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Shuntaye Burnside is a dedicated pre-licensed professional who celebrates every individual who takes the bold step to seek therapy. Understanding that asking for help is a significant decision, she partners with her clients to explore their lives, needs, obstacles, goals, and strengths, collaboratively developing a personalized plan for growth. Shuntaye is particularly passionate about encouraging adults to discover their life's passions, guiding them in identifying and overcoming roadblocks to achieve their best selves. With over nine years of experience in the mental health field, she empowers individuals to cope, understand, and transform their struggles into triumphs. As a skilled mental health professional, she is committed to dismantling the obstacles and stigmas that inhibit recovery, providing exceptional care while crafting effective treatment plans for clients managing a range of mental health disorders and struggles with addiction. Shuntaye's approach ensures that each client feels supported and comfortable in being their true self throughout their therapeutic journey.

Dr. Julia Burrell-Smith, a dedicated psychologist, specializes in helping adults navigate life's overwhelming moments, which can often feel stressful or sad. With a deep understanding of mood disorders, anxiety, and relationship issues, she supports clients who find themselves caught in distressing patterns, regardless of their best intentions. Julia provides a collaborative and individualized approach tailored to each client's unique experiences, focusing on fostering insight and awareness to facilitate meaningful change. Her extensive expertise includes working with individuals dealing with complex trauma and chaotic family backgrounds. Clients appreciate her warm, engaging, and non-judgmental demeanor as they work through their challenges. Additionally, Julia excels in conducting psychological evaluations and assessments, concentrating on the evaluation of personality and emotional functioning to illuminate complex psychiatric diagnoses. Her skills also extend to cognitive and neuropsychological testing, assisting in the diagnosis of various disorders such as ADHD. Through her compassionate approach and practical tools, Julia aims to reduce immediate distress and empower her clients on their journey to recovery.

Rick Calabrese is a compassionate counselor dedicated to guiding individuals through their life journeys, which often entail unexpected twists and turns. He understands that clients may encounter overwhelming questions such as, 'What now?', 'Where to?', and 'How did I/we get here?'. With a focus on fostering a supportive environment, Rick invites clients to explore paths they've yet to take amidst feelings of frustration or deep self-reflection. His extensive knowledge in psychodynamic approaches, combined with polyvagal informed practices, allows him to utilize a variety of therapeutic models, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). As a counselor specializing in relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and many other significant life challenges, Rick recognizes the importance of building a strong therapeutic relationship from the outset. He offers an initial consultation to gauge compatibility, giving potential clients an opportunity to ask questions and gain insight into his approach. Rick is eager to support individuals and couples as they navigate life's obstacles and work toward a fulfilling path forward.

Cay Carroll Kidd is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 18 years of experience specializing in individual psychotherapy for adults. She is deeply compassionate in her work, dedicated to helping clients navigate the challenges that life presents. Cay believes that personal growth often emerges from overcoming these challenges, and she collaborates closely with her clients to explore their struggles and identify their underlying causes. Utilizing a variety of therapeutic approaches—including Brainspotting, psychoanalytic therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and more—Cay tailors each treatment plan to the unique needs of her clients, fostering transformation in their personal growth and interpersonal relationships. Whether individuals are confronting depression, anxiety, or relationship issues, Cay's supportive presence helps guide them out of dark places and into the light. The courage it takes to seek support is met with admiration, showcasing her commitment to facilitating meaningful change.

Dr. Christopher Chroniak, a seasoned psychologist with a PhD, has dedicated 38 years to supporting individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief, and more. He believes that building a warm and genuine relationship with his clients is the foundation of effective therapy. Together, they embark on a journey to explore the underlying issues that hinder personal growth and cause emotional discomfort. Dr. Chroniak equips his clients with practical tools grounded in mindfulness, fostering a moment-to-moment, non-judgmental awareness that cultivates inner resources and enhances coping skills. Through his eclectic and psychodynamic approach, he empowers teens, adults, and elders to navigate painful thoughts and feelings, ultimately guiding them toward meaningful and lasting transformation in their lives. His commitment to helping clients understand the root causes of their difficulties, paired with the mindfulness tools he teaches, leads to profound healing and personal growth. Be well -- in all things, be well.

Thetis Cromie, LCSW, PhD, is a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist dedicated to helping children and adults navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, and complex interpersonal dynamics. With a focus on life coaching and relationship issues, she employs modalities including psychodynamic, interpersonal, and humanistic therapies to foster healing and growth. Thetis earned her doctorate from the Divinity School of the University of Chicago and holds master's degrees from both the Divinity School and the School of Social Service. She further honed her expertise through a fellowship at the Institute of Psychoanalysis, where she graduated as a psychoanalyst, and obtained a Ph.D. from the Institute of Clinical Social Work. Additionally, she is a licensed professional in Illinois and actively engages in organizations such as The American Psychoanalytic Association, the Chicago Psychoanalytic Society, and the Chinese American Psychoanalytic Alliance. Thetis believes that psychotherapy and psychoanalysis offer valuable opportunities for individuals to overcome traumas, enhance their skills, and work collaboratively toward achieving their life goals.

Marvin Evans is a dedicated and compassionate therapist who understands that navigating life can be both empowering and challenging. He assists individuals at various life stages—including teens, adults, and elders—with a range of issues from depression and anxiety to life transitions and relationship conflicts. Marvin's approach is eclectic, with a strong focus on cognitive behavioral interventions, creating a supportive space for clients to explore their experiences and perceptions. He invites clients to engage in the transformative process of self-reflection, emphasizing that it takes courage to seek help. Marvin believes that life’s struggles are a natural part of the human experience and that everyone has the right to achieve their fullest potential. Whether clients are grappling with emotional disturbances, trauma, or self-esteem issues, Marvin is committed to walking alongside them in their journey towards healing and self-actualization. By fostering an environment where openness and growth are encouraged, Marvin enables clients to embrace their experiences and emerge empowered.

Dr. Jennifer Diamond, PhD, is a dedicated psychologist whose therapeutic focus encompasses transitions in adolescence and adulthood, trauma, navigating divorce and post-divorce relationships, as well as the anxiety and distress that often accompany these experiences. She excels in supporting mothers and fathers in the challenging task of raising children from infancy through young adulthood across diverse family configurations. With a compassionate approach, Dr. Diamond facilitates a deep understanding of the origins of distress, what perpetuates it in one’s life, and the necessary changes to release it. Her collaborative work often involves exploring past relationships and events to gauge their influence on one’s current life, alongside examining coping behaviors that may no longer be beneficial. Dr. Diamond utilizes a blend of talk therapy and EMDR therapy, a highly effective treatment for trauma, particularly for those who feel hindered after traditional talk therapy in managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Additionally, Dr. Diamond is a trained yoga instructor and divorce mediator, allowing her to draw upon various resources tailored to her clients' unique needs.

Rachana Doshi, PsyD, is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to guiding adults through their journeys toward healing and self-discovery. She recognizes that individuals are the true experts of their own lives and works collaboratively with clients to uncover their inherent strengths. Rachana's approach is deeply relational and centered on creating a safe and welcoming space, where clients can explore their internal experiences without judgment. With an emphasis on compassionate, culturally sensitive, and trauma-focused therapy, she adeptly addresses a variety of concerns, including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Rachana has a profound understanding of bicultural identity development and is skilled in fostering meaningful connections through both individual and group therapy. Her integrative methods not only help clients achieve their goals but also empower them to lead more fulfilling lives.

Sean Dowdy, LPC, embodies the belief that the willingness to examine oneself—with honesty, curiosity, and even ambivalence—represents one of the bravest achievements in human life. He considers it his first sacred duty as a therapist to acknowledge and respect the courage displayed by his clients. Through collaborative dialogue, Sean helps clients explore the unconscious dynamics of their lives, working together to untangle feelings of being stuck and discover the myriad ways to coexist harmoniously in this beautiful yet fragile world. He aims to create a ritual-like environment for individuals, couples, and families to delve into their emotional landscapes, facilitating processes of transformation, healing, and creation. Sean's psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approach focuses on understanding how one's past influences the present, paving the way for a brighter future. With a grounding in anthropology, he views therapy as a means of making the strange familiar and the familiar strange, fostering deeper self-understanding. Open to clients from all cultural backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, and racial/ethnic identities, Sean is dedicated to guiding individuals toward understanding and transforming their lives.

Francesca Duran, LCPC, is a dedicated therapist specializing in helping teens and adults navigate through trauma, PTSD, relationship challenges, and mood disorders. With a deep understanding of her clients' needs, Francesca utilizes a range of therapeutic approaches, including culturally sensitive techniques, positive psychology, and attachment-based therapies. Her expertise extends to both couples and individual therapy, allowing her to create a supportive and nurturing environment tailored specifically to each person's journey. Francesca's humanistic, existential, psychoanalytic, and psychodynamic methodologies foster a relational dynamic that promotes healing and personal growth. She is committed to guiding her clients towards a fulfilling and meaningful life, making her a valuable partner in their mental health journey.

Laura Lambert, PhD, is an experienced psychologist who specializes in offering insight-oriented, problem-focused, integrative psychotherapy to adults. With 20 years of expertise, she primarily conducts appointments through telehealth, while also providing options for monthly in-person meetings. Laura supports her clients in exploring their concerns, enhancing communication in their relationships, and making empowering decisions in their lives—whether related to career, family, or emotional challenges. She is dedicated to helping individuals navigate hurdles or process grief. As a proponent of gender-affirming care, Laura offers a safe space for LGBTQIA individuals and families, ensuring they receive the support they need. Her academic background includes a PhD in clinical psychology with a developmental concentration from NYU, along with specialized training at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute in Self/Relational Psychology. Laura is also well-versed in Implicit Beck Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting Phase 1, and holds certification in Gottman Level 1. She recognizes the profound effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on individuals across all ages and is committed to helping her clients process these impacts in order to reach their goals in work, relationships, and family settings, ultimately finding both immediate and enduring solutions.

Neurine Elaine Wiggin, a dedicated psychologist with a PsyD, specializes in helping individuals facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. Many people seek her guidance when navigating the disappointment of relationships or coping with the loss of significant individuals in their lives. This journey often brings forth past hurts and losses, impacting their self-worth. Neurine is passionate about empowering her clients to rebuild their sense of self-appreciation, deepen their understanding of themselves, and cultivate more fulfilling relationships. Through various therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic and interpersonal therapy, she effectively addresses the unique needs of teens, adults, and elders, fostering healing and growth.