​Empower Your Journey
Personalized support for neurodivergent individuals and families
—flexible sessions tailored to your unique needs.
Our Mission
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Nateras Counseling and Clinical Services is committed to providing a safe, accepting and welcoming space where clients are validated and encouraged to explore their authentic selves.
We embrace a neuro-affirming and strength-based approach to empower neurodivergent minds to explore their strengths, understand their experiences and navigate challenges. We customize our strategies and tools to provide support toward the client's desired vision while preserving their natural essence.
About April Hall
April is an Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She provides bilingual (Spanish and English) Therapy and Counseling in Illinois.
April is also a certified ADHD Coach and provides Coaching for neurodivergent individuals and their families worldwide.
Why Us?
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10+ years Supporting ADHDers, Autistic Individuals and their Families
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Bilingual (Spanish) and Bicultural
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Certified ADHD Coach
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Trained in Autism and ADHD Assessments
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Experience working with medication prescribers, speech and occupational therapists, and school staff
Specializing in Neurodivergent Profiles Through
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Neuro-affirming and
Strength-based Approach
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Multidisciplinary Collaboration
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Trauma Responsive Care
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LGBTQIA+ ally
Counseling and
Therapy Services
Our counseling and therapy services provide a supportive, compassionate space to help individuals better understand themselves, navigate challenges, and build meaningful strategies for growth and well-being. Services are tailored to each person’s unique needs and may support concerns related to ADHD, autism, anxiety, life transitions, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and relationships.
We take a neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach that honors each individual’s experiences, identity, and goals.
Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision provides a supportive and collaborative space for professionals working toward Illinois licensure to strengthen clinical skills, build confidence, and grow in their professional practice.
Supervision may include case consultation, ethical decision-making, professional development, documentation support, and exploration of neuro-affirming approaches to better support diverse clients and families.
Clinical Consultation
Clinical consultation offers professionals a collaborative space to explore complex cases, strengthen clinical decision-making, and develop practical strategies for supporting neurodivergent individuals and families.
Consultation may include guidance on neuro-affirming approaches, case conceptualization, treatment planning, referrals, and additional strategies that support thoughtful, individualized care.
Outdoor Walk-and-Talk
Outdoor Walk-and-Talk therapy offers a more active and natural setting for counseling, combining therapeutic conversation with gentle movement outdoors.
This approach can provide a comfortable alternative to a traditional office setting and may support emotional regulation, reflection, stress reduction, and overall well-being while maintaining the same personalized and supportive therapeutic approach.
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Coaching
Our coaching services provide personalized support to help individuals better understand their strengths, overcome challenges, and build practical strategies for everyday life.
Coaching may focus on areas such as organization, time management, executive functioning, goal setting, routines, self-advocacy, and navigating ADHD-related challenges. Sessions are collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to each person’s unique needs and goals.
Insurance
& Pay
In network with BCBS-PPO plans and accepting self-pay
FAQs
Find answers to common questions
about our services
How do I get started?
Contact nateras via email or phone or our online platform to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation. During this call you will learn more about our services. Based on the information provided we can help you decide which of our services will work best for you.
Do you provide virtual services?
We primarily provide virtual services to individuals, parents and caregivers of all ages who reside in Illinois. We also provide Walk-and-Talk Therapy that occurs outdoors. Coaching services are not limited to Illinois residents and may take place in your home or in the community. Ask for more information to learn if you may be eligible for these services.
What type of supervision and consultation do you offer?
April is a LCPC and provides supervision for professionals working toward Illinois licensure. Consultation is available for professionals who are interested in exploring additional strategies or neuro-affirming approaches to support their neurodivergent learner. This could be helpful when gathering information and deciding if referral to a specialist for Occupational, Speech or Feeding Therapy could be helpfu
