Dori Fujii is a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist (LCSW) who understands the complexities surrounding adoption and the myriad challenges faced by individuals and families. With over 30 years of experience in child welfare, adoption, and private practice, Dori specializes in issues related to attachment, trauma, loss, racial identity, and self-esteem, which become increasingly significant as children transition into young adulthood. At The Cradle Center for Lifelong Support, Dori works collaboratively with all members of the adoption circle, applying her expertise to enhance communication and understanding through individual and family therapy, parent coaching, and education. Dori has received extensive training in modalities such as Theraplay, Dyadic Developmental Therapy, TBRI, and Circle of Security, ensuring a trauma-informed and attachment-focused approach. Since 1997, she has been committed to supporting both international and domestic adoptive families, offering tailored counseling, consultations, and ongoing support to meet their unique needs.

The C. G. Jung Center is committed to providing affordable Jungian-oriented psychotherapy that goes beyond addressing immediate personal concerns. It delves into the underlying psychological and spiritual dimensions that may contribute to these issues. By utilizing dreams and other imaginative techniques, the Center facilitates exploration that leads to effective problem-solving and fosters a deeper understanding of life's meaning and purpose. Aligned with its overarching mission, the clinical services division endeavors to help individuals strengthen, renew, or restore their connection to the deeper Self. This transformative process invites every client on a journey toward meaning, consciousness, and wholeness.

Eileen Glenn, LCPC, is a dedicated therapist whose primary goal is to facilitate healing on the deepest level for her clients. Trained in Adlerian therapy, she employs a variety of psychodynamic and alternative modalities to explore, transform, and heal perceptions and beliefs that may negatively impact individuals' lives. In her practice, whether through individual, couples, or group therapy sessions, Eileen actively participates, encouraging and guiding clients to feel safe and supported as they examine and process their emotional wounds. With a rich toolbox that includes Psychodynamic Therapy, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Breathwork, Rohun, and Healing Touch, she tailors her approaches to meet the unique needs of each client. Eileen has cultivated a warm and collaborative environment that promotes balance, harmony, and overall well-being. Additionally, she offers Transpersonal Life Coaching, aimed at awakening clients' greatest resources, talents, and gifts. For those seeking to enrich their lives and discover deeper meaning, Eileen’s spiritual work provides an opportunity to connect with the authentic self, empowering individuals to embrace their true potential. Whether pursued individually or in a group setting, this journey is often transformative.

Dan Gordon Gill, an experienced counselor and LCPC with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University, has dedicated his career to supporting individuals through life's challenges. His extensive work with adolescents naturally expanded to include parents and couples, addressing the complexities faced during turbulent times. A significant portion of his practice focuses on adolescents grappling with issues such as anxiety, depression, academic underachievement, and identity concerns. Equally, he provides valuable support to parents and couples, navigating marital issues with or without children, as well as assisting individual adults in tackling anxiety, depression, and generative challenges in both personal and professional spheres. Dan's approach to adolescents combines firmness with curiosity and respect, guiding them to unravel their strengths while they face a multitude of lifestyle and professional choices. He recognizes the wonder and bravery in their journeys and strives to help them gain confidence in navigating high school and college. Dan views human problems through a systemic lens, understanding that challenges often arise between individuals rather than solely within them. Communication and socialization play a pivotal role in his therapeutic practice, enabling clients to gain perspective on their issues. He remains adaptable, incorporating psychodynamic theory when deemed beneficial.

Julie Grant, LCSW, is a compassionate and experienced therapist who has dedicated over 20 years to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of life. With a degree from the prestigious University of Chicago, she leverages her eclectic therapy style, utilizing attachment-based, psychodynamic, and interpersonal modalities to foster meaningful change. Whether clients are grappling with grief, facing depression, or encountering challenges in marital and premarital relationships, Julie is committed to creating a space characterized by honesty and openness. She believes in the transformative power of connection, self-knowledge, insight, and even humor, which can help unlock the potential for a fuller, more joyful life. Julie specializes in grief and loss, marital and relationship difficulties, divorce, young adult transitions, parenting challenges, and women’s medical issues. With a non-judgmental and open-minded approach, she is continually inspired by the courage of her clients in their journeys toward healing and growth.

Bill Graston is a highly skilled psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience in providing individualized therapy and couples counseling for adults. With a nonjudgmental approach characterized by kindness, empathy, and support, he offers honest and direct feedback that fosters a safe and understanding environment — crucial for effective therapy. His primary focus includes addressing depression, anxiety, and relationship issues, whether clients face dissatisfaction in current relationships, struggles to form new connections, or trauma related to past experiences. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Bill helps clients understand the interplay between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, which can perpetuate challenges. He often explores clients' family origins to uncover learned patterns. Billing himself an advocate for short-term, solution-focused strategies, he recognizes that not every individual needs an in-depth examination of their history to resolve current problems. Bill is dedicated to helping clients navigate their unique journeys toward improvement and fulfillment.

Linda Gross is a compassionate and skilled clinical social worker and therapist, with extensive experience practicing psychodynamic psychotherapy. She has dedicated her career to helping adults affected by persistent mental illness, as well as young adults who have received political asylum in the U.S. as survivors of torture. Linda also supports individuals and couples facing life challenges and transitions. With a Master's degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and post-graduate training from the Institute for Clinical Social Work, she possesses a deep understanding of the complexities of human experience. Her approach is informed by psychoanalytic theory, emphasizing the significant impact early experiences have on present-day lives. Linda believes that the therapeutic relationship serves as a powerful catalyst for growth, change, and liberation, paving the way for a more meaningful existence. She looks forward to welcoming clients into this transformative process.

Sarah Gutierrez, LCSW, is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who specializes in guiding individuals through their healing journeys. With extensive experience in addressing trauma and PTSD, as well as chronic illness and dissociative disorders, Sarah offers a safe and nurturing environment for teens, adults, and elders alike. Her diverse therapeutic approaches include Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, somatic therapy, trauma-focused methods, and attachment-based techniques. Sarah's multicultural and psychodynamic perspectives enrich her practice, allowing her to connect with clients on a profound level. Through her commitment to understanding each person's unique story and experiences, she empowers them to rediscover their strengths and foster resilience.

Tracy Burns is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (MA, LCPC) who specializes in helping individuals and couples navigate their emotional landscapes. For those experiencing difficulty in connecting with themselves or others, Tracy understands that traditional solutions may not suffice. She collaborates closely with clients facing challenges such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma, creating a safe and supportive environment for healing. Tracy's empathic approach is grounded in psychodynamic and relational frameworks, which she combines with effective techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and the Gottman Method when suitable. She recognizes that seeking help can be a daunting step and is committed to walking with her clients on their journey toward growth and self-discovery.

Thomas Hammerman, a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist (MLFT), is passionate about helping individuals navigate their challenges. With a tailored therapeutic approach, he collaborates with clients to uncover the most effective pathways for achieving their goals and realizing their dreams. Known for his practical mindset, Thomas acknowledges the importance of tangible results in therapy. Whether addressing relationship dissatisfaction or daily life struggles, individuals do not have to endure their hardships in isolation; his support is readily available. Thomas specializes in nurturing and fulfilling relationships, particularly through Emotionally-Focused Couple Therapy, a method grounded in over two decades of research. Studies show that 70-75% of couples move from distress to recovery under his guidance, with around 90% experiencing significant improvement. Furthermore, he assists families in managing the relational dynamics associated with financial wealth and success, and he possesses unique expertise in supporting gifted adolescents and adults.

Sergio Hernaíndez is a dedicated counselor specializing in guiding clients through transitions with compassion and expertise. He understands that anxiety and depression often stem from a lack of honest and accepting self-reflection, resulting in an imbalance of the mind that can contribute to distressing behaviors and suffering. Sergio's mission is to restore this balance by fostering an environment of honest acceptance. He employs innovative, tailored interventions designed to promote mindfulness and self-awareness, helping clients uncover the patterns that contribute to their emotional and psychological distress while offering meaningful symptom relief. With extensive experience in private and community mental health settings, Sergio holds several specializations, including substance use treatment as a CADC, positive parenting, individual counseling, couples counseling, and LGBT-affirming therapy. He is committed to providing culturally competent counseling services, treating each client with the utmost respect for their unique story and dignity.

Joyce Heyman is a dedicated Counselor (MA, LCPC) who practices psychoanalytic psychotherapy with a focus on fostering an environment conducive to self-discovery. Her clients often find that this safe space allows them to uncover new insights about themselves, revealing connections between their present challenges and adaptations made to cope with past experiences. Through insightful dialogue, individuals may identify patterns that were once effective but are no longer serving them. This enlightening process can lead to symptom relief and empower clients with greater options for change. Joyce's therapeutic approach blends curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to emotional safety and collaboration. She supports clients navigating life transitions, feeling trapped in unfulfilling cycles, or dealing with trauma, loss, depression, and anxiety. Additionally, Joyce holds a Master's Degree in English/Creative Writing, a passion she embraced during her years as a professor, where she discovered her knack for helping others articulate their understanding of self and translate these insights into creative expression. Joyce's extensive expertise extends to issues such as Bipolar Disorder, trauma, relationship dynamics, and emotional disturbances, making her a compassionate partner for those looking to heal and grow.

Linda Hogan, LCSW, creates a nurturing and supportive environment where clients feel genuinely heard and respected. With a commitment to honoring individual therapy goals, she skillfully assists adults and elders in navigating challenges such as women's issues, childhood developmental trauma, and life transitions. Linda’s expertise encompasses a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, panic disorder, addictive behaviors, self-esteem and identity issues, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and health-related challenges. Her therapeutic approach is eclectic and adaptable, employing a variety of modalities such as Compassion Focused, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Trauma Focused therapies, tailored specifically to meet individual needs. With over thirty years dedicated to counseling, including a decade in community mental health, Linda has also provided supervision and clinical consultation to fellow psychotherapists for over twenty years. She has maintained a rewarding private practice since 1992, evidencing her passion and commitment to her clients' growth and healing.