Founder, Clinical Therapist
and Yoga Teacher

Kristin Padera

MA, LCPC, EMDR, RYT-200
Therapy for ages 13+

I am a psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and holistic health advocate that believes in honoring your individuality and working with you to create a treatment plan that is tailored to your unique needs.

I founded Padera Therapy and Wellness in 2017 when I realized the need for competent, empathetic professionals who were well-versed in quality counseling techniques, as well as more holistic methods of healing. I frequently use methods of dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices (like yoga and meditation) to assist my clients in their recovery.

As a therapist, I have a warm, compassionate, and honest relational style. I take pride in my ability to connect easily with clients to help them feel comfortable quickly. My specialty is in assisting my clients with uncovering the root of unhelpful patterns, addressing the symptoms of these patterns, and creating meaningful changes in their lives. Through my knowledge, experience, and passion, I can assist you in finding greater confidence, healing, and insight.

I specialize in working with teenagers, millennials, and other adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, borderline personality disorder, identity or relationship issues, and self-esteem struggles. I am also passionate about women’s issues. I love to help professional women, moms, and caretakers find balance and health.

About Kristin:

  • Enjoys hanging out with her husband and sons, taking yoga/spin classes, reading, and watching bad British reality television

  • Loves to share materials to aid in your recovery, like podcasts, books, articles and entertainment

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented type of talk therapy that can help manage mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, and emotional concerns, such as coping with grief or stress.

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is effective in reducing symptoms of PTSD experienced after traumatic events.

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that is designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy, specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely.

  • Yoga is a mind-body practice that focuses on your physical, emotional and mental health.

  • Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) addresses the mental health needs of people suffering from the destructive effects of early trauma.

  • Motivational interviewing helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behavior.

Top Specialties:

  • Complex Trauma & PTSD

  • Depression

  • Women’s Issues

Areas of Expertise:

  • Addiction

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Borderline Personality (BPD)

  • Codependency

  • Dual Diagnosis

  • EMDR

  • Family Conflict

  • LGBTQ+ Identity Struggles

  • Life Transitions

  • Mood Disorders

  • Peer Relationships

  • Personality Disorders

  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self Esteem

  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied

  • Stress

  • Teenagers & Millennials

  • Veterans

I’m in network with:

Aetna

Anthem

BCBS PPO

Cigna / Evernorth

United Healthcare

Call (630) 940-6828 or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com to set up an appointment or schedule a 15-minute free phone consultation.

“At Padera Therapy and Wellness, we believe that health is about paying attention to four major areas: emotional, bodily, spiritual, and intellectual health. We aim to help each client find fulfillment and healing in all four areas to achieve greater wellness, satisfaction, and balance.”

— Kristin Padera

Questions about insurance?

Give us a call or email scheduling@paderatherapy.com. We can often work with insurance companies if we are out-of-network. If we are an out-of-network provider or you do not have insurance, our rate is currently $135.00 for a 53 minute session. However, we also offer reduced rates in special circumstances. Finances should never be a deterrent for seeking help! We work with families to come up with a number that works for you.