The Skylight Team of Therapists

Anna brings a collaborative spirit and non-judgmental curiosity to the therapy room. She seeks to provide clients with the support they need to grow by holding space for both acceptance and change. Anna believes that healing starts with a strong therapeutic relationship and meets her clients where they are with warmth, humor, and transparency. Anna practices from a strength-based, identity-affirming, and trauma-informed lens. She strives to understand how each client moves through the world and tailors her approach to their unique needs. Depending on the person, Anna may draw on aspects of psychodynamic therapy to deepen insight or incorporate skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients create balance and grow toward their values. Anna works with individuals, couples, and families with a variety of backgrounds and concerns. Whether you are coming in with trauma, anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship struggles, or identity issues, Anna can help you move forward. As a queer-identified therapist herself, Anna welcomes all clients from across the LGBTQ+ community. Anna graduated from The Family Institute at Northwestern University with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling. She is honored to join her clients on their journeys toward self discovery and invites you to reach out to see if she’d be a good fit for you.

A creative spirit committed to healing through connection, narrative, and exploration, Apoorva believes therapy, while sacred and serious, can also hold laughter, lightness, and the unexpected joy of discovering ourselves. Apoorva Changedia is a clinical intern at Skylight Counseling Center, currently pursuing her MA in Counseling at Northwestern University’s CACREP-accredited program. She is working toward LCPC licensure in Illinois and brings a multidisciplinary background in journalism, advocacy, and the arts to her clinical work. Guided by a deep belief that healing begins with being heard, Apoorva approaches therapy as a collaborative process rooted in empathy, cultural humility, and creative exploration. Her lens is informed by logotherapy and narrative therapy, and she often integrates experiential interventions to help clients access meaning and reimagine their internal narratives. Whether through words, metaphors, or silence, she holds space for clients to make sense of the complexities they carry and honor their capacity for growth. She believes that healing rarely looks linear, and that safety, creativity, and collaboration are essential to meaningful therapeutic work. While also drawn to psychodynamic and existential approaches, Apoorva integrates cognitive and somatic tools tailored to each client’s unique needs. Apoorva is passionate about working with individuals navigating identity concerns, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, relationship dynamics, intergenerational patterns, and systemic marginalization. Having grown up multilingual in India and lived across cultural contexts, she is especially attuned to the intersections of culture, language, and mental health. Her work reflects a commitment to serving both urban and rural communities, and to expanding access to care through advocacy, education, and community engagement. Before formally training as a counselor, Apoorva worked as a radio host producing stories that bridged culture, identity, and well-being. Her commitment to holding space for others stems from a longstanding desire to understand people deeply, and to walk with them through life’s many transformative moments. With a background in storytelling, she believes each person holds within them the wisdom for change and that therapy is a process of uncovering what has always been meaningful. When not in session, Apoorva is usually in motion, exploring movement practices, crafting with her hands, or chasing stories that connect people across disciplines and borders.

April Nisan Ilkmen, Ph. D., LMFT is a Clinical Training Director and Assistant Professor at Northern Illinois University. Her therapeutic style is gently reflective, providing clients an in-depth understanding of their emotional processes and attachment needs. She believes that everyone experiences emotions in life that can be overwhelming and anxiety-ridden. Many of these symptoms reflect inner conflicts and desires, but also early attachment injuries. She helps her patients work toward alleviating the symptoms they bring to therapy while also encouraging them to take an intimate look at what is contributing to their struggles so that long-term change becomes possible. Dr. Ilkmen’s teaching and clinical interests are related to attachment in romantic relationships and issues of social justice in the field of psychotherapy. Dr. Ilkmen grew up in Turkey, has lived in Canada, and now resides in the U.S. Her immigration experience, and multi-cultural background allowed her to become a culturally sensitive clinician and professor. Dr.Ilkmen identifies as a social justice qualitative researcher with a focus on the experiences of families across identities and dimensions of culture. She is currently affiliated with the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute and in ongoing psychoanalytic supervision.

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful parts of us” -David Richo Asha’s passion for counseling first began with her own battle with depression and anxiety. Her personal experience with therapy opened her eyes to how self-care and self-accountability can lead one closer to a happier, healthier lifestyle. Asha believes that counseling is most effective with an engaging therapeutic relationship as well as when clients are open and willing to put the work in towards improving and correcting counterproductive thoughts, behaviors and relationships. Life is not always easy and even with counseling, difficult days will inevitably occur. Asha prides herself in promoting how adopting effective coping skills in one’s daily life can make challenging days easier to conquer. Asha attended Eastern Illinois University where she received her bachelor’s in Sociology with a minor in Psychology and Criminology. Her devotion towards helping others continued further as she decided to pursue a career as a counselor. Asha received her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at National Louis University. Asha also brings experience with working with severe mental illness through case management and crisis prevention. Asha believes that embracing weaknesses and insecurities is key towards breaking self-deprecating thoughts and inviting more room for positivity and confidence throughout everyday life. Asha takes special interest in improving self-esteem, stress management, thought management and interpersonal relationships to enhance mental health and overall wellness. Asha specializes in person-centered therapy which she believes allows clients to overall work towards realizing and or taking back their power within their life.

Ben is a therapist with experience helping people learn to trust, challenge, and understand themselves in deeper ways. He brings a sense of calm and openness to his therapeutic approach. He is skilled at illuminating the unseen in an empathic and supportive way. Ben is an eclectic practitioner who works with adults, adolescents, and couples. He has experience treating anxiety, men and women’s issues, perfectionistic tendencies, depression, life stage challenges, executive functioning concerns, and depression. Ben researches and specializes in treating individuals who are both high-achieving and who experience significant distress. He uses a combination of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapy to address both the “everyday stuff” and the deeper-level strivings for fulfillment. Ben also integrates films into the therapy process to open up one’s sense of self awareness of how they function internally and in the world. This brings creativity and a broader range of expression outside the therapy room. His continues to research the effects of perfectionism at Northwestern University, where he earned his Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from The Family Institute.

Benita Whitfield has been a social worker for over 20 years. Benita loves being a social worker, because it blends her loves for service, leadership, relationship building, and analytical thinking. She believes that the relationship between you and a therapist is key in reaching goals and good mental health. It is important to one’s mental health when they are working to heal that they can build and establish a sense of trust while building a strong therapeutic relationship alongside someone they trust. In Benita’s work as a school social worker, she saw how a child’s identity and security is linked to their familial relationships. This means that in her work she has a strong desire to increase and improve families to be whole and healthy. Benita has worked with a wide array of issues including but not limited to abuse, anxiety, assertiveness building skills/anger management, social skills, grief and loss, divorce, depression, self-injurious, suicidal ideations, trauma, domestic violence, and school related issues such as IEPs. Benita starts her work by meeting the client where they are at and uses approaches that empower clients and allow them to consider and utilize their own strengths. She has a calm, relaxed, and compassionate personality enabling her to be more patient and understanding with her clients. Benita has three degrees, a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Fisk University, a Master of Social Work from Jane Addams College of Social Work at University of Illinois at Chicago, and a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Governors State University. Benita is a licensed clinical social worker, also possessing two provider educator licenses in social work and school administration. Benita concentrated in school social work; therefore, part of her specialty includes working with administrators, teachers, children, and families, regarding school related issues. She has extensive experience with IEPs, Section 504, school concern, detentions, suspensions, therapeutic day placement, and more. Benita is similar in her role as a social worker to how she is in her personal life. She is an all-around service of justice both at home as well as at work. She has rooted her life in ethical guidelines and values justice, service, conscientiousness, consideration, thoughtfulness, humor, relaxed time, patience, privacy, and commitment. Benita chose to become a social worker, because of all her experiences when in need of “helping programs”. She saw how the programs were lacking in some areas and wanted to be of better service. A servant working towards justice for all is the biggest belief/role in her life.

Cary brings compassion, patience, and relentless curiosity into the therapy room. Cary is completing his Couples and Family Therapy Practicum, and is passionate about working with adults, couples, teenagers, children, and families. He is dedicated to exploring the power dynamics, values, and beliefs that shape his client’s rich lives. Our collaborative work will explore the many ways our systems, both cultural and familial, shape our inner and outer selves. Cary worked as a teacher and Special Education Case Manager for almost a decade in Chicago, working with families to best support their children. He is specifically attuned to children or teenagers struggling with behavioral issues, executive functioning disorders, and individuals of all ages who may be struggling with motivation to change. He is excited and grateful for the opportunity to do individual work, but he believes that focusing on the family system, past or present, is key to helping members recognize how we shape each other’s behavior through power dynamics, communication styles, and ability to access our emotions. Cary believes that great work can only happen through trust, clarity of purpose, and self- awareness for both he and his clients. He firmly believes that he will never stop learning and hopes to work with clients with the same passion for curiosity. Cary is working on his Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Adler School of Psychology in Chicago. He has a Masters degree in Secondary Education with a certificate in Special Education, and a BA in Music from Skidmore College. Cary is in the second year of his current program where he is being trained to work with individuals and couples using a systemic, multi-cultural approach to therapy.

Along with the stresses of modern life, we may be met with grief, traumatic experiences or tumultuous changes. Chanel views therapy as a ‘rest stop’ for clients where they can recharge, re-center and learn to feel safe in their minds and bodies. Chanel De Freitas is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Masters in Counseling from Northwestern University. Chanel works with a variety of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition, grief and loss. Chanel is also passionate about working with couples, and individuals/families of individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Having lived most of her life in Trinidad and Tobago, Chanel’s work emphasizes how culture shapes our core values and beliefs, sense of self and unique perspectives. Chanel employs an eclectic approach to her work, utilizing Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Person-Centered techniques to create a safe, non-judgmental and empowering space. Chanel values a systemic approach and believes in the power of understanding each individual’s stories, experiences, and critical incidents that have shaped them. She aims to provide a supportive environment that fosters insight, healing and self- discovery. Chanel values curiosity, empathy, acceptance and open-mindedness as a counselor and considers herself a fellow traveler to her clients.

Christine Betsill (she/her) is passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families and firmly believes in the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. She takes a personable, client-centered approach that fosters healing and growth through empathy, compassion and culturally humble care. Christine works collaboratively with clients to create an opportunity for deeper awareness, transformation and holistic well-being Christine specialized in adult and relational neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism), issues of shifting identities related to caregiving and family life-stage transitions, challenges of emerging adulthood, and supporting relationships that feel stuck or challenged. In sessions, she utilizes authenticity, curiosity, directness and humor to facilitate positive changes in client's lives and relationships. All identities are welcomed to a professional and humble atmosphere inclusive to all sexual orientations, gender identities, relationship configurations, and belief systems. Christine has a background in the performing arts and is still engaged in creative processes in music and dance. She holds a Bachelors in Music and a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a Master of Arts in Counseling from The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Christine deepened her clinical practice as a Post Graduate Fellow at The Family Institute. Additionally, Christine is a certified teacher of the somatic practice The Alexander Technique.

Cindy knows the power of taking a pause. A culture characterized by busy-ness, growing efficiency, and increasing demands for attention easily lends to people feeling anxious, confused, frustrated, and overwhelmed. Counseling serves as that much-needed break we humans need to mindfully think and compassionately feel in a world that often expects us to behave more like machines than the human beings we are. For Cindy, the counseling process is all about integration: integration between mind and body, what we are thinking and what we are feeling, and attuning to the parts of ourselves that needed to disconnect as a result of adaptive behaviors learned from past experiences. Cindy brings a warmth that is reflective of her innate passion for the work and respect for the process of personal growth and exploration. Her approach is relational, built upon a genuine connection, which allows her and her clients to explore interpersonal patterns in a safe, open, and non-threatening space. With patience and gentle, compassionate guidance, Cindy helps her clients grow an understanding of how behaviors emerged over time, ways their unique strengths can be nurtured today, and how to incorporate new skills for authentic, meaningful, and satisfying living. She treats many of life’s challenges including depression, anxiety, life-stage transitions, work/life balance, career satisfaction, perfectionism, self-care, and stress management. Cindy graduated from The Family Institute at Northwestern University with a Master of Arts in Counseling.

Daniel believes that people are, in many ways, like plants. We all need certain ingredients to reach our fullest potential. When a plant isn’t growing, we don’t ask, “what is wrong with the plant?” but instead understand that something happened in the environment. With this in mind, Daniel’s guiding question when working with clients experiencing psychological distress is, “what happened to you?” He knows that many clients have had to adapt to difficult situations or were never in environments where all of the necessary ingredients were provided. To help clients reduce their symptoms and start moving towards their goals, he prioritizes cultivating a therapeutic relationship that is built upon emotional safety, trust, authenticity, empathy, hope, and non-judgment. Through collaboration, clients grow into the version of themselves they hope to be, develop coping skills to manage difficult emotions, and are more resilient when faced with life's setbacks. Daniel excels with working with clients who want to better understand how their psychological symptoms are linked to experiences they have had in their past. By building a therapeutic space that honors the impact of these lived experiences on their minds and bodies, he helps clients rewrite the narratives of their lives and have more compassion for their many parts of themselves just trying to protect them. He also understands the impact ancient wisdom and spiritual practice can have on mental health and works with individuals of all faith traditions to incorporate this into their therapeutic journey as appropriate. Daniel received a Masters of Arts Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in trauma and crisis Intervention, from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He utilizes person-centered/humanistic theory, narrative therapy, and Internal Family Systems modalities to help clients make change and achieve their goals. Daniel welcomes clients from all racial, ethnic, gender and sexual identities as he sees the healing work of therapy to be a necessary part of bringing about a more just, equitable, and sustainable society. In his free time, Daniel enjoys spending time with his dog and loved ones, cooking, thrifting, going to the beach, dancing, biking, playing video games, and exploring Chicago. He enjoys finding common interests with his clients, in particular the types of stories clients are drawn to, as he knows how powerful myth, folklore, fairy tales, and archetypes can be to inspire and instill hope.

David Klow brings deep awareness, compassion and commitment to those with whom he works. David is the founder of Skylight Counseling Center. He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He is also extensively trained as an intuitive healer and spiritual guide in the lineage of the School of Spiritual Cycles as well as in the tradition of the Berkeley Psychic Institute. David works creatively and collaboratively, drawing on ancient wisdom and modern practices to bring lasting transformation to people's lives and the world. He is the author of You Are Not Crazy: Letters from Your Therapist, from Wyatt-MacKenzie Publishing, which helps normalize the process of therapy, as well as Inspiration For The Weary Therapist: A Practical Clinical Companion, from Routledge Press, which is a book for therapists. David created Skylight Counseling Center in 2011, which 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. He is also the founder of The Skylight Foundation, a nonprofit extension of Skylight Counseling Center which provides affordable mental health services for those in need, as well as Skylight Healing Center which focuses on alternative forms of healing. Through Skylight, David has been bringing forth new modalities of treatment which are helping to take psychotherapy into its next era. He was a Clinical Lecturer through the Department of Psychology for Northwestern University’s Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy Program at The Family Institute for over 10 years, as well as an Adjunct Faculty member at Adler University's Master in Couple and Family Therapy Program. David is currently a Clinical Member of and Approved Supervisor through The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. He received his Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy from The Family Institute at Northwestern University along with extensive advanced training in The Family Institute Post-Graduate Clinical Fellowship. Today David runs Skylight, manages it's clinical team, and sees clients on a regular basis. He has a specialty in working with people who are highly sensitive, empathic, or intuitive, with executives and business owners, with high functioning couples, and with other therapists.

John Ardizzone comes to Skylight Counseling Center offering a rich and extensive professional experience. He brings psychological and neuropsychological assessment skills for problems in attention (ADHD), memory and executive functioning, as well as for examining mood, anxiety and personal and interpersonal styles. In addition, he offers adolescent, adult and family counseling with an uncomplicated, personal style of interacting. His therapy focuses on clarifying and helping clients find solutions to their concerns. He comes to us from the Family Institute at Northwestern University where he remains an Affiliate Therapist. He was the founder and director of their Neuropsychological Assessment program for ten years and of their training program in neuropsychological assessment for doctoral students from several Chicago universities. John has a Master’s degree from American University, majoring in family therapy and emotionally challenged students. He has a doctoral degree in Psychology and Education from the University of Michigan. His experience includes directing an adolescent treatment center in Bethesda, MD, neuropsychological studies at Sinai Hospital in Detroit, Milwaukee University, and studies in collaborative assessment at the University of Texas at Austin. Before coming to Chicago, he had a private practice in Ann Arbor, MI.

Dr. Latryce Sharp completed her doctorate in Couple and Family Therapy from Adler University. She received her master’s degree in Counseling and Art therapy from the Adler School of Professional Psychology and her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Art from Fisk University. Currently, Dr. Sharp only offers virtual therapy. She understands the importance of creating a safe and inviting space in order to foster growth while helping her clients confront their challenges. Dr. Sharp incorporates a systemic based approach to help individuals, couples, and families overcome generational pathologies and destructive relational patterns. She enjoys helping clients gain and develop a better sense of self by understanding their behavioral and interactional patterns. Dr. Sharp invites her clients to address any challenges or concerns they may be experiencing. As a therapist she is a nurturer who is patient, humorous, and direct. She believes in meeting her client(s) were they are every time they step into her office to process their thoughts, feelings and emotions. Dr. Sharp specializes in grief, depression, anxiety, perfectionistic tendencies, life transitions, identity work, trauma, PTSD, LGBTQ+ issues, kink, sex and sexuality issues, traditional, non-traditional, and other relationship constructs. She has extensive training in crisis intervention, clinical and research experience regarding trauma in children and adults, experience with supporting single’s relational explorations, couples’ issues, grief, loss, and environmental trauma. Dr. Sharp has experience working with individuals and couples from all walks of life and from various cultural backgrounds. She incorporates a systemic based approach to help individuals, couples, and families overcome generational pathologies and destructive relational patterns. She enjoys supporting clients gaining and developing a better sense of self by understanding their behavioral and interactional patterns. In her free time, if she is not studying, Dr. Sharp enjoys spending time and sharing laughs with her family and friends, volunteering, painting, enjoying the city, engaging in new adventures, traveling, meditating, exercising, and listening to good music.

Relationships, no matter what kind make us who we are. We can not know who we are if we don’t know of those around us. Our everyday interactions with those around us, large or small, impact us as a result. There’s nothing more rewarding than sitting with clients, hearing how small changes towards healthy relationships has improved their lives. This includes nurturing the relationship with self- an important relationship in all our lives that we often ignore. Eunice's therapeutic approach is all about fairness- making sure that everyone is getting and giving what they want, need, and what those they are in a relationship with need as well. Eunice takes special interest and considerations of how past childhood traumas have impacted current relationships. She specializes in services for individuals, couples, and families. Eunice brings humor, kindness, and patience in her journeys with her client. She creates and holds a nonjudgmental space for all regardless of background and identities. From a simple decision-making problem to dealing with multiple complex trauma, she believes that she can walk together with her clients in their journey towards living their healthiest and best life.

Choosing someone to talk to about your mental health can feel vulnerable, and finding the right fit matters. The first few sessions are a chance for us to get to know one another, explore what brings you to therapy, and see whether we’re a good fit for working together—there’s no pressure or long-term commitment required. I believe that no matter what you've struggled with, what regrets you carry, or what mistakes you feel you've made, you deserve a meaningful and fulfilling life. Time and again, I've seen that people are capable of far more healing, growth, and reinvention than they often believe. My goal is to create a space where you feel truly seen, safe, and free from judgment. Clients often share that they are able to talk with me about things they’ve never felt comfortable saying out loud before, even in moments of deep pain, shame, or despair. From that place of honesty and trust, I help clients rediscover their resilience, hope, and capacity for change. My style is warm, compassionate, and direct. I am in your corner—encouraging growth, celebrating progress, and gently helping you notice what may be getting in your way. Along the way, I may share practical tools, resources, and strategies to support you between sessions. And because healing doesn’t always have to be heavy, I believe humor can be healing and welcome moments of lightness and laughter when they fit the moment. My approach is strengths-based, collaborative, and action-oriented, always tailored to each client’s needs. In practical terms, that means we may explore patterns from your past, navigate difficult emotions, improve communication and relationships, increase self-understanding, and help you move toward the life you want. I believe insight is most powerful when paired with action, and I enjoy helping clients recognize strengths they may have lost sight of, build confidence in themselves, and take meaningful steps toward the life they want to create. I work with adults in individual, couples, and group therapy. I’m especially drawn to supporting people through periods of uncertainty and change—times marked by shifting relationships, questions of meaning or identity, and the challenge of figuring out who you are becoming. These transitions often involve grief and loss, particularly the kinds of losses that can feel isolating or difficult to name. This may take the form of ambiguous or disenfranchised grief—experiences that are not always fully recognized or understood by others—such as caring for a parent with dementia, estrangement from a family member, the painful ending of a significant relationship, or supporting an adult child living with serious mental health challenges. My sensitivity to this work is informed both by clinical training and by personal experience with profound loss and ambiguity. I’m also drawn to helping clients struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety-related conditions. OCD can be exhausting, confusing, and isolating, and I enjoy helping clients break free from cycles of fear, doubt, and compulsions. I use Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold-standard treatment for OCD, as well as Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), a newer evidence-based approach for obsessive thinking. Coming to this profession later in life deepened my belief that it is never too late to change direction, rediscover yourself, and build a life that feels more aligned with who you are. Before entering the field of mental health, I spent many years in the corporate world in sales and marketing roles at Fortune 500 companies and later owned my own coaching business. These experiences help me understand the pressures many clients face around work, identity, achievement, and transition. I strive to create an affirming, inclusive space for clients of all backgrounds and identities, including LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients, and those navigating marginalization or systemic barriers. I approach this work with humility, openness, and ongoing self-reflection. I hold a master's in counseling from The Family Institute at Northwestern University, a BA from Duke University, an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, and a coaching certification from the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. If you’re curious about working together, I welcome you to reach out and explore whether we might be a good match. Wondering how to pronounce Hélène? Say the letters “L” and “N,” with emphasis on the “N.” The H is silent.

Jalesa is an accomplished therapist here at Skylight Counseling Center. Jalesa has a Master of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy from Adler University, graduating in 2023. Her journey into the realm of relational and systemic therapy began during her impactful year working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). There, she developed a proficiency in behavioral modification modalities informed by extensive hands-on experience, enabling her to navigate and appreciate the realities that families face when navigating ASD. This exposure has shaped Jalesa's professional ethos, emphasizing the importance of a systemic lens in her therapeutic approach. Additionally, Jalesa has a robust background in working with culturally diverse populations, bringing a wealth of insights to her practice. Her commitment to maintaining curiosity and a non-judgmental lens underscores her dedication to fostering a supportive environment for clients, families, and couples. Jalesa envisions therapy as a transformative space, aiming to help clients achieve their goals within their unique systems while providing a secure place for self-expression. A proud American Association for Marriage and Couple Therapy member, Jalesa's commitment to excellence is further exemplified by her alumni membership in the APA Minority Student Fellowship Program. There, she explored community support's impact on minority groups and the value that access to mental health resources provides to underserved populations. Here at Skylight, Jalesa has continued her value for supporting underserved communities. Confident, empathetic, and driven by a commitment to professional excellence, Jalesa is making a significant impact in the Couple and Family Therapy field and is excited to work with you!

Jenna loves to help see people grow, heal, change, and experience more fullness in themselves and their relationships. She is passionate about the well-being of all people. Jenna’s goal in counseling is to create a relationship built on safety, trust, and hope, where people feel accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. Jenna believes it is a privilege to be present with someone through their fears, challenges, and hurts, and then to help them experience change and restoration. For this reason, Jenna sees counseling as an opportunity to help people reduce pain and suffering, cope with the challenges of life, and experience increased joy, purpose, and self-acceptance. Jenna holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and a Master of Arts in Marital and Family Therapy. Jenna is skilled at using a wide variety of evidence based therapeutic approaches, including attachment based therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and emotion-focused therapy. Jenna shapes her approach based on the specific goals and strengths of the client, so that each person experiences therapy that is a good fit for them. Jenna is skilled at working with couples and families on issues such as communication, conflict resolution, betrayals and hurts, parenting/co-parenting, and sexuality. Jenna works with adults and adolescents who present with anxiety, depression, sexuality issues, self-esteem or self-identity, and spirituality or religious thoughts and concerns. Jenna has experience working with veterans and their families and HIV+ individuals and their families. Jenna has specialized training in domestic violence in relationships, substance abuse issues, infidelity, and is PREPARE/ENRICH certified, a program for couples considering marriage, cohabitation or co-parenting. Jenna welcomes clients of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, as well as all gender identities and sexual orientations. Her practice is LGBTQ inclusive.

Joe prefers a client-centered approach to therapy. He feels that everyone can achieve a fulfilling life and reach their highest potential with a healthy understanding of themselves and their relationships with others. Using a Rogerian framework for therapy, Joe exhibits an unconditional positive regard for his clients and provides an environment for self-exploration without fear of judgement or rejection. Joe utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among other methods to address client needs. Prior to his experience in counseling, Joe was an accounting and finance professional. He is very familiar with the stress and conflict that can arise from attempting to balance career and life goals. Joe earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Northwestern University. He has interests in self-esteem improvement, parent/child relationships, career fulfillment, stress management, sexuality and gender identity, marriages, family, relationship, and group therapy. In addition to his interest in counseling, Joe is a musician and believes that creative arts are an excellent way to disengage from stressful environments. He looks forward to hearing from you!

Joslin is deeply committed to fostering an authentic and welcoming environment where clients feel at ease exploring their lives. She views the therapeutic process and the relationship between therapist and client as a unique and meaningful connection. She understands the significance of sitting with clients as they share their most intimate experiences, and she approaches this responsibility with great respect. She leads with humility and curiosity, supporting clients every step of the way as their journey of turning pain into purpose unfolds. Joslin’s diverse personal experiences have shaped her approach, enabling her to build strong, supportive relationships with clients and offer both compassion and humor throughout their therapeutic journey. Her warm and empathetic demeanor, combined with her genuine interest in clients’ experiences, fosters a safe and trusting environment that supports growth and healing. Through open-ended questions and a thoughtful, non-pathologizing approach, she skillfully explores family of origin dynamics, identifying patterns, attachment styles, traumas, and relational structures that impact clients' mental health. Joslin aims to support individuals, couples, and families as they navigate various life transitions, including relational stressors, conflict resolution, family dynamics, and developmental stages. She prioritizes using a multicultural and strengths-based approach when working with clients from a trauma informed and emotion focused lens. By utilizing an Integrative Systemic Therapy framework, she is able to holistically tailor treatment specifically to the client system. She favors Bowenian theory and Family of Origin work, but is able to incorporate Emotion/Meaning, Attachment Theory, biobehavioral and organization, among many others Joslin obtained her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University. There she received her clinical training at the Bette D. Harris Family and Child Clinic at the Family Institute, served as a research assistant for Dr. Erika Lawrence in her Couple and Family Development Lab, and assisted Dr. Alexandra Solomon as a teacher’s assistant for her undergraduate course, Building Loving and Lasting Relationships: Marriage 101. Prior, she received her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Family Studies from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as a Bronze Tablet Honoree. Currently, Joslin is in the process of finishing specialized training in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Level One and Two) and serves on the Illinois Affiliation of Marriage and Family Therapy conference committee board. She has a passion for positively impacting others and hopes to be able to do so at various levels, however that may look within her professional journey. She has been greatly influenced and shaped by many clinicians that have taken a mentor role in her own education and because of this desires the opportunity to continue this work and give back.

At the heart of my work is a deep commitment to helping individuals, couples, adolescents, and families navigate the complexities of relationships and emotional pain. I specialize in creating a safe, compassionate space where you can explore the difficult emotions that often arise from love, loss, and conflict. I believe that true healing begins with understanding and embracing our pain, supported by a secure, empathetic relationship. These corrective emotional experiences can transform past wounds into new purpose and strength. With a Master’s and PhD from Adler University, as an AAMFT supervisor, and an individual supervisor at Northwestern University, I bring a trauma-informed perspective to every session, using a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, or the lingering effects of trauma, we will work together to help you reconnect with your inner wisdom and move toward the life and relationships you deserve. When we suppress grief or unresolved trauma, our bodies often hold onto it—manifesting as mental health struggles, physical tension, or emotional overwhelm. My approach emphasizes the importance of listening to your body and cultivating emotional awareness so you can shift limiting beliefs and heal the pain that may be holding you back. A significant part of my work involves psychoeducation on how relational stress and trauma affect overall well-being. Together, we’ll explore your relationship with yourself and others through therapeutic modalities such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Somatic Experiencing. These approaches allow us to gently unpack the layers of your story, identifying the protective parts of you that have kept you safe—and learning to work with them, rather than against them. Therapy is a journey, and I will meet you exactly where you are, honoring your unique process. "The only way out is through," and it is such a privilege to walk alongside clients as they transform pain into purpose, rediscover their strength, and cultivate a more peaceful, connected life.

Karla believes that everyone deserves to be fully heard and understood. She strives to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients through warmth, authenticity and a sense of humor, holding space for them to explore themselves more deeply and gain the insights needed to take steps towards growth and healing. She takes a collaborative approach to addressing clients’ concerns, emphasizing the importance of the therapeutic relationship and tailoring treatment to meet the unique needs and strengths of each client. Karla practices from a strength-based, client-centered and trauma-informed perspective, and incorporates various modalities including, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), acceptance and commitment therapy, narrative therapy, parts work and psychodynamics. Karla comes with a breadth and depth of experience in the nonprofit sector, working with diverse and underserved populations of all ages in various capacities prior to graduate school. During this time, she gained extensive experience working with individuals impacted by trauma, including adult immigrants and refugees, homeless young adults, and youth in the foster care system. Karla received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. She completed her clinical training at two Chicago-based organizations, providing therapy to adults involved with the court system working towards reunification with their children, as well as providing trauma therapy to survivors of sexual violence. These experiences have ingrained in Karla a deep commitment to social justice and anti-racism work. Her practice is affirming and inclusive, and celebrates the diverse identities of each individual - welcoming clients of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities. Karla works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma, particularly trauma related to sexual violence, as well as issues surrounding relationships, life transitions and identity.

Karolina creates an atmosphere that fosters a true relationship between the client and the self, which is a key component in her amazing ability to empower insight and transformation in her clients. Karolina Knopp is a licensed psychotherapist (LCPC) engaging in individual, couples, family and group therapy with adults and adolescents. She has extensive experience in clinical assessment and treatment, working with multicultural and diverse populations specializing in mood, anxiety and trauma disorders along with self-esteem, relationship, life transitions, adjustment and identity issues. Karolina utilizes a holistic mindfulness approach creating a non-judgmental and empowering space promoting growth, insight and positive change. In addition, Karolina’s integrative approach to therapy focuses on fostering an authentic relationship with self. She combines a modern therapeutic approach along with energy work, healing and meditation techniques to encourage balance and transformation. Karolina received a double Masters in Counseling Psychology and Education Specialist Degree from University of Florida, she is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) and is licensed by the state of Illinois. Further, she is trained in meditation, energy work and healing practices.

Kat brings authenticity, humor, insight, compassion, and a calm, grounded presence into the room. They believe that empathy and curiosity are fundamental components in the therapeutic process. With a trauma-responsive interventions and culturally humble approach, Kat meets clients where they are on a day-to-day basis and welcomes collaboration and feedback throughout the process. They strive to help you meet life’s challenges in a way that is intuitive, holistic, and rooted firmly in your values and perspective. Kat approaches therapeutic work from an eclectic perspective, but works primarily in the realm of Existential therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy supports to provide clients with practical skills for navigating long standing challenges, in alignment with their values and unique life experience. With a background in the arts, Kat embraces creative self expression as a tool for meeting life’s challenges and exploring root causes of discord or discomfort. By reflecting on internal discoveries and here-and-now challenges in the day to day, clients are able to see the wide effects of their actions and reactions, and acknowledge the historical origins of challenging circumstances to foster insight on long-standing patterns of behavior. Kat believes that self discovery is some of the hardest and most rewarding work a person can do and, utilizing both curiosity and creativity, maintains an open, affirming space for every client in their care. Kat’s passion for fostering self discovery has led them to work extensively with creatives, the LGBTQIA+ community, emerging adults, higher education students, and affirming nontraditional relationships including Polyamorous, Kinky, and Queer relationships. They maintain a practice that centers cultural humility, anti-incarceration practices, trauma informed and responsive care, and intersectionality. Other specialties include intersectional identity development (including Gender identity), acculturation challenges, self concept, Women's Issues, Queer and Trans Issues, Career counseling and work/life balance through an intersectional and systemic lens, AD/HD management, Emotional regulation, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, and Adjustment disorders. Above all, Kat believes that authenticity is met with authenticity, and the strength in that relationship intuitively fosters a strong connection that is the basis for long-term healing.

Kevin Lanham seeks to empower clients to become owners of their lives. Kevin is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who uses trust and openness to help clients more deeply connect with themselves and others. When one is not living purposefully their life may be marked with significant distress. Kevin is adept at quickly creating a supportive environment and illuminating hidden strengths that help people manage this stress and find new purpose. Whether it be the challenges of adolescence, finding independence, or creating a deeper sense of fulfillment. Kevin is experienced at helping people from all walks of life with job dissatisfaction, academic underachievement, lack of independence, and loneliness. Kevin has extensive experience working with young men, in particular those who retreat into a computer and video games. As a gamer himself, he loves connecting with these individuals and working to develop a true sense of passion in their lives. Kevin also cares deeply about healing intimate relationships and improving parent-child bonds. Kevin combines the power of the therapeutic relationship with a grounding in psychotherapy theory and research to offer tangible results. Kevin Lanham graduated from the Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology program from The Family Institute at Northwestern University. He has worked at Skylight Counseling Center since 2012 and leads the Men’s Group, which offers a space for men to connect, support, and create change in their lives.

Everyone deserves to be heard and to feel seen; to know they are cared about and to be understood. People need that human connection, not only to survive but to thrive. Marisol Hardaway is passionate about showing clients that she genuinely cares, and that they matter. She desires to help them grow by better understanding themselves and developing the tools they need to have healthier lives and relationships. Marisol counsels a variety of individuals and families seeking help for issues ranging from parent-child relationship problems to complex trauma. She is skilled in providing supportive therapy for people who are experiencing depression, grief and loss, abuse, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and numerous other challenges. She offers a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate presence for individuals who desire to have someone to sit with them in their struggles, and walk alongside them on their healing journey. Marisol is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She is a Chicago native and provides therapy in both English and Spanish. She received her Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2008. Marisol integrates therapy techniques tailored to each person's specific needs. Counseling approaches she utilizes are Person-Centered, Psychodynamic, Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as other therapeutic modalities. Working with diverse populations in a variety of settings has been central to Marisol’s values and clinical experiences. She believes everyone deserves quality mental health care that provides them with true empathy and hope.

Nancy is a licensed psychotherapist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. She approaches her work with deep empathy and respect, particularly during times of uncertainty, pain, or transition. She views therapy as an opportunity for people to feel seen, make sense of their experiences, and take intentional steps toward lasting change. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, executive functioning challenges, trauma, grief, relationship conflict, and life transitions. Through her practice, Nancy seeks to foster resilience, insight, and emotional well-being. Her approach to therapy is integrative, drawing from insight-oriented and skill-building therapies, depending on the needs and goals of the client. Nancy holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Northwestern University, with a specialization in child and adolescent psychotherapy. She is also a certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator for adult couples. As a queer-identified therapist, Nancy is dedicated to providing an inclusive, affirming environment for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, as well as all racial and ethnic backgrounds. Nancy is grateful to share in her clients’ healing and invites you to connect to see if her approach feels right for you.

What are you looking for in a therapist? Is it a warm and direct approach? A sense of humor? Someone to walk alongside you as you build more authentic and fulfilling relationships to yourself and others? Then you have come to the right place! As a couple and family therapist, I strive to provide a safe and encouraging space for intimate relationships, families, and individuals to process, heal, challenge patterns, explore different ways of thinking… and even enjoy some fun and laughs along the way! As a queer woman of color, I have a passion for working with relationships that lie outside of what society would deem “traditional”. I am LGBTQIA+/poly affirming, kink-aware, and practice therapy from a feminist, anti-racist, and Health at Every Size perspective. I received my master's training in Couple and Family Therapy from Adler University. I specialize in and enjoy working with relationships and families navigating conflict, intimacy/sexual concerns, communication issues, genuine trust and connection building, life transitions and parenting. I also have experience working with individuals on exploring self/identity, building self-esteem, increasing self-awareness and emotional intelligence, navigating early adulthood, life transitions, and managing anxiety/depression. In case you’re curious about the human behind the therapist, I’m always happy to share a bit about myself with clients. When I’m not in therapy world, you can find me in my kitchen cooking and singing, spending time with family and friends, or coloring, reading, and enjoying the sunlight by the Lakefront. I love traveling, both to explore new places and to visit my people on the East Coast where I grew up! And yes, this therapist loves binge watching TV shows on her couch just as much as you do. I know from experience how much courage it takes to share your story with a therapist. I also know from experience how incredibly life-changing working with the right therapist can be. I’d be honored to be a part of your journey towards creating the life you truly desire and deserve.

As an integrative therapist and former educator, Rich nurtures an environment based on empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard for his clients. Rich is Person-centered and believes that all people have a core identity—a Self—that is good, light, open, and free. A chief aim of therapy, then, is to reconnect people to their inner Self—that is, for people to discover what it means to become Self-led. Rich draws on parts work with his clients to achieve this. Though Rich’s integrative approach is rooted in Person-Centered theory and parts work, he borrows from Solutions Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Design Thinking according to the specific needs of the client. Whether clients are experiencing anxiety, depression, a loss of connection or Purpose, life transitions, substance abuse, bereavement, or other issues, Rich helps unlock a pathway forward that is non-judgmental, nurturing, and purposeful. Rich spent twenty years as a high school teacher and worked in a Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility. He has extensive experience with adolescent populations, with adults with serious mental illness, and with marginalized populations, including the unhoused. Rich has deep knowledge of addiction recovery programs, as well. Rich holds a Bachelor’s in English Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a Master’s in Interdisciplinary Arts from Columbia College Chicago, a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Roosevelt University, and a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. He was a National Board Certified Teacher and is a member of the American Counseling Association.

Robert is a Chicago native from the Southside of the city. He believes that mental health counseling is a transformative experience that helps us to reflect and step into a more informed future. Especially during these uncertain times, life can get even heavier. Robert is a proponent of self-care and considers therapy a part of that care. Doing the inner work and digging deep to recognize and work on unhealthy behaviors can help bring more positivity into our lives. Robert believes in having spaces to receive unbiased support. Many of us have family and friends but it can be difficult to lay all of our problems on them or receive supports that are unbiased because of the nature of the relationship. Robert is interested in relationship development, identity issues, anxiety, depression, queer-related issues and more. Robert brings a diverse background in education where he has nine years’ worth of experience as a teacher and trainer with multiple stakeholders. He brings his passion and drive to help others and assist his clients to transform to the best versions of themselves.

Rolanda Brown is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist whose work is grounded in a simple truth: healing is the restoration of right relationship with Self, not the management of symptoms. She works in the territory most people are taught to move past quickly — the gap between who you are in the world and who you are underneath it, the kind of depletion that has no obvious cause and no easy name, the quiet recognition that the life you have built is not the one that fits. She works primarily with Black women, and welcomes women across cultural backgrounds whose experience meets her in this same territory. The patterns are familiar. Over-functioning. Self-abandonment. Parts of self that once kept them safe but are now keeping them small, and at a distance from who they actually are. Together, she and her clients slow down enough to see what's underneath. The work is unhurried, honest, and grounded in a deep regard for each client's own pace. For many of these women, this is not a return to a former self. It is an emergence into who they have always been — a Self many were never given the conditions to know. Some bring faith to this work, in seasons that are solid, strained, or rebuilding; Rolanda holds that part of the territory with the same care she holds the rest. Rolanda's conviction underneath all of this is simple. So many people have learned to live outside of themselves — adapting, performing, over-giving — while losing connection to who they truly are. The work, then, is not to become someone new. It is to discover who you are, build the capacity to stay there, and learn how to live in alignment with the truth of what you find. Rolanda has held both clinical and leadership roles at Skylight for over nine years, including service as Director of Counseling and Chief Clinical Officer, where she shaped care delivery, supervision, and program development. She holds a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Master of Science in Psychology.

Sonica warmly welcomes your curiosity, creativity, and quirks into the therapeutic space. Sonica’s work draws from Gestalt’s paradoxical theory of change, which says that transformation comes from fully embracing ourselves as we are. To this end, most of our work will focus on the practice of embracing what’s there. Sonica sees individuals, couples, families, and nontraditional family groups with a variety of backgrounds and issues. In particular, she focuses on corporate workplace wellness, life and career transitions, adult and adolescent ADHD, relationship and sexual wellness, and childhood trauma. Sonica’s first career in technology and the corporate world informs her career counseling work in peak performance, work-life balance, and changing careers. She also encourages playful experimentation between therapy sessions for those clients who prefer a more active role in their inner journey. Sonica is a National Certified Counselor. She holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Cornell University. Sonica is also a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach and blends coaching with therapy to balance forwarding change with deepening stillness.

Dr. Stevi Gould believes the therapy room should be an atmosphere filled with safety, authenticity, and transformation. Raised in North Carolina, Stevi’s southern warmth and natural compassion and empathy for her clients allow each of them to feel at ease when talking about their stories, their struggles, and their goals. Stevi takes pride in providing space for clients to feel comfortable and supported through their therapeutic journey. In Stevi’s therapeutic work with individuals, couples, and families, she strives to engage with clients on a level that allows them to show their true selves without judgment, but with empowerment. One main tenant of Stevi’s therapeutic work is to highlight clients’ strengths and capabilities, while also posing helpful challenges to clients that will expand their authentic selves to their greatest potential. Stevi very much values collaboration and multiple points of view when working with clients. She believes each client has a narrative to tell and encourages clients to share their genuine thoughts and feelings through these unique stories. Stevi works with individuals, couples, and families experiencing life adjustments and transitions, anxiety and depression, trauma, grief and loss, and relationship issues including communication difficulties and struggles with conflict and negotiation. Stevi has obtained her Ph.D. studying Couples and Family Therapy at Adler University in Chicago. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Couples and Family Therapy from Adler University, as well.

“Mom of four. Nervous system advocate. Direct, intuitive, and grounded in truth—with just enough humor to make hard conversations possible. I don’t just lead this work—I live it.” — Tyler Jasper Hi, I’m Tyler Jasper (she/her), Director of Culture and Belonging. I’m passionate about creating environments where people feel seen, valued, and supported—not just in theory, but in practice. With over ten years of experience in clinical work and organizational spaces, I bring a unique lens that bridges emotional insight with culture-building strategy. My work centers on helping individuals and teams move beyond surface-level inclusion efforts into meaningful, sustainable change. I support organizations in examining the dynamics that shape culture—unspoken norms, power, and communication patterns—and guide them toward building spaces rooted in trust, accountability, and belonging. I’m known for being direct, intuitive, and deeply relational. I bring a balance of honesty and care, challenging teams to engage in the work with courage while creating enough psychological safety for real growth to happen. Humor and storytelling are core to how I lead—because even in complex or uncomfortable conversations, connection matters. Leadership Approach I approach this role through a blend of relational, systems, and nervous-system-informed frameworks. My background as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor informs how I understand human behavior, conflict, and resilience within organizations. I integrate principles from internal family systems, family systems theory, polyvagal theory, and relational life therapy to support both individual and collective transformation. I am also Gottman Level 1 trained and trained in Relational Life Therapy for Couples, which strengthens my ability to support communication, repair, and accountability within teams and leadership structures. Beyond the Role Outside of my work, I’m a mom of four who values presence, connection, and joy. You’ll often find me cooking, spending time with my family, practicing mindfulness, or finding laughter wherever I can. These parts of my life deeply inform how I show up in my work—grounded, human, and committed to building cultures where people can truly thrive.

Valentina brings insight, radical acceptance and the value of difference into the therapy room. Valentina is an Licensed Couples and Family Therapist dedicated to working with adults and couples to explore the underlying values and beliefs that shape their lives. Her job is to uncover those beliefs and guide clients to increase awareness about the role that culture, family of origin, social expectations, etc. play in the concerns that bring them to therapy. Valentina is bilingual in English and Spanish. She has experience working with individuals from various cultural backgrounds presenting with a range of concerns, such as; life stage transitions, trauma, anxiety and identity exploration regarding ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Additionally, she has a clinical focus in working with couples who are struggling with intimacy, communication styles, conflict, and negotiation. Valentina offers a non-judgmental approach that acknowledges the importance of feeling seen and validated. She strongly believes that having a transparent and trustworthy therapeutic relationship is a key aspect of a positive outcome in therapy. She is straightforward and challenges clients to be vulnerable and explore self-awareness in a safe and affirming space. Valentina received her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Adler University in Chicago and her Bachelors degree in Psychology from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City. She completed a yearlong internship at Live Oak where she received intensive training and experience working with individuals and couples from numerous cultures and identities.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, like you’ve lost your sense of control, or unsure of how to move forward in your life, you’re in the right place. I was drawn to this work after realizing how deeply mental health can affect an individual’s overall health, daily functioning, and important relationships. To me, therapy is a unique experience for every individual, and together we can create the space that best fits your needs. I would describe my therapeutic approach as client-centered, trauma-informed, and goal-oriented. With each of my clients, I find it important to center empathy, collaboration, and open communication. I often utilize mindfulness and attention to the mind-body connection in my work as well. My background in social work also grounds me to guide my clients through their own identity exploration, whether that be their race, gender, sexuality, etc. The relationship we have as client and therapist is my main focus. When a client knows they’re in a safe, nonjudgmental space, they’re better able to step out of their comfort zone and work towards self-understanding, self-compassion, acceptance, and healing. As a therapist, it is my intention to help my clients grow in the ways that are most important to them, so they feel better connected to and more grounded in themselves, their goals, and their relationships. I work with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I specialize in trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, self-esteem/self-worth, transitions, relational difficulties, stress, identity exploration (racial trauma, LGBTQIA+), and spirituality. I am a licensed social worker who graduated from the University of Chicago’s School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice with a Master’s in Social Work. In my free time, I enjoy trying new restaurants, traveling, and practicing mindfulness/meditation. It takes strength to ask for help, and the first step is always the hardest, but you have what it takes to get to where you want to be. It’d be my honor to go on this new journey with you!

Zoë Miller (she/her) is passionate about cultivating a therapeutic relationship that is built on authenticity, respect, and compassion. Her warm, non-judgemental style creates an environment where clients feel safe, connected and empowered to work toward positive change in their lives. Zoë approaches therapeutic work through a trauma-informed lens, meeting clients where they are with empathy, and cultural humility. Zoë is a Chicago-native and queer-identified therapist. She works with adolescents, teens, college students and adults with a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, school-related issues, self-esteem, identity exploration (LGBTQIA+) and life transitions. Zoë works from a strengths-based approach and incorporates aspects of DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to help clients develop emotional regulation skills and grow toward their goals and values. Depending on the client’s needs Zoë may also pull aspects from creative arts therapies. Zoë has a social work background in community health and public school settings. She has experience helping individuals navigate the medical system and working collaboratively with students and parents to navigate the IEP process. Zoë completed her Bachelor of Arts at Oberlin College, with a major in Psychology and a minor in Studio Art. She completed her Master of Arts in Social Work, Policy and Administration at the University of Chicago. In her free time Zoë enjoys making art, roller skating and spending time outdoors.