I work with clients to help them live their valued life using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness skills. Change is constant and is part of life. With change comes stress and anxiety. Rather than simply reacting, which leads to a spiral of further stress and anxiety, I teach my clients coping tools so they are able to respond in a way that is productive and in their control, minimizing stress and anxiety. I also work with clients struggling with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMAD) like postpartum depression and anxiety. In addition, I am also trained as a Cognitive Behavior Therapist for Insomnia (CBT-I). ACT is a third wave behavior therapy where the focus is on changing your perception by changing your behavior rather than your thoughts; because thoughts and emotions are automatic and therefore cannot be changed. "Mindfulness is being able to be in the moment, non-judgmentally." (Jon Kabat-Zinn) We specialize in working with anxiety disorders for all age groups. Our new location in Naperville will be offering groups for children, adolescents and women. The emphasis is on teaching coping skills to manage stress and anxiety. Take the first step to start living your valued life and schedule an evaluation with Dr. Nina today!