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Alex Bond, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

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Chicago, IL

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Rachael Zutty, ATR-BC,LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

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Chicago, IL

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Kristin Palmsiano

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Park Ridge, IL

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Life can feel like a relentless grind, but therapy doesn’t have to be. At The Daily Grind Therapy, I offer a compassionate space for children, adolescents... Read more

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Alicia Rosenberg

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Chicago, IL

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Polina Blinderman, LCSW, MA, LSW, LCSW

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Evanston, IL

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IRENE STEWART, PsyD

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Gail Farrell, LCSW

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Chicago, IL

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Nathan Hill, MEd, LPC

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Chicago, IL

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Rikki Casas, LCPC

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Chicago, IL

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Gina Spielman, LCSW

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Yorkville, IL

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Celeste McFarland, PMHNP-BC

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Homewood, IL

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Brooke Blankenship, LCPC

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Chicago, IL

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Cynthia Okayama Dopke, LPC

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Park Ridge, IL

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Dawn Sage, LCPC

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Elburn, IL

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Stephanie Weinblatt, LCPC

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Flossmoor, IL

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Tamica Jackson, LCPC

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Kellee Watkins, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Oak Park, IL

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Jenna Jablonski, MA, LCPC, CCTP, CADC, CSITP, CAGCS

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Chicago, IL

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With combined credentials as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Clinical Trauma... Read more

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Maddison Carr

Licensed Professional Counselor (Provisional)

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Springfield, IL

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Edward Alderson, LPC

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Chicago, IL

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Pari Shah, LCSW

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Chicago, IL

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Sanjana Vasisht, MSCCP

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Chicago, IL

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Bryanna Tartt, LCSW CADC

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Chicago, IL

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Emma Kunin, LCSW

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Phylicia K Noel, LCSW

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I help individuals, professionals, and organizations navigate stress, trauma, and life transitions by blending evidence-based therapy with creative, expressive... Read more

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Linda Lanier

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Springfield, IL

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Ena Millward, LCSW

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Chicago, IL

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Veleka Avant, LSW CADC

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Brooke Blankenship, LCPC

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Chicago, IL

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Angella Lewis, LCPC

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Hello! As a trauma informed counselor for over 6 years, my passion is helping people of all backgrounds navigate their mental health challenges. I earned a... Read more

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