Struggling with stress, anxiety, or balancing college life? At Integrative Family Counseling and Psychology, we offer compassionate, personalized mental health counseling designed to support students like you. Our experienced team is here to help you navigate challenges, build resilience, and thrive—both on campus and beyond. Reach out today for a safe, judgment-free space to start feeling better....
Hello. I am a therapist with several years of experience working young adults and I especially like working with those who may be struggling to adjust to the abrupt shift from living at home with family and living independently. Depression, anxiety and stress can creep in and before you know it, you're on an unhappy path. I think you'll find me easy to talk with and sometimes even funny. Please take the next step for yourself and schedule a session with me....
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or homesick? College life adjustment stress is not what you expected? I engage my clients with warmth, humor, and a strengths-based perspective. I specialize in helping students facing difficult decisions, time management struggles and procrastination, family concerns, social anxiety, low self- esteem, and relationship and roommate issues. I will work with you to identify your values and construct adaptive, practical ways to break old patterns, improve communication, ...
Sukhi Sandhu is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2019. Her educational background includes an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana/Champaign. Sukhi helps adults, adolescents, and families to find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships so they can know themselves as peaceful, complete, whole, and safe. Sukhi is aware a single approach is not right for every i...
Specialties: Palliative care (comfort care) for individuals and families coping with terminal illnesses. Bereavement/grief issues due to expected and unexpected losses. Loss due to suicide, drug overdose, and accidental deaths. Post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, panic and anxiety disorders and anger management. Adult patients. It is essential for people to feel they are able to manage their emotions and their emotions are not controlling their lives. I'm bad, I'm weak,...
Dr. Juliana C. Nwauwa, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois, stands at the forefront of mental health care, blending her extensive education with a compassionate approach. Armed with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, Dr. Nwauwa has honed her skills and knowledge to provide the highest level of care to her clients. With full-practice authority (FPA), Dr. Nwauwa possesses the autonomy to diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication independently, empower...
Adrienne Driscoll, APN, PMHNP, provides comprehensive mental health care to patients across Illinois. With extensive experience in various clinical settings, she excels at listening to her patients, formulating accurate diagnoses, and collaborating to create effective, personalized treatment plans. Her approach emphasizes teamwork, ensuring that each patient feels supported and involved in their journey towards better mental health. Adrienne specializes in treating a broad spectrum of mental hea...
D. Joel Marquart has several years of clinical work specializing in ADHD, relationships, major life transitions, and inner-child work. He especially enjoys helping clients integrate childhood wounds, build self-compassion, and foster a stronger sense of self and purpose. He firmly believes healing only occurs when safety and trust are established enough to risk vulnerability. SPECIALTIES: Life transitions Perfectionism/Procrastination Personal growth and self-esteem Marriage and partner...
Stephanie Kutella, PMHNP, brings compassionate and comprehensive mental health care, emphasizing a holistic approach that integrates the physical, emotional, and social dimensions of well-being. Serving patients throughout Illinois, Stephanie tailors her practice to meet the unique needs of each individual, addressing faith and spirituality, mindfulness, and positive lifestyle changes. She believes in the importance of integrative therapies, including yoga, art therapy, and meditation, to comple...
Sharon Stengel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2017. As a mental health professional, Sharon can offer clients a unique combination of empathy, expertise, and personalized treatment plans to meet each of their specific needs. Sharon?s ability to listen actively and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to openly express their thoughts and emotions makes her a valuable resource for individuals seeking mental health. In her spare t...
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University and my Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. I am passionate about mental health and the people who struggle with it. As a provider, I aim to educate others as well as myself about what mental wellness and illness look like to a variety of people with a variety of life circumstances. I am especially passion...
At the Perricone Center for Counseling and Healing Arts, we focus on healing in the context of relationships. Through our collaborative process, we support clients in their emotional healing journey. We see therapy as a chance for you to connect with yourself, developing a deeper sense of understanding through the relational work with your therapist. It is a chance to explore your inner world and how it plays out in the outer world, learn skills to manage stressors and challenges, and improve ov...
Melissa is an LCPC in Illinois. As an Aud_HD therapist, she offers individual therapy, family therapy, and parenting support. She has lived experience, and has received neuro-affirming training in supporting the neurodivergent community, specifically Autism, ADHD, PDA, CPTSD, OCD and Giftedness, with a particular interest in providing acknowledgement and support for the misattunement and trauma that often is a part of our lived experience. She is passionate about supporting clients in their jou...
Steph Key is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2022. Steph's approach is person centered with an emphasis on mindfulness, play, and community care from a trauma informed perspective. They utilize CBT, narrative, mindfulness, DBT, and play therapy. Steph is currently working on developing a combination of play and narrative therapeutic models for adults through creativity and creative writing. They firmly believe that clients are the experts, and they are s...
Laura Rae Venditti is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Iliinois who has been practicing since 2016. Laura Rae approaches therapy within a client-centered climate, using the tenets of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), through a solution-focused lens. She helps clients identify obstacles and explore solutions, believing that if one wants something to change, one has to be willing to foster change. Laura Rae and the client will explore barriers and remove roadblocks that have denied ...
Natalie Pamphile, PsyD, offers compassionate, trauma-informed therapy to individuals across Illinois, helping clients navigate life's most challenging experiences. With over two decades of experience in mental health, Natalie approaches each session with deep empathy, providing a safe space for healing and personal growth. She treats a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. Her practice is focused on empowering adolescents, adults, and seniors to con...
My name is Katherine, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with almost four years of experience in the mental health field. After earning my Masters in Social Work in 2023 from Boston College, I moved back to the Chicagoland area and have been working in community mental health ever since. I am excited to begin offering individual therapy as an independent provider! I offer a person-centered, trauma-informed, holistic approach to therapy. I have a passion for humanity and en...
Lasma Maher is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2018. She has an MA in Fine Art and Design from Latvian Art Academy and an MA in Art Therapy/Counseling from Adler University. Lasma helps patients unlock and develop their creative thinking which paves the way for learning and applying effective coping skills in their daily lives. Outside of work, Lasma enjoys folk dance, painting, drawing, yoga, and traveling....
Though I am experienced with most general mental health struggles (depression, anxiety, ADHD, etc.), some of my specialties include those grappling with - ⁃ Loneliness ⁃ Toxic relationships ⁃ Setting boundaries with friends/roommates ⁃ Transitioning to college life ⁃ Perfectionistic tendencies and cycles of shame ⁃ Relationship breakups and friendship ruptures ⁃ Procrastination with schoolwork ⁃ Comparing self to others' achieve...
Danielle Levinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2016. Danielle is a dedicated therapist with over 5 years of experience, passionate about guiding individuals and couples through their unique journeys towards resilience and well-being. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse, she combines her extensive experience with compassion and respect to foster empathetic therapeutic relationships. In crisis management, Danielle provi...