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Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Welcome! As a board-certified physician dual-trained in Psychiatry and Neurology (MD), I offer a comprehensive approach to brain health and emotional well-being by bridging the connection between the mind and the nervous system.
Education & Background
- Doctor of Medicine (MD): Completed rigorous residency training spanning both psychiatry and neurology.
- Integrated Care: Combining psychopharmacology, neurological evaluation, and evidence-based therapies for precise, whole-person care.
Key Specializations
- Neuropsychiatry: Mood, behavior, or cognitive changes linked to neurological conditions (stroke, TBI, Parkinson's, MS).
- Memory & Cognitive Disorders: Evaluation and care for memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, and dementias.
- Treatment-Resistant Conditions: Tailored medical strategies for severe depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder.
- Overlapping Symptoms: Managing complex conditions like chronic migraines with mood symptoms or functional neurological disorders (FND).
- Executive Dysfunction & ADHD: Comprehensive assessment and treatment for focus and attention challenges.
My Approach I prioritize thorough evaluations and collaborative, evidence-based care tailored to your unique goals and quality of life.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, Sleep disorder, Trauma,
Accepts Aetna, Ascension
Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
I don't start by asking, "What's wrong with you?" I start by asking, "Help me understand you."
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As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), I have had the privilege of caring for individuals across diverse healthcare settings throughout my nursing career. My professional journey has included advanced training as both a Nurse Educator and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, reflecting my ongoing commitment to lifelong learning, clinical excellence, and evidence-based, compassionate care.
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I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy for individuals across the lifespan, with a special focus on children, adolescents, and young adults. Whether you're navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, or a significant life transition, my goal is to provide thoughtful, individualized care in a calm, welcoming environment where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
Life can be overwhelming. Feeling alone while struggling can compound that sense of despair. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, loss, trauma, divorce, career challenges, health issues, addiction, or even just confusion about the future, seeking help is the beginning of the change. As a career woman, licensed attorney, mother, divorcee, and active community member, I bring my own life experience and vast education to my work. We can figure out a plan together to make navigating the day-to-day more manageable.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois Medicaid, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Carelon Behavioral Health, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Sleep disorder, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Providence Health Plan,
Hey there! I’m Briana Kesterson, LCSW.
I’m a licensed therapist offering individual and family therapy in Illinois, supporting people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. I have a Bachelor's in Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois and a Master's in Social Work from Aurora University.
I work with children, teens, adults, and families navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, life transitions, relationship challenges, and self worth struggles. Many of my clients come in feeling “too much” or “not enough” and together, we begin to understand how to better support the parts of you that learned to cope and protect just to survive.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
I understand what it's like to feel overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly on edge. Maybe you're emotionally drained, unmotivated, overthinking everything, or simply not feeling like yourself anymore. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, family conflict, divorce, co-parenting, work stress, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. I also specialize in supporting individuals who have experienced unhealthy relationships, domestic violence, emotional abuse, or narcissistic abuse. My goal is to provide a warm, down-to-earth, nonjudgmental, and safe space where you can feel understood, supported, and comfortable being yourself. You're not stuck. Healing is possible, and you do not have to go through it alone. When you're ready to take the next step, I'd be honored to support you on your journey.
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
Humility, honesty and humor are what I value most in my relationships with my clients to create lasting change. I work with people from a variety of backgrounds and genders, but I specialize in helping women heal from relationship and attachment trauma so they can overcome anxiety, navigate changes in their relationships and careers, reconnect with their sense of self, and create healthier, more fulfilling connections.
My other specialty is working with those in the helping professions to support them in advocacy and in overcoming compassion fatigue and burnout.
I got my MSW (Master of Social Work) at Aurora University to become a therapist in 2012. I got my start in community mental health, working in post-adoption and focusing on trauma and attachment work with families. I transitioned to private practice in September 2021.
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Curative, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna
Anxiety, Family Issues, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, LGBTQIA+
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan,
Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan,
Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford,
I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than 15 years of experience helping adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. I specialize in working with anxiety, ADHD, relationship concerns, stress, and major life transitions. As the owner and clinical director of Waterbrook Therapy Group, I'm committed to providing compassionate, practical, and personalized care that helps clients move toward greater peace, resilience, and well-being.
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Relationship Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, Maternal Mental Health, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Substance Abuse / Addiction, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey,
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been working in the mental health field 6+years. I have experience working with adolescents and adults of all ages, navigating trauma, eating disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship difficulties, and complex life transitions. My background includes clinical, school-based, and higher-level care settings, which allows me to understand how emotional challenges show up across different environments and stages of life.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and work with clients who feel stuck in painful patterns, overwhelmed by emotions, or disconnected from themselves or others. My training includes CBT, DBT, ACT, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), and I have completed specialized training working with betrayal Trauma and sex addiction through IITAP. I am especially experienced in supporting clients who have complex cases and/ or deep rooted negative beliefs helping them to build stability, insight, and resilience in a way that feels sustainable and empowering.
Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal Mental Health, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Providence Health Plan,
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative, Oscar, Oxford,
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, United Healthcare, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford,
Anxiety, Depression
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Curative,
With nearly three decades of experience, I've learned that meaningful change begins when people feel truly heard, understood, and supported. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and major life transitions. Having grown up in India and continued my education in both the United Kingdom and the United States, I also bring an appreciation for how culture, family, and life experiences can shape who we are. My goal is to provide a warm, compassionate space where you can build on your strengths, gain practical tools, and create lasting change.
ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss, OCD, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Trauma, Women's Issues,
Accepts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Aetna, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network,
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