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Katherine Ferreria

Katherine Ferreria

Chicago, IL
Counselor, LCPC
Katherine Ferreria, LCPC, understands that life is inherently unpredictable, constantly evolving and presenting new challenges. With a compassionate approach, she aims to support her clients through the trials of stress and frustration that arise in our ever-changing world. As a skilled therapist and mental health advocate, Katherine is dedicated to helping individuals realize their potential and develop practical coping skills for managing stress effectively. Her unique ability to encourage positive change, foster insight, and motivate active participation in the healing process sets her apart. Katherine employs a trauma-informed, person-centered, and strengths-based approach, enhanced by her training in pastoral counseling, which allows her to guide clients through their struggles while nurturing their faith. She creates a safe and supportive space for individuals to explore and process various aspects of their lives. Katherine's experience spans diverse cultural backgrounds and age groups, addressing issues such as trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and spirituality, while also exploring relationships and life transitions. Therapy may seem daunting, but Katherine believes it can be a powerful avenue for healing and self-discovery. It takes courage to embrace vulnerability amidst life's uncertainties, and she is here to support clients in feeling empowered and discovering their resilience.
Specialties
Anxiety Bipolar Depression General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Spirituality
Trish Flaherty

Trish Flaherty

Chicago, IL
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Trish Flaherty is a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, holding multiple credentials including LCSW, CADC, and CGP. With a wealth of experience working with teens and adults, she specializes in guiding individuals through challenging journeys involving addiction, trauma, PTSD, and eating disorders. Trish's approach is rooted in Modern Analytic and Psychodynamic therapies, alongside Trauma Focused and Attachment-based techniques, ensuring a personalized experience tailored to each client’s unique needs. She effectively employs strength-based strategies and Motivational Interviewing, fostering healing and growth in a supportive environment. Passionate about addressing a wide range of general issues such as body image, grief, and anxiety, Trish is committed to helping her clients navigate life transitions and relationship challenges. Whether working with individuals, couples, or groups, her warm energy and genuine understanding create a safe space for exploration and recovery.
Specialties
Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress Student Life
Katie Fleming

Katie Fleming

Chicago, IL
LMFT
Katie Fleming, LMFT, is a dedicated therapist specializing in helping individuals and couples navigate challenges such as infidelity, infertility, and emotion regulation. With a Certificate from Postpartum Support International (PSI6550 / 2021), she is well-equipped to support clients facing various women’s and men's issues, as well as relationship difficulties. Katie is passionate about exploring the intricate connection between the mind, emotions, and physical health. She takes a holistic approach, considering all facets of her clients' lives—including spirituality, work-life balance, and relationships—while striving to create a warm, safe, and nurturing environment for growth. Katie offers a gentle yet direct style of therapy and collaborates closely with clients to establish their goals and develop personalized treatment plans that foster healing and transformation.
Specialties
Managing Emotions Men's & Women's Issues Relationship Stress Spirituality
Iwona Florianowicz

Iwona Florianowicz

Chicago, IL
LCPC
Iwona Florianowicz is a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in trauma and PTSD, particularly in healing from complex-PTSD and emotionally immature relationships. With her expertise in somatic and trauma-focused therapies, she is committed to helping adults and elders navigate the lasting effects of distressing circumstances that impact their daily lives and overall well-being. Iwona provides a safe and supportive space where clients can process their past, develop coping skills, and cultivate a healthy sense of self-worth, ultimately promoting resilience and personal growth. She also offers life coaching to address emotional triggers, indecisiveness, boundary-setting, burnout, anxiety, and compassionate fatigue. Understanding that seeking help can be daunting, Iwona employs an integrated approach tailored to the unique needs of each individual, fostering an environment of acceptance and non-judgment. Clients can feel secure and welcomed in their journey toward healing and self-discovery with Iwona at their side.
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Specialties
Anxiety PTSD/Trauma Work Stress
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Kathleen Katsikeas

Kathleen Katsikeas

Chicago, IL
Pre-Licensed Professional, LSW
Kathleen Katsikeas is a dedicated clinical therapist and trauma-focused yoga instructor who profoundly believes in the radical healing that occurs through the connection of mind and body. She collaborates with her clients to foster a supportive and healing reconnection with themselves. By integrating gentle somatic movement, breath work, and grounding techniques into her therapeutic sessions, Kathleen provides a nurturing environment for exploration and growth. A graduate of the University of Chicago (SSA/Crown Family School of Social Work), she has developed a deep connection to the mindful and values-based practices of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Each client is empowered and validated in their unique experiences. Kathleen specializes in Family Systems Therapy, trauma recovery, gender identity, LGBTQIA+ issues, sexual identity, racial identity, anxiety, depression, OCD and compulsive behaviors, body image and eating disorders, stress and life transitions management, grief and loss, chronic pain, chronic illness, and codependency and attachment issues. She welcomes individuals seeking guidance and support on their journey towards healing.
Specialties
Anxiety Chronic Pain Depression Eating Disorders General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma
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Janine Gauthier Mullady

Janine Gauthier Mullady

Chicago, IL
Psychologist, PHD
Dr. Janine Gauthier Mullady is a dedicated psychologist with over a decade of experience in guiding individuals through significant life transitions, including occupational shifts, personal relationships, and emotional health challenges. Having served for 10 years as the Director of Psychosocial Oncology at Rush University Medical Center, she developed a deep understanding of the emotional complexities faced by cancer patients and their families. Dr. Gauthier Mullady specializes in helping individuals and families navigate the stress associated with medical diagnoses while fostering both physical and emotional well-being. Her therapeutic approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, and motivational interviewing, tailored to the needs of her clients. She views the therapeutic alliance as a collaborative journey, integrating various methods such as relaxation therapy, guided imagery, mindfulness, and medical hypnosis to assist clients in managing distress and enhancing their coping skills. Dr. Gauthier Mullady passionately supports adults and elders facing grief and spirituality challenges, ensuring that her clients feel heard and empowered as they work toward greater health and fulfillment.
Specialties
Depression Grief Spirituality
Mandi Ginsburg

Mandi Ginsburg

Chicago, IL
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Mandi Ginsburg is a compassionate Psychologist with a PsyD, who graduated from Adler University in 2019. She specializes in helping teenagers and adults navigate the complexities of relationships and life transitions, particularly during pregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum phases. Dr. Ginsburg employs a range of therapeutic modalities including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Trauma-Focused techniques, ensuring a tailored approach to meet the unique needs of each client. In her practice, she provides a non-judgmental environment that fosters self-exploration and personal growth. Her deep respect for the healing process and the resilience of individuals underpins her work with clients facing challenges related to trauma, anxiety, eating and body image concerns, and the transition into emerging adulthood. With experience from her doctoral internship at the University of Southern California and a postdoctoral fellowship at Northwestern University, Dr. Ginsburg collaborates closely with clients to help them gain insights into their struggles and unlock their potential. Through her use of compassion, humor, and a heartfelt appreciation for each client's individuality, she strives to empower them to find fulfillment in their relationships and enrich their lives.
Specialties
Anxiety Eating Disorders General Mental Health PTSD/Trauma Perinatal Mood Disorder Relationship Stress Student Life
Richard Goldwasser

Richard Goldwasser

Chicago, IL
Counselor, PHD
Dr. Richard Goldwasser is a seasoned psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience working diligently with teens, adults, couples, and families. He has facilitated groups for men and women dealing with relationship issues, guiding them towards more open and honest communication. Dr. Goldwasser is committed to providing a safe and respectful environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their concerns, fears, and aspirations for the future. Building rapport and trust is crucial in successful therapy, and clients will immediately sense they are in capable and empathetic hands, facilitating discussions on challenging topics. His therapeutic approach combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with solution-focused strategies, enabling clients to address deeper emotional concerns while reducing unhealthy behaviors that may hinder self-esteem, disrupt relationships, and impede personal progress. Ultimately, he focuses on uncovering underlying issues to prevent them from resurfacing in various forms. Dr. Goldwasser finds immense fulfillment in assisting individuals on their journey to becoming happier, more productive, and empathetic partners, equipping them with the confidence and communication skills necessary to express their needs and resolve differences openly. This leads to increased closeness and intimacy in relationships. He looks forward to supporting clients in achieving their personal goals.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Relationship Stress
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Laura Gossin

Laura Gossin

Chicago, IL
Marriage & Family Therapist, MSMFT
Laura Gossin is a relational, systemic therapist specializing in working with individual adults and couples. Known for her empathetic approach, she understands that many clients come to therapy feeling stuck and without clear direction to improve their lives. Laura assists individuals and couples in developing new strategies to enhance their relationships, cope with significant pain and loss, and lead more fulfilling and satisfying lives. Her therapeutic style is characterized by honesty, interactivity, and directness, valuing client insight while fostering a trusting and open therapeutic relationship essential for healing. Laura works with couples facing communication, intimacy, and conflict issues, as well as those navigating the transitions of marriage and parenthood. Clients can anticipate therapy as a collaborative process conducted in a safe and respectful environment, where they can deepen their understanding of themselves and their relationships, facilitating the transformation they desire. A proud member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Laura is also trained in Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) and is a graduate of The Family Institute at Northwestern University.
Specialties
PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Rebecca Graham

Rebecca Graham

Chicago, IL
CADC
Rebecca Graham, CADC, believes that change and growth flourish within a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship. She views the therapeutic alliance as a powerful catalyst for increased self-awareness, insight, and positive transformation. In her safe and non-judgmental environment, Rebecca works alongside clients to address unresolved issues and to cultivate healthier, more effective coping strategies. Committed to assisting individuals in acquiring effective tools, she aims to help them achieve their goals while finding profound self-understanding and acceptance. Her specialties include Trauma and PTSD, Eating Disorders, Relationship Issues, and Anxiety Management. Furthermore, Rebecca has clinical interests in Identity Development, Stress Management, and Times of Transition. She possesses extensive experience with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Additionally, Rebecca has worked as a Clinical Supervisor, training other clinicians on the implementation of DBT and Trauma-Informed practices. She is a pivotal member of Self Design, a group psychotherapy practice dedicated to helping individuals reconnect with their true selves and understand their interactions with the world. Should scheduling challenges arise, her esteemed colleagues are also available to provide support.
Specialties
Eating Disorders PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Sonali Gupta

Sonali Gupta

Chicago, IL
PSYD
Dr. Sonali Gupta, PsyD, is an empathic clinician dedicated to creating a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for her clients. Her approach fosters a collaborative and authentic relationship where individuals feel truly understood and supported. Recognizing that each person is unique, Dr. Gupta focuses on deeply understanding her clients and their specific concerns, tailoring her interventions to align with their preferences. With over 20 years of experience working in Europe, South America, and Africa, she has a rich background in assisting individuals from diverse cultures with a wide variety of issues. Dr. Gupta is adept in cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic psychotherapy, employing an integrative and relational style that highlights each client's strengths and resilience. She partners with clients to help them achieve their personal goals, emphasizing both treatment and prevention. Her expertise encompasses trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, life transitions, relationship concerns, grief, and career changes. Dr. Gupta is also a multilingual therapist fluent in Spanish and French, specializing in the challenges of minority stress and cultural adjustment, providing comprehensive support for those navigating these complex experiences.
Specialties
General Mental Health Grief PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
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Melissa Haberstroh

Melissa Haberstroh

Chicago, IL
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LCSW
Melissa Haberstroh is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience working with individuals across a broad age spectrum, from six months to ninety-eight years. She supports couples and groups through significant life changes, utilizing therapeutic interventions tailored to their unique needs. Melissa’s approach to therapy emphasizes the creation of a safe and strong therapeutic alliance, which she believes serves as the essential vehicle for the transformative change her clients are seeking. Her commitment to meeting clients where they are fosters an environment where individuals feel truly understood and heard in their experiences. Her areas of expertise encompass working with individuals and couples facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, stage of life transitions, grief and loss, and relationship dynamics. Moreover, she has a keen interest in supporting neurodiverse individuals. Melissa employs a strengths-based perspective and integrates various therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy. In her work with couples, she draws from both the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy, ensuring a comprehensive approach to fostering healthy relationships.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Grief Relationship Stress
Jason Hacker

Jason Hacker

Chicago, IL
Psychologist, PHD
Jason Hacker, a licensed psychologist with a PhD and MA, works compassionately with adults, adolescents, and elders to help them overcome feelings of being stuck and uncertain. With a focus on issues including addiction, anxiety, and men's challenges, he assists his clients in breaking unhealthy patterns, improving relationships, and discovering healthier coping strategies. Jason understands that many individuals may struggle with emotional walls, substance use, or unhealthy behaviors like excessive gaming or internet use. He specializes in anxiety and mood challenges, substance use, and addictive behaviors, employing a range of therapeutic approaches including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). His clients appreciate his caring, thoughtful demeanor, along with his pragmatic and straightforward approach. Jason's methods not only aim for practical functioning improvements but also encourage transformative growth, aligning therapeutic work with clients' personal values and diverse identities. He recognizes that taking the first step to seek help can be daunting, as many feel doubt or believe they can manage their challenges alone. Jason encourages open dialogue about these uncertainties, helping clients understand the importance of discussing their feelings and experiences in therapy.
Specialties
ADHD Addiction Alcohol/Drug Use Anxiety Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Men's & Women's Issues Obsessive Compulsive Disorder PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Sleeping Well Student Life Work Stress

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