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Lisa Goodson, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Education: The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Specialties: Included but not limited to Individual Counseling with Adolescents, Group Counseling with Adolescents, Family Counseling, Coping Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Anger Management, Eating Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Stress Management, Healthy Behavior Change, Emotional Disturbance, Behavioral Issues, Independent Living Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Anxiety, Adjustment Issues, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss, Wellness and Self-Care, Social Skills, Bipolar Disorder, Autism Spectrum, Career Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Bullying, Adolescent Concerns, CLAY therapy with children, Peer Relationships, Elders, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Learning Disabilities, Trauma, Academic Underachievement, Developmental Disorders, Parenting Skills, Mood Disorders
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that enjoys working with a wide range of individuals in promoting their independence, decision making, and enhancing their quality of life. I strive to empower and support every client in his/her own unique journey through life. During your counseling experience, we will examine environmental factors that influence what may be impacting your life, assist you in pinpointing significant areas in life you want to change, and actively work to create interventions to modify those areas and see improvements.
My counseling approach is Applied Behavior Analysis; I believe that every individual can build skills, create opportunities, and improve his/her quality of life. Nobody gets through life alone and support, compassion, and openness is essential to empowering individuals into being successful within their own life journey. I believe there is no such thing as a “fits all” philosophy in counseling and every individual has his/her own unique experiences and his/her own personalized interventions are always necessary; therefore, I use a variety of mediums in counseling sessions such as music, art, and clay, and explore the various interests of an individual to express him/herself. My role in your counseling experience is to empower you to choose the best path for you, support you in creating interventions to create change, and for us to work together to move you towards your goals.
Some of my passions in life include the love of music; I played several instruments throughout my childhood and currently enjoy playing the violin during my leisure time. Often times, I find that music created through instruments can be more expressive and beautiful than any sung lyric. I also enjoy creating various food dishes and baking. I find new recipes of foods that I love and recreate them adding 1 or 2 of my choice ingredients to make it my own. I love experiences whether a new dining experience, sports event experience, or learning experience. I consider myself a lifelong learner and believe that with each new life experience there is an opportunity to grow as a person.
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Specialties: Included but not limited to Individual Counseling with Adolescents, Group Counseling with Adolescents, Family Counseling, Coping Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Anger Management, Eating Disorders, Dual Diagnosis, Stress Management, Healthy Behavior Change, Emotional Disturbance, Behavioral Issues, Independent Living Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Anxiety, Adjustment Issues, Substance Abuse, Grief and Loss, Wellness and Self-Care, Social Skills, Bipolar Disorder, Autism Spectrum, Career Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Bullying, Adolescent Concerns, CLAY therapy with children, Peer Relationships, Elders, Self-Esteem, Life Transitions, Learning Disabilities, Trauma, Academic Underachievement, Developmental Disorders, Parenting Skills, Mood Disorders
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor that enjoys working with a wide range of individuals in promoting their independence, decision making, and enhancing their quality of life. I strive to empower and support every client in his/her own unique journey through life. During your counseling experience, we will examine environmental factors that influence what may be impacting your life, assist you in pinpointing significant areas in life you want to change, and actively work to create interventions to modify those areas and see improvements.
My counseling approach is Applied Behavior Analysis; I believe that every individual can build skills, create opportunities, and improve his/her quality of life. Nobody gets through life alone and support, compassion, and openness is essential to empowering individuals into being successful within their own life journey. I believe there is no such thing as a “fits all” philosophy in counseling and every individual has his/her own unique experiences and his/her own personalized interventions are always necessary; therefore, I use a variety of mediums in counseling sessions such as music, art, and clay, and explore the various interests of an individual to express him/herself. My role in your counseling experience is to empower you to choose the best path for you, support you in creating interventions to create change, and for us to work together to move you towards your goals.
Some of my passions in life include the love of music; I played several instruments throughout my childhood and currently enjoy playing the violin during my leisure time. Often times, I find that music created through instruments can be more expressive and beautiful than any sung lyric. I also enjoy creating various food dishes and baking. I find new recipes of foods that I love and recreate them adding 1 or 2 of my choice ingredients to make it my own. I love experiences whether a new dining experience, sports event experience, or learning experience. I consider myself a lifelong learner and believe that with each new life experience there is an opportunity to grow as a person.
Roxana Marincas, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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Education: University of Illinois at Chicago
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Specialties: ADHD, Arthritis, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Celiac Disease, Chronic Fatigue, Diabetes, Diet & Nutrition, Fibromyalgia, Geriatric Nutrition, Gluten-Free Eating, Grocery Shopping Headaches/Migraines, Heart Health (including nutrition therapy for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, CHF), HIV/AIDS, Infant Nutrition, Meal Planning or Menu Planning, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Menopause, Mindful Eating, Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity, Osteoporosis, PCOS, Plant-based Eating, Pediatrics, Pregnancy (as well as Prenatal and Postpartum) Nutrition, Skin Issues, Sleep, Toddler/Pre-adolescent/Adolescent Nutrition, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Management
Roxana decided to delve into the world of nutrition to get to the bottom of what real nutrition is all about. With all the ad-pollution, confusion, and "noise" about diets, nutrition, and the like, she just wanted to know the truth. She attended the University of Illinois at Chicago for a B.S. in Human Nutrition and became a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Her training helps her appreciate how a healthy eating pattern can fuel the body, help it function right, and nourish our trillions of cells that constantly need to be maintained and replaced. This training gave her experience with a diverse population from pediatric patients to high-risk adults. It has also helped her to understand how nutrition can help at any stage of disease for a wide spectrum of diseases and conditions.
Her friends and family often hear her say "A healthy person is no accident." This is because she has seen it takes effort to achieve a healthy lifestyle. That is why her aim is to meet you where you are now and find the best plan tailored to your unique needs, goals, and lifestyle. She is here to share sound, science-based (and, in some cases, even personally-tested) advice and principles about nutrition and healthy eating. Her approach is to be as practical as possible and to help each client prepare for and succeed in overcoming the many challenges that appear along the way.
The 2.5 years she spent volunteering in Romania helped her develop a keen, enriched sense of cultural sensitivity. (It also gave her pleasant memories of gardening various fruits, vegetables, herbs, and crops with her grandmother, who lives in the Northern region of Transylvania).
Nutrition aside, Roxana enjoys sipping tea, reading, admiring nature, playing several of her favorite instruments (violin, piano, guitar, and drums), seeing live music, exploring new restaurants and cuisines in the world-class city she grew up in (Chicago), participating in a global educational volunteer work, and traveling to her favorite national parks and mountains for a great hike or a great snowboarding session with her dear friends and family.
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Specialties: ADHD, Arthritis, Asthma, Autism, Cancer, Celiac Disease, Chronic Fatigue, Diabetes, Diet & Nutrition, Fibromyalgia, Geriatric Nutrition, Gluten-Free Eating, Grocery Shopping Headaches/Migraines, Heart Health (including nutrition therapy for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, hyperlipidemia, CHF), HIV/AIDS, Infant Nutrition, Meal Planning or Menu Planning, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Menopause, Mindful Eating, Nonceliac Gluten Sensitivity, Osteoporosis, PCOS, Plant-based Eating, Pediatrics, Pregnancy (as well as Prenatal and Postpartum) Nutrition, Skin Issues, Sleep, Toddler/Pre-adolescent/Adolescent Nutrition, Vegan, Vegetarian, Weight Management
Roxana decided to delve into the world of nutrition to get to the bottom of what real nutrition is all about. With all the ad-pollution, confusion, and "noise" about diets, nutrition, and the like, she just wanted to know the truth. She attended the University of Illinois at Chicago for a B.S. in Human Nutrition and became a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Her training helps her appreciate how a healthy eating pattern can fuel the body, help it function right, and nourish our trillions of cells that constantly need to be maintained and replaced. This training gave her experience with a diverse population from pediatric patients to high-risk adults. It has also helped her to understand how nutrition can help at any stage of disease for a wide spectrum of diseases and conditions.
Her friends and family often hear her say "A healthy person is no accident." This is because she has seen it takes effort to achieve a healthy lifestyle. That is why her aim is to meet you where you are now and find the best plan tailored to your unique needs, goals, and lifestyle. She is here to share sound, science-based (and, in some cases, even personally-tested) advice and principles about nutrition and healthy eating. Her approach is to be as practical as possible and to help each client prepare for and succeed in overcoming the many challenges that appear along the way.
The 2.5 years she spent volunteering in Romania helped her develop a keen, enriched sense of cultural sensitivity. (It also gave her pleasant memories of gardening various fruits, vegetables, herbs, and crops with her grandmother, who lives in the Northern region of Transylvania).
Nutrition aside, Roxana enjoys sipping tea, reading, admiring nature, playing several of her favorite instruments (violin, piano, guitar, and drums), seeing live music, exploring new restaurants and cuisines in the world-class city she grew up in (Chicago), participating in a global educational volunteer work, and traveling to her favorite national parks and mountains for a great hike or a great snowboarding session with her dear friends and family.
Susan Davis, LCPC, CGT
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Certified Grief Therapist
Palliative/Bereavement Counseling
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Education: Masters of Arts, Loyola University, Chicago, IL
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Specialties: Palliative care (comfort care) for individuals and families coping with terminal illnesses. Bereavement/grief issues due to expected and unexpected losses. Loss due to suicide, drug overdose, and accidental deaths. Post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, panic and anxiety disorders and anger management. Adult patients.
It is essential for people to feel they are able to manage their emotions and their emotions are not controlling their lives. “I’m bad, I’m weak, there is something wrong with me,” are mistaken ideas people have when they are suffering emotional pain. There is often shame and fear when individuals feel they need or are told “to get help”. It is no different to seek counseling for emotional pain than to call the doctor when one breaks a leg or has the flu.
I have experience helping people get back in their “drivers seat” regarding their emotions. When people are confused or suffering with emotional pain they are particularly vulnerable to fear, anger, and helplessness. This is often accompanied by a sense of purposelessness and not caring about much.
As a therapist, I provide education, support, and comfort to maintain and improve functioning as well as maintain a person’s sense of feeling “normal”. Most of my clients, at first, are worried about “being normal”, when in fact suffering emotional pain is normal and part of the human condition.
I have enjoyed a career as a therapist for over 20 years. I have found that in the midst of emotional pain there is an awareness and honesty that leads to an opportunity to improved quality of life.
My training and experience emphasize using cognitive and behavioral therapy with a strong focus on helping to change unproductive behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that keep an individual stuck in a cycle of pain and poor quality of life.
The goal: Education, understanding, support and helping to realize one’s personal strengths and unique gifts as human beings.
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Specialties: Palliative care (comfort care) for individuals and families coping with terminal illnesses. Bereavement/grief issues due to expected and unexpected losses. Loss due to suicide, drug overdose, and accidental deaths. Post traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, depression, panic and anxiety disorders and anger management. Adult patients.
It is essential for people to feel they are able to manage their emotions and their emotions are not controlling their lives. “I’m bad, I’m weak, there is something wrong with me,” are mistaken ideas people have when they are suffering emotional pain. There is often shame and fear when individuals feel they need or are told “to get help”. It is no different to seek counseling for emotional pain than to call the doctor when one breaks a leg or has the flu.
I have experience helping people get back in their “drivers seat” regarding their emotions. When people are confused or suffering with emotional pain they are particularly vulnerable to fear, anger, and helplessness. This is often accompanied by a sense of purposelessness and not caring about much.
As a therapist, I provide education, support, and comfort to maintain and improve functioning as well as maintain a person’s sense of feeling “normal”. Most of my clients, at first, are worried about “being normal”, when in fact suffering emotional pain is normal and part of the human condition.
I have enjoyed a career as a therapist for over 20 years. I have found that in the midst of emotional pain there is an awareness and honesty that leads to an opportunity to improved quality of life.
My training and experience emphasize using cognitive and behavioral therapy with a strong focus on helping to change unproductive behaviors, thoughts, and emotions that keep an individual stuck in a cycle of pain and poor quality of life.
The goal: Education, understanding, support and helping to realize one’s personal strengths and unique gifts as human beings.
Debbie Choi LPC, NCC, CDVP
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Education: Roosevelt University – Schaumburg
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Specialties: Including but not limited to Adolescent and Adult Individual counseling, Coping Skills, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Self-Esteem, Self Confidence, Anger Management, Behavioral Management, Body/Self Image, Peer Relationships, Couples/Marriage Therapy, Domestic and Sexual Abuse, Life Coaching, Career Counseling, Addiction, Peer Relationships, Geriatrics (Alzheimer's/Dementia), Counseling for Caregivers, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, Divorce, Communication Skills, Teen Violence, College and Career Counseling, Pregnancy Option Counseling, Post Abortion Counseling, Miscarriage Counseling, Boundaries, Toxic Relationships, Self Care, Mindfulness, Crisis Intervention, Creative Coping Skills, and Coping Skills for Triggers
Therapeutic approach: The method and approachwould depend on the client and their needs, but I usually draw from the following: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, spirituality and mindfulness. I believe that the mind, body, and spirit are connected, and it is important to nourish all three.
I believe in helping and guiding people to emotional stability, empowerment, and self determination. I also believe in teaching coping skills for stress, negative thoughts and emotions, starting the healing process from trauma and abuse, and developing the ability to take control of your life. Connecting, gaining trust, and developing a genuine therapeutic relationship with clients while providing empathy is the foundation of my counseling. I believe in the therapy process, and I hope clients will find the strength and potential they've already had all along.
Education and Experience: I received my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University. I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP). I have experienced with individuals and in group settings at Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault agencies, partner abuse intervention, crisis centers, pregnancy counseling agencies, and skilled nursing facilities. I’ve worked with the elderly population with Alzheimer’s/Dementia and men and women in crisis (economic crisis, abuse, homelessness, pregnancy, grief). I have experience with counseling, case management, and crisis intervention. I have a heart for helping people in need and strive to help people gain emotional stability by providing tools so they have the ability to maintain their emotional health on their own.
About Me: Personally, my perfect day would be filled with close friends, a warm cup of tea, live music, a Christopher Nolan film, a “Friends” marathon, and all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ. I also enjoy being resourceful by making homemade cards and candles. Waterfalls soothe me and sea turtles are my spirit animal. My faith is my source of strength and hope.
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Specialties: Including but not limited to Adolescent and Adult Individual counseling, Coping Skills, Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Self-Esteem, Self Confidence, Anger Management, Behavioral Management, Body/Self Image, Peer Relationships, Couples/Marriage Therapy, Domestic and Sexual Abuse, Life Coaching, Career Counseling, Addiction, Peer Relationships, Geriatrics (Alzheimer's/Dementia), Counseling for Caregivers, Bereavement/Grief Counseling, Divorce, Communication Skills, Teen Violence, College and Career Counseling, Pregnancy Option Counseling, Post Abortion Counseling, Miscarriage Counseling, Boundaries, Toxic Relationships, Self Care, Mindfulness, Crisis Intervention, Creative Coping Skills, and Coping Skills for Triggers
Therapeutic approach: The method and approachwould depend on the client and their needs, but I usually draw from the following: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed, Strengths-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Existential Therapy, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, spirituality and mindfulness. I believe that the mind, body, and spirit are connected, and it is important to nourish all three.
I believe in helping and guiding people to emotional stability, empowerment, and self determination. I also believe in teaching coping skills for stress, negative thoughts and emotions, starting the healing process from trauma and abuse, and developing the ability to take control of your life. Connecting, gaining trust, and developing a genuine therapeutic relationship with clients while providing empathy is the foundation of my counseling. I believe in the therapy process, and I hope clients will find the strength and potential they've already had all along.
Education and Experience: I received my Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University. I am currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Certified Domestic Violence Professional (CDVP). I have experienced with individuals and in group settings at Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault agencies, partner abuse intervention, crisis centers, pregnancy counseling agencies, and skilled nursing facilities. I’ve worked with the elderly population with Alzheimer’s/Dementia and men and women in crisis (economic crisis, abuse, homelessness, pregnancy, grief). I have experience with counseling, case management, and crisis intervention. I have a heart for helping people in need and strive to help people gain emotional stability by providing tools so they have the ability to maintain their emotional health on their own.
About Me: Personally, my perfect day would be filled with close friends, a warm cup of tea, live music, a Christopher Nolan film, a “Friends” marathon, and all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ. I also enjoy being resourceful by making homemade cards and candles. Waterfalls soothe me and sea turtles are my spirit animal. My faith is my source of strength and hope.
Antonia Nikolova, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Education: Adler School of Professional Psychology
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Specialties: Child, Teen/Adolescent, Adult, Individual, Family Therapy, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Emotional and Behavioral Issues, Self-Esteem, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, College & Career Counseling, ADHD, Adoption, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Emotional Disturbance, Infertility, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Transgender, Women's Issues, Eating Disorders and more!
Methods and approaches: My personal approach is through the Adlerian therapy, also called individual psychotherapy. I also use Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Existential, Culturally Appropriate Therapy, Psychodrama and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I graduated with a Masters of Arts in Organizational and Counseling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. I also hold a Masters of Arts degree and a Bachelors degree from Varna Free University in Bulgaria. My professional experience includes both individual and group therapy. I practiced as a psychologist and psycho-educator for several years in Bulgaria. I have also worked as a counselor with a very diverse range of college students in the USA. My approach is always related to the personal needs of the client.
Outside of work I enjoy gardening and growing my own vegetable. I love listening to music, reading and taking long outdoor walks. I find painting with oil colors highly rewarding. Cooking Bulgarian traditional dishes is another passion of mine.
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Specialties: Child, Teen/Adolescent, Adult, Individual, Family Therapy, Eating Disorders, Anxiety, Emotional and Behavioral Issues, Self-Esteem, Coping Skills, Family Conflict, College & Career Counseling, ADHD, Adoption, Anger Management, Asperger's Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Codependency, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Domestic Violence, Emotional Disturbance, Infertility, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Self-Harming, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Transgender, Women's Issues, Eating Disorders and more!
Methods and approaches: My personal approach is through the Adlerian therapy, also called individual psychotherapy. I also use Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Existential, Culturally Appropriate Therapy, Psychodrama and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
I graduated with a Masters of Arts in Organizational and Counseling Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology. I also hold a Masters of Arts degree and a Bachelors degree from Varna Free University in Bulgaria. My professional experience includes both individual and group therapy. I practiced as a psychologist and psycho-educator for several years in Bulgaria. I have also worked as a counselor with a very diverse range of college students in the USA. My approach is always related to the personal needs of the client.
Outside of work I enjoy gardening and growing my own vegetable. I love listening to music, reading and taking long outdoor walks. I find painting with oil colors highly rewarding. Cooking Bulgarian traditional dishes is another passion of mine.
Brittany Timberlake, MS, LPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Certified Counselor
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Education: National Louis University
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Specialties: Anger Management, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome, Borderline Personality Disorder, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Narcissistic Personality, OCD, Parenting, Teen Violence, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Academic Issues, Self Esteem, Teens/Adolescents, Autism, Bipolar, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Crisis Interventions, Domestic Violence, Women's Issues, Teen Pregnancy, Culture/Racial/Gender Identity. Minority Issues, Bullying, Peer issues, Stress Management, Self-Harm, Suicidal/Homicidal Struggles, Executive Functioning Skills. Career Counseling, Impulsivity, Sexual Abuse, Coping Skills
I graduated from National Louis University, earning a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am an Illinois Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. I work with Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, and Older Adults. I specialize in individual therapy and group therapy working with a variety of diverse, social, and cultural backgrounds ranging from a wide variety of mental health struggles or personal/emotional stressors. I've had an opportunity to work in the school settings and provide counseling to elementary and high school student's while also providing outpatient therapy along with Crisis Intervention at AMITA Behavioral Health.
I am a strong believer in the collaborative process. Together we will work as a team to come up with goals to better achieve mental wellness. When it comes to my counseling philosophy, I am an eclectic therapist, I believe that not all therapies or theoretical practices work for everyone. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior, but each theoretical perspective that is utilized depends on the circumstances of each client. Meeting a client where they are at, instead of trying to change who they are is key. Recognizing a client's strengths and continuing to bring out the best in your client is something that I value.
All of my clients come first, and my goal is to build a trustworthy rapport in order to understand each of my client's, triggers, struggles, needs and wants. The most important goal to me is to empower, and encourage my clients and to ensure each them that they are not alone.
During my free time, I love to spend time with my family and friends. I love to cook and sing in my church choir.
"Turn your wounds into wisdom."-Oprah Winfrey
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Specialties: Anger Management, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome, Borderline Personality Disorder, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Drug Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Infertility, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Narcissistic Personality, OCD, Parenting, Teen Violence, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Academic Issues, Self Esteem, Teens/Adolescents, Autism, Bipolar, Conduct Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Behavioral Issues, Crisis Interventions, Domestic Violence, Women's Issues, Teen Pregnancy, Culture/Racial/Gender Identity. Minority Issues, Bullying, Peer issues, Stress Management, Self-Harm, Suicidal/Homicidal Struggles, Executive Functioning Skills. Career Counseling, Impulsivity, Sexual Abuse, Coping Skills
I graduated from National Louis University, earning a Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am an Illinois Licensed Professional Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor. I work with Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, and Older Adults. I specialize in individual therapy and group therapy working with a variety of diverse, social, and cultural backgrounds ranging from a wide variety of mental health struggles or personal/emotional stressors. I've had an opportunity to work in the school settings and provide counseling to elementary and high school student's while also providing outpatient therapy along with Crisis Intervention at AMITA Behavioral Health.
I am a strong believer in the collaborative process. Together we will work as a team to come up with goals to better achieve mental wellness. When it comes to my counseling philosophy, I am an eclectic therapist, I believe that not all therapies or theoretical practices work for everyone. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior, but each theoretical perspective that is utilized depends on the circumstances of each client. Meeting a client where they are at, instead of trying to change who they are is key. Recognizing a client's strengths and continuing to bring out the best in your client is something that I value.
All of my clients come first, and my goal is to build a trustworthy rapport in order to understand each of my client's, triggers, struggles, needs and wants. The most important goal to me is to empower, and encourage my clients and to ensure each them that they are not alone.
During my free time, I love to spend time with my family and friends. I love to cook and sing in my church choir.
"Turn your wounds into wisdom."-Oprah Winfrey
Athena Neofotistos, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
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Education: Roosevelt University
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Specialties: Including but not limited to Academic Underachievement, ADHD, Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Adolescents, Adults, Anger Management, Anxiety, Autism and Related Disorders, Behavioral Issues and De-escalation Strategies, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Depression, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Impulse Control, Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Life Coaching, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiance, Panic Disorder, Peer Relationships, Relapse, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harming, Sleep or Insomnia, Social Anxiety, Spirituality, Stress Management, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Video Game Addiction, Transitional Issues, Weight Loss, Wellness and Self-Care, Women's Issues
Education and Experience: For my graduate education, I attended Roosevelt University where I earned my M.A. degree in Clinical Psychology (Counseling Practice). I completed my B.S. degree at Loyola University Chicago with a major in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. I have worked in a therapeutic day school as well as in clinic-based settings. I also volunteered in a substance-abuse prevention program for adolescents. I have experience in treating a variety of different mental health diagnoses, primarily with children, adolescents, and the young-adult population.
My Philosophy: Exploring one’s mental health is important and fundamental to living a balanced life. I believe in creating a compassionate and trusting environment for my clients to share their thoughts, which will in turn promote a safe space for exploring life’s challenges. I find that developing a strong rapport with my clients will help guide them to discover their own distinct coping skills. I am passionate about helping clients with their personal growth in order for them to feel fulfilled in their daily lives. My counseling approach utilizes an integrative array of therapeutic techniques to fit each individual’s unique needs. This includes person-centered therapy in combination with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I also incorporate mindfulness strategies, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and solution-focused techniques.
About Me: Outside of the therapeutic setting, I enjoy playing the piano, singing, and spending time with my dogs. I believe that self-care is important to harmonizing the work/life balance, so to achieve this I enjoy spending quality time with my family and attending yoga classes. Living in the Chicagoland area my entire life, I also love to visit Lake Michigan and view the beautiful skyline.
Phone: (847) 868-3435
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Office Location: Schaumburg, IL
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Specialties: Including but not limited to Academic Underachievement, ADHD, Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Adolescents, Adults, Anger Management, Anxiety, Autism and Related Disorders, Behavioral Issues and De-escalation Strategies, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Pain, Coping Skills, Depression, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Impulse Control, Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disorders, Learning Disabilities, Life Coaching, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiance, Panic Disorder, Peer Relationships, Relapse, Relationship Issues, Self-Esteem, Self-Harming, Sleep or Insomnia, Social Anxiety, Spirituality, Stress Management, Substance Abuse, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Video Game Addiction, Transitional Issues, Weight Loss, Wellness and Self-Care, Women's Issues
Education and Experience: For my graduate education, I attended Roosevelt University where I earned my M.A. degree in Clinical Psychology (Counseling Practice). I completed my B.S. degree at Loyola University Chicago with a major in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. I have worked in a therapeutic day school as well as in clinic-based settings. I also volunteered in a substance-abuse prevention program for adolescents. I have experience in treating a variety of different mental health diagnoses, primarily with children, adolescents, and the young-adult population.
My Philosophy: Exploring one’s mental health is important and fundamental to living a balanced life. I believe in creating a compassionate and trusting environment for my clients to share their thoughts, which will in turn promote a safe space for exploring life’s challenges. I find that developing a strong rapport with my clients will help guide them to discover their own distinct coping skills. I am passionate about helping clients with their personal growth in order for them to feel fulfilled in their daily lives. My counseling approach utilizes an integrative array of therapeutic techniques to fit each individual’s unique needs. This includes person-centered therapy in combination with cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). I also incorporate mindfulness strategies, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and solution-focused techniques.
About Me: Outside of the therapeutic setting, I enjoy playing the piano, singing, and spending time with my dogs. I believe that self-care is important to harmonizing the work/life balance, so to achieve this I enjoy spending quality time with my family and attending yoga classes. Living in the Chicagoland area my entire life, I also love to visit Lake Michigan and view the beautiful skyline.
Portrait Health Patient Coordinators
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Phone: (847) 868-3435
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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.
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.