Melissa Mondschain

M.S., LPC

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Life affirming counseling...
I believe that everyone deserves a place where they can be validated and accepted exactly as they are in each moment. I therefore work to create a safe space for you to share your inner thoughts and feelings, conquer fears, and release the things that stand in your way of living a full life. In this way, you can free yourself to move in the direction of your dreams.

I believe that my clients hold their own answers and that my responsibility lies in helping each person to find their own way forward. People are deeply resilient and I focus on establishing a partnership with my clients so that they have an active voice in the direction of their treatment.

My greatest hope for my clients is that they find their inner wisdom and truth and begin to make changes in their life from that new empowered place.

Areas of specialty...
I am a trauma-informed therapist working with men, women, and adolescents around the complex issues that accompany childhood trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder, and domestic violence.

I work with both survivors and perpetrators and use a strengths-based approach in my work, which means that we focus on what is going right in your life.. Once current obstacles are resolved, we work together to find past and present successes and focus on these moving forward.

My areas of specialty also include, women's issues, food issues/eating disorders, substance abuse, relationships, parenting, anxiety, depression and empowerment training. I have a strong commitment to working with families of children with special needs, helping them to understand the challenges and opportunities for growth that a child with special needs can provide.



Ashly Lawrence

M.A., LCPC

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If you are feeling dissatisfied or concerned about your child or adolescent's ability to thrive personally or academically, discover how the therapeutic process may help your child:

  • Develop skills to increase positive self-esteem
  • Recognize negative behaviors in an effort to reduce them
  • Reconnect with the freedom and innocence of childhood
  • Become more independent and able to effect positive change in his/her life

Specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression and behavioral issues, my playful and open-minded approach can help your child decrease suffering and continue to thrive as an individual.



Ana F. Linares

PsyD

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I am a licensed clinical psychologist with several years' experience working in varied settings with varied populations. My experiences have shown me that life carries with it lots of ups and downs and times of uncertainty, times when it comes in handy to have a guide and a place to voice and unload your doubts and fears. I can be there to help you navigate those difficult situations in your life. Sitting with these difficult situations can be scary, uncomfortable and lonely. I strive to provide a safe, comforting and pleasant environment in which my clients can nurture and cultivate their personal growth while emerging from those difficult times. I firmly believe in respecting the needs, goals and ideas of the client, that my clients know themselves best and so I meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be. I like to use humor, warmth and compassion in my work.

I am pleased to be able to provide services in either English or Spanish.

Rob Emer

LPC

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Robert Emer, LPC As an eclectic therapist I utilize evidenced based techniques including cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and existential therapy. I like helping both individuals and couples who feel stuck in unhealthy patterns and want to feel better about their lives. I enjoying working with people in the following areas: substance abuse, difficult life transitions, anxiety, as well as marriage and relationship problems. I have extensive experience in running intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment in both group and individual settings. I also take great pride in doing relationship recovery work, helping those in need, to bounce back from a devastating break up or loss.

The Place
When coming to my office you will see that it is designed as a warm, comfortable and safe environment. In this environment we will examine effective coping strategies, and you can be free to develop new insight, self discovery and ultimately reach your goals.

About Me
After years of being in an unsatisfying career and with much thought and consideration, I decided I wanted to help people the way I have been helped. I decided to make a career change, went back to school and received my Bachelors Degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences followed by my Masters Degree in Counseling. My experience with therapy has been positive in every sense of the word. I am a second generation therapist and have personally attended therapy to help cope with my own issues on and off throughout my life. Because I have been on both sides of the fence I feel that I can empathize with my clients in a unique way, and utilize my education, experience and professional skills to help foster productive therapy.

Education:

  • Undergraduate:
  • National Louis University
  • Bachelors of Science in Applied Behavioral Sciences
  • Graduate:
  • National Louis University
  • Masters of Science in Counseling

    Specialties:

  • Substance Abuse
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Individual Counseling
  • Marriage & Couples Counseling
  • Relationship Recovery
  • Life Transitions
  • Anger Management

    Kathy Leahy’s

    crystal f clair therapist cfc therapy Chicago IL

    There are times in life when a neutral ear can be beneficial and you need someone to acknowledge your feelings.  I like to meet the client where they are and use an integrative approach to meet the needs of the client.  I listen to what you need now in your life and collaborate with you to help you set goals so you can return to a better place.

    I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Masters Degree in Clinical Professional Psychology.   My background includes working with a wide spectrum of life's challenges, but my specialties include grief, autism spectrum, LGBTQ, anxiety, young adult, special needs, and interpersonal relationships. 

  • Grief
  • Autism Spectrum
  • LGBTQ
  • Special Needs
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Young Adult

    I look forward to being a part of a positive change in your life.


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