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ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna
I received my Master's in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in 2014. My clinical values are deeply rooted in the ethos of social work, which is that to understand any person, you must understand the context of their life. This includes your family of origin, socioeconomic status, any discrimination you face, and your religious or spiritual belief system. All of these parts of your life will be essential to bring into the therapy space to understand best what ails you and where we might find remedies within you and your community.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse / Addiction
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been working in the mental health field 6+years. I have experience working with adolescents and adults of all ages, navigating trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, and complex life transitions. My background includes clinical, school-based, and higher-level care settings, which allows me to understand how emotional challenges show up across different environments and stages of life.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and work with clients who feel stuck in painful patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or disconnected from themselves or others. My training includes CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), and I have completed specialized training working with betrayal Trauma and sex addiction through IITAP. I am especially experienced in supporting clients who have complex cases and/ or deep rooted negative beliefs helping them to build stability, insight, and resilience in a way that feels sustainable and empowering.
Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than 15 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. I specialize in working with anxiety, ADHD, relationship concerns, stress, and major life transitions. As the owner and clinical director of Waterbrook Therapy Group, I'm committed to providing compassionate, practical, and personalized care that helps clients move toward greater peace, resilience, and well-being.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Substance Abuse / Addiction
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Humana Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Providence Health Plan
Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
I specialize in helping adults who live with trauma, anxiety, depression, and OCD. I draw from ACT, EMDR, embodiment practices, and parts work, and I am neurodivergent‐friendly and LGBTQIA+ affirming. I also have experience supporting clients through psychosis, grief, chronic health issues, spiritual trauma, eating disorders, and substance use disorders.
At the core of my work is a belief that every person has the capacity to choose who they become. As Jean‐Paul Sartre wrote, “We are constantly creating ourselves through action.” I see therapy as a space where you can explore that creation with support, clarity, and intention.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Hey there! I’m Briana Kesterson, LCSW.
I’m a licensed therapist offering individual and family therapy in Illinois, supporting people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. I have a Bachelor's in Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois and a Master's in Social Work from Aurora University.
I work with children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self worth struggles. Many of my clients come in feeling “too much” or “not enough” and together, we begin to understand how to better support the parts of you that learned to cope and protect just to survive.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, OCD, PTSD,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford,
I personally know what it is like to struggle with anxiety and despair. I also know what it is like to go to therapy and to get little benefit from it. Many years ago, my emotional life changed dramatically when I stumbled onto resources that addressed my actual needs, and subsequently I devoted myself to a career promoting better mental health practices than I was taught when I was young.
Simply put, I teach people six interrelated psychological skills that you can use to transform your life. If all you want to do is explore the past, I'm not your best option - I focus on the past only enough to get us moving toward the future you want. I love to help people develop psychological superpowers that they can use to get the life they always hoped for, starting from where they are now and moving forward into a future they find worthwhile.
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Medicaid, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health,
I work with children, teens, and adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family conflict, relationship challenges, life transitions, identity questions, and painful patterns that feel hard to break. Some of the people I support are also healing from trauma, grief, depression, or mood-related struggles that are affecting daily life and relationships. I believe we all have answers within us, and my goal is to help clients reconnect with their own voice, strength, and direction.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
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