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...
Melissa Castrovillo, M. A. , LPC, is dedicated to helping individuals and families in Illinois navigate life?s challenges through personalized, evidence-based therapy. With extensive experience working in diverse settings, including correctional facilities, schools, group practices, and nonprofit organizations, Melissa specializes in supporting adolescents, adults, and seniors. She offers a safe and collaborative environment to address a variety of mental health concerns and empower clients to r...
My approach to treatment is to introduce and guide you down a pathway that you feel is suitable for you and your lifestyle. I use my sessions to learn and understand who you are as a person. It is essential for me to identify your specific concerns and then provide psychiatric treatment that aligns with your goals and values in life. I am passionate about discussing more than medication as treatment as I feel it takes more than medicine to develop a balanced, comfortable lifestyle....
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...
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...
All therapy starts with collaboration at its core. Seeking therapy takes a great deal of courage and I commend you for considering therapy as a tool for self-exploration and growth. Many find that building a supportive and interactive relationship with their therapist contributes to the overall effectiveness of therapy. I offer a safe and non-judgmental environment, with a commitment to placing the highest priority on your well-being. My services are offered to adults, specializing in difficulti...
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...
Olushola Shobowale, PMHNP, provides compassionate and high-quality mental health care to residents of Illinois. Specializing in mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, and ADHD, Olushola brings a wealth of expertise to her practice at LifeStance Health. She is particularly skilled in medication management, ensuring that patients receive tailored treatments to support their mental well-being. Olushola is deeply passionate about treating trauma, anxiety, and psychotic disorders. Her approach is comprehen...
Colleen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who enjoys collaborating with adolescents, adults and families in order to help them make changes that will allow them to find balance, and an enhanced quality of life. Having worked closely with adoptive families, families experiencing crisis and violence in the home, veterans, and individuals managing severe and persistent mental illness, Colleen is well versed in the treatment of trauma and attachment, mood, and anxiety disorders. Colleen's grea...
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...
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....
Are you looking for a place to find clarity on your relationships? Feeling so overwhelmed you aren't sure where to turn next? Or for a place to find school/life balance? We should talk. I help people like you find direction for their relationships and life. I specialize in those struggling in friend, family, and romantic relationships. I help those with anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, trauma, grief, and faith/spirituality. If you would like a caring space and support for a path forward you ca...
Mike Hobart, LCPC, emphasizes a humanistic orientation when working with clients based on a respect for their uniqueness and potential. He uses a warm, empathetic approach to help people through whatever life challenges they might be facing and tailors his approach to match the specific individual. Throughout his career, Mike counseled clients of varying ages with a wide variety of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse and trauma. Mike is skilled at an assort...
Darcy Klika is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2007. Darcy is committed to helping individuals navigate life?s challenges and discover their inner strengths. She provides a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in a safe environment. Her therapeutic approach is rooted in a blend of evidence-based modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, and solution-foc...
Tessa Castillo is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois. Tessa offers a combination of clinical expertise, psychopharmacological knowledge, and holistic care that enables her to address the complex needs of individuals experiencing mental health challenges. Outside of work, Tessa loves cooking and baking, experimenting with new recipes, and baking delicious treats for her daughter. She also loves traveling, exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and trying ne...
Shannon believes the therapy process begins with providing a safe nonjudgmental environment to help people feel comfortable sharing their feelings, thoughts and experiences and through this an interactive, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship is developed. You learn to see your value and gain a greater sense of self to help add meaning and fulfillment to your life. Some days are hard, tearful even and some days, we find moments of laughter. Shannon graduated from Benedictine University in 2005...
Cory Dolley is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2019. Cory just wants to be able to help give people a fighting chance to have a healthy, happy, productive life. Perhaps you are someone in your late 20's to 60's and are not used to asking for help because you were taught early never to show vulnerability. Perhaps you are dealing with unacknowledged trauma from years ago that was never seriously addressed. All you know is that you are in pain, and that pain is af...
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...
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...
Asma Amanullah, LSW, is a skilled therapist serving clients across Illinois, offering a supportive and engaging environment to help individuals and couples navigate their mental health challenges. She treats adolescents, teens, and adults, with a focus on building rapport and making therapy a comfortable experience. Asma's approach is compassionate and collaborative, allowing her to connect deeply with her clients and address their specific concerns effectively. Her expertise includes individual...