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Hi! My name is Candyss and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Master of Jurisprudence (MJ)(Children's Law & Policy) with a deep passion for supporting the psychological and emotional wellbeing of individuals and families, particularly those from underserved community populations exposed to trauma and other adverse experiences. I have nearly a decade of experience supporting youth, adults, and families as a therapist. I strive to help people grow beyond their trauma by building the resilience, skills, and resourcefulness they need to improve their quality of life.

My style is eclectic and strength based. I see human nature as intrinsically good. Sigmund Freud said we are bio-social animals. I believe a great deal in listening to one’s self talk. The more positive our dialogue with ourselves is, the more positive our dialogues with others and our lives are. I’m also experienced in CBT, DBT, MI, Solution Focused, ACT, Gestalt, Interpersonal, and person-centered counseling.

My training includes lots of wonderful supervision and workshops, a three-year certificate from the Gestalt Institute of Chicago, and two one month intensives with Virginia Satir, the founder of family therapy. Virginia taught that exploring the self is like mining gold. We all have gold inside of us. That is our basic goodness. A lot of emotional suffering is the result of being detoured from that basic goodness.

I am easy to talk to. I will help you feel safe and comfortable as you discuss your concerns. I have a good sense of humor. The majority of people I work with find the help they are looking for. If I don't think I can help you, I will let you know and help you transition to someone who may be better suited to your needs.

As a senior clinician, I have many years of training and experience in the provision of trauma informed care, serious mental illness and treatment for addictions, anxiety, and depression.

As an artist and art therapist, I believe that creativity comes in many forms. It is my goal to help every individual create a peaceful home environment be it through art or therapy. Being a visual artist means being able to make simple shapes and lines and help them evolve into another form. Art therapy uses lines, shapes and colors to help one heal. How an individual choses to manipulate those various tools determines the final outcome.

Karina Balderas, LCSW, I am a compassionate Latina advocate for mental health and healing. I have an extensive background supporting teens, young adults and women walking through difficult seasons in life. I believe no one should walk alone through tough life challenges. I have a special passion helping others process traumatic experiences, learn about trauma, and how to heal and release trauma to help you move forward in reconnecting with yourself and creating a life you feel happy and secure with.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in the state of Illinois with over 8 years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. I began my career as an Early Childhood Teacher which sparked my passion for helping others and transitioned to social work. I believe prioritizing mental health is essential to overall stability and well-being. I have experience working with children, adolescents adults and older adults who are managing PTSD, grief depression, anxiety and adjustment disorders.

I have a fundamental belief in the transformative power of therapy. I come to this belief not just as a practicing therapist but as someone who was profoundly shaped by therapy as a young man. Having started my own journey with doubt and hesitation, I deeply respect the courage it takes to begin this work. Talking about therapy can feel tricky as jargon and platitudes often dominate the conversation. What I can say is this: I believe in your capacity—within a therapeutic relationship that intuitively feels right to you—to become a better version of yourself defined on your own terms.

I have three areas of specialty. 1) Dialectical behavior therapy for people with intense emotions and self-identity issues. 2) Effective treatment for anxiety and OCD. 3) ADHD treatment for adults involving tools and strategies.

What would your life become if you truly met yourself? This is what I help my clients experience. I view therapy as a collaborative partnership—one where your voice holds equal weight and healing unfolds in a space that feels safe, open, and free of judgment.

If anxiety, perfectionism, or self-doubt have been weighing on you— or you’re longing for a space where your faith and values are truly welcomed—you’ve come to the right place.

Hi, I'm Brittany! I received my BA in Psychology and Masters in Social Work. I first started in the Social Work field in 2010. Since then I've worked in a variety of settings including group homes, drop-in centers and out patient mental health. I believe in the power of both individual and collective healing, and therapy is a space that can have impact individually, which can lead to collective change.

There is a lot to navigate in this world currently, both collectively and personally. I believe that each person holds wisdom within and often we just need space to tap back into that wisdom and allow the body to communicate what is needed. Anxiety, depression, PTSD are all natural responses in a world that doesn't fully support us in processing and integrating traumatic and challenging experiences. Know that this is a space for all parts of you to show up and be seen and supported.

I’m a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who specializes in bipolar and other mood disorders, anxiety, and trauma-related symptoms. My style is warm, practical, and collaborative, blending medication support with evidence-based therapy tools. I also incorporate metabolic psychiatry principles to help clients understand how sleep, energy, and daily rhythms affect mood. My goal is to provide clear guidance and steady support so you can regain stability and momentum.

Hi, I’m Joe! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a background in education leadership within the Chicago Public Schools system. My path to therapy was a second career, which allows me to bring a unique perspective on life transitions to our work together. I hold a Master’s degree from the University of Chicago and specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex systems and identity.

I believe everyone deserves a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore life’s challenges. Creating an environment of trust, empathy, and collaboration is central to my work, and I meet clients where they are to support insight, healing, and meaningful change.

Born and raised in Chicago to Nigerian immigrant parents, I bring over seven years of clinical counseling experience and more than twelve years of experience in the social service field. I hold a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in sociology from DePaul University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and have received specialized training in DBT, CBT, ACT, and Trauma-Focused CBT.