Kellee Watkins, LCSW, is a dedicated clinical social worker and therapist who understands that many individuals have dreams and goals they wish to achieve. Often, the journey can feel lonely and unfulfilling, but Kellee believes that no one should navigate this path alone. She is committed to helping clients break the cycle of starting and stopping, empowering them to grasp hold of their aspirations. Together, Kellee and her clients will uncover the obstacles in their way and design a roadmap to success. With her expertise in individual counseling and group coaching, she assists people in shifting their perspectives on personal identity and potential. By promoting a strength-based approach and fostering growth in self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-acceptance, Kellee utilizes a blend of evidence-based practices and Christian inner healing tools. To gain insights and tips on initiating change, her recent blog series, 'Life Lessons,' offers valuable resources. Kellee is ready to support individuals in reconnecting with their dreams, God, and their true selves.

Bob Weaver is an accomplished Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with over 20 years of experience helping clients face a diverse array of challenges. He works with teenagers to enhance their coping and communication skills, while also assisting adults in navigating professional, familial, and relationship issues. His expertise extends to addressing sexual health concerns, including sexual addiction, having notably supported both addicts and their spouses for nearly a decade. Bob's practice also includes supporting senior clients in tackling unresolved issues contributing to feelings of anxiety and depression. With experience in numerous settings such as schools, hospitals, and correctional facilities, he is well-prepared to provide the necessary support and guidance across varied situations. Bob is fluent in Spanish and has a rich background dealing with bicultural and behavioral matters. His versatile approach incorporates mindfulness-based, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal therapy techniques, offered in individual, couples, and group settings. Bob creates a welcoming atmosphere for discussing difficult issues and holds weekend intensive seminars designed for those grappling with sexual addiction and compulsivity. Known for his warm demeanor and excellent credentials, he ensures a comfortable space for all clients, conveniently located near public transport in downtown Oak Park.

Dr. Theresa Wier is a licensed clinical psychologist with a warm and down-to-earth approach, dedicated to partnering with clients through their current struggles. She provides a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where individuals can explore their thoughts and feelings. Possessing extensive experience in helping individuals, couples, and families, Dr. Wier employs a variety of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and family systems therapies, to address a wide range of mental health issues. Her background includes valuable work in various settings such as hospitals, community mental health centers, private practice, and educational institutions. Dr. Wier has effectively supported clients dealing with anxiety, depression, high-functioning autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders. She is particularly passionate about assisting parents in finding constructive ways to balance their responsibilities while raising children. In addition, Dr. Wier has a strong interest in women’s issues, single parenting, healing after divorce, and enhancing self-esteem. With significant experience working with children, adolescents, and families, she is committed to fostering growth and healing in her clients.

Allie Wills is a compassionate and dedicated counselor, holding an MS and LCPC, specializing in trauma and PTSD as well as dissociative disorders. She believes that therapy is a profound healing journey where individuals explore the parts of themselves that yearn for growth. Allie creates a safe and welcoming environment where clients can pursue their paths to transformation. Her therapeutic approach is relational, person-centered, and trauma-informed, emphasizing the significance of the therapeutic relationship in nurturing healing and self-discovery. She expertly guides clients through their experiences while allowing them to lead their journey. With a strong commitment to social justice, Allie is particularly passionate about supporting LGBTQI+ individuals, adolescents, and those navigating the complexities of spirituality and trauma. She has extensive experience working with various mental health challenges, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and psychosis, and she welcomes clients of all ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, faiths, and abilities. Allie is also trained in pastoral counseling techniques, making her equipped to explore spiritual aspects with clients who express interest. Her Saturday availability provides further flexibility for those seeking help. Allie looks forward to the opportunity to partner with individuals on their healing journeys.

Jennifer Wolff is a dedicated Marriage & Family Therapist (MA, LMFT) who specializes in working with individual adults and couples. Her practice is rooted in empathy and understanding, aiming to help those who feel lonely, disconnected, and stuck to create lasting, positive changes in their lives. Jennifer's ultimate goal is to empower her clients to live authentically, in alignment with their values, rather than the expectations of others. For couples, she emphasizes the importance of seeking support before a relationship reaches crisis point, noting that early intervention can save both time and resources. With a collaborative approach, she values the therapeutic alliance and welcomes clients from all backgrounds, including those from the LGBTQ+ community. Jennifer utilizes an integrative methodology that incorporates psychodynamic principles, family systems, client-focused strategies, and attachment theory. She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for its practical, goal-oriented focus, equipping her clients with actionable tools. Central to her practice is a strengths-based perspective, which emphasizes resilience and internal resources. As a warm, compassionate individual, Jennifer creates a judgment-free space for clients to explore their challenges and make constructive decisions, demonstrating her commitment to facilitating personal growth and healing.

Ken Aaron Burnstein, MSW, LCSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and therapist who is passionate about helping individuals navigate their mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, anger management, and relationship issues. He adopts a directive, practical approach that blends understanding and support with guidance to ensure that therapy is meaningful and tailored to each client's unique concerns. Many have experienced transformative changes under Ken's active and engaged methodology, especially those who have felt stagnant in previous therapy settings. He works with a diverse clientele, including young adults, adults, couples, and families, employing a variety of therapeutic techniques such as supportive therapy, psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Jungian therapy, and family systems theory. Additionally, Ken incorporates mindfulness-based therapy and behavioral directives in addressing anger management and anxiety. With a rich background in music performance, he enjoys integrating creativity into the therapeutic process, helping clients to explore situations through multiple perspectives, enhancing their self-understanding, and discovering their unique paths in life.

Brittany Adams Yee, MA, is a dedicated therapist at LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services, offering a wide range of services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She adopts a collaborative and egalitarian approach to treatment, creating a safe space where clients feel open and nonjudgmental. Brittany meticulously tailors her treatment strategies to suit each individual therapeutic relationship, emphasizing the importance of meeting clients' unique needs for meaning-making and happiness. Operating predominantly from an existential-phenomenological framework, she also skillfully weaves together techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and attachment theory when necessary. Culturally sensitive treatment is integral to her practice, as she welcomes clients to explore any culturally relevant issues within the therapeutic setting. Brittany has a particular affinity for working with children and adolescents and has a wealth of experience studying disability issues. Additionally, her recent training in a health psychology environment has honed her expertise at the intersection of mental and physical health. Her group practice is especially beneficial for families seeking comprehensive care, allowing multiple family members to receive therapy concurrently.

Keisha-Marie Alridge is a pre-licensed professional with a PsyD and an MA, currently focused on her therapy group known as Community. This unique group is devoted to providing a consent and trauma-informed creative arts therapies experience specifically for LGBTQ2IA folks of color, fostering a space for gathering, expression, and community building. She employs an integrative approach incorporating psychodynamic, strength-based, person-centered, sex-positive, cognitive-behavioral, play, art, and relationally focused theories. Keisha-Marie views therapy as an opportunity for individuals to explore their identities, understand how they are perceived by others, and forge healing connections. She recognizes the profound impact of personal and systemic traumas on self-identity and is committed to guiding clients through the identification, comprehension, and processing of their emotions and experiences. Keisha-Marie strives to meet her clients where they are, collaborating to create a warm and meaningful therapeutic environment.

Margaret Anne Fleming is a compassionate and experienced Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, LCSW, specializing in trauma therapy, addiction treatment, and relational issues. With a wealth of experience in addressing the needs of preteens, teens, and adults, she has dedicated her practice to understanding the complexities of loss, childhood abuse, depression, and shame. Margaret has adopted children herself, providing her with unique insights into the struggles faced by families navigating adoption challenges. She offers a warm and safe environment for individuals, couples, and families, where clients can choose between teletherapy and in-person sessions in Oak Park. Driven by her belief that healing often occurs within relationships, Margaret focuses on building healing connections that empower clients to lead authentic and fulfilling lives. Her integrative approach combines trauma-focused, attachment-based, cognitive behavioral, and psychodynamic therapies, tailored to help each client achieve their desired resolution in their inner and outer lives.

Allyson Blasius is a compassionate and experienced Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who holds an MSW and LCSW credentials. She specializes in supporting individuals across various age groups, including preteens, children, teens, elders, and adults. Allyson provides therapy for a wide range of issues, with a strong focus on depression and anxiety, alongside child-focused interventions. Her approach is rooted in understanding and addressing the complexities of trauma, PTSD, and substance use, while also promoting coping skills and resilience.<br /> <br /> With expertise in intervention strategies and a commitment to culturally sensitive practices, Allyson utilizes a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused therapy. Her warm demeanor and integrative methods create a safe space for clients to explore their challenges, such as relationship issues, self-esteem struggles, and those navigating the complexities of LGBTQ+ identity. <br /> <br /> Allyson's goal is to empower her clients by fostering self-discovery and providing them with the tools they need to overcome life’s obstacles, whether through individual sessions, family systems therapy, or couples counseling. She is dedicated to guiding her clients on their journey toward healing and personal growth.

Zoeniche Carpenter is a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC, CDVP) who specializes in helping individuals navigate their emotional barriers. With extensive experience in supporting clients who have faced trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, and self-esteem issues, Zoeniche fosters a collaborative and client-centered therapeutic environment. Understanding that therapy can be a vulnerable process, she cultivates a safe, warm, and non-judgmental space for growth and healing. Together with her clients, Zoeniche works to identify and reshape harmful patterns of thought and behavior that may lead to distress. It is her utmost privilege to witness clients reach their goals and embark on journeys of self-discovery.

Dr. Ken Chen is a bilingual Clinical Psychologist dedicated to providing exceptional counseling services through LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services. Specializing in working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, Dr. Chen's warm and practical approach to therapy makes him a sought-after professional in his field. His expertise encompasses the treatment of depression, anxiety, autism, substance-related disorders, ADHD, and trauma. With extensive experience supporting culturally diverse school-aged children from ages 5 to 18, he also places great importance on coaching and guiding parents and caregivers. Dr. Chen employs a collaborative methodology to help clients of all ages establish observable and developmentally appropriate treatment goals. In his practice, he actively involves parents in the therapeutic process and collaborates with school staff to address children's challenges as reactions to relational tensions and systemic influences. Additionally, Dr. Chen has successfully facilitated social skills groups for children and substance abuse groups for adolescents. The group practice surrounding him is strategically designed to accommodate clients who may have family members or partners seeking support from other therapists. To address community needs, the practice is also prepared to offer workshops, social skills sessions, and parenting training as required.

Garry Cooper is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with over 25 years of experience in the field. As the writer of a national column read by 55,000 therapists, he continually engages with the latest ideas and research in therapy. Garry believes that effective therapy is rooted in the profound act of listening and striving to understand each client's perspective. By combining his expertise with the insights gleaned from his clients, Garry guides them toward achieving their goals, overcoming fears, and embarking on a lifelong journey of growth and learning. He connects with individuals across all ages, from teenagers to elders, and provides support for couples as well. He is especially passionate about working with creative individuals, including writers, artists, and dancers. Garry fosters an engaging therapeutic environment where collaboration and conversation thrive. He seeks clients who are ready to explore their identities, desires, and pathways to fulfillment, recognizing that the journey may lead to unexpected turns along the way.