About Us

Padera Therapy & Wellness is a holistic health and counseling center in Wheaton, Illinois, assisting clients with moving toward complete emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and physical wellness. We work with children, teens, adults, families and partners.

“Padera Therapy and Wellness was founded in 2017 with one goal in mind — to combine high quality, inclusive, and trauma-informed mental health care with holistic methods of healing, like mindfulness, meditation, and yoga.

Many of our therapists blend evidence-based approaches like DBT, CBT, and trauma-informed care with mindfulness, somatic work, and yoga-based practices to support mind, body, and soul healing.”

— Kristin Padera,
LCPC, Founder of Padera Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We offer individual therapy, relationship therapy, and family therapy.

  • Our compassionate professionals come from diverse backgrounds and specialties, offering a wide range of therapeutic approaches to support each client’s unique journey. We are trauma-focused, neurodivergent-affirming, and LGBTQIA+-affirming. We believe in full mind-body wellness and healing.

  • Getting started is simple. Take a look at our Therapists to learn about our team. Visit the Therapy Modalities page to see if something sounds right for you. Or skip all of that and just reach out through our contact form or give us a call. You can even send a text! We will discuss what you’re looking for, your availability for sessions, and your insurance or payment options.

  • Healing and personal growth begin with the right connection. We believe that finding a therapist who truly aligns with your needs, values, and personality is essential for meaningful progress. We will listen to what is important to you, and suggest therapists who may be a good fit. You can review their information and make a selection, or if you’re still undecided, you can schedule a 15 minute complimentary phone consultation to determine fit. Take a look at our Therapists to get a head start.

  • We are in-network with Aetna PPO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Cigna/Evernorth PPO, and United Healthcare/Optum PPO. We will verify your benefits prior to your first session.

    If you are out of network, you are welcome to be a self-pay client. We can provide a superbill for you to submit for possible reimbursement.

  • If you are in-network, sessions are billed to your insurance company and, based on your benefits, you may owe money towards your session if you have a copay/coinsurance or a deductible to meet.

    If you don’t have insurance, self pay clients are $135/session.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page, email, phone or text. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day. Call (630) 940-6828, text (630) 523-9196 or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com.

Areas of Focus

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

  • Mood & Personality Disorders

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Behavioral Issues

  • Self-Harming & Suicidal Ideation

  • Psychotic Symtoms

  • Impulse Control Disorders

  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)

  • ADHD & Autism

  • Grief & Loss

  • Anger Management

  • Chronic Illness

  • Eating Disorders

  • Peer Relationships

  • School Issues

  • Perinatal Mental Health & Lactation Support

  • Attachment issues

  • Sexuality

  • Family Conflict & Divorce

  • Premarital Counseling

  • Relationship Issues

  • Consensual/Ethical Non-Monogamy

  • Infidelity and Affair Recovery

  • Discernment Counseling

  • Infertility

  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly

  • Gambling

  • Sexual Addiction

  • Alcohol Addiction & Substance Use

  • Chronic Relapse

  • Trauma & PTSD

  • Sexual Abuse & Violence

  • Domestic Violence

  • Religious Trauma & Deconversion

  • Codependency & Boundaries

  • Body Image & Body Positivity

  • Highly Sensitive People

  • Self-Esteem

  • Stress & Burnout

  • Inner Child Healing

  • Mindfulness

  • Spirituality

  • Sports Performance

  • Perfectionism & High Achievers

  • LGBTQIA+ and Gender Identity Issues

  • First Generation Issues

  • Racial Identity

  • Veterans

  • Seniors

Therapy Styles

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT)

  • Art Therapy

  • Asian American Mental Health

  • Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Brainspotting

  • Children/Teen Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy

  • Dance Movement Therapy (DMT)

  • Discernment Therapy

  • EMDR Therapy

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy

  • Family Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Latinx Issues

  • LGBTQIA+-Affirming Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Therapy (MBSR)

  • Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Therapy (MBTT)

  • Muslim Mental Health

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Neurodivergent-Affirming Therapy

  • Parent Coaching

  • Perinatal Mental Health

  • Person-Centered

  • Play Therapy

  • Relationship Therapy

  • Sex Therapy

  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied, BDSM, ENM/Poly

  • Somatic Therapy

  • Social Justice Focused

  • Strengths-Based Therapy

  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

  • Walk & Talk Therapy

  • Yoga Therapy

Our Location

We are located in The Grove Office Park, Building C, 2100 Manchester Road, Suite 1420, Wheaton, IL 60187.

Our office is in Building C, all the way in the back of the lot. Enter door #1400. Our office is straight ahead in Suite 1420.

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