Jessie Knoble, LSW, is dedicated to helping individuals on their unique paths to peace and healing. Serving the diverse communities of Illinois, Jessie provides compassionate care tailored to each person's story, acknowledging the beauty and pain that shape our lives. With a core belief in the importance of being heard, respected, and validated, Jessie supports clients in rewriting their narratives to embrace strength and resilience. Specializing in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD/tra...
Kellen M. Smith, LSW, MSW, CADC, CODP, and CAIP, is a compassionate therapist at LifeStance Health in Illinois, specializing in supporting individuals through challenges with substance use disorders, mental health issues, religious trauma, and the aftermath of human trafficking. Kellen is dedicated to empowering her clients, providing them with tools to overcome life's stresses and emerge resilient. Serving adults and adolescents, she creates a safe, supportive environment for healing and person...
Successful life management requires self-awareness, self-acceptance and balance. Knowing one's strengths and weaknesses is also important. My purpose as a Therapist is to help clients identify problematic thoughts and behaviors that interfere with living their best life. My approach to counseling includes: Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal is to build an alliance with my clients and help them create a realistic grow...
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...
During our journey through life, it is easy at times to feel lost, stuck, caught in a crossroads, and overwhelmed. And unfortunately for us, life never came with a roadmap. My job as a counselor is to walk alongside you as we work through the obstacles of life together. I provide a safe, compassionate space for self-exploration, collaborative problem-solving, personal healing, and growth. My client-centered and accepting style puts the therapeutic alliance front and center as you set the agenda ...
Yolanda Frantzich, LPC, brings dedication and expertise to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and transitions. Practicing in Illinois through LifeStance Health, she works with teens, adults, and seniors to address a range of mental health needs. Whether guiding adolescents through pivotal life stages, supporting adults in midlife transitions, or helping seniors navigate later life challenges, Yolanda's approach is rooted in empathy and a deep understanding of her clients' unique expe...
Jennifer Raines is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. Jennifer thinks that everyone has the ability to effect change in their life. She focuses on empowering individuals to set attainable goals and make the changes they need by helping them to utilize their strengths and ability to be resilient. To Jennifer, counseling is a collaboration between client and counselor, both parties having an active role in identifying what is working, what is not working and making changes were needed....
Terri Gray, PMHNP-BC, is an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner at LifeStance Health, offering compassionate mental health care to individuals across Illinois. She provides medication management and supportive therapy, using a culturally sensitive approach to ensure each patient feels seen and understood. Her empathetic, respectful approach creates a safe space where clients can explore their concerns and receive tailored support for their mental health needs. Terri specializes in treatin...
Patricia Roy, MD, is a dedicated psychiatrist based in Illinois who brings over 15 years of experience to her work with children, adolescents, and young adults. She is deeply committed to helping families navigate challenges related to ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and other mental health concerns. Dr. Roy strives to create a supportive and empathetic environment for patients and their caregivers, recognizing that no two individuals are alike. She is passionate about empowering young people to reach th...
Vanessa Wrobel is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who works with individuals and their families identifying and managing their mental health. She earned her master's degree in nursing from Northern Kentucky University and has more than ten years of nursing experience. Vanessa's training includes a full range of inpatient hospitals, outpatient programming, nursing homes and other subspecialties treating symptoms of mental health. She enjoys working with a wide range...
Ron Villejo is a Psychologist in Illinois who has been practicing since 1981. He has a BA in Psychology from Northwestern University, Weinberg College and a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Ron believes that professionalism, trust and integrity, capability, and credentials matter above all. In his spare time, Ron enjoys working out, reading, and watching Netflix....
I'm passionate about helping individuals find peace and healing from the depths of anxiety, OCD, depression, and trauma. Together we will create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences. My goal is to walk alongside you on your journey, offering guidance, support, and compassion as you navigate the complexities of your mind. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or supporting a loved one, I'm here to empower you to find hope, healing, and a s...
Alexis Blair Rosen is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2014. Using an evidence-based, eclectic approach Alexis will assist the client/s in developing goals based on their reasons for seeking therapy. Examples of specific therapeutic modalities Alexis uses include play therapy, bibliotherapy, mindfulness/yoga, CBT, DBT, EFT, and solution-focused interventions to meet the unique needs of each person. Outside of work Alexis enjoys cooking, hiking, biking, time with...
A Master's Level Psychotherapist specializing in BIPOC mental health and Student Success, who is deeply passionate about assisting individuals with obtaining their highest level of potential while navigating life's trials and tribulations. Recognizing human nature, we often become dormant by the events we've experienced from birth and forward, and most times, we will develop behaviors that hinder us from progressing. However, there is always room for improvement. Each day you are given a new cha...
The daily grind of work, family, friends, and life can be so demanding. Trying to juggle and balance it all at once. It can be too much pressure. You don't have to do it all, and certainly not alone. When feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, therapy can provide a space to have time to focus on you: to be heard, get feedback, and process through the hard stuff that's going on in your life. I enjoy practicing with individuals, couples, and familes. I am specialized in trauma, perinatal mood and ...
Are you feeling stuck in patterns that seem impossible to break? Do relationship issues, leave you feeling disconnected or unsure of your worth? Are you constantly overthinking, struggling with anxiety, or battling feelings of depression that make it hard to move forward? Maybe you’ve been pushing yourself to the limit as an overachiever, yet deep down you feel unfulfilled or burned out. Are procrastination and anxiety holding you back in college, making you feel like you’re falling behind? Or p...
CORE - Center Of Relational Empowerment, PC helps individuals, couples and families strengthen their core selves, and in doing so, empowers them to strengthen their relationships with others. CORE provides psychological therapy, workshops, groups and psychoeducational seminars for people from all walks of life. At the heart of CORE is our belief that everyone has leadership and healing qualities - perspective, confidence, compassion, and acceptance - crucial to our highest, most harmonious funct...
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We know that no two people are the same and, as such, we tailor therapy to meet the specific needs of each client. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, disordered eating, or other issue, we help our clients to recognize underlying problems, fully realize their strengths, and adjust certain behaviors and thoughts to see things in a different, healthier way. Our practice specializes in treating adolescents, college students, and adults of all ages. We pride ourselves in providi...
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. I received my Masters Degree in Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. I am an experienced clinician who provides individual therapy for clients ages 18 and up. My areas of special interest are anxiety, depression, college adjustment, infertility, life changes and trauma. My counseling approach is person-centered utilizing techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused therapy. I als...