Cognitive behavioral therapy
Spot the thought patterns that keep mood low and test new ones. See our page on CBT.
📍 Naperville, IL · DuPage / Will County
Depression Therapist
in Naperville, IL
Therapy for depression with licensed therapists at our Naperville office, for ages 12 and up. Meet in person or online across Illinois.
- ✓ Licensed therapists
- ✓ Ages 12 and up
- ✓ In-person & online
- ✓ PPO insurance accepted
Your care team in Naperville
Therapists who treat depression
at our Naperville office
Each therapist below is licensed and lists depression as a specialty. Our Care Coordinator matches you by concern, age, and preference. Your first call is free.
Rhealee Fernandez, LSW
Clinical Therapist
Depression · Trauma · LGBTQIA+
Rhealee takes a trauma-informed approach and helps clients work through difficult past experiences and recognize their own resilience. She draws on DBT, ACT, CBT, Prolonged Exposure, and queer-affirming therapy.
Kelsey Fontano, LCPC, CADC
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · Trauma
Kelsey is a dedicated therapist and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) passionate about guiding clients toward self-discovery. She provides effective therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and more, within a supportive environment that fosters coping skills and goal achievement.
Brooke Hennessy, LCPC, ATR
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · OCD
Brooke is a compassionate therapist who supports adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Using a strengths-based art therapy approach, she helps clients build self-compassion, resilience, and personal growth.
Chloe Zunkel, LSW
Clinical Therapist
Anxiety · Depression · ADHD
Chloe is a warm, strengths-based therapist who specializes in supporting adolescents and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. She creates a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow.
When to book
Signs it may be time
to talk to a therapist
Depression is more than a bad week. If several of these have lasted two weeks or more, a session can help. For symptoms, causes, and treatment, read our page on depression therapy.
Find a therapist for me →Low mood most days
A heaviness that stays for weeks, even when life looks fine.
Lost interest
Things you used to enjoy feel flat or not worth the effort.
Low energy
Tired after sleeping, and everyday tasks feel heavy.
Sleep or appetite changes
Sleeping much more or less, or eating differently than usual.
Pulling away
Canceling plans and avoiding people you care about.
Harsh self-talk
Guilt, shame, or the feeling that you are a burden.
How therapy works
What depression therapy
looks like in Naperville
Your therapist picks the approaches that fit you. Most plans combine a few of these.
Behavioral activation
Rebuild routines and small activities that bring energy and meaning back, one step at a time.
DBT skills
Practice mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation for days when feelings run high.
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Make room for hard thoughts and act on what matters to you.
Family involvement
For teens, parents join the process as the teen and therapist decide. See family therapy.
Online sessions
Secure video sessions for anyone in Illinois, alone or mixed with visits to the Naperville office.
Getting started
Three steps to your first session
Free consultation
Talk with our Care Coordinator. Share what you are going through and ask your questions.
Meet your therapist
We match you with a Naperville therapist. You set goals together in the first sessions.
Practice and progress
You build skills in session and between sessions. Your therapist reviews progress with you.
The TEAMS™ care model. Dayrise created TEAMS™, our registered model, which combines Therapy, Education, care Coordination, and Lifestyle Support. We are the only center in Naperville with TEAMS™, and we have helped more than 500 clients.
Prefer a different office? See depression therapy in Lombard. Anxiety often comes with depression: see anxiety therapists in Naperville.
Insurance and payment
Coverage for depression therapy
in Naperville
We are in-network with BlueCross BlueShield PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna PPO. Our Care Coordinator checks your benefits before your first session. Read how payment and insurance work.
Not sure if you are covered?
Tell us your plan and we will check your mental health benefits before you book.
Call (331) 425-8625 →Frequently asked questions
Depression therapy in Naperville: your questions
Call or text (331) 425-8625, or book a free consultation online. Our Care Coordinator asks what you are dealing with and matches you with a therapist at our Naperville office who treats depression. You can also meet online from anywhere in Illinois.
Most plans cover it. Our Naperville therapists are in-network with BlueCross BlueShield PPO, United Healthcare PPO, and Aetna PPO. Our Care Coordinator checks your benefits before your first session, so you know your cost up front.
Depression lasts most of the day, nearly every day, for two weeks or more. It brings changes in mood, sleep, appetite, energy, or interest. If it affects work, school, or relationships, book a session. A therapist can help you sort out what is going on.
Your therapist starts with your story and your goals. Sessions often use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and behavioral activation. Your therapist may add DBT skills, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), or interpersonal approaches. Between sessions you practice small, specific steps.
It depends on your symptoms, your history, and your goals. Your therapist sets goals with you in the first sessions and reviews progress with you along the way.
Yes. We see teens ages 12 and up. Teen depression often looks like irritability or withdrawal. Read about teen therapy in Naperville or our teen therapy overview.
Yes. Online sessions are open to anyone in Illinois, and you can mix online and in-person sessions at the Naperville office.
Call or text 988 now, or call 911 in an emergency. Dayrise is not an emergency service.
Where to find us
Our Naperville office
Address
2323 Naperville Rd, Suite 214, Naperville, IL 60563
Phone
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Saturday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Getting here
Easily accessible from I-88 and Route 59 in DuPage and Will County. Call us for parking information.
Nearby areas we serve