand-matches you based on your specific situation, personality, and goals.
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The TEAMS™ care model
The only center in Naperville with TEAMS™: our therapists work within a multidisciplinary model combining Therapy, Education, care Coordination, and Lifestyle Support.
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Proactive, not reactive
Our therapists help you build emotional strength before anxiety and depression escalate, not just after a crisis hits.
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Insurance verified upfront
Our team verifies your benefits before your first session. No surprise bills. We are in-network with BCBS PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna PPO.
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Clients helped
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Insurance & payment
Your insurance may cover
our Naperville therapists
Our therapists are in-network with PPO plans from the major insurance providers in Illinois. Our Care Coordinator handles the verification. You focus on finding the right therapist.
- BlueCross BlueShield
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
Don't see your insurance? Call us at (331) 425-8625 . We'll check your specific plan before your first session.
Not sure if you're covered?
Tell us your insurance and we'll verify your mental health benefits, free before you book anything.
Call to verify coverage →Frequently asked questions
Questions about finding an
anxiety therapist in Naperville
The right therapist fit is everything, especially for anxiety and depression. At Dayrise, you don't just browse a directory. Our Care Coordinator talks with you first, understands what you're going through, and hand-matches you with the therapist whose background, style, and approach fits your situation. Call (331) 425-8625 or book a free consultation online to get matched.
All of our therapists are licensed (LCSW or LCPC), trained in evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care. Several specialize specifically in anxiety disorders, depression, burnout, and life transitions. You can view full profiles on our Meet the Team page, or let our Care Coordinator recommend the best match for your specific situation.
In most cases, yes. Our therapists are in-network with BlueCross BlueShield PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna PPO. Mental health parity laws require most plans to cover therapy at the same level as medical care. Our Care Coordinator verifies your specific benefits before your first session. No surprises. Call (331) 425-8625 or reach out online.
We do our best to offer same-week or next-week first appointments. Our Care Coordinator will find the earliest slot that works with your schedule and matches you with the right therapist, not just the next available one. Telehealth appointments are often available sooner.
Therapists (like our LCSWs and LCPCs) provide talk therapy, emotional support, and evidence-based treatment for anxiety and depression. Psychologists hold a doctoral degree and may also do psychological testing. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who focus on medication management. Our therapists at Dayrise provide the ongoing counseling and skills-based work; if medication is also appropriate, we coordinate with prescribing providers.
Yes. All of our therapists offer secure video sessions for Illinois residents who prefer to meet online. Telehealth is just as effective as in-person for anxiety and depression, and often easier to fit into a busy schedule. You can mix in-person and telehealth sessions as your needs change.
Yes. Our therapists work with adolescents from age 12, young adults, adults, and families. Several of our clinicians specialize in teen anxiety, depression, academic pressure, and identity challenges. Parent involvement is welcomed and coordinated with your teen's therapist.
Our therapists work within the TEAMS™ model, a multidisciplinary framework combining Therapy, Education, care Coordination, and Lifestyle Support. This means your therapist isn't working in isolation: they're supported by a clinical team, connected to a Care Coordinator who monitors your progress, and focused on building proactive resilience rather than just managing symptoms session to session.
Sadness usually resolves once the situation that caused it changes. Depression is more persistent, symptoms lasting most of the day, nearly every day, for two weeks or more, along with changes in sleep, appetite, energy, or motivation. If low mood is affecting your ability to function at work, school, or in relationships, it's worth talking to one of our Naperville therapists.
There's no fixed timeline, it depends on symptom severity, your support system, and the work you do between sessions. Most clients start noticing real shifts, sleeping better, re-engaging with activities they'd dropped, within the first several weeks, though full treatment often continues longer. Your therapist will set clear, realistic expectations with you early on.
Yes, in most cases. Depression treatment is covered the same as other mental health care under BlueCross BlueShield, United Healthcare, and Aetna. Our Care Coordinator verifies your specific benefits before your first session.
Yes. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a real form of depression tied to shorter days and less sunlight, common during Illinois winters. It shares the same core symptoms as other depression, low mood, low energy, loss of interest, but often responds well to light therapy alongside standard talk therapy. Our therapists can help you figure out whether what you're experiencing is seasonal, situational, or something more persistent.
Yes. Postpartum depression is one of the more common forms of depression we see, and it is not the same as normal new-parent exhaustion. If you're dealing with persistent low mood, disconnection from your baby, or overwhelming guilt in the months after birth, our therapists can help. We can also coordinate with your OB or primary care provider if medication is part of the conversation.
Where to find us
Anxiety & depression therapists
in Naperville, IL
Address
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone
Getting here
Easily accessible from I-88 and Route 59 in DuPage / Will County. Contact us for the exact suite address and parking information.
Nearby areas our therapists serve
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You don't need to have all the answers before reaching out. Our Care Coordinator will listen, match you with the right therapist, and get you started, completely free, no commitment.
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100% confidential
Your information is private and HIPAA-compliant. We never share it.
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No pressure
The consultation is just to talk. You decide whether to move forward.
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Flexible scheduling
Weekday and weekend slots available. In-person or telehealth, your choice.
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Insurance verified first
We check your benefits before your first session. No surprise bills.
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