Naomi Kaplan, AM, LCSW (she/her)

Individual and Family Therapist & Operations Manager

Who works with me:

⭐️ Kids and teens with OCD and anxiety

⭐️ Supersensors (highly sensitive young people struggling with mood regulation)

⭐️ LGBTQ+ youth and families

I’m Naomi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a deep passion for helping children, teens, and families feel understood, supported, and empowered. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Family Social Sciences and Psychology from the University of Minnesota, followed by my Master’s in Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago. I also completed a postgraduate fellowship in Contextually-Focused Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT) at the University of Chicago, reflecting my love for learning and my dedication to evidence-based care.

My clinical journey has taken me from autism research at the Weiler Research Lab to clinical therapist and operations manager at Mind Chicago. Along the way, I’ve built extensive experience in contextually-based behavioral therapies, including ERP, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based approaches.

I specialize in working with children and teens (and their families) navigating complex anxiety and OCD along with major life changes such as divorce or school transitions. My work is grounded in helping young people build emotional awareness, develop effective coping skills, and strengthen their relationships. Whether I’m supporting a family in understanding OCD or celebrating an important milestone, my goal is always to bring warmth, joy, and practical tools into the therapy space.

My primary therapeutic approaches include:

Now to the fun stuff… I’m a lifelong camper—seven summers as a camper, five more on staff—and I still think camp is the best place on earth. It’s where I discovered my passion for working with youth (and perfected my campfire s’mores recipe).

When I’m not at camp or in the therapy room, you’ll probably find me experimenting in the kitchen. My current obsession? Brewing my own kombucha—fizzy, tangy, and totally one-of-a-kind. I’ve found that creativity, whether in the kitchen or in life, is a powerful tool for wellness and joy.

So, I’m curious—where do you make space for creativity in your day?