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Jena Yuen

Jena Yuen

Elgin, IL
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Jena Yuen is a dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who cultivates a warm and nonjudgmental atmosphere for her clients. With extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families, and adults, Jena specializes in guiding individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, bullying, family conflict, grief, and gender identity issues. She understands the complexities of a client's journey, whether it's a preteen navigating adolescence or adults facing life transitions. Jena creates a collaborative environment where clients feel heard and respected, fostering trust as they explore their personal challenges. Her well-stocked play and art area serves as a safe haven for children to express themselves, while her thoughtful approach to family therapy promotes open discussion and understanding among family members. Jena employs an eclectic range of therapeutic techniques, including Compassion Focused and Emotionally Focused methodologies, ensuring that each session is tailored to the unique needs of her clients. She is truly committed to helping individuals of all ages reach their highest potential and happiness, embodying respect and compassion as they navigate life's challenges.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Bullying Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief LGBTQ+ Managing Emotions Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Parenting Relationship Stress Student Life
Michelle Diaz

Michelle Diaz

Elgin, IL
Counselor, MS
Michelle Diaz, MS, LCPC, NCC, is a dedicated counselor who is passionate about aiding individuals in their journey towards self-actualization. She creates a collaborative atmosphere that fosters empowerment, emphasizing the importance of personal strengths and internal motivators. Michelle utilizes a personalized integrative therapy approach, ensuring that her clients reach a higher level of emotional and mental health functioning. Her expertise spans various evidence-based techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and trauma-focused therapy, allowing clients to gain insights into their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and how these affect their current conflicts. Michelle believes that everyone deserves to be heard and has the opportunity to heal. Through her compassionate guidance, clients can explore innovative paths to achieve their goals and promote their mental well-being.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Domestic Violence
Renewed Hope Counseling Services

Renewed Hope Counseling Services

Elgin, IL
Counselor, MA
Renewed Hope is a dedicated counselor holding an MA and LCPC who understands that change can be challenging. With a compassionate approach, she creates a warm and supportive environment where individuals can embark on their journey toward healing. Clients are encouraged to bring their desire for change to a space where hope is renewed. Renewed has extensive experience working with a diverse clientele, addressing issues such as mood disorders, trauma, sexual addiction, and more, while utilizing a variety of therapeutic modalities including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Her commitment to integrating personal values and lifestyle with effective therapeutic approaches facilitates insight and fosters healthy living. In addition to her counseling expertise, she has a Master's degree in nutrition, which enhances her holistic understanding of well-being. Whether working with individuals, couples, families, or groups, Renewed provides an environment of healing and encouragement, aimed at helping clients navigate and overcome life's barriers.
Specialties
Addiction General Mental Health PTSD/Trauma
Bobby Jackson

Bobby Jackson

Elgin, IL
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA
Bobby Jackson is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with a Master's Degree in Social Work from the prestigious University of Chicago, focusing on children and youth. His unique background includes serving as a combat medic in the Army and working as a youth pastor, experiences that have deeply shaped his understanding of young people's struggles. Often, teenagers and young adults seek guidance when navigating complex feelings or their relationships with family members and peers. Recognizing this, Bobby emphasizes the critical importance of the client-therapist relationship, believing that connection is the key to therapeutic success. He utilizes various modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Trauma-Focused therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), to help clients gain insight into their family and community systems. Bobby's ultimate goal is to empower clients to develop effective coping strategies, fostering success in their most important relationships.
Specialties
Family Stress Teens
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Shari Matthews Huizar (bilingue Espanol E Ingles)

Shari Matthews Huizar (bilingue Espanol E Ingles)

Elgin, IL
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LCSW
Shari Matthews Huizar, a licensed clinical social worker and therapist, is dedicated to guiding individuals and families who feel their current path may not be leading them to their desired destination. For those who experience misunderstandings in relationships or find it challenging to articulate their feelings, Shari offers a compassionate space for exploration. She understands the unique struggles faced by families navigating the complexities of different cultures, particularly those stemming from immigration issues and the impact on children who grapple with their roots. With a wealth of experience working within the Latino community, Shari provides a distinctive perspective that enriches her therapeutic approach. She believes that when emotion and reason do not align, it is essential to seek help and reassess one’s journey. It is her privilege to support clients in exploring all available solutions and finding clarity in their lives.
Specialties
Grief
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Maga Passos-hoke

Maga Passos-hoke

Elgin, IL
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Maga Passos-Hoke is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) who specializes in helping parents, children, families, and couples navigate their frustrations, anger, and emotional pain. She is passionate about guiding them to heal and forge healthy connections, restoring harmony within their relationships. Utilizing a family perspective and the transformative power of play and emotional experiences, Maga effectively supports individuals ranging from toddlers to teens and adults as they confront challenges such as trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and behavioral difficulties. Her expertise covers a wide array of therapeutic approaches, including Culturally Sensitive therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and EMDR, making her a valuable partner for those facing conflicts like divorce and major life transitions. Maga encourages families not to struggle alone but to seek the compassionate guidance they deserve to thrive together.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Family Stress PTSD/Trauma
Farrah Pece

Farrah Pece

Elgin, IL
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Farrah Pece is a Licensed Professional Counselor known for her warm and inviting therapeutic approach. She believes each individual is the expert of their own story and is dedicated to guiding clients through their healing journey. With a strong passion for assisting individuals in overcoming trauma and embracing their authentic selves, she has extensive experience addressing a variety of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, emotional dysregulation, and attachment-related difficulties. Farrah holds a Master’s in clinical mental health counseling and is certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional. Utilizing a diverse, trauma-informed, and integrative healing approach, she draws on techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and psychodynamic methods, tailoring her interventions to fit each client’s unique needs. She understands that initiating change can be a daunting process, and it requires immense courage to seek support. Farrah is committed to meeting clients at their current stage in the healing process and providing a safe, non-judgmental space for growth and empowerment.
Specialties
Anxiety Borderline (BPD) Depression PTSD/Trauma Relationship Stress
Cheryl Renee Runion

Cheryl Renee Runion

Elgin, IL
Counselor, MA
Cheryl Renee Runion, MA, LCPC, LSOE, LSOTP, CADC, brings 38 years of successful experience working with a diverse range of populations. She focuses on innovative methods to tailor therapy to the unique needs of individuals, families, and couples, helping them overcome personal struggles and achieve desired changes. Cheryl has a passion for guiding teens, young adults, and their families through the challenging journey of adolescence towards independence. Her adaptive approach utilizes contemporary concepts in the mental health field to address the evolving clinical concerns that arise in today’s society. With a robust clinical background, she offers a variety of therapy options, drawing on her expertise with military veterans and their families, trauma survivors, mood disorders, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, LGBTQ issues, sexual problematic behaviors, and personality disorders. She employs techniques such as brief solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and the Good Lives Model. For 18 years at Northwest Treatment Associates, Cheryl has been a steadfast advocate for mental health services, having served on the Sch Township Mental Health Board, and providing consultations for churches and parishioners, as well as being involved with the Wounded Warrior Project. She has also completed National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training and holds additional certifications in Divorce/Court Mediation and Human Resource Management from her MBA program.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Eating Disorders General Mental Health LGBTQ+ PTSD/Trauma Teens
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Steve Scherschel

Steve Scherschel

Elgin, IL
LPC
Steve Scherschel is an experienced and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to guiding individuals through life's challenges. With over 65 years of life experience and a deep understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds, Steve specializes in helping clients overcome issues related to addiction, anxiety, and depression. His therapeutic approach is both integrative and person-centered, drawing on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Trauma-Focused techniques. Steve believes in the importance of creating a safe, inclusive environment where clients feel valued and understood. Through his expertise in family and marital therapy as well as emotionally focused approaches, he supports clients in healing relationships and fostering resilience. Steve is committed to empowering individuals to explore their true selves and navigate their personal journeys with confidence and hope.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression
Jennifer Falbo-negron

Jennifer Falbo-negron

Elgin, IL
Counselor, EDS
Jennifer Falbo-Negron is a dedicated and compassionate counselor who helps clients find peace of mind, gain insight, and become more present and grounded in their lives to achieve their goals and life purpose. She provides a therapeutic environment where individuals can relax and feel safe, allowing them to peel away the layers of their challenges and discover the answers they seek. Specializing in areas such as stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship dynamics, women's issues, academic concerns, and chronic health conditions, Jennifer adopts an integrative approach that incorporates methods like Somatic Experiencing, Transforming Touch, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), guided imagery, and other trauma-informed practices. With prior experience as a school psychologist, she possesses expertise in learning issues, special education, and motivational strategies, aiding in transitions into adulthood and fostering effective collaboration in parenting. Jennifer believes in working collaboratively with her clients to identify the most suitable path toward their healing and wellness goals. Therapy sessions may also be supplemented with yoga, meditation, forest therapy, and hypnotherapy, making her practice accessible to a diverse age range of clients starting from age 10 and beyond.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Chronic Pain Depression Family Stress General Mental Health Grief Men's & Women's Issues PTSD/Trauma Parenting Perinatal Mood Disorder Relationship Stress Sleeping Well Spirituality Student Life
Regina Mccarthy

Regina Mccarthy

Elgin, IL
Clinical Social Work/therapist, LCSW
Regina McCarthy is a skilled clinical social worker and therapist who approaches therapy at the holistic level—addressing the Body, Emotions, Mind, and Spirit—to facilitate deep healing. With a primary focus on individuals who have experienced trauma, grapple with anxiety, and feel they are holding themselves back, Regina aims to guide clients back to their authentic selves—their true essence. Utilizing a blend of innovative and traditional therapeutic methods, she empowers individuals to cultivate feelings of calm, groundedness, connection with others, confidence, and competence. Regina is dedicated to helping clients infuse more joy and fun into their lives, ensuring that their path to healing is both fulfilling and transformative.
Specialties
Anxiety Getting Unstuck PTSD/Trauma
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Diane Jaskula

Diane Jaskula

Elgin, IL
Counselor, LCPC
Diane Jaskula, an experienced counselor with over 20 years in the field, provides therapeutic assistance to clients navigating significant life transitions across various areas. She works with individuals, couples, families, and groups, fostering pattern recognition within thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Diane emphasizes the importance of a safe environment for self-exploration, supporting clients as they take small, meaningful risks toward healthy lifestyle changes. With a focus on effective communication styles, she enhances daily functioning and helps clients dive deep into their core beliefs, automatic thoughts, and emotional responses. Her solution-focused approach empowers clients to establish healthy boundaries within flexible frameworks while addressing essential issues such as self-esteem, grief, motivation, and strategies for self-care. Diane assists clients in developing clear therapy goals, facilitating observable changes, and enhancing overall functioning in their personal and professional lives. She is dedicated to helping clients set reasonable expectations and create supportive opportunities for growth and transformation.
Specialties
Addiction Anxiety Depression Grief
Dr Karen Falk

Dr Karen Falk

Elgin, IL
Psychologist, PSYD
Dr. Karen Falk is a dedicated Psychologist with over twenty years of experience in the mental health field. She specializes in helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, and relationship issues through individual and family therapy. Her extensive background includes work in hospitals, schools, community centers, and private practice, where she utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and client-centered techniques. Dr. Falk's compassionate approach fosters a safe and supportive environment, making her a trusted partner in the therapeutic journey for a diverse clientele.
Specialties
ADHD Anxiety Depression Grief PTSD/Trauma

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