Dr. Natalia Yangarber-Hicks

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Welcome to my webpage!

I hope that information contained in these pages gives you an idea about my training and experience, areas of professional interest, and approach to psychotherapy.

I believe it takes courage to consider changing aspects of one’s life that are not working. Whether you are seeking relief from troubling and recurrent symptoms or wishing to experience more satisfaction, contentment, and freedom in your life, psychotherapy can be of considerable help.

Although psychological problems are generally caused and maintained by many factors, as a psychologist I strongly believe that human beings are relational creatures. Moreover, one of the assumptions underlying my work is that relationships with others, particularly early caregivers, shape one’s character, values, and approach to life. When experiences with significant others have been consistently traumatic, disruptive, or otherwise painful, putting them behind and moving on alone can be difficult. Sometimes another safe relationship (i.e., in the context of psychotherapy) is needed for these wounds to heal and for sorrow to be transformed into hope. I believe that change is possible when individuals courageously and honestly face and mourn experiences that have long haunted them. When the shame and pain of one’s past is acknowledged and fleshed out, one often feels greater freedom to enjoy life in the present and look forward to the future. Frustrating symptoms tend to subside or disappear, relationships improve, and one begins to live with a greater sense of agency and freedom.

Whether short- or long-term psychotherapy is possible or warranted, I view my primary role as respectfully treating you as a whole and unique person, who has the ability to choose and improve the quality of your life. I strive to create a trusting relationship with you out of which understanding, compassion, acceptance, and change can flow. I consider it a privilege to accompany you on your journey of discovery, healing, and growth.

If you would like to consider whether I might be a good fit for your needs, please feel free to contact me at 630-849-8276 for an initial consultation.

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