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Therapist in Geneva, Illinois Veris Hawkins-Smith, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 11-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Veris Hawkins-Smith, Therapist

Veris Hawkins-Smith, MS, LPC

Specializes In:

Aging
Alcohol use
Anger issues
Drug/substance use
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Family conflict
Retirement
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Veris Hawkins-Smith is a Psychotherapist who has been practicing since 2019. She graduated from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL with a MSEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Veris believes in a Behavioral Approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy. Veris believes life is a journey full of obstacles that impact one’s well-being, however any challenge can be overcome with the correct tools. She treats each client relationship as unique and constantly evolving. Veris supports adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety, depression, substance abuse and more. She is an expert at helping clients identify and understand unhealthy behaviors and create a plan for change. In her spare time, Veris enjoys cooking, baking, gardening, music, and journaling.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Family Therapy

Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.

  • Alcohol use
  • Anger issues
  • Drug/substance use
  • Family conflict
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Empty nesters
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Intense mood changes
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Retirement
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

  • Alcohol use
  • Drug/substance use
  • ADHD
  • Aging
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Empty nesters
  • Family conflict
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Intense mood changes
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Retirement
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Aging
  • Alcohol use
  • Drug/substance use
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Retirement
  • ADHD
  • Anger issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Empty nesters
  • Family conflict
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Intense mood changes
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Men's health/issues
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-esteem
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Northern Illinois University

FAQs

Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Veris Hawkins-Smith. You can also call 630-884-8648 to have someone assist you.

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See what our patients are saying about Veris Hawkins-Smith

Of course life takes it's changes with time and dealing w/ circumstances & situations may become and feel out of reach & difficult to deal w/ .I decided to ask for guidance & a way to get back on track. I'm 46 and I believe it's never to late to ask for help . I enjoyed my first session w/ Veris Hawkins-Smith & respect her opinion & understanding & I look forward to the journey ahead. Thank you for your time.
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Robby A G.

Robby A G.

Jul 10, 2025
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I enjoyed my first session. Ms. Veris has been through some of the same things I have been through.
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Janet

Janet

Aug 10, 2025
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I have learned a lot about me in the past year. This is a great place for counseling.
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Laurie S.

Laurie S.

Dec 22, 2023
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Overall great experience! Very professional
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Daniel G.

Daniel G.

May 06, 2025
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Excellent experience
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Excellent experience
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