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The demands and transitions in college can be hard and lead to feelings of being overwhelmed, loneliness, grief, anxiety, depression, helplessness, hopelessness, anger, etc. I offer an emotionally safe telehealth experience to listen, guide, and support you. If you are looking to learn skills to build confidence, resilience, tame performance anxiety, self-manage emotions, prepare yourself for life after college, and learn how to get through any challenge life throws at you, my specialization wit...
Welcome! At Breeze Counseling, our team of dedicated and compassionate therapists look forward to helping you find balance and live life to the fullest. We understand that it takes courage to reach out for help and it is our privilege to provide a safe and secure space to work through your struggles. We offer services in person or via telehealth, and also have spanish and arabic speaking counselors. Give us a call at (630) 506-1491, or head over to our website at www.breezecounseling.com to requ...
As a Licensed Social Worker, the focus of my practice has been assisting client's in finding their true potential by overcoming life's obstacles and encouraging empowerment. I provide a safe, client centered approach to explore and navigate solutions. Throughout my career I have worked with all ages in community mental health and inpatient settings. I incorporate various types of treatment including CBT and DBT to achieve optimal health and wellness. My specialties including Addictions, Depressi...
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...
Priscilla Joseph is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. Priscilla is a highly experienced and compassionate Therapist with more than eight years of experience providing supportive and therapeutic services. Priscilla specialized in working with teens and young adults and is relatable and informative in the Child Welfare System. Outside of work, Priscilla enjoys traveling, dining, and shopping....
Eric Maze is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois. He has a Bachelors in Social Work from Governors State University and a Masters in Social Work from Aurora University. Eric has a wide range of experiences in the school setting as a school social worker, working with elementary through high school students. He has also worked in the alternative school setting and has personal experience with grief and loss. Eric can also provide Christian Counseling. Outside of work, Eric enjoys exercise, musi...
Joyce Almacen is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. She has a double major in Psychology and Nursing (B.S. in Psychology and B.S. in Nursing) from Clarke University and an MSN - PMHNP from University of St. Francis. Joyce has a unique set of psychiatric work experiences coming from a background of being a psychiatric nurse for many years and now as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. Joyce has dealt with various types of mental disorders such as depression, a...
I earned a Master of Science in Nursing degree specializing in Psychiatry from The University of Texas at Arlington. I am proud to say I am a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am a true believer that not one of my fellow humans is immune to stress, anxiety, and feelings of sadness at some point in their life. We all find ourselves feeling vulnerable at times. It is completely normal to question why we feel the emotions that we do, why we seem to fall apart at times,...
Emily Spaargaren is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. Emily provides clients with a safe and comfortable environment, giving them an ear to listen. She has experience helping individuals with special needs, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Hoarding, and Schizoaffective Disorder. In her free time, Emily enjoys walking, biking, boxing, pottery, journaling, praying, going to concerts, and traveling....
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...
Kathy Bettinardi-Angres, NP, MSN, BSN, PMHNP-BC, brings over 20 years of expertise to her work as an advanced practice nurse specializing in mental health care. Practicing in Illinois, Kathy provides compassionate and evidence-based support to adults and seniors dealing with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and grief. Her integrative approach prioritizes personalized care, ensuring that each client?s unique needs are addressed through a combination of therapeutic...
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 Ransom's therapy style is distinguished by her delivery and readiness to help. Krystal utilizes Person-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, Supportive Therapy. as well Play Therapy and Art Therapy techniques and sets steps to reach client goals by focusing on what can be controlled and celebrating any successes. Krystal has 7 years of experience working with children particularly in the educational setting. Her passions are helping children, adolescents, and adults find the individual coping skil...
Shannon Dudzienski is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois with 4 years of experience. She received her Associate of Arts from then College of DuPage, and then transferred to Northern Illinois University to obtain her Bachelor in Psychology, followed by her Master in Social Work. Shannon believes in a strength-based and client-centered approach. She provides support, validation, a welcoming environment, and meets clients where they are at. Her treatment philosophy includes using interventions su...
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...
Hi, I’m Andrea Picl — a licensed therapist who’s been working in mental health for over 10 years. I’ve supported kids, teens, and adults through everything from everyday stress to complex trauma. I studied psychology and criminal justice at Illinois State, then earned my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy in Chicago. I’ve worked in schools, community agencies, and with families in crisis, and I’m trained in a bunch of therapy styles like play therapy, trauma-focused CBT, and motivational in...
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...
Jordynn Lane is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois. Jordynn offers an approach of collaboration, mindfulness, empathy, and compassionate care to those who are struggling with anxiety, depression, conflict, trauma, behavioral problems, feeling misunderstood, and any other psychological/emotional distress. Jordynn's experiences working as a counselor in a residential psychiatric facility with children, in a county jail with adult inmates as a group facilitator, and as a therapist at a therapeuti...
Mental Health Moments Counseling provides a safe space for you to have a moment to yourself to comfortably process life's obstacles and demands. Congratulations on taking a moment to start caring for your mental health. You are important! Your journey starts now! Welcome! I provide in person and telehealth therapy services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families that experience deep pain. I have experience working with a number of issues including: anxiety, depression, anger mana...