Laura Sauer-Kenward is a Licensed Social Worker with a special interest in identity formation, breaking shame cycles, and mending communication barriers. Her approach is to listen first to allow her clients space to share their story and struggles without judgment. She aims to assist her clients to recognize their own potential, build their inner and outer resources, and embrace their individuality. She values creating a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment. Laura sees individuals aged 1...
Jaclyn Weiss, LSW, is dedicated to creating a safe, non-judgmental therapeutic space for clients throughout Illinois. She brings warmth and compassion to her practice, fostering a comfortable environment where clients can work on their mental health challenges. Jaclyn specializes in helping adults and seniors manage conditions like anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). With extensive training in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dial...
Veronica Pena is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. There are joys of being a parent and there are also the difficult, confusing, frustrating, and exhausting moments where you might feel like you don't know what to do to help your child. Kids struggling with behavioral issues, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem sometimes need an extra hand to help them navigate the difficulties in life. Veronica understands both childhood development and the complexities of parental struggles, a...
Cheryl Gonska is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with four years of experience. She has a Master of Social Work from Aurora University. Cheryl believes that anyone can benefit from therapy. She feels that although the specific goals may change, therapy is meant to improve one's quality of life. Her main areas of focus include mood disorders, anxiety, and adjusting to life changes. In her spare time, Cheryl enjoys running, kayaking, and crocheting....
Johanna Janik is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) at LifeStance Health who is dedicated to helping individuals overcome challenges and achieve personal growth. Serving clients throughout Illinois, Johanna creates a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic environment tailored to each individual?s unique needs. Her goal is to empower clients to navigate life?s complexities and find greater fulfillment through self-awareness, resilience, and actionable change. Johanna has extensive experience wo...
Mija Bradford, LPC, is a compassionate therapist dedicated to guiding individuals through their spiritual and emotional journeys. Mija believes that many struggles stem from a misalignment with one's true self and works to help clients reconnect with their inner essence. They provide a safe, sacred space for clients to explore their spiritual identity, moving beyond surface-level symptoms to address the root causes of distress. Mija specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma, partic...
Melissa Castrovillo, M. A. , LPC, is dedicated to helping individuals and families in Illinois navigate life?s challenges through personalized, evidence-based therapy. With extensive experience working in diverse settings, including correctional facilities, schools, group practices, and nonprofit organizations, Melissa specializes in supporting adolescents, adults, and seniors. She offers a safe and collaborative environment to address a variety of mental health concerns and empower clients to r...
Education and Training: Mrs. Simona Stanila received her Bachelor's Degree in Education, Literature and Languages from the University of Bucharest, Romania and her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (MACL) from Argosy University, Schaumburg, Illinois. She is currently working towards her Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology (Psy. D. ) at Argosy University, Chicago, Illinois. During her Practicum for her Master's Degree, Mrs. Simona Stanila worked at the Streamwood Behavioral Health Center i...
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 ...
Brighid Morse, LSW, ASW, is a dedicated therapist at LifeStance Health who serves adults and seniors across Florida. With a unique and holistic approach to mental health care, Brighid brings an understanding of how systemic forces shape individual well-being. Their practice emphasizes collaboration, creating a space where clients feel safe, seen, and supported. Brighid believes in the power of community and approaches therapy as a joint effort, helping clients navigate challenges such as anxiety...
Danielle Levinson is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois who has been practicing since 2016. Danielle is a dedicated therapist with over 5 years of experience, passionate about guiding individuals and couples through their unique journeys towards resilience and well-being. Specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance abuse, she combines her extensive experience with compassion and respect to foster empathetic therapeutic relationships. In crisis management, Danielle provi...
Tiffany believes everybody can benefit from working with a therapist. Every client is unique and deserves an individualized approach to help live their authentic life. Her approach is authentic, warm, energetic, and positive. Her mental health work experience includes working in Community Mental Health for individual and group counseling, running groups for self-esteem, and substance addictions, as well as private group practice. Clients have noticed an increase in self-awareness, self-reflectio...
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...
Andy Benson, LCSW and CADC, offers a compassionate and non-judgmental space for clients in Illinois, providing individualized and effective evidence-based treatment. Specializing in the treatment of substance abuse, PTSD/trauma, and co-occurring disorders. Andy has extensive experience working with first responders, older adults, and other diverse populations. His approach involves deep listening and understanding, meeting clients where they are to facilitate their healing and growth. At LifeSta...
Annmarie Schening is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois. She earned her Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Certificate as well as her Bachelor?s and Master?s degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. Annmarie takes a personalized, trauma informed approach to your care, pulling from CBT, DBT, ACT, and IFS models. When not at work, Annmarie enjoys anything outside! She loves to garden, ride her bike, and hike. She also enjoys baking and cooking, as well as finding new restaurants. ...
Layla Byrnes is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2018. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, a Master of Social Work, and a Master of Arts in Public Policy. Layla provides a safe space to authentically learn and grow, to feel capable within one's own autonomy and community. Layla offers time and space to consider suspending beliefs that are no longer serving you, and to do so within your boundaries. It can be hard to see the "forest for the trees," and it c...
Anisa Pasho, M. A. , LPC, is dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges with a calm, accepting, and growth-oriented approach. Serving clients in Illinois, Anisa provides a supportive environment where clients can explore their concerns and find practical solutions to address the here-and-now. Whether working through anxiety, trauma, or life transitions, Anisa's humanistic approach emphasizes each individual's inherent capacity for growth and self-actualization. Thr...
Annabel Punsalan is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Illinois who has been practicing since 2018. Annabel is very compassionate, caring, understanding, non-judgmental, detail oriented, and a well-rounded provider. Her goal is to provide the highest quality of care for every patient encounter. Outside of work, Annabel enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, watching, traveling, and eating out. She is passionate about people who need attention and support in their m...
Katarina Berin, LPC, believes that change starts with reciprocity and respect in the therapy relationship. She encourages self-expression, affirmation, feedback, learning, and self-awareness to help clients set goals and make new behaviors possible. Katarina earned a graduate degree in community counseling from Loyola University Chicago. She works with clients age 7 to 76 and, while delighted by all life stages, has a special place in her heart for adolescents and young adults. Katarina helps in...
Marina Cotsilis is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2022. She has a Master of Social Work from University of Denver, a Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art Photography from Columbia College Chicago, and a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology w/minor in Fine Arts from Loyola University of Chicago. Marina provides her clients with emotional support, guidance, and encouragement. She helps them build coping skills/strategies and the courage and resilience to overcome ...