Hi! I’m glad you’re here. As a social worker and psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, I understand how challenging it can be to take the first step toward getting help, especially when juggling school, relationships, and everything else life throws your way. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or just feeling overwhelmed, I’m here to help you figure it out. I specialize in working with couples and individuals on all kinds of relationship issues—wheth...
Throughout my almost 10-year career, I have worked with individuals dealing with anxiety, managing depression, relationship struggles, and stress management. I have a relaxed, empathetic approach, and I believe that gaining rapport and trust is important in making my clients comfortable in therapy. I provide a safe, collaborative, and open space to process challenges my clients are working through. I believe in a strengths-based approach and that therapy should be specialized to the client I am ...
As a health educator, I have taught behavior modification classes covering topics such as nutrition, exercise, communication, stress/anxiety/depression and anger management. As a licensed therapist, I have a great deal of insight into the physical, social, psychological and emotional factors related to personal growth. I have provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy with all age ranges for the duration of my career. It has always been my goal to help enrich the lives of those with wh...
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of who you are? College can bring pressure, big emotions, and questions that don’t have easy answers. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, identity exploration, or relationship stress, I offer a supportive, nonjudgmental space to sort things out. I'm queer and subculture affirming, with experience supporting clients in ENM and other nontraditional relationship structures. Together, we can work toward more clarity, confidence, and connection....
My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles. I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health practice creating a new standard for mental health...
Hi, I’m Nina, a psychiatric nurse practitioner, and I’m here to help you find peace and balance in the midst of life’s challenges. I specialize in working with individuals who are navigating ADHD, complex trauma, and the many struggles that come with both. My approach is all about creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can truly be yourself without fear of judgment or expectations. I know that life can feel overwhelming, and therapy can seem like a big step, but I’m here to walk with yo...
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 7+ years of experience working with college-aged students, and adults in a variety of settings. My approach to therapy is eclectic and is based on the needs of each client. We will work collaboratively to address any issues you have and create goals and a treatment plan. I believe it is my responsibility as an LMHC to provide validation, empathy, and genuine support to every person that I take under my care. I will assist you on your journey of sel...
My goal is to bring compassion, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard to the therapeutic space. The most important element of counseling for me is to establish a warm and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. I have a client-centered, strength-focused, and results-oriented approach to providing counseling. I implement eclectic therapeutic methods utilizing cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral he...
I am experienced at providing individual, family and group therapy, and work with people with depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, life transitions and managing the stress of living in a fast-paced and ever-changing world. I specialize in offering mind-body practices and can integrate breath work, mindfulness practices, gentle movement and meditation to help calm and regulate the nervous system, manage stress and prevent burnout. I will support you in finding the best ways to reach your goal...
Our Therapists are holistic and relationally-oriented in their approach with clients. We strongly believe in establishing a warm and safe therapeutic relationship in order to address the emotionally challenging conversations. All Therapists are client-centered and have eclectic therapeutic approaches - utilizing various treatment approaches, such as mindfulness, DBT, relational, psychodynamic, mind-body oriented, somatic, insight oriented, and when needed a solution focused approach. ...
Hi there! I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner here to help you through whatever you're going through. I specialize in working with young adults like yourself who are navigating tough feelings like anxiety, depression, or the aftermath of trauma. Whether it’s overwhelming stress, a constant low mood, or feeling stuck after a difficult experience, I’m here to listen and support you in a way that feels right for you. I know life can be complicated, and sometimes, it feels too mu...
Hi there! I’m a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner passionate about helping individuals, especially young adults, find peace in their mental health journey. If you’re overwhelmed by anxious thoughts or struggling with stress, you’re not alone; I’m here to support you. I understand that starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when there’s still so much stigma around mental health. But I truly believe that mental wellness is just as important as physical hea...
I love helping people live their best lives. For some people, that means managing anxiety or depression, starting a relationship, or ending one. Sometimes we need some help navigating the feelings that come along with life changes related to parenting, work, and finding meaning. I use a cognitive approach to increase insight and understanding about who we are and why we do what we do. I am experienced working with couples as well as with mental health professionals. During our sessions, you c...
Direct, empathic, collaborative, trauma-informed. The purpose of therapy, from my perspective, is working to gain understanding about yourself and the underlying rationale for what makes you you so that you can take steps to be the best version of yourself. I tailor my approach to each individual's unique needs and work with them to actively restructure the patterns of thought and behavior that are keeping them stuck and unhappy, allowing them to move through life with a greater sense of freedom...
Hi, I’m Dr. Amy Phillips, EdD, LCPC, LMHC. I am here to help you and to listen. We can work together to better understand the challenges in your life. Through talking, things will get better. Today, you are one step closer to a new you where you can feel empowered and go on that positive path to growth and well-being. As a therapist, my goal is to help you lead a life that is worth celebrating. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior p...
I start by delving into present and past issues through a cognitive behavioral lens as well as an attachment lens to assist clients in better understanding themselves and challenging some of the automatic thoughts and behaviors that perpetuate their anxiety or distress. My style is non-judgmental and interactive, often lending itself to moments of humor and positivity that further the therapeutic bond and offer opportunities for increased self-compassion and forgiveness. My first priority when b...
Assist with diagnosis and treatment planning for a broad range of neuropsychological concerns, including but not limited to ADHD, autism, learning disorder, and/or other psychiatric conditions. Neuropsychological testing uses research-based tools and procedures to assist in determining the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, or personality variables that contribute to an individual’s functioning. Psychological evaluation is often used to assist in clarifying the underlying variables or diag...
Feeling burnt out, anxious, or stuck in patterns that just won’t let up? Maybe you’re constantly putting pressure on yourself to do it all and do it perfectly. Or maybe past experiences, stress, or anxiety are making it hard to enjoy college the way you hoped. You don’t have to figure it all out alone. I work with college students navigating trauma, anxiety, eating disorders, identity shifts, and the pressure to succeed—especially athletes, pre-health students, and anyone juggling high expect...
I specialize in working with college students and young adults, providing individual therapy in a collaborative partnership where we address your concerns and build strategies for growth and healing. Having served as a Staff Psychologist at University of Chicago Student Counseling Services, I developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges students face during this major life transition. I have extensive experience treating anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, and ADHD. My listening sty...
My experience includes working with adults and families. I aim to provide a safe space where you can be yourself without the fear of being judged. In our sessions, you are in the driver's seat and I am the passenger guiding you through the obstacles of life. My therapeutic approach is eclectic, meaning that I draw on different treatment modalities to create customized treatments that match the needs of each unique individual that I work with. I am a therapist at Octave, a behavioral health p...