Taylore Qaoud is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is dedicated to providing compassionate support to women grappling with emotional turmoil, daily stressors, and self-criticism. With extensive experience in enhancing relationships with oneself and others, Taylore helps her clients navigate their pain, develop coping skills, and ultimately work toward a fulfilling life. Her passion lies in guiding individuals to recognize the roots of their struggles and fostering self-compassion and acceptance, utilizing modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Taylore firmly believes that the therapeutic relationship can be transformative; she actively engages with her clients, ensuring they don’t just feel heard but supported in reformulating their relationship with themselves and their narratives. In her approach, she emphasizes the importance of safety and trust, enabling clients to reshape their beliefs about themselves, their relationships, and the world around them.

Elizabeth Rastberger is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in working with adults facing women's issues, anxiety, and relationship challenges. With her extensive credentials, including her MEd and national certification, she employs a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Narrative Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Person-Centered approaches, ensuring a tailored experience for each client. Elizabeth’s feminist and relational perspectives empower individuals and couples to explore their experiences, fostering personal growth and healing in a supportive environment. Her holistic approach creates a safe space for clients to gain insights, enhance relationships, and cultivate resilience.

Michelle Salois is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, with credentials as an LCSW and RN, bringing extensive experience working with couples in distress, individuals overcoming depression and anxiety, and providing parent guidance in family therapy. Her diverse background, including an undergraduate degree in Theology and past nursing experience, enriches her understanding of the complexities of life and relationships. Michelle skillfully helps clients find renewed balance and understanding, allowing for emotional healing and behavioral change. She is dedicated to supporting clients in their journey towards personal and relational goals. Especially passionate about empowering couples—whether in traditional or LGBTQ relationships—she fosters loving and satisfying partnerships. Additionally, Michelle offers clinical supervision for social work licensure in Illinois and Missouri, allowing her to provide affordable care through her mentorship of Masters-level therapists. Her combination of tender support and confident guidance ensures that individuals and families receive exceptional therapeutic care tailored to their unique needs.

Kim Scales is a dedicated pre-licensed professional therapist whose ideal clients are those ready and willing to engage in their personal growth. They recognize that while challenges may arise and the therapeutic journey might be uncomfortable, they are committed to fostering a therapeutic relationship that encourages meaningful progress. Her clients often seek support in areas such as self-esteem, trauma, and coping skills, and they thrive in a non-judgmental space where understanding and empathy are paramount. Kim's primary goal is to help clients improve their self-esteem, process and heal from trauma, and develop healthy coping skills. With a personalized approach, each session is tailored to the client's unique needs and goals. Specializing in self-esteem, Kim believes that when individuals recognize their inherent worth, they can initiate transformative changes in their lives. Her therapy methods encompass Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Kim understands that everyone has a story, and she invites clients to explore their narratives, empowering them to change and edit their own stories. Partnering with Kim in this transformative process is truly a privilege.

Randall Schultze is a dedicated pre-licensed professional who understands that taking steps toward better mental health can often feel exhausting, nerve-racking, and even exciting. Many individuals struggle with the painful feelings associated with confronting their issues, leading them to suppress, avoid, or distract from their emotions. As a therapist, Randall's mission is to facilitate a collaborative journey toward recognizing worth, enhancing self-awareness, and providing the tools necessary for clients to lead their most fulfilled lives. Clients who find themselves exhausted by people-pleasing, struggling to identify or express their feelings, and eager for change may find Randall to be an excellent fit for their therapeutic journey. He is particularly drawn to working with couples, families, and adults, and prioritizes creating a safe, confidential, and judgment-free space for all his clients. For Randall, establishing a strong therapeutic relationship is essential, as it serves as the cornerstone of effective therapy. His approach blends empathy with the understanding that change and growth are achievable for everyone, emphasizing the importance of human connection for overall well-being. Randall acknowledges that our internal and external experiences shape our behaviors, emotions, and thoughts—some of which can be beneficial, while others may hinder personal growth.

Christina Thaier, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master's degree in Education, is dedicated to helping her clients design a life they love. She believes that everyone deserves to feel at home in their bodies, minds, and relationships. Christina is passionate about working with couples, adults, and adolescents to redefine their connection with life's challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, identity exploration (including LGBTQ+), existential questions, career concerns, and relational wounds like betrayal and divorce. With a unique focus on narrative therapy, the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and relational modalities, she aims to assist individuals in uncovering their deeply personal stories. These stories often hold the key to understanding where they’ve come from and where they hope to go. Christina provides a supportive environment, assuring clients that they do not have to navigate their journeys alone.

Juliana Varela, LCSW, is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist, dedicated to helping individuals navigate their unique journeys through therapy. People often seek her guidance for a variety of reasons, including challenges stemming from specific life events, relationship issues, eating disorders, and the complexities of parenting. Juliana believes that psychotherapy serves as a profound arena for self-exploration, capable of eliciting meaningful change for those who are open to the process. Her expertise includes working with individuals affected by trauma, depression, post-partum struggles, infertility, adoption, cultural adaptation, identity, self-esteem, and sexuality. Central to her approach is the understanding that achieving profound personal growth requires a safe and respectful space for reflection. Juliana fosters a collaborative therapeutic relationship where curiosity thrives, guiding clients toward increasingly satisfying ways to live their lives. Importantly, she is bilingual and is able to offer her services in both Spanish and English, which greatly benefits her bi-cultural and bi-lingual clients.

Meet Jazmine Verner, a curious and compassionate Pre-Licensed Professional who is dedicated to helping individuals discover their most authentic selves. With a focus on being a guiding lantern in the lives of her clients, she aims to illuminate paths that may seem uncertain, offering support and advice during challenging times. Jazmine excels in assisting those who are eager to discuss their goals and struggles, equipping them with valuable tools to approach life in fresh ways. Her expertise includes navigating life transitions, exploring identity and sexuality, and establishing healthy boundaries to foster safer relationships. She enjoys collaborating with adolescents, young adults, and adults who may feel overwhelmed by the pressures of discovering their identity while balancing academic and social expectations. Jazmine has a strong interest in addressing challenges such as anxiety, depression, sexual shame, identity changes, LGBTQ+ issues, racial trauma, religious trauma, life changes, self-esteem, burnout, perfectionism, and codependency. Wherever her clients find themselves on their journey, Jazmine is committed to walking alongside them with empathy and understanding.

Taquera Walker, a licensed professional counselor, understands that the world is truly enhanced when individuals recognize their own inherent worth simply by being human. She acknowledges that many, particularly among Black and Brown communities, face systemic dehumanization that clouds this realization. Through her practice, she leverages therapy as a vital tool for healing these deep-seated wounds and fostering stronger, more compassionate communities. Taquera believes in the importance of representation and validation for Black and Brown individuals and maintains that everyone is the expert of their own story and the captain of their own ship. As a dedicated therapist, she supports clients in their journey to better understand themselves and their purpose in the midst of life’s unimaginable challenges. By cultivating an accepting, non-judgmental, and empathetic therapeutic environment, Taquera nurtures genuine relationships. Together with her clients, they navigate issues such as anxiety, depression, identity, relationships, and grief, whether rooted in the past, present, or future. She looks forward to hearing the unique stories of those she works with, helping them to embrace their journeys.

Erin Wendling, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), is dedicated to empowering women in their journey of growth, especially those who have experienced trauma from emotional abuse, relational violence, sexual violence, and addiction. With a specialization in working with adolescents, Erin focuses on building self-esteem and essential coping skills to help her clients overcome challenges such as bullying, anxiety, depression, attention issues, and self-harm. Her therapeutic approach is characterized by strength-based techniques and person-centered care, ensuring a warm, collaborative, and compassionate environment. Erin believes in the uniqueness of each client, tailoring her methods to meet their individual needs. She views every person as a culmination of their life experiences, emphasizing that these experiences do not define them. Her aim is to facilitate insight into personal patterns, encourage the exploration of potential alternatives, and support the creation of actionable plans for meaningful change.

Rachel Wyrick is a pre-licensed professional therapist who understands that many individuals encounter pain and distress in their relationships with themselves and others. She believes that these relationships can act as catalysts for meaningful change, and that counseling provides a corrective relational experience that fosters development and growth. Rachel creates an authentic, non-judgmental atmosphere where clients can feel truly seen. She views counseling as a collaborative journey, working alongside her clients to set goals, explore their thoughts and feelings, and deepen their understanding of themselves and their relationships. Her role is to cultivate a safe and secure environment, harness individual resilience, build on strengths, and empower clients toward achieving their goals. She welcomes the opportunity for clients to use the counseling space as they see fit, recognizing that each person is the expert of their own life. With a special interest in supporting those seeking insight and understanding, Rachel is attentive to clients facing challenges in connecting with others and themselves. She is particularly committed to providing a safe and affirming environment for LGBTQIA+ populations, adults navigating life’s difficulties, and individuals who have experienced trauma or PTSD/complex PTSD.

Karen Geren, LCSW, is a dedicated Clinical Social Worker and Therapist who employs non-judgmental and empowering strategies to assist individuals in accessing their internal strengths to navigate life's challenges. With a focus on providing unconditional support, she actively challenges behaviors that may impede progress toward improved wellbeing. Her approach to therapy is highly individualized, as she regularly reviews interventions tailored to each client's unique needs, equipping them with practical tools to use between sessions. Karen's extensive experience spans various mental health settings, including inpatient care at Wabash Valley Hospital, case management with Lafayette Clubhouse, and individual therapy at Counseling Works, among others. This diverse background has honed her expertise in addressing issues such as depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, utilizing an array of therapy types including Schema Therapy, Trauma-Focused approaches, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Therapy sessions with Karen may range from short-term problem-solving techniques to a long-term therapeutic alliance, emphasizing the importance of client input and customized treatment strategies rooted in cognitive, psychodynamic, and EMDR modalities.

Evelyn Witten, a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Education, has been a dedicated figure in the field of mental health since her graduation in 1995 from Saint Louis University. With a deep-seated belief in building trust and respect in therapeutic relationships, she creates a collaborative space for clients who may be navigating stressful or painful periods in their lives. Evelyn recognizes that while clients often present with issues such as anxiety, depression, and infertility, therapy provides an opportunity to uncover both strengths and limitations that influence their experiences across various life stages. She adeptly assists individuals and couples in recognizing present interaction patterns that offer valuable insights into recurring challenges. Her extensive qualifications include postgraduate certification and training through the Saint Louis Psychoanalytic Institute, specializing in child development and advanced psychodynamic psychotherapy. Currently, she serves as a Board member at the institute. Evelyn is particularly passionate about supporting those facing transitional difficulties and exploring the emotional landscape of infertility and assisted reproductive technology. Additionally, she offers compassionate care to couples grappling with relational challenges stemming from their individual life circumstances.