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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.
I have 16 years of experience in the counseling field and am trained in integrative approaches including EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic and body-based therapies, and mindfulness-based interventions. I am dedicated to helping clients heal through a holistic approach that supports the mind, body, and spirit. My goal is to help individuals develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and lasting emotional well-being
Welcome — I'm so glad you're here! With 23 years of experience as a school social worker, I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families navigate life's challenges and build the skills needed to thrive at home, school and in their communities. I work with children and teens ages 3-17, as well as parents and caregivers who are seeking support, guidance, and practical strategies to strengthen family relationships, work through family conflicts and improve daily functioning. My goal is to help build the necessary skills to strengthen relationships and homeostasis within family structures and the individual.
I specialize in working with neurodivergent children, adolescents, and families including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), social-communication challenges, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, and behavioral challenges. I also specialize in working with high conflict family dynamics which include parent-child relationships, divorce (for families that are both in and/or out of the family court system), sibling rivalry, and multicultural child rearing.
My approach blends clinical rigor with genuine warmth. I ask a lot of questions, not to check boxes, but because I want to understand the full picture of your life, biology, and history before we decide on a path forward. I'm not interested in just managing symptoms; I want to understand the root of what's going on — whether that's biological, situational, relational, or some combination- so that treatment actually addresses the cause, not just the surface presentation. Clients often describe our sessions as feeling more like being truly listened to than being processed through an appointment. As an integrative provider, medication is one tool among several we might use, and I stay curious rather than settling for the first explanation.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Saint Charles, IL
- 98%Anxiety
- 90%Stress management
- 89%Depression
- 81%Relationship issues
- 81%Family issues
- 99%Aetna
- 98%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 84%Cigna
- 69%Ascension
- 97%English
- 4%Spanish
- 1%Greek
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Portuguese
- 99%In-person or online
- 1%In-person only
- 81%Woman
- 19%Man
- 43%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 42%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 8%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 6%Clinical Psychologist
- 1%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 100%Individual therapy
- 48%Family therapy
- 35%Child or adolescent therapy
- 33%Couples therapy
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Saint Charles
Finding therapists in Saint Charles starts with knowing what kind of support you want and which therapist experience matches it. People often look for therapy for anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, stress, or major life changes. You may also want a therapist with experience in couples therapy, marriage counseling, or a specific approach, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Reading therapist bios can help you see what each person focuses on, how they describe their style, and whether their background fits what you want to discuss.
Saint Charles is a smaller market, so local in-person appointment options may be more limited than in larger parts of Illinois. Virtual therapy can expand your choices while still connecting you with a therapist licensed in Illinois. As you compare St. Charles therapists, consider practical fit as well as clinical fit: appointment times, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, session format, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. A profile can also show whether a therapist works with individuals, couples, families, or people looking for faith-informed care, such as Christian counseling.
Therapy in Saint Charles can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan for. Headway helps you search for therapists who take insurance, review estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book, and compare virtual or in-person availability in one place. You can browse profiles, review specialties, and book directly when you find a therapist who matches your needs and accepts your plan.
If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.
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