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Adaobi Innocent, MSN, APRN PMHNP-BC, is a dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who serves patients in Illinois. She offers a holistic approach to mental health care, combining medical expertise with a compassionate understanding of the connections between mind, body, and spirit. Adaobi works collaboratively with her patients, creating personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals. Her approach empowers individuals to take an active role ...
Adedoyin E. David is a Licensed Professional Counselor, who has been practicing since 2018. She graduated from DePaul University with a Masters of Education degree in Community Counseling. Adedoyin utilizes Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and relaxation Techniques. Her approach to therapy is eclectic as no one person is the same. Each individual is unique and as such should be approached based on their unique needs. Her main areas of f...
Hello. I'm Dr. LaShara Shaw. I believe that we have basic needs. We have needs for personal power, freedom, fun, survival, and secure connections (a choice-theory perspective). Sometimes these needs are not met or we have difficulty attending to them. I think it is crucial to reflect upon what matters in your life and what you consider your responsibility to achieve a flourishing life. Sometimes thoughts, insecurities, and behaviors can be taught, and they do not serve us in the best capacity. I...
Kayla Smiley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She earned a bachelor's degree in forensic psychology from Western Illinois University and a master's degree from Lewis University. Kayla's clinical experience has allowed her to work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, and other compulsive behaviors. Furthermore, coming from a family comprised of military veterans and first responders provides her wit...
Beth Dudley is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees in nursing from the University of Louisville in Kentucky and completed her specialized psychiatric training at Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts. Beth’s approach to care is grounded in patient-centered practice, where your unique needs, experiences, and values guide the treatment process. She is committed to creating a compassionate and supporti...
Melody Stauffer, LCPC is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois who has counseled children, teens, and adults for over 10 years. She graduated from Judson University with a bachelor’s in psychology. She then graduated from Argosy University in 2013 with a Master of Arts in Community Counseling. Her areas of expertise include: depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting, children/adolescents, communication issues, stress management, grief & loss, self-esteem issues, self-harm, substanc...
Deborah Spenner, LCSW, helps clients recognize they have the power to take ownership in navigating their stories. She believes clients are the primary avenue for change, and her expertise guides them towards recognizing their full potential. Deborah earned a Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in Psychology from University of Maryland, College Park, and a Master's of Social Work from University of Maryland at Baltimore. Deborah helps children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate a varie...
Johanna Janik is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) at LifeStance Health who is dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. Serving clients throughout Illinois, Johanna creates a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic environment tailored to each individual?s unique needs. Her goal is to empower clients to navigate life?s complexities and find greater fulfillment through self-awareness, resilience, and actionable change. Johanna has extensive experience wo...
My passion for psychiatry began during my undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, where I graduated with a degree in neuroscience and a GPA of 3.9. Due to my academic excellence, I was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, America’s oldest honor society, which includes 17 former U.S. Presidents and 40 Supreme Court Justices among its members. Before pursuing a career in medicine, I taught Algebra to middle school students in New York City as a public school educator. I was initially hire...
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...
Tahseen Shaista is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2012. She has a Bachelors in Science and Masters in Business Administration from Osmania University, India, and a Master's of Science in Education (Counseling) from Western Illinois University. Tahseen works with individuals from a person-centered approach, providing empathic understanding, genuineness, a non-judgmental and holistic approach. Tahseen works with the perspective that an individual has th...
Krystal Fowlkes, LCSW, LICSW, practicing at LifeStance Health in Illinois, is dedicated to helping children build self-awareness and accountability to succeed both at school and home. Serving the Illinois community, she brings a wealth of experience from her background as an elementary school social worker. Krystal specializes in assisting children and adolescents, working closely with them to normalize social emotional learning and support their emotional and behavioral growth. Krystal is passi...
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...
Kimberly Sennet, APRN, CNM, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner as well as a Certified Nurse Midwife. She received her undergraduate degree in nursing from Georgetown University. Kimberly obtained her MSN from Johns Hopkins University, where she specialized in Women’s Health and Nurse-Midwifery. She also attended the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a Post-Master’s Certificate and specialized as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practiti...
Kelly Beyer, LPC, is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their mental health challenges with compassion and expertise. Serving clients in Illinois, Kelly uses a variety of therapeutic techniques to address issues such as PTSD, trauma, depression, and anxiety. Her goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions, leading to meaningful personal growth and improved well-being. Kelly specializes in treating adults and seniors, offering ...
Alexis Rodriguez is a Licensed Social Worker that specializes in anxiety, depression, and trauma work. Ms. Rodriguez treats patients between the ages of 10 through 40 years of age. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Operant Conditioning, Radical Acceptance, and Reframing thoughts in her approach to clients. In combination with her interventions, she also applies an empathic, compassionate, and understanding style to her approach. Ms. Rodriguez has extensive experience w...
Stephanie Kilper is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist (BC-DMT). With several years of experience in a variety of mental health settings and a large spectrum of care, Stephanie has worked with children, teens and adults on issues related to disordered eating, body image, emotional regulation, and mood disorders. Stephanie’s approach to treatment includes supporting individuals with increasing their mind-body connection and reconnecting to thei...