Tasheia Williams is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. She earned her Master?s degree in Nursing at Walden University. Among the most common myths related to mental health is the idea that one is either mentally healthy or mentally ill. Regardless of one?s state of being, they exist on a continuum. As a provider, Tasheia provides the most recent evidence-based practice treatment to fully help each patient that is struggling with mental health. Her treatments are all pat...
Jonathan McIntosh, LPC, is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care to clients across Illinois. With a warm and non-judgmental approach, he works with clients in individual and group therapy to address a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, and substance use. Jonathan helps clients build self-understanding and resilience, fostering a therapeutic space where they feel supported as they navigate life's complexities and challenges. Jonathan has a particular passion for...
Joan Ajide is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. Joan treats various psychiatric orders in different age populations, particularly in the adolescent and adults. Her special interests include anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar, and psychotic disorders. Joan?s focus is not only on appropriate pharmacotherapy through evidenced based practice, but also on intensive psychoeducation to improve emotional well-being. Joan?s relationship with clients is more of a partnership to a...
Brittany Heard, a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois, is dedicated to guiding individuals on their path to recovery and healing. With an MSW in Social Work and a B.A. in Sociology, she brings a profound understanding of the complexities of human behavior to her practice. Brittany's expertise extends to a range of specialties, including adoption and foster care, providing support to individuals navigating the intricacies of DCFS and court-involved treatment. She's particularly skilled in addressi...
Melissa Downey is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2022. She has an M.S. Ed in Counseling. Melissa believes in taking a holistic, person-centered approach, focused on each person's strengths as a way to personalize their experience. She strives to work together with clients on achieving those goals through realistic goalsetting, drawing from strengths each person already has within them, combined with new skills learned in session together. Melissa trul...
Heather Farina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2009. She has a Masters in Social Work from Jane Addams College of Social Work at University of Illinois at Chicago. Heather has 15 years of experience working in the field of Social Work with an emphasis on individuals who have experienced trauma, depression anxiety and grief. She meets clients where they are and forges with them a path to achieve their goals, step by step. Specifically, Heather can of...
Tonja Jameson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2008. She graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and went on to Olivette Nazarene University for their CACREP Accredited three-year program for Master of Arts in Professional Counseling with an added certification in School Counseling. Always drawn to work serving others, Tonja was interested in counseling from a young age. As an adult practitioner she has worked ...
James Hutto IV is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. He earned a Master's in Clinical Psychology at Benedictine University. James works to use a client-centered therapeutic approach as a basis for working with clients, but also employs other techniques from approaches like cognitive-behavior therapy and positive psychotherapy. James works to be a culturally competent counselor and enjoys working with individuals from a variety of different backgrounds. He looks forward to collaborati...
Philip Montgomery, LPC, PhD, has a track record of delivering high-quality services to individuals with a variety of emotional difficulties. He believes each client's voice needs to be heard and their stories validated to allow them to feel safe so the work can begin. Philip earned an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University and a PhD from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He is highly experienced in the treatment of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, pe...
David Petersmark, LCSW, is a seasoned therapist with over 22 years of experience helping individuals navigate life's challenges. Serving clients across Illinois, he provides a compassionate and nonjudgmental approach to therapy, fostering a safe environment where clients can explore their emotions and develop strategies to address their concerns. David specializes in working with adults and seniors, offering personalized support to help clients manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health...
Robert Beach, LPC, sees therapy as a team effort, and he loves helping children, adolescents, and families make progress and reach their goals. Robert earned an undergraduate degree from University of Iowa, an M. A. in teaching from Olivet Nazarene University, and an M. A. in school counseling from Concordia University. In addition to his role at LifeStance Health, Robert is a high school counselor and also has a background in teaching. In therapy, Robert uses CBT, DBT, Client-Centered, and Solu...
Erin Williams, PMHNP Erin Williams is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. She has Master's degrees in Health Education and Nursing. She has double-board certification in Family Practice and Psychiatry. As a professional psychiatric nurse practitioner, Erin's approach to helping patients is rooted in comprehensive and compassionate care. She begins by establishing a nurturing environment that fosters trust and comfort, encouraging open dialogue. Through thorough interviews...
Nina Dismukes has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with attention issues, learning disabilities, substance use, self-esteem, expressing emotions, trauma, coping skills, and more. Nina believes that effective therapy is a soulful-healing process that takes time, patience, loyalty, self-love, and the openness to communicate. Nina feels that it is important to help empower patients by allowing them to express themselves in a way that makes them feel com...
Drew Mallery, LSW, specializes in helping clients in Illinois navigate complex mental health challenges through a trauma-informed approach. He works closely with individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, and ADHD. With a deep understanding of attachment and relationship issues, Drew focuses on helping clients explore how their experiences may impact their emotional well-being and connections with others. He is particularly passionate about supporting adolescents and y...
Abosede "Abby" Babalola, PMHNP, collaborates with clients to explore the latest treatment options to achieve optimal mental health. She helps adolescents and adults with anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, substance abuse, and more. Abby earned a M.S. in nursing from University of St. Francis a graduate degree in health administration from University of Phoenix. Prior to joining LifeStance Health, she worked in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry for a variety of hospital and community mental he...
Sarah Spurling is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois. She has an MSW from University at Buffalo, SUNY. Sarah utilizes a person-centered, eclectic approach to meet people where they are, takes time to understand their strengths, and supports them in working towards their goals. Sarah works well with people who have often felt misunderstood and believes the experience of feeling understood is essential to healing. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys knitting, taking care of her plant collection, readi...
Rachel is a Licensed Social Worker with over 4 years of experience in the social work field and 1 year of experience in the clinical field specializing in depression, anxiety, gender identity issues, child behavioral issues, and life transitions. Rachel treats patients between the ages of 11 and 90 utilizing strength-based cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy, and solution-focused therapy to treat her clients. Rachel has a copious amount of experience counseling children, families, couples...
Gina Weber, LCPC, is dedicated to helping individuals in Illinois navigate life's challenges by providing compassionate and effective therapy tailored to each client's unique needs. With a focus on skill-building and practical strategies, Gina utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to help clients develop emotional regulation and achieve their personal goals. Gina's approach is rooted in creating a warm, welcoming environm...
Cortnie Irby is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2017. She believes in working from a trauma informed, client centered approach. Her goal is to empower clients to make positive changes in their lives by gaining a healthy sense of control, learning to regulate their emotions, and redefining what safety and security means to them. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Art Therapy, Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy...
Kristen Melchiori is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2017. Kristen meets her clients where they are. She works with clients to create goals and works on coping skills and tools to reach those goals. Kristen provides empathy, support, and encouragement. Outside of work, Kristen enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, riding bikes, walking dogs, and reading....