Padera Therapy and Wellness

Padera Therapy and Wellness A holistic health and counseling center in Wheaton, Illinois. Talk therapy, art therapy, yoga therapy, somatic therapy, EMDR and more.
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We assist our clients with moving toward complete emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and physical wellness.

Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim clients, therapists, loved ones and friends - may you have a Blessed Ramadan, and find thi...
02/17/2026

Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim clients, therapists, loved ones and friends - may you have a Blessed Ramadan, and find this time filled with peace, renewal, prosperity, good health, and joy for you and your family. Much love from all of us at Padera Therapy!

We are thrilled to welcome our new therapist, Bria Williams-Roby! Bria is a Licensed Professional Counselor, working wit...
02/17/2026

We are thrilled to welcome our new therapist, Bria Williams-Roby! Bria is a Licensed Professional Counselor, working with ages 13+ to navigate racial issues, anxiety, substance use, women's health, trauma, ADHD and much more.

Bria's approach heavily features narrative therapy, a form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals understand and change their life stories, and she's described by clients as empathetic, genuine and a great listener. Bria also enjoys working with seniors, pregnant and new moms, couples, folks that were formerly incarcerated, and BIPOC and marginalized groups.

Bria has virtual or in-person openings starting Monday, March 16. She is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna, Anthem and Cigna/Evernorth.

Learn more and contact us to book a session:
https://paderatherapy.com/briawilliamsroby

If you're a mental health clinician looking for a new place to land, we are hiring for full-time providers! Conveniently...
02/16/2026

If you're a mental health clinician looking for a new place to land, we are hiring for full-time providers! Conveniently located to many Chicagoland suburbs, in the heart of Wheaton, our office environment is warm, supportive, progressive, diverse, and full of passionate, experienced professionals.

We value work/life balance for our therapists and have frequent team get-togethers to build connection and community. We believe in creating meaningful change for clients through evidence-based and holistic treatment approaches. In addition, we have intake, marketing and insurance/billing support on staff. Contact us athttps://paderatherapy.com/job-opportunities.

Now a staple and favorite food of many, pizza was originally created in the 16th century as an inexpensive street food f...
02/09/2026

Now a staple and favorite food of many, pizza was originally created in the 16th century as an inexpensive street food for those living in poverty. In the 1800's, the creativity and expansion of different toppings brought pizza to the masses - although it was still mainly created by bakeries and meant to be eaten while walking through town. The humble beginnings of pizza bring us back to the sense of comfort and community that it provides when shared with family and friends. Today we celebrate National Pizza Day by learning the favorite orders of our Padera Therapy team! Where are you getting a slice today? 🍕Let us know YOUR favorite place!

Ralph the Therapy Dog was already awesome, but now he's even cooler! Ralph was recently named a Canine Good Citizen, pas...
01/28/2026

Ralph the Therapy Dog was already awesome, but now he's even cooler! Ralph was recently named a Canine Good Citizen, passing his test through the American Kennel Club! Canine Good Citizen is a 10-skill test that teaches good manners to dogs and responsible dog ownership to their owners. The test is often used for emotional support animals or therapy dogs to ensure appropriate behavior and temperament. Ralph works alongside our therapist, Sarah Guarini, to provide animal-assisted therapy to her clients. Congrats to both Sarah and Ralph on this accomplishment!

Learn about Sarah:
https://paderatherapy.com/sarah-guarini
Learn about Ralph:
https://paderatherapy.com/ralph

We are thrilled to welcome our new therapist, Michelle Fox! Michelle is a Licensed Social Worker helping high schoolers ...
01/27/2026

We are thrilled to welcome our new therapist, Michelle Fox! Michelle is a Licensed Social Worker helping high schoolers and adults navigate anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, stress and life transitions. She has virtual or in-person openings starting Monday, February 9. Michelle is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna, Anthem and Cigna/Evernorth. Welcome, Michelle! We are so happy to have you on the Padera Therapy team!

Learn more and contact us to book a session:
https://paderatherapy.com/michellefox

If you're a mental health clinician looking for a new place to land, we'd love to hear from you. We are conveniently loc...
01/26/2026

If you're a mental health clinician looking for a new place to land, we'd love to hear from you. We are conveniently located to many Chicagoland suburbs, in the heart of Wheaton, Illinois. Our office environment is warm, supportive and full of passionate, experienced professionals. We value work/life balance for our therapists, and have frequent team get-togethers to build connection and community. We believe in creating meaningful change for clients through evidence-based and holistic treatment approaches. In addition, we have intake, marketing and insurance/billing support on staff.

Learn more...
https://paderatherapy.com/job-opportunities

We are proud to announce that Padera Therapy and Wellness is now an Approved Continuing Education Provider through the N...
01/23/2026

We are proud to announce that Padera Therapy and Wellness is now an Approved Continuing Education Provider through the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)! This recognition allows us to provide continuing education opportunities to mental health professionals, while meeting the NBCC's high national standards for education, training, and experience.

Stay up to date on upcoming CEU's: https://paderatherapy.com/ceus
Interested in therapy? Give us a call or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com.

Padera Therapy has immediate openings for new clients with compassionate, experienced therapists. If you’ve been thinkin...
01/20/2026

Padera Therapy has immediate openings for new clients with compassionate, experienced therapists. If you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, now is the time. Whether you’re navigating stress, anxiety, relationships, or just need a space to talk, support is available now. You don’t have to do this alone. Book your first session today! These five therapists have immediate availability. Give us a call at (630) 940-6828 or visit us at paderatherapy.com.

Nikoleta Giannakopolous, LPC
Virtual Therapy for Individuals & Partners ages 18+
Relationships | Life Transitions | Young Adults | Anxiety | Depression | Grief
Accepts: BCBS PPO, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth

Leigh Heckman, LPC
Therapy for women ages 18+
Somatic Work | Grief | Identity issues | Highly Sensitive People | Spirituality
Accepts: BCBS PPO, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth

Nadeen Elkhatib, LPC, EMDR
Therapy for ages 5+, families and groups
EMDR | Play Therapy | Children | Trauma | Family Relationships | Domestic Violence | Culturally-Sensitive Care
Accepts: BCBS PPO, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth

Diamari Velez, LCSW
Therapy for Individuals, ages 6+
Speaks English/Spanish
Trauma | PTSD | ADHD | Perinatal Mental Health | Parents | Neurodivergence | Latinx Clients | Play Therapy | Children
Accepts: BCBS PPO, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth and United

Farheen Farooq, LPC, EMDR
Virtual Therapy for women, and children ages 12+
Speaks English, Hindi and Urdu
Eating Disorders | Post-Divorce | Postpartum | Anxiety | Depression | Muslim Mental Health | EMDR | Brainspotting
Accepts: BCBS PPO, Anthem, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth

If you're a mental health clinician looking for a new place to land, we'd love to hear from you. We have an office envir...
01/15/2026

If you're a mental health clinician looking for a new place to land, we'd love to hear from you. We have an office environment that is warm, supportive and full of passionate, experienced professionals. We value work/life balance for our therapists, and have frequent team get-togethers to build connection and community. We believe in creating meaningful change for clients through evidence-based and holistic treatment approaches. In addition, we have intake, marketing and insurance/billing support on staff. Sound too good to be true? It's not. It's Padera Therapy.

Job Opportunities for: LCPC, LPC, LCSW, LSW, LMFT, ALMFT, PSY.D, Ph.D
Apply today: https://paderatherapy.com/job-opportunities

It is common for our mental health to shift come January. The cold weather, lack of sunlight and fresh air, plentiful wi...
01/02/2026

It is common for our mental health to shift come January. The cold weather, lack of sunlight and fresh air, plentiful winter viruses, and indoor isolation can all lead to the winter "blues." After the festive holiday months, January sweeps in like a wet blanket, forcing us to face the reality of the long, dreary months still ahead of us. Society tells us to make resolutions, implement changes, and become a "new you" for the new year. But nature wants us to stop, slow down and conserve our energy in order to rest and reflect for the springtime ahead. To combat the blues, it helps to get outside when you can, increase sleep and water intake, move your body and even try things like light therapy. Don't lose connection with others - consider volunteering or getting together on a regular basis with friends and family, and as always, if you need extra support, we have a diverse team of therapists available.

Learn more: https://paderatherapy.com/our-team

As we move closer to the end of the year and the Winter Solstice on December 21, we share some thoughts from Licensed Pr...
12/18/2025

As we move closer to the end of the year and the Winter Solstice on December 21, we share some thoughts from Licensed Professional Counselor Leigh Heckman, as well as reflections from 2025 and intentions for 2026 from others on the Padera Therapy team - Sarah Guarini, Jon Matthew, Nadeen Elkhatib, Lesli Gresholdt, Rosangela Maldonado, and of course, Ralph the Therapy Dog.

Leigh shares, "Every year, December 21 brings the shortest day of the year — a day when the Earth’s tilt is pointed away from the Sun. Nature asks us to still and quiet our bodies for rest. There is a silent rhythm directing the leaves to pull their nutrients in and whispering to the bears to ready for hibernation.

What’s unique about this year, however, is that 2025 marks the close of a Universal 9 Year. In numerology, 2 + 0 + 2 + 5 equals 9. In many wisdom traditions, 9 represents completion, integration, release, and mastery — all before starting over at 1. It is the number of the mystic and the healer, a threshold that points toward transformation and new beginnings. Collectively, many of us are feeling this energy, whether or not we are consciously aware of its significance.

As we approach this particularly potent new beginning, here are some reflective questions to consider for your own cycle:

When I reflect on the past 9 years, what have been my themes, lessons, and struggles?
What do I want to carry forward from this chapter of my life, and what is better left behind?
Is there any "unfinished business" calling for my attention?
What fears and doubts do I feel ready to shed as I move forward?"

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2100 Manchester Road Suite 1420
Wheaton, IL
60187

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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