Dr. Kristen Brendel

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Dr. Kristen Brendel

Associate Professor of Social Work specializing in mindfulness & nature-based interventions. Welcome to Per La Vita Wellness, PLLC! I am Dr. Kristen Brendel.

I am so excited to be sharing my passion for wellness with you! I have my license in clinical social work and my Professional Educators License. I earned my PhD from Loyola University Chicago. I am a mother and wife, college professor, researcher, and certified yoga therapist and instructor. I know that we all have the capacity to achieve happiness and the life that we want. I have spent the past 20 years engaging in research and practice on how to best help my clients reach their goals and potential. The best and most current research indicates that we need to take on a holistic perspective when it comes to our health and wellness. I practice mindfulness-based cognitive interventions that help clients relieve symptoms of mental health concerns such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, and stress. I also work with clients with health issues including cancer, chronic pain, heart problems, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue syndrome. I also love working with veterans! Mindfulness-based interventions involve integrating yoga and meditation directly into our work together. Not into yoga/meditation? There are other options as well. Many insurances accepted. (Yes, that means that insurance covers interventions with yoga!). Call me to make an appointment or for more information. I would love to hear from you. For the evidence-based interventions that I use in my work with clients, corporations, and schools, please see:
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Thank you for stopping by. Wishing you an amazing day!

09/13/2025

Thought we could use some levity on here.

We’re thankful for every cookie: past, present, and future. ❤️🍪

08/28/2025

08/21/2025

Those in private practice and those receiving Medicare benefits- consider taking action now. Even if you're in private practice and do not accept Medicare, this can still impact you since many laws and policies often start with Medicare, and it does impact older adults.
"Act Now to Improve Telehealth Access for Mental Health Services
The Telemental Health Care Access Act (S. 2011/H.R. 3884) is much-needed bipartisan, bicameral legislation that will permanently remove a problematic requirement that Medicare beneficiaries be seen in person as a prerequisite to receiving telemental health services. Use our free online Advocacy Tool to contact your Senators and Representative TODAY to urge them to co-sponsor the Telemental Health Care Access Act. Help them understand the mental health needs of Medicare beneficiaries in your community and why this requirement creates unnecessary burdens and barriers to care. Personalized communication goes a long way with a member of Congress."

https://www.socialworkers.org/Advocacy/Legislative-Alerts?vvsrc=%2FCampaigns%2F129412%2FRespond&fbclid=IwY2xjawMUIh1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHoRy1i7HMQ8_pZX2Q_yb1noi0_JI-qBTb0_Fs-z-VkQI2xqorh44SOrBxmm6_aem_4iC4gOi8AHxWiAxjhos_eQ

08/12/2025

08/11/2025

This September, join fellow community members for an impactful event focusing on su***de prevention. On Friday, Sept. 19, a diverse group of professionals will gather at the Hyatt Lodge Conference Center in Oak Brook to advance su***de prevention through education, connection and empowerment. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with others in the field, gain valuable insights and earn 5 CEUs. Learn more and register now for this daylong event at http://shorturl.at/tzSgN

08/08/2025

If you work in mental health and accept Medicare or are a patient with Medicare using it for mental healthcare, things could be changing as of 9/30/2025 if Congress doesn’t act in time. Contact your representatives in congress & stay informed to advocate for yourself and others. It’s only a matter of time before telehealth for all patients and providers will come into question again.

See the comments for the article and how to easily contact your congressional reps.

08/07/2025

Replenishing the brain’s natural stores of lithium can protect against and even reverse Alzheimer’s disease

08/04/2025

This is great news!

A new law signed by Governor JB Pritzker protects patients by limiting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in therapy and psychotherapy services. This measure prohibits anyone from using AI to provide mental health and therapeutic decision-making.

Learn more in our press release here: https://tinyurl.com/yc22x9zv

07/30/2025

A great opportunity!

The Village of Oak Park invites you to attend the Su***de Prevention Summit 2025 on Friday, September 19, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM at the Hyatt Lodge Conference Center, located at 2715 Jorie Blvd, Oak Brook, IL 60523. This full-day event will bring together diverse voices in a shared space of learning, healing, and action to advance su***de prevention through education, connection, and empowerment.

Attendees can expect a meaningful and engaging experience, with expert speakers delivering a keynote address, a range of interactive workshops focused on community needs, and a closing session to bring it all together. The summit will foster cross-sector collaboration, center diverse voices and lived experience, promote evidence-based practices and innovation, and encourage both community resilience and collective accountability.

Five CEUs will be available for LSW, LCSW, LPC, and LCPC professionals. Tickets are $125 and can be reserved by visiting: Healing Together: Mental Health, Community, and Connection Registration, Fri, Sep 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite

Su***de Prevention Summit (5 CEUs available)

07/28/2025

04/10/2025

Dedicating this to whoever needs this kind reminder.

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3420 Lacrosse Lane
Naperville, IL
60564

Website

https://www.drkristenbrendel.com/, https://linktr.ee/drkristenbrendel

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