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Cynthia Holmes, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Chicago, IL

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Jennis Stopka, LCPC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)

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New Lenox, IL

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As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for 20+ years, I've worked with a diverse population of clients in public mental health agencies and private... Read more

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Alleviating Minds Therapy Services PLLC

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Gurnee, IL

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Beth Robinson, MS, LPC, LMHCA, NCC. ERYT

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Tinley Park, IL

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I work with teens, adults, and couples in a telehealth setting for IL and IN. I have specialized training in Attachment and Polyvagal theories, Somatic... Read more

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Michelle Erford, LCSW

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Chicago, IL

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Matthew (Matt) Marder, LCSW, CCM, ADHD-CCSP

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Vernon Hills, IL

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Christopher Scropos, LCPC

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Bloomingdale, IL

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Adrianna Neri, MA, LCPC, LMHC

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La Porte, IN

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Grazyna Petersen, LCSW, CADC

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Naperville, IL

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Iwona S Florianowicz, CCTP-II., LCPC

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Huntley, IL

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I am an experienced licensed psychotherapist in the state if Illinois, and hold LCP -T in a state of Arizona. I'm a certified clinical trauma therapist and a... Read more

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amy baker, LCPC

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Oak Brook, IL

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Edward Pagella, Therapist

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Plainfield, IL

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Teegan Headway, MS, LCPC, LCMHC

LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor)

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Chicago, IL

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Aaron Lew, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Chicago, IL

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- I have over 15 years of experience helping Individuals Explore, Understand and Transcend their unique difficulties, situations and challenges . My approach... Read more

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Monika Breidenbach, LCPC, NCC, NPT-C, CIMHP

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Westmont, IL

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I help clients understand their emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and build resilience. By integrating neuroscience, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)... Read more

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JOSELYN Woodson, LCPC

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Bolingbrook, IL

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I'm an experienced psychotherapist specializing in complex trauma and abuse, Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, and anxiety disorders. I work with... Read more

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Amy Fujino, LCPC

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Crystal Lake, IL

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Celeste McFarland, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Homewood, IL

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Amanda Ramirez

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Chicago, IL

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I am a Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology at Wheaton College, specializing in Pediatric Neuropsychology. Before returning to school to pursue my... Read more

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Jena Yuen, LCPC

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Elgin, IL

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Jessie Duncan, LCPC

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Ashley Houchin, PsyD

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Lombard, IL

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Margaret Moulton, LCSW

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Northbrook, IL

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Thomas Heroldt

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St. Charles, IL

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Dushun Beckford-Torres, LCSW

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Brandon, FL

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Dr. Rick Williams, CEAP,CSAYC,LSOE,LSOTP

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Frankfort, IL

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As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Sex Offender Evaluator and Treatment Provider, and Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC), I... Read more

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Jiyun Kang, PhD, LCP

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Beverly Hills, CA

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I am an experienced bilingual psychologist who brings deep empathy and cultural sensitivity to my work with adult clients from diverse backgrounds. I am a... Read more

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Sable Sanders, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Chicago, IL

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I am an experienced LCSW who works with Black women struggling with people-pleasing, setting boundaries, and low self-esteem. In a safe, judgment-free space... Read more

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Katharine McCormick, LCSW

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St. Louis, MO

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I specialize in general therapy and trauma treatment for people living with PCOS (and other chronic illness) and women working in healthcare. I am dedicated to... Read more

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Juliana Ferrusquia, MA, LPC, EMDR-T

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Chicago, IL

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Hi, I’m Julie! I enjoy working with children and adolescents, adults, couples, and families through their traumas, depression, anxiety, stress, behavioral... Read more

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