Melissa Paluck is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor dedicated to empowering her clients to lead the life they desire. She fosters a welcoming and positive atmosphere that allows individuals to address their concerns while providing the necessary space to process difficult life experiences. Specializing in anxiety, depression, and life transitions, Melissa works with a diverse clientele, including children, adolescents, and adults. Her therapeutic practice thrives on client-centered and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy interventions, meticulously designed to help clients challenge their perceptions in a nonjudgmental environment. For children, she integrates play therapy techniques and shares valuable parenting skills to enhance family dynamics. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Melissa aims to support her clients in feeling more empowered to navigate life's challenges. Her ultimate goal is to create an environment where individuals can comfortably express their thoughts and feelings.

Carla Laury, MA, LCPC, is a compassionate bilingual therapist who specializes in individual, family, group, and couples counseling in both English and Spanish. With a profound commitment to supporting adolescents and young adults, she brings years of experience addressing adolescent issues, parenting challenges, and mood disorders. Carla's passion lies in empowering individuals to grow and navigate life's challenges. She has effectively worked with clients facing a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, juvenile delinquent behavior, self-harm, and self-worth concerns. Known for her genuine and understanding presence, Carla emphasizes the uniqueness of each client, tailoring her therapeutic approach to meet their specific needs. Through collaboration, she encourages clients to rediscover hope and overcome difficulties, making her a trusted partner in the counseling process.

David Salas is a dedicated licensed clinical social worker and therapist with a rich background and experience in the field. Holding a Master's degree in Social Work from Loyola University, he specializes in working within educational environments. David's well-rounded expertise spans children, families, couples, and single adults across various settings, including schools and psychiatric inpatient/outpatient hospitals. His mission revolves around building strong, trusting relationships with his clients, underpinned by compassion and respect. David employs various therapeutic techniques, including relaxation strategies, social skills training, EMDR, exposure therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy, to assist his clients in reaching their personal goals. His practice effectively addresses a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, loss and grief, PTSD, relationship challenges, school difficulties, intimacy concerns, and various phobias. Additionally, David offers innovative virtual reality therapy to support those who may find it beneficial. Clients often express that they feel at ease discussing their feelings with him, appreciating his genuine, honest, and at times, humorous nature. He is committed to teaching practical skills that his clients can integrate into their daily lives while focusing on problem-solving and enhancing their overall quality of life.

Kristen Szpinalski operates on the belief that everyone has the potential to become their best self. Recognizing that life's obstacles can be daunting, she offers support to individuals striving to overcome these challenges. Kristen's goal is to empower clients to restore their confidence and rediscover the tools necessary for finding happiness. She adeptly assists individuals in identifying specific barriers to their goals, collaborating to navigate through these hurdles to ultimately lead a fulfilling life. Kristen has extensive experience working with a diverse clientele, including adults facing anxiety, depression, alternative sexual lifestyles, and trauma, as well as teens grappling with body image and self-esteem issues, relationship problems, suicidal ideation, and LGBTQ concerns. She has also completed Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, equipping her with specialized skills to help couples strengthen their relationships. Additionally, Kristen's background includes working on a crisis response team, where she provided immediate mental health services in various settings such as hospitals and schools. She understands that taking the first step toward receiving help can be challenging, and she emphasizes that no one has to face these struggles alone.