Beth Holzhauer is a culturally affirming trauma therapist dedicated to restoring dignity to those marginalized or exiled by their traumatic experiences. She views therapy as a shared journey, where clients are invited to traverse the paths of common humanity while also exploring the sanctity of their life stories. With a blend of humility and deep respect, Beth approaches each therapeutic relationship with a fierce commitment to the well-being of her clients. Known for her resilience during challenging times, she infuses playfulness and humor into her practice. With over 30 years of specialization in childhood trauma, traumatic loss, self-harm, eating disorders, and adoption, Beth has also provided extensive support for those coping with grief, depression, anxiety, and school difficulties. As a proud member of the LGBTQIA community, she is honored to work with individuals across the LGBTQIA sexuality and gender spectrum. Understanding the courage it takes to seek help, Beth emphasizes the importance of trust and collaborates with clients to ensure their therapeutic journey aligns with their pace. She also welcomes potential clients to a 25-minute free consultation session to foster connections and address any questions.

Dr. Jessica Strang is a dedicated psychologist specializing in helping adolescents and adults navigate life's challenges. She understands the complexities of relationships, the stress from work or school, and the feeling of being stuck that many face. With a focus on increasing personal strengths and discovering practical solutions, Dr. Strang is committed to helping her clients achieve meaningful changes and find stability in their lives. Her therapeutic expertise includes stress management, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, and trauma, with a special emphasis on family systems. As a bilingual and bicultural professional, Dr. Strang has extensive experience working with the Latino community, making her a valuable resource for those seeking support. Her modalities include Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Psychodynamic approaches, tailored to the individual’s needs, fostering an environment where growth and healing can flourish.

Judith Ierulli is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and therapist who specializes in supporting adolescent and adult survivors of sexual, physical, and emotional trauma. With profound expertise in trauma and abuse, she understands the profound ways these experiences affect survivors and their loved ones throughout their lives. Judith creates a nurturing and secure space where survivors can explore the impact of abuse on their self-identity, trust, and relationships. By providing practical tools for symptom management while incorporating a mind-body framework, Judith is dedicated to facilitating healing. Her areas of expertise include addressing Posttraumatic Stress reactions, dissociation, and self-harming behaviors, making her a valuable ally for those navigating these complex challenges, including those within the LGBTQ+ community.

Monica Isaac, a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, combines empathy and expertise to help individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of their relationships. With a focus on marital and premarital challenges, relationship issues, and family conflicts, Monica skillfully guides her clients through the uncertainties that can strain their bonds. From managing past trauma and family dynamics to embracing significant life transitions and addressing grief, she creates a safe haven for clients to reconnect and grow. Understanding that each individual is the expert of their own life, she utilizes varied therapeutic approaches—including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method—to tailor her sessions to their unique needs. Through thoughtful communication and careful attention, Monica facilitates transformative experiences that empower clients to foster understanding, navigate conflicts, and embrace personal growth. In her therapy sessions, she cultivates an environment where clients can express their deepest thoughts, grapple with challenging emotions, and find clarity amidst uncertainty.

Deidre Robinson, a compassionate counselor with advanced degrees in MEd and MA, specializes in supporting adults facing challenges such as depression, trauma, and PTSD. With credentials as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), she brings a wealth of clinical experience to her practice. Deidre approaches therapy from a collaborative standpoint, prioritizing her clients' journeys by meeting them where they are and guiding them toward their aspirations. She employs a diverse range of modalities, including Compassion Focused, Trauma-Focused, and Person-Centered approaches, always tailored to each individual's unique history and needs. Known for creating a warm and welcoming environment, Deidre fosters a space where clients feel safe, respected, and supported, allowing trust to thrive and facilitating growth and healing. With advanced training in sex therapy, she understands the importance of a culturally sensitive therapeutic relationship in promoting profound change. Whether clients are seasoned in therapy or exploring it for the first time, Deidre is dedicated to helping them embrace change with empathy, acceptance, and a sprinkle of humor.

Alisa Jaffe Holleron, LCSW, is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist dedicated to guiding adults and elders through life's complexities. Graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1987, Alisa has cultivated a rich expertise in addressing relationship issues, parenting challenges, and the emotional strains that come with divorce. Her therapeutic approach is eclectic, drawing from transpersonal, humanistic, psychodynamic, and family/marital therapy modalities, making her adaptable to the diverse needs of her clients. With a focus on issues such as grief, life transitions, spirituality, and stress, Alisa is committed to creating a supportive environment. She specializes in helping individuals and families navigate the intricate dynamics of marital and premarital relationships, as well as assisting clients in fostering self-esteem and overcoming anxiety and depression. Alisa’s depth of understanding and warm energy make her a trusted ally in the journey toward personal growth and healing.

Dr. Diana Jean Semmelhack is a highly experienced psychologist with over 25 years in the field, specializing in treating adults, families, adolescents, and couples. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and psychotic disorders. As a published author, she has shared her research on group psychotherapy both nationally and internationally. In addition to her psychological practice, Dr. Semmelhack is a licensed massage therapist, integrating mind/body work into her therapeutic approach. Her commitment to mental health advocacy is demonstrated through her past role as a board member with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and her involvement with the APA's Task Force on severe mental illness, addressing the stigma that often accompanies these conditions. With a rich background as a retired professor at Midwestern University, she employs an eclectic blend of therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic psychotherapy, couples and family therapy, humanistic, and cognitive behavioral techniques. Dr. Semmelhack adopts a bio-psycho-social perspective in her practice, aiming to swiftly and effectively alleviate symptoms for individuals and families. She is dedicated to supporting clients in reintegrating into their lives, helping them to achieve optimal functioning. Notably, she is among the elite 4% of psychologists who are board certified in clinical psychology (ABPP).

Carrie Jean Stelnicki is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist with over 20 years of experience providing counseling to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Her psychodynamic approach ensures that she utilizes various treatment modalities tailored to fit the unique needs of each client. Carrie’s style is interactive, solution-focused, and non-judgmental, fostering trust in the therapeutic relationship, which empowers her clients to pursue positive changes in their lives. With extensive experience in medical social work, child protective services, trauma, grief and loss, and private practice, her insights significantly shape her therapeutic interactions. For the past six years, she has contributed to a large private practice, delivering therapy to diverse age groups and relationship dynamics. By prioritizing trust and collaboration, Carrie establishes a therapeutic relationship grounded in mutual respect and understanding, which is essential for her clients in achieving their personal goals, whether they are overcoming anxiety, processing trauma, or navigating life transitions.

Shama Joshi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, is highly dedicated to empowering clients to set treatable goals and foster positive outcomes that help them become contributing members of society. Recognizing that everyone possesses the power for personal growth, Shama believes that sometimes additional support and guidance are essential, which is why they create a safe, nonjudgmental environment for their clients. Their mission is to provide an empathetic and compassionate ear, ensuring undivided attention while building a collaborative therapeutic relationship aimed at achieving shared goals. Shama is experienced in working with all age groups, employing a variety of methods to meet diverse needs. Since 2014, Shama has been a school social worker, specializing in assisting children and adolescents, particularly those engaged in special education services through Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Additionally, Shama has provided crucial care assessments in a hospital setting to individuals facing a spectrum of mental health challenges. Shama holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a Master’s in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, concentrating on Schools and Health.

Rebecca Joslin is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (MA, LCPC) who believes in the transformative power of therapy. With a focus on adults and elders aged 65 and above, she specializes in addressing women's issues, chronic illness, and navigating significant life transitions. Utilizing an integrative approach, Rebecca deftly employs a variety of therapeutic modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Strength-Based techniques. She fosters a supportive environment that encourages healing and personal growth, helping her clients to emerge empowered and resilient.

Dr. Kelsey Critchell is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to guiding individuals towards their most authentic and fulfilling lives. She understands the importance of exploring one's self, relationships, and place in the world within the context of a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship. Dr. Critchell utilizes empathy, direct feedback, and skill-building techniques to foster self-awareness and facilitate meaningful change. Her integrative approach is grounded in psychodynamic and relational theories, complemented by mindfulness techniques tailored to reduce anxiety. With a specialization in anxiety, self-esteem, relationship dynamics, identity transitions, and trauma, she provides a supportive atmosphere for individuals navigating significant life changes. Dr. Critchell has vast experience working with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. As an LGBTQ*-affirming therapist, she empowers all clients to explore their identities and cultural narratives deeply. Dr. Kelsey Critchell works collaboratively with her clients to identify challenges, create effective solutions, and implement lasting transformational change.

Kelli Klinger is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and therapist who collaborates with individuals, couples, and families navigating the complexities of anxiety, depression, loss, trauma, and the everyday challenges of life. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in traditional psychodynamic psychotherapy, enriched with insights from interpersonal neurobiology and body-oriented therapies. Utilizing techniques such as the Neuroaffective Relational Model (NARM) for developmental trauma, Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR, Kelli recognizes that mere insight often isn't sufficient to break entrenched patterns in oneself and in relationships. She views therapy as a collaborative journey, where both she and her clients are committed to exploring awareness and finding bespoke solutions that align with their unique lives. With a deep sense of fulfillment, Kelli cherishes the privilege of witnessing transformative changes in her clients. She embraces life’s struggles as valuable opportunities for growth, resilience, and strength, both for individuals and the broader community.

Mitchell Kupferberg is a compassionate and dedicated therapist specializing in helping adults navigate through the complexities of Depression, Trauma and PTSD, and Anxiety. With a background in law (JD), he brings a unique perspective to his work, integrating Somatic, Trauma-Focused, Attachment-based, and Psychodynamic approaches. Mitchell effectively addresses individual challenges by employing Relational techniques and offering supportive therapy modalities for Couples, Individuals, and Groups. His holistic approach fosters deeper connections and healing, allowing clients to embark on their journey towards emotional resilience and well-being.