Life isn’t always easy
We all go through times in our lives where we need some extra support. Leaning on friends and family is often who we seek out first, but partnering with a trained, impartial therapist is sometimes what is needed. Therapy is a place to share your story without judgement and to be heard with compassion. This is a space where we work together to develop new and hopeful growth in your life; by providing a holistic perspective on your challenges, using the latest research to guide your treatment, and nurturing your unique potential.
If you are frustrated with painful patterns that keep recurring; are struggling with painful childhood memories; don’t understand your own behavior; want to learn better coping strategies, problem-solving skills, or build your self-confidence; or are simply seeking more joy and meaning in life, I would be delighted to collaborate with you. I believe that therapeutic work is relational, where the client is the expert in themselves, and my role is to walk along side in this recovery journey holding hope. Being respectful and appreciative of differences, I take a collaborative approach to help undercover strengths, gain new insights, and to facilitate coping skill development.
Hi there!
I’m Melissa Roberts New, MSW, LCSW a seasoned clinician with over twenty-five years of experience with a focus on adolescents and young adults in crisis, pregnant and parenting teens, and those who have a trauma history.
I am motivated by a passion for adolescents and my community. I aim to create therapeutic relationships that are based on compassion, respect, and collaboration. Through building trust and a commitment to authentic relationships, I can engage adolescents and young adults who have been considered difficult to work with by others.
“Hope is the result of believing that change is possible and having the tools to make it happen”
– Dan Tomasulo, PhD. From Learned Hopefullness;
The power of positivity to overcome depression
If you want to know, life is the principle of self-renewal, it is constantly renewing and remaking and changing and transfiguring itself…
- Boris Pasternak
Comprehensive mental health services
Over 25 years of counseling experience are here for you, your children, and your family.
We understand the importance of your mental well-being and are appreciative of individual differences and personal strengths. Our goal is to provide you with competent, compassionate, and supportive guidance as you make your way through challenging times.
Specialized Counseling for all
Our practitioners will listen and determine the therapeutic approach or combination of approaches that will work best.
Brainspotting
Brainspotting is used in trauma treatment. It has also been effective in the treatment of injury, stress, attention levels, and motivation.
We have been serving our community in the Western Suburbs - specifically, Naperville, Lisle, Bolingbrook, Aurora, Plainfield, DuPage & Will County with therapeutically relational solutions to their real-world challenges.
Individual Therapy
Working one on one to help you identify concerns and challenges to living a meaningful life
Couples Therapy
We can find better ways to talk out the struggles you may have in your relationship.
FAMILY THERAPY
Sometimes it is difficult to communicate with your loved ones at home
