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Katelynn J. Celeste, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Education: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
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Office Location: Saint Charles, IL & Barrington, IL
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Specialties: Anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, coping skills, adjustment disorders, schizophrenic spectrum disorders, bipolar/ mood disorders, substance use, LGBTQ, multiculturalism, autism behavioral issues, dual-diagnosis, stress-management, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive (OCD), peer relationships, family therapy, personality disorders, adolescents/teens, adults, seniors, social skills, eating disorders, pain management
When it comes to therapy, I believe my clients have a vast amount of resources already available to them; it’s my job to help us explore further. I take a holistic approach to therapy meaning I like to include all facets of a client’s life in order to treat the whole individual. Although we may discuss difficult topics and change can feel uncomfortable at times, therapy should be an enjoyable experience. My client’s and I are a team! If there is something they would like to discuss more, or something in the therapeutic process they would like to change, the choice is theirs.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor currently pursuing my Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor license. I received my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in the treatment of addiction disorders from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. My clinical experience extends across all age groups as well as across a wide spectrum of mental health issues. In addition, my formal training includes community mental health, working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, as well as teens and adolescents enmeshed in the criminal justice system.
One of my favorite things to do in my free time is travel. I caught the travel bug during my 4-months abroad in undergrad and I haven’t stopped traveling since. When I’m not exploring, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, listening to live music, and sitting outside with a good book. I am also an avid lover of sports, both playing them myself and watching the professionals.
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Saint Charles, IL & Barrington, IL
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Specialties: Anxiety, depression, addiction, grief/loss, coping skills, adjustment disorders, schizophrenic spectrum disorders, bipolar/ mood disorders, substance use, LGBTQ, multiculturalism, autism behavioral issues, dual-diagnosis, stress-management, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive (OCD), peer relationships, family therapy, personality disorders, adolescents/teens, adults, seniors, social skills, eating disorders, pain management
When it comes to therapy, I believe my clients have a vast amount of resources already available to them; it’s my job to help us explore further. I take a holistic approach to therapy meaning I like to include all facets of a client’s life in order to treat the whole individual. Although we may discuss difficult topics and change can feel uncomfortable at times, therapy should be an enjoyable experience. My client’s and I are a team! If there is something they would like to discuss more, or something in the therapeutic process they would like to change, the choice is theirs.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor currently pursuing my Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor license. I received my Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology with a specialization in the treatment of addiction disorders from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. My clinical experience extends across all age groups as well as across a wide spectrum of mental health issues. In addition, my formal training includes community mental health, working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, as well as teens and adolescents enmeshed in the criminal justice system.
One of my favorite things to do in my free time is travel. I caught the travel bug during my 4-months abroad in undergrad and I haven’t stopped traveling since. When I’m not exploring, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, listening to live music, and sitting outside with a good book. I am also an avid lover of sports, both playing them myself and watching the professionals.
Caree E. Amtsberg, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Education: University of Adler
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Barrington, IL & Oak Brook, IL
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Specialties: Including but not limited to Child and Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Age Adult, Anxiety, Sleep and Insomnia, Thought Disorders, Depression, Suicidal Idealization, Grief, Bipolar Disorder, Impulse Control, Anger Management, Coping Skills, Relationship Conflicts, Self-Esteem, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum, Learning Disorder, Emotional Disturbances, Behavioral Concerns, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Peer Relationships, Self-Harming, Eating Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Family Conflict, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Gender and Sexuality, Career Counseling, Dual Diagnosis and Life Coaching
As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe, comfortable and creative space to explore character and relational patterns, choices in thoughts and behaviors. I facilitate this through a nonjudgmental approach that promotes strengths and discovers latent potentials. My passions are to work with children, pre-teens, adolescence, young adults, middle-aged adults and individuals with intellectual disabilities. I have extensive experience working through depression, anxiety, Bipolar, relational problems, behavioral and adjustment concerns using a client centered approach.
While working with children, preteens and adolescence, I like to develop creative mediums of therapy such as art, music and play therapy. I also enjoy establishing emotional regulation skills, social skill building and behavioral techniques with the client and their families. I am currently working with youths with substance use histories using decision making models. I also like to utilize Pattern Focused Psychotherapy, Positive Psychology, Adlerian, Client Centered and Relational approaches with adolescence and adults.
I earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University, an Associates of Applied Science in Criminal Justice from ITT Technical Institute and my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from The University of Akron. I have direct clinical experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, youths in transitional housing, working in private practice and working in the criminal justice system.
I balance my work life with relaxing time with my three daughters, reading daily devotionals and listening to alternative, punk and metal music. My favorite past time has been creating selfie surrealism with graphic arts. I really enjoy having a nice large cup of coffee and the experience of traveling and meeting new people.
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Office Location: Barrington, IL & Oak Brook, IL
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Specialties: Including but not limited to Child and Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Age Adult, Anxiety, Sleep and Insomnia, Thought Disorders, Depression, Suicidal Idealization, Grief, Bipolar Disorder, Impulse Control, Anger Management, Coping Skills, Relationship Conflicts, Self-Esteem, Intellectual Disability, Autism Spectrum, Learning Disorder, Emotional Disturbances, Behavioral Concerns, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Peer Relationships, Self-Harming, Eating Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, Family Conflict, Psychosis, Personality Disorders, Gender and Sexuality, Career Counseling, Dual Diagnosis and Life Coaching
As a therapist, I strive to provide a safe, comfortable and creative space to explore character and relational patterns, choices in thoughts and behaviors. I facilitate this through a nonjudgmental approach that promotes strengths and discovers latent potentials. My passions are to work with children, pre-teens, adolescence, young adults, middle-aged adults and individuals with intellectual disabilities. I have extensive experience working through depression, anxiety, Bipolar, relational problems, behavioral and adjustment concerns using a client centered approach.
While working with children, preteens and adolescence, I like to develop creative mediums of therapy such as art, music and play therapy. I also enjoy establishing emotional regulation skills, social skill building and behavioral techniques with the client and their families. I am currently working with youths with substance use histories using decision making models. I also like to utilize Pattern Focused Psychotherapy, Positive Psychology, Adlerian, Client Centered and Relational approaches with adolescence and adults.
I earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University, an Associates of Applied Science in Criminal Justice from ITT Technical Institute and my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from The University of Akron. I have direct clinical experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, youths in transitional housing, working in private practice and working in the criminal justice system.
I balance my work life with relaxing time with my three daughters, reading daily devotionals and listening to alternative, punk and metal music. My favorite past time has been creating selfie surrealism with graphic arts. I really enjoy having a nice large cup of coffee and the experience of traveling and meeting new people.
Steven Hurley, Psy.D.
Licensend Clinical Psychologist
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Education: Forest Institute of Professional Psychology
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Office Location: Barrington, IL
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Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, & other Mood Disorders; PTSD; Anger & Stress Management; Coping Mechanisms; Drug & Alcohol Abuse; Non-Substance Addictions; Dual Diagnosis; Behavioral Management; Couples/Marriage Therapy - including Pre-Marital Screening and Divorce Mediation; Geriatric Disorders; Sports Psychology; Sexual Issues including – Dysfunction, Abuse, & Offender; LGBTQ concerns; Self-Esteem; Prisoner issues; Life Coaching; and Career Counseling
Mindset: Inspiration for the process of therapy can be drawn from one of the best movie quotes of all time, “No! Try not! Do or Do Not, There is no try.” These are very powerful words telling people, especially to those in therapy that you must either willingly make your own necessary and sometimes critical changes in your life or you don’t. Therapy is about actively regaining control of your personal energy. Therapy is a collaborative approach to healing and well-being between a client and therapist. The therapist helps guide a person into making better life decisions, but the client must intuitively think of new ways of managing their life stressors that they are comfortable starting and maintaining. Clients not willing to make changes for themselves will continue to spin helplessly and hopelessly out of control. The mind is constantly changing; people in therapy must also learn to continually adjust and adapt to new situations while keeping a mindful-eye on their past.
Education and Training: Dr. Hurley received his Master of Arts (MA) in General and Theoretical Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) in Teaneck, New Jersey. He graduated with a Doctoral Degree (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology at Forest Institute of Professional Psychology (FIPP) in Springfield, Missouri. At FIPP Dr. Hurley specialized in Marriage and Family Counseling. Other areas of training include neuro-psychology, anger management, bio-feedback, and pre-marital counseling. During his doctoral program he worked in a children’s psychiatric hospital. His internship was in community mental health, and he participated in a national study on Schizophrenia. Dr. Hurley’s post-doc residency was in substance abuse and rehabilitation.
After his post-doc residency he spent two years in private practice in Libertyville, IL. Dr. Hurley then became the medical director for a Chicago based firm doing home health care delivering mental health therapy to Chicago’s south-side geriatric African-American population who live in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Dr. Hurley has taught undergraduate students at Robert Morris College in Aurora, IL and graduate students at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He finds teaching to be a change of pace and a way of leading a new generation of therapists into the Health Services Industry.
His career path changed when he moved to Knoxville, TN. Dr. Hurley was the Clinical Director for Mental Health for Tennessee’s main intake prison facility. He worked with various criminals making sure that they received the help they needed and to minimize suicide attempts. Dr. Hurley’s stance on his education, training, and career is to always strive to learn more, to do more, and to be the best therapist possible.
Therapeutic Stance: My approach to therapy with my clients is multi-faceted. There is no one therapy to fit all. I like to approach issues from a psycho-dynamic, family systems, CBT, Gestalt, existential, and medical stance. When dealing with mental health disorders you have to consider the mind as well as the body for the root of a problem. Therapy needs to be understandable by those who seek help and I have spent years refining my technique to help clients understand the issues they’re facing and the theories on how to resolve said issues. People feel more comfortable and understood if you can talk to them in the various places they are currently. I love to see individuals, couples, and groups in a calm, peaceful, and most importantly neutral environment. I love to make presentations to groups for psycho-educational purposes as well.
Personal: Other psychological interests include neuro-psychology and brain imaging, music and movie therapy, sexual dysfunction and addictions, sports psychology, and psychopharmacology. I hope to further my training in psychopharmacology in order to receive prescribing privileges in Illinois. I love to use humor, music, movies and TV in sessions because they are examples of life experiences people can relate too. I have a wonderful wife and family who make me happy, and who help me strive to be the best person I can be.
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Barrington, IL
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Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, & other Mood Disorders; PTSD; Anger & Stress Management; Coping Mechanisms; Drug & Alcohol Abuse; Non-Substance Addictions; Dual Diagnosis; Behavioral Management; Couples/Marriage Therapy - including Pre-Marital Screening and Divorce Mediation; Geriatric Disorders; Sports Psychology; Sexual Issues including – Dysfunction, Abuse, & Offender; LGBTQ concerns; Self-Esteem; Prisoner issues; Life Coaching; and Career Counseling
Mindset: Inspiration for the process of therapy can be drawn from one of the best movie quotes of all time, “No! Try not! Do or Do Not, There is no try.” These are very powerful words telling people, especially to those in therapy that you must either willingly make your own necessary and sometimes critical changes in your life or you don’t. Therapy is about actively regaining control of your personal energy. Therapy is a collaborative approach to healing and well-being between a client and therapist. The therapist helps guide a person into making better life decisions, but the client must intuitively think of new ways of managing their life stressors that they are comfortable starting and maintaining. Clients not willing to make changes for themselves will continue to spin helplessly and hopelessly out of control. The mind is constantly changing; people in therapy must also learn to continually adjust and adapt to new situations while keeping a mindful-eye on their past.
Education and Training: Dr. Hurley received his Master of Arts (MA) in General and Theoretical Psychology at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) in Teaneck, New Jersey. He graduated with a Doctoral Degree (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology at Forest Institute of Professional Psychology (FIPP) in Springfield, Missouri. At FIPP Dr. Hurley specialized in Marriage and Family Counseling. Other areas of training include neuro-psychology, anger management, bio-feedback, and pre-marital counseling. During his doctoral program he worked in a children’s psychiatric hospital. His internship was in community mental health, and he participated in a national study on Schizophrenia. Dr. Hurley’s post-doc residency was in substance abuse and rehabilitation.
After his post-doc residency he spent two years in private practice in Libertyville, IL. Dr. Hurley then became the medical director for a Chicago based firm doing home health care delivering mental health therapy to Chicago’s south-side geriatric African-American population who live in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Dr. Hurley has taught undergraduate students at Robert Morris College in Aurora, IL and graduate students at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He finds teaching to be a change of pace and a way of leading a new generation of therapists into the Health Services Industry.
His career path changed when he moved to Knoxville, TN. Dr. Hurley was the Clinical Director for Mental Health for Tennessee’s main intake prison facility. He worked with various criminals making sure that they received the help they needed and to minimize suicide attempts. Dr. Hurley’s stance on his education, training, and career is to always strive to learn more, to do more, and to be the best therapist possible.
Therapeutic Stance: My approach to therapy with my clients is multi-faceted. There is no one therapy to fit all. I like to approach issues from a psycho-dynamic, family systems, CBT, Gestalt, existential, and medical stance. When dealing with mental health disorders you have to consider the mind as well as the body for the root of a problem. Therapy needs to be understandable by those who seek help and I have spent years refining my technique to help clients understand the issues they’re facing and the theories on how to resolve said issues. People feel more comfortable and understood if you can talk to them in the various places they are currently. I love to see individuals, couples, and groups in a calm, peaceful, and most importantly neutral environment. I love to make presentations to groups for psycho-educational purposes as well.
Personal: Other psychological interests include neuro-psychology and brain imaging, music and movie therapy, sexual dysfunction and addictions, sports psychology, and psychopharmacology. I hope to further my training in psychopharmacology in order to receive prescribing privileges in Illinois. I love to use humor, music, movies and TV in sessions because they are examples of life experiences people can relate too. I have a wonderful wife and family who make me happy, and who help me strive to be the best person I can be.
Laura Wargo, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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Education: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Office Location: Barrington, IL
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Specialties: Including but not limited to weight loss and management, colitis, diabetes/prediabetes, heart disease, sports nutrition, celiac disease, prenatal nutrition, postpartum/breastfeeding nutrition, infant/pediatric nutrition, high cholesterol, eating disorders, food allergies, food sensitivity, high blood pressure, gluten free, mindful eating, grocery store tours, corporate wellness, and general nutrition counseling
Laura is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She completed her dietetic internship at the St. Loius VA Hospital. Laura became a dietitian because she wanted to help people live healthier lives through nutrition. She has a background in pediatric, prenatal, and postpartum nutrition, but has worked in many other areas of the field as well. She believes that there is no perfect food; everything in moderation is the goal. Everyone has a different lifestyle; Laura will help you develop a plan that works for you.
Laura has many interests other than nutrition. She enjoys traveling and trying the cuisine of different cultures. She also has a love of animals and fosters pit bulls for a chicago-based rescue. Laura has lived in Chicago for 6 years now and never wants to leave! I don't know what I would do without deep dish pizza, the Blackhawks, or Lake Michigan!
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Barrington, IL
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Specialties: Including but not limited to weight loss and management, colitis, diabetes/prediabetes, heart disease, sports nutrition, celiac disease, prenatal nutrition, postpartum/breastfeeding nutrition, infant/pediatric nutrition, high cholesterol, eating disorders, food allergies, food sensitivity, high blood pressure, gluten free, mindful eating, grocery store tours, corporate wellness, and general nutrition counseling
Laura is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She completed her dietetic internship at the St. Loius VA Hospital. Laura became a dietitian because she wanted to help people live healthier lives through nutrition. She has a background in pediatric, prenatal, and postpartum nutrition, but has worked in many other areas of the field as well. She believes that there is no perfect food; everything in moderation is the goal. Everyone has a different lifestyle; Laura will help you develop a plan that works for you.
Laura has many interests other than nutrition. She enjoys traveling and trying the cuisine of different cultures. She also has a love of animals and fosters pit bulls for a chicago-based rescue. Laura has lived in Chicago for 6 years now and never wants to leave! I don't know what I would do without deep dish pizza, the Blackhawks, or Lake Michigan!
Alyssa Klehr, MS, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian
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Education: University of Kansas Medical Center
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Office Location: Rockford and Barrington, IL
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Specialties: Including but not limited to pediatric nutrition, eating disorders, diabetes/pre-diabetes, food allergies and intolerances, weight management, prenatal nutrition, celiac disease, mindful eating, general nutrition education and counseling, bariatric support, behavior modification, cancer, cholesterol, Crohn’s, Digestive Issues, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Sports Nutrition, Vegan/Vegetarian
Hello, I’m Alyssa and I am a Registered and Licensed dietitian. I completed my Bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University in Family and Consumer Sciences with a focus in Food Nutrition Dietetics. I then moved to Kansas City to complete my dietetic internship and Master’s degree in Dietetics and Nutrition at the University of Kansas Medical Center. During my internship, the bulk of my experience was working with children at a large pediatric hospital and also with a local school district. I have worked with adults as well. I contributed to a research project on the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet on older adults with Alzheimer’s disease.
My passion for dietetics comes from the belief that all foods can be eaten in moderation and how one specific diet will not work for every person. I also am a very strong believer in how diet and exercise work hand in hand to improve our overall well-being.
When I moved back to the northwest suburbs of Chicago, I started working at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant where I discovered my love for wine. Other than reading up on new trends in nutrition, I enjoy working out, spending time with friends and family, trying new restaurants and binge-watching TV shows on Netflix.
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Office Location: Rockford and Barrington, IL
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Specialties: Including but not limited to pediatric nutrition, eating disorders, diabetes/pre-diabetes, food allergies and intolerances, weight management, prenatal nutrition, celiac disease, mindful eating, general nutrition education and counseling, bariatric support, behavior modification, cancer, cholesterol, Crohn’s, Digestive Issues, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Sports Nutrition, Vegan/Vegetarian
Hello, I’m Alyssa and I am a Registered and Licensed dietitian. I completed my Bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University in Family and Consumer Sciences with a focus in Food Nutrition Dietetics. I then moved to Kansas City to complete my dietetic internship and Master’s degree in Dietetics and Nutrition at the University of Kansas Medical Center. During my internship, the bulk of my experience was working with children at a large pediatric hospital and also with a local school district. I have worked with adults as well. I contributed to a research project on the benefits of the Mediterranean Diet on older adults with Alzheimer’s disease.
My passion for dietetics comes from the belief that all foods can be eaten in moderation and how one specific diet will not work for every person. I also am a very strong believer in how diet and exercise work hand in hand to improve our overall well-being.
When I moved back to the northwest suburbs of Chicago, I started working at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant where I discovered my love for wine. Other than reading up on new trends in nutrition, I enjoy working out, spending time with friends and family, trying new restaurants and binge-watching TV shows on Netflix.
Elizabeth Holtz, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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Education: Benedictine University, Lisle Campus
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Office Location: Aurora, IL & Barrington, IL, & McHenry, IL
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Specialties: Adult Individual and Couples therapy; ADHD and family issues related to diagnoses; Developmental Disabilities such as Asperger’s Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum disorders; Gerontology; Mood disorders and Anxiety
I always congratulate clients if they have taken the first step of seeking therapy/counseling. I believe that seeking treatment for oneself is a sign of health although many would associate it with pathology. Therapy is certainly not about advice but about a safe place to bring issues and put them on the table. A therapist is more of a “life witness” than a judge. Clients usually have enough judges and advice givers in their social circle. A good therapist provides resources, educational materials, positive mirroring, techniques to manage symptoms and hopefully joins with the client in acknowledging their world view. A good therapist allows clients to learn from mistakes while providing guidelines to help avoid pitfalls. Providing a client with the tools to take charge of their own life rather than allow them to feel victimized goes beyond simply supportive therapy. Certainly providing structure and setting goals is as central as healthy confrontation when appropriate. None of this can happen, however, if the therapy is not person-centered and based on the individual client’s needs and perceptions.
Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She obtained her Masters Degree from Benedictine University, and her B.S. in Psychology from North Central College, Naperville. Elizabeth has worked in physician’s offices, with Catholic Charities and DCFS, in nursing and rehabilitation, in a village counseling center and shelter in Downers Grove and in several private practices including her own. She has extensive experience with adults, couples and senior citizens.
Elizabeth’s ongoing professional interests include Autism spectrum disorders, Alzheimer’s Disease and research regarding neurological testing advances especially with regard to ADHD. In addition to her work at Portrait Health Centers, Elizabeth works as a Social Service Director in a Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Naperville. Elizabeth is single and has three grown children.
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Office Location: Aurora, IL & Barrington, IL, & McHenry, IL
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Specialties: Adult Individual and Couples therapy; ADHD and family issues related to diagnoses; Developmental Disabilities such as Asperger’s Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum disorders; Gerontology; Mood disorders and Anxiety
I always congratulate clients if they have taken the first step of seeking therapy/counseling. I believe that seeking treatment for oneself is a sign of health although many would associate it with pathology. Therapy is certainly not about advice but about a safe place to bring issues and put them on the table. A therapist is more of a “life witness” than a judge. Clients usually have enough judges and advice givers in their social circle. A good therapist provides resources, educational materials, positive mirroring, techniques to manage symptoms and hopefully joins with the client in acknowledging their world view. A good therapist allows clients to learn from mistakes while providing guidelines to help avoid pitfalls. Providing a client with the tools to take charge of their own life rather than allow them to feel victimized goes beyond simply supportive therapy. Certainly providing structure and setting goals is as central as healthy confrontation when appropriate. None of this can happen, however, if the therapy is not person-centered and based on the individual client’s needs and perceptions.
Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She obtained her Masters Degree from Benedictine University, and her B.S. in Psychology from North Central College, Naperville. Elizabeth has worked in physician’s offices, with Catholic Charities and DCFS, in nursing and rehabilitation, in a village counseling center and shelter in Downers Grove and in several private practices including her own. She has extensive experience with adults, couples and senior citizens.
Elizabeth’s ongoing professional interests include Autism spectrum disorders, Alzheimer’s Disease and research regarding neurological testing advances especially with regard to ADHD. In addition to her work at Portrait Health Centers, Elizabeth works as a Social Service Director in a Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Naperville. Elizabeth is single and has three grown children.
Monica L. Reaves, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Education: Argosy University Chicago
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Office Location: Gurnee, IL & Barrington, IL
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Specialties: Included but not limited to academic underachievement, addiction, alcohol abuse, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, borderline personality disorder, adolescent, coping skills, depression, drug abuse, dual diagnosis, emotional disturbance, grief, mandated clients, peer relationships, self esteem, stress, trauma and PTSD, workplace issues
Successful life management requires self-awareness, self-acceptance and balance. Knowing one's strengths and weaknesses is also important. My purpose as a Therapist is to help clients identify problematic thoughts and behaviors that interfere with living their best life. My approach to counseling includes: Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal is to build an alliance with my clients and help them create a realistic growth and development plan to improve their quality of life.
Monica received her Masters in Community Counseling from Argosy University Chicago, and has a special interest in gerontology and counseling military service men and women and their families. Monica is well rounded in her experience, as she has worked with clients from various ages and cultural backgrounds. Monica has also worked in various settings, including a specialty behavioral health and substance abuse managed care organization, a substance abuse treatment center, and a behavioral health and wellness private practice.
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Office Location: Gurnee, IL & Barrington, IL
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Specialties: Included but not limited to academic underachievement, addiction, alcohol abuse, anger management, anxiety, behavioral issues, borderline personality disorder, adolescent, coping skills, depression, drug abuse, dual diagnosis, emotional disturbance, grief, mandated clients, peer relationships, self esteem, stress, trauma and PTSD, workplace issues
Successful life management requires self-awareness, self-acceptance and balance. Knowing one's strengths and weaknesses is also important. My purpose as a Therapist is to help clients identify problematic thoughts and behaviors that interfere with living their best life. My approach to counseling includes: Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My goal is to build an alliance with my clients and help them create a realistic growth and development plan to improve their quality of life.
Monica received her Masters in Community Counseling from Argosy University Chicago, and has a special interest in gerontology and counseling military service men and women and their families. Monica is well rounded in her experience, as she has worked with clients from various ages and cultural backgrounds. Monica has also worked in various settings, including a specialty behavioral health and substance abuse managed care organization, a substance abuse treatment center, and a behavioral health and wellness private practice.
Carol A Fisher, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
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Education: Illinois Institute of Technology
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Office Location: Barrington, IL
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Specialties: Anxiety, Behavior Disorders, Depression, Bereavement, Divorce, Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Social Adjustment, Parenting, Teens, Children, Eating Disorders, Family Counseling, Learning Disorders, Marital/Relationship Counseling, Attention Deficit Disorder, Developmental Disorders, Persons with Physical Disabilities, LGBTQ, Geriatrics, Counseling for Caregivers, Low Self-Esteem
I have worked with many groups from different social and cultural backgrounds for over 15 years. In that time, I have learned that making positive life changes comes from a non-judgmental and empathetic relationship between client and counselor, particularly when seeking help is one of the hardest parts of improving one’s life. Using different eclectic counseling techniques such as Solution-based counseling, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and Client Centered approaches, I can help a person clarify their obstacles and dreams to help them achieve their goals.
Throughout my career, I have worked with clients in methadone maintenance where individuals and group counseling was utilized. While a counselor there, I dealt with young people seeking to regain the support of their parents and significant others. Additionally, I have worked in residential treatment programs for persons with mental illness where coping with life's transitions, symptom control and returning to the community was stressed. It is through past work that I have come to realize how important supportive environments and family systems are to individual recovery.
In my free time and to achieve balance, I enjoy hiking, cross country skiing and fitness. As an art major in the past, I have maintained my appreciation for painting and photography. Additionally, as time permits, I enjoy traveling and sharing my experiences.
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Barrington, IL
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Specialties: Anxiety, Behavior Disorders, Depression, Bereavement, Divorce, Substance Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Social Adjustment, Parenting, Teens, Children, Eating Disorders, Family Counseling, Learning Disorders, Marital/Relationship Counseling, Attention Deficit Disorder, Developmental Disorders, Persons with Physical Disabilities, LGBTQ, Geriatrics, Counseling for Caregivers, Low Self-Esteem
I have worked with many groups from different social and cultural backgrounds for over 15 years. In that time, I have learned that making positive life changes comes from a non-judgmental and empathetic relationship between client and counselor, particularly when seeking help is one of the hardest parts of improving one’s life. Using different eclectic counseling techniques such as Solution-based counseling, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, and Client Centered approaches, I can help a person clarify their obstacles and dreams to help them achieve their goals.
Throughout my career, I have worked with clients in methadone maintenance where individuals and group counseling was utilized. While a counselor there, I dealt with young people seeking to regain the support of their parents and significant others. Additionally, I have worked in residential treatment programs for persons with mental illness where coping with life's transitions, symptom control and returning to the community was stressed. It is through past work that I have come to realize how important supportive environments and family systems are to individual recovery.
In my free time and to achieve balance, I enjoy hiking, cross country skiing and fitness. As an art major in the past, I have maintained my appreciation for painting and photography. Additionally, as time permits, I enjoy traveling and sharing my experiences.
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As the title implies, a Patient Coordinator is the guide who literally takes your hand and leads you through the initial evaluation and serves as your advocate when the team of specialists design personalized treatment plans. Nobody should ever have to walk alone when learning about the treatment options and deciphering between myths and facts in healthcare. A Portrait Health Patient Coordinator will educate you and your family on the latest treatment options and will work to ensure that the focus remains on identifying the cause, and not merely treating the outward symptoms the patient is experiencing. Each Portrait Health Patient Coordinator is experienced in pediatric, adolescent, adult and senior care, and becomes your guide and advocate at Portrait Health Centers. Contact us to speak with a Patient Coordinator.re to edit.
Email Me
*Available at all Portrait Health Centers Locations
As the title implies, a Patient Coordinator is the guide who literally takes your hand and leads you through the initial evaluation and serves as your advocate when the team of specialists design personalized treatment plans. Nobody should ever have to walk alone when learning about the treatment options and deciphering between myths and facts in healthcare. A Portrait Health Patient Coordinator will educate you and your family on the latest treatment options and will work to ensure that the focus remains on identifying the cause, and not merely treating the outward symptoms the patient is experiencing. Each Portrait Health Patient Coordinator is experienced in pediatric, adolescent, adult and senior care, and becomes your guide and advocate at Portrait Health Centers. Contact us to speak with a Patient Coordinator.re to edit.
