Kemi Aina, PMHNP-BC, provides compassionate and evidence-based psychiatric care to individuals across Illinois, focusing on promoting mental health and well-being. Kemi tailors medication strategies to effectively address psychiatric symptoms. Her practice emphasizes empowering clients by explaining medication options, benefits, and risks, enabling them to make informed decisions about their treatment. Kemi is particularly passionate about helping clients navigate challenges related to ADHD, anx...
Ben Meils is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. He graduated with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Ben offers a person-centered, unconditionally accepting, nonjudgmental approach to address a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. Ben's clients have come to expect a warm, welcoming, and empathetic environment where they can sort through life's most challenging problems to meet their wellness g...
Dr. Taylor Bonno, PsyD is dedicated to helping you navigate through the challenges and uncertainties of life. Practicing in Illinois, she understands that reaching out for mental health treatment often comes after feeling stuck for a prolonged period. Dr. Bonno uses a combination of evidence-based approaches to understand your personal lived experiences and guide treatment. She believes that each client is the expert on their own life and uses this invaluable perspective to tailor the therapy pr...
June Coaxum, LSW, believes in a holistic approach to therapy and healing. She provides tools to help guide anyone that may feel stagnant or need emotional support. June loves working with her clients from a strength-based perspective. This perspective sees people as resilient when faced with adversity. She believes in creating a safe environment for clients to recognize and express those strengths. June works with many populations struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Addiction, Trauma, schizophr...
Tracey Coleman, LICSW, provides comprehensive mental health care to individuals in Illinois, specializing in supporting children, teens, and adults through life?s challenges. She is passionate about fostering resilience and helping clients navigate complex emotions, relationships, and personal growth. Tracey serves adolescents and adults, focusing on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can address issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. With a particular focus on tr...
Samantha Hill is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. Samantha offers authentic, empathetic, non-judgmental care that makes clients feel comfortable sharing their stories with her. She specializes in supporting individuals with past traumatic experiences including but not limited to sexual assault, violence, and emotional abuse/neglect. Outside of work, Samantha loves to sew garments, hang out with her cats, spend time with her niece and nephew, and travel to foreign countries....
David is a therapist who works with individuals, families, and couples. He received his bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Iowa in 2017. He then went on to receive his master's degree in social work from Governor's State University in 2020. David has experience providing therapy and case management services. He believes in being client centered and solution focused. He also meets the client where they are at and enjoys helping clients achieve their goals. He specializes in tre...
Dr. Lu specializes in Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry, who has been practicing since 2010. She also has a PhD in Microbiology & Immunology. Her extensive training in both fields leads her to a unique understanding of the mind and body. She believes in people's potential and strives to develop a personal connection with them. Her holistic approaches and genuine relationship with each patient and family, have contribute to her success in treating various mental health conditions: ADHD, aut...
Karla Rivera is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She has an M. A. in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University. Karla is committed to helping individuals navigate life?s challenges and achieve their fullest potential. She has a warm and empathetic approach and creates a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their self holistically. Karla helps clients develop effective coping strategies, build resilience, and enhance their overall well-being. She tailors thera...
Patricia Roy, MD, is a dedicated psychiatrist based in Illinois who brings over 15 years of experience to her work with children, adolescents, and young adults. She is deeply committed to helping families navigate challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Dr. Roy strives to create a supportive and empathetic environment for patients and their caregivers, recognizing that no two individuals are alike. She is passionate about empowering young people to reach th...
Deborah L. Kivett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2003. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education from Eastern Illinois University and a Master of Social Work from Aurora University. Deborah believes in being an active listener and providing a safe environment for her clients where they can establish trust and build a therapeutic rapport. She strives to promote personal growth through assertive communication, setting healthy boundaries, and proacti...
Kellen M. Smith, LSW, MSW, CADC, CODP, and CAIP, is a compassionate therapist at LifeStance Health in Illinois, specializing in supporting individuals through challenges with substance use disorders, mental health issues, religious trauma, and the aftermath of human trafficking. Kellen is dedicated to empowering her clients, providing them with tools to overcome life's stresses and emerge resilient. Serving adults and adolescents, she creates a safe, supportive environment for healing and person...
Lisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since February 2018. She graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a Masters in Art Clinical Psychology in Specialization in Applied Behavior Analysis. Lisa believes in integrating Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis to provide counseling treatment services. Lisa believes whatever client brings into session should be the focus and hope to empower as well as support client in working th...
Aaron Peska, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois, is dedicated to helping clients create meaningful and lasting changes in their lives. He provides a safe, collaborative, and person-centered environment where clients can explore their experiences and thoughts openly. Aaron serves individuals across Illinois, including adolescents, adults, and seniors, and is passionate about assisting clients with a wide range of mental health challenges. Aaron has a particular focus ...
Therapy does not need to be dark or mysterious. In fact, it can be invigorating and empowering. You and I will create a partnership, which focuses on healing. As a team, we will establish clear goals and immediately begin working to achieve them. My approach is to identify your personal strengths and support you in utilizing these strengths to overcome life's challenges. I believe therapy should be a partnership between you and your Therapist, but with different roles. My role as your Therapist ...
Maureen Raiz is a Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. Maureen provides a holistic approach, stigma-free, evidence-based, and compassionate care to individuals needing mental health services. She offers extensive psychiatric evaluations, supportive psychotherapy, psychopharmacological treatment initiation, and monitoring. Maureen has dedicated a significant amount of her career to providing mental health care to adults and older adults. Her ultimate goal is to improve access to mental health and help...
Michelle Berry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving clients throughout Florida. She specializes in guiding adults and seniors through a variety of life challenges, helping them navigate stress, relationships, and personal growth. With a warm and empathetic approach, Michelle fosters a supportive environment where clients can safely explore their emotions, develop new coping strategies, and find clarity. Her expertise extends to conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma, wh...
Casey Wallace, LCSW, provides compassionate, client-centered care to individuals seeking mental health support in Illinois. With a strength-based approach, she meets clients where they are, ensuring an empathic and non-judgmental environment. Casey integrates mindfulness practices, goal-driven therapy, and value-based living into her sessions, helping clients navigate their unique challenges. Specializing in treating adults and seniors, Casey is passionate about addressing issues related to anxi...
Ellaine Cooper-Taillandier, LSW, provides compassionate treatment to a variety of clients. With advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Ellaine offers highly effective, research-backed treatments designed to reduce symptoms and enhance overall well-being. She collaborates with clients to empower them with practical strategies that build resilience and reduce distress. Ellaine is particularly passionate about helping clients navigate the challenges of OCD and trauma. Through...
Adriana Gilli is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is qualified to diagnose, treat, and prescribe psychiatric medication for children, adolescents, and adults. Some of her practice specialties include (but not limited to) ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Panic Attacks, and Insomnia. Adriana's practice style can be traditional (prescribing up to date psychiatric medications) or alternative medicine (natural treatments including but not limited to vitamins, supplements, lifestyl...