About Skylight Counseling Center
At Skylight Counseling Center, we aim to embody what a skylight represents—an unexpected opening that brings in more light.
Skylight Counseling Center was founded in 2011 and is dedicated to the growth and development of individuals, couples and families. Combining traditional psychotherapy and modern forms of healing, Skylight helps hundreds of people annually to find deeper passion and meaning in their lives.
The idea of a skylight reflects how we think of therapy and our approach to care — creating space for insight, clarity, and growth, even when the work feels hard. Meaningful change doesn’t come from avoiding what’s difficult, but from meeting it with curiosity and compassion. Our clinicians do their own reflective work so they can support clients in navigating theirs, thoughtfully and without judgment. This philosophy guides how we show up with clients, with one another and in the communities we serve.
Our Leadership
David Klow, LMFT
Founder
Kevin Lanham, LCPC
Clinical Director
Tyler Jasper, LCPC
Director of Belonging & Culture
Eunice Makunzva, LPC NCC
Skylight's Director of Counseling Services for IIT
Jalesa Boyd, LMFT
Assistant Director of Belonging & Culture
Asha Pointer, LPC
Director of Community Counseling Services
Robert Lloyd, LPC
Director of Community Counseling Services
Daniel Bahner, LPC
Affinity Groups Manager
Joslin Peck, LMFT
Social Chair
Diversity Statement
Committed to inclusivity
Social justice is an imperative value to our work here at Skylight Counseling Center. Though the therapists come from different personal and professional backgrounds, we are dedicated to cultural humility and cultural curiosity. We are committed to the inclusivity of all systematically excluded communities that we serve. We understand that inclusion, equity, and social justice is an ongoing endeavor, and we will continue to grow.
Our Commitment in Action:
- Affinity Communities
- White Affinity Community
- BIPOC Affinity Community
- LGBTQIA+ Affinity Community
- Community Partnerships with the National Louis University, Illinois Institute of Technology, & The Skylight Foundation
DEI Definitions:
- Diversity: Diversity pertains to the range of differences that we all encompass. These differences are not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability, religious and spiritual values, political beliefs, culture, mental health, socioeconomic status, age, neurodiversity, and military/veteran status.
- Equity: Equity refers to fair and just policies and practices that ensure all staff, clinicians, and clients can thrive. Equity is different from equality in that equality implies treating everyone exactly the same. Achieving equity means actively acknowledging and addressing structural inequalities that have systematically oppressed and excluded many minoritized groups of people.
- Inclusion: Inclusion is the active practice of ensuring that people feel a sense of belonging. At Skylight counseling center we believe that inclusion has to be intentional, proactive, and ongoing. We believe that inclusion does not just come from leadership, but it comes from all levels within the organization.
Searching for the Color of Understanding
At our office in Evanston we are proud to have on display the work of Chicago artist Hector Duarte. His mural, titled Searching for the Color of Understanding, is a living expression of the work we do at Skylight. Please watch the video for more information!