Outside of the Naperville office building for Creating Space Therapy, providing grief and trauma therapy services.

TRAUMA THERAPY AND GRIEF COUNSELING

Naperville, Illinois

PROUDLY SERVING NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS

In-Person Trauma-Informed Therapy and Grief Counseling for children, teens, and adults.

Conveniently located in the beautiful south Naperville, Creating Space Therapy is proud to serve the surrounding Dupage county communities with specialized grief counseling and trauma therapy. Whether you’re located in Naperville or nearby Aurora, Warrenville or Downers Grove, we’re here to help you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and understanding.

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Our Naperville Office

1315 Macom Dr Suite 207, Naperville, IL 60564

(630) 601.3460

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Meet Our Naperville Team of Therapists

Our Naperville location is the newest addition to Creating Space Therapy, offering compassionate care in a convenient and welcoming setting. Currently led by Tracy, a skilled and dedicated therapist, this office provides specialized support for grief, trauma, and emotional wellness. As we continue to grow our team in Naperville, we remain committed to delivering the high-quality, personalized therapy that our clients trust. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or a loved one, our Naperville office is here to provide a safe space for healing and growth. Stay tuned as we expand our services to better serve the Naperville community.

Tracy Teichman LSW

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Lydia Gedmin LSW

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Why Chose Creating Space Therapy in Naperville, IL?

At Creating Space Therapy, we’re not just a practice—we’re a community dedicated to your healing journey. Our Naperville, IL location offers a warm, welcoming space where you can feel genuinely seen and supported. We prioritize personalized care, using the latest therapeutic techniques tailored to your unique needs. Our compassionate team of licensed therapists brings both expertise and empathy to every session, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care.

Specialized Therapies

We provide a variety of specialized therapies to meet the unique needs of each client. By combining evidence-based practices such as EMDR and polyvagal-informed somatic therapy, we tailor our approaches to suit your specific circumstances and healing goals. Our priority is delivering targeted, effective care that directly addresses the challenges you’re experiencing, offering you a clear path toward recovery and growth.

Expert Therapists

Our team is made up of highly skilled and compassionate therapists who specialize in therapy with children, teens, and adults. With extensive experience, genuine empathy, and a deep commitment to our work, we ensure that every client receives the highest level of care. We are dedicated to continually refining our skills and techniques to provide the most effective support for those we have the privilege to serve.

Personalized Care

We recognize that every person’s experience with grief and trauma is unique, so we prioritize creating personalized therapy plans. From the very first interaction, we take the time to understand your specific needs and goals, enabling us to tailor our services to fit your journey. This individualized approach ensures that your therapy experience is both impactful and meaningful.

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QUESTIONS? WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.

Frequently Asked Questions-

At this time, we do not offer therapy for children and teens at our Naperville location. However, we understand the importance of providing support for younger clients and are actively recruiting therapists with expertise in working with children and teens to meet this need. Until this position is filled, we encourage families seeking therapy for children or teens to consider our Batavia location, where we have skilled therapists available to support younger clients. We’re committed to expanding our services in Naperville and appreciate your understanding as we work to grow our team to better serve the community.

Currently, we are accepting clients at our Naperville location on Fridays. As we grow our team and expand our services, we plan to offer additional availability to better meet the needs of the community. For clients requiring more flexible scheduling, our Batavia office and online therapy options are available throughout the week. Please check back for updates as we continue to expand our Naperville hours.

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