Individual
Therapy & Coaching
Therapy & Coaching in Naperville, IL and
Virtual Teletherapy
Tend to yourself.
At Tend Therapy, we offer a warm, wise and compassionate space to collaborate where you’ll find clarity, calm and relief from struggle in order to reconnect with a sense of peace.
We welcome you, as you, wherever you are. From pre-teens to adults, we work alongside you to explore the areas of your life that feel heavy, uncertain, or need a little unpacking and putting in order. Our group of mental health and wellness therapists and coaches brings specialized expertise in life and relationship satisfaction, cultivating a sense of resonant purpose, inherent well-being, and thriving relationships whether that’s for you personally, professionally, in your partnering, parenting, career or sports performance, or anywhere in life you’d like to tend and grow.
Tend Therapy Space offers individual therapy services in Naperville, Illinois for adults, teens, and pre-teens at every stage of life. Whether you’re looking for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, or personal growth, our licensed therapists and mental health coaches provide individualized, compassionate care, both in person at our Naperville office and online throughout Illinois. We welcome you wherever you are in your journey.
We offer support in exploring and healing deeply held identities and beliefs that can consist of guilt and shame, trauma, rebuilding and/or reconnecting to a sense of self and identity for men and women learning to live more authentically.
For those facing major life transitions, exploring the messy middle of midlife, considering separation, divorce, seeking affair and/or betrayal recovery, or the complexities of parenting, we provide guidance through every stage and every phase and transition, including estrangement from adult children, caring for aging parents, or working through later phases of life like retirement, illness and bereavement.
We also offer mindfulness and spirituality exploration for individuals navigating spiritual and faith crises and therapy for caregivers and therapists as well.
Each session lasts 55–60 minutes, and the length of your journey with us is unique to you. Some clients find what they need in a single session, while others choose ongoing support over weeks or months, some even years. There is no set timeline—only the one that feels right for you.
Why Tend?
Our clients often reach out to us for individual therapy for themselves or someone they love, when they’re looking for relief from anxiety, uncertainty, discomfort and depression, the weight of grief and loss, hurt and betrayal. Feelings like confusion, losing interest in life and things that were once joyful, conflict, or any unwanted emotion or behavior that feels persistent, the desire for clarity, connection and understanding are only some of the reasons people seek our therapy services at Tend.
Our small group practice of therapists and coaches help individuals with a wide range of thoughts, emotions and experiences from seeking more fullness and general wellness to navigating conflict or emotional hostility at home or work, within their relationships with family members, partners or the workplace.
Areas of expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Grief & Loss
Bereavement & Betrayal
Trauma Resolution
EMDR & HMR
Anger & Blame
Shame & Shame Resiliency
Women’s Issues
Living Authentically & Wholeheartedly
Deepening & Strengthening Interpersonal Relationships
Conflict Resolution
Life Transitions
Uncoupling, Separation & Divorce
Parenting Through Life Phases
Healing from Narcissistic and Antagonistic Relationships
Men’s Issues
Sexual Identity
Career and Fulfillment Performance & Exploration
Exploration of Self
Attaining Balance
Therapy for Therapists and Caregivers
Spiritual Path Exploration
Crises of Faith
Navigating Midlife
Dating & Singleness
Sports Performance
LGBTQ+
We provide a space to process, heal, and move forward with clarity.
Our Techniques
Our therapists integrate approaches such as ACT, EMDR, HMR, DBT, and mindfulness techniques, drawing from specialized training in the Gottman Method for relationship health, Brené Brown’s work on shame, vulnerability, and shame resiliency (The Daring Way, Rising Strong, The Gifts of Imperfection), and emotionally focused therapy (EFT) with Dr. Sue Johnson, along with Tapping, and more.
Ready to Tend?
If you’re looking for individual therapy in Naperville, IL or the Chicagoland suburbs, we’d love to help you find your way forward. In-person and virtual teletherapy sessions are available.
Reach out today to schedule your first session or to learn more about our approach.
Meet Our Therapists
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Lisa Pisha
MS, LMFT
Founder + Therapist -
Angela Michalak
MA, LCPC
Partner + Therapist -
Kari Lata
MS, LCPC, LMFT
Therapist + Trauma Specialist -
Deborah Grizzell
Individual Adults
and Couples Therapist -
Sarah Greene
MS, MA, LCPC - Therapist + Team/Employee Wellness Specialist
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Emily Sanchez
MA - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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Katie Dawson
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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Pam Caine
MA, MSW
Parent + Family Therapist -
Brooklyn Miller
Associate Therapist + New Client Coordinator
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Isabella Boccia
Clinical Intern
Most of our therapists are in-network with BCBS PPO & UnitedHealthcare (Optum) plans.
Whatever you’re facing, we’re here to tend to it with you.
Ready to Tend?
If you’re looking for individual therapy in Naperville, IL or virtual telehealth, we’d love to help you find your way forward.
Reach out today to schedule your first session or learn more about our approach.
Frequently Asked Questions About Individual Therapy in Naperville, IL
Still have questions? Please Contact Us through our online form below.
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Individual therapy is a confidential, one-on-one process where you work with a licensed therapist to explore challenges, patterns, and goals in a supportive environment. At Tend in Naperville, IL, sessions are 55–60 minutes. Some clients find clarity in just a few sessions; others benefit from longer-term support. There is no set timeline, only the one that’s right for you.
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A therapist is typically the right fit if you’re navigating mental health concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, or grief. A coach may be a better fit for goal-setting, performance, and life direction when mental health is generally stable. At Tend, we offer both, and our team can help you figure out which approach fits your needs during an initial consultation.
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Most of our therapists are in-network with BCBS PPO and UnitedHealthcare (Optum) plans. We recommend calling your insurance provider to verify your individual benefits. We are happy to provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement if needed.
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You can reach us anytime via our Appointment Request Form and usually reply within 24 hours during the week and 48 hours on the weekend.
