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Danny Casarrubias, LPC

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Chicago, IL

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Stephen Edwards, NC LCSW C013537, IL LCSW 149020655

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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with experience in the social services field for over 10 years. My passion is working with people to help them grow... Read more

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Laura Rubenstein, IL LCSW 149010400

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I am licensed in Illinois with 22 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues... Read more

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Dr. Akamin Nkengaka, IL LCSW 149.028885

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I'm Dr. Akamin Nkengaka, a Licensed behavioral therapist with 16 years of evidence-based practice experienced. I help clients with stress, anxiety, depression... Read more

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Vincent Dhan, IL LCSW 149026420

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I am licensed in Illinois with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions... Read more

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Dr. Cindy Cook, IL LCSW 149.010301

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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, teens and families. I have worked with clients with a wide... Read more

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Brittany Vaughn, IL LCSW 149.021018

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Ieisha Norris, IL LCPC 180012385

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I am licensed in Illinois with 20 years of counseling experience. I have experience helping clients with stress, anxiety, motivation, self esteem, building... Read more

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Lisa Whittingham, IL LCPC 180.002937

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I am licensed in Illinois with 15 years of professional work experience. In addition, I am a Yoga instructor, Mindfulness teacher, and am certified in Music ... Read more

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Lori Mattix, IL LCSW 149.000371

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I have been a licensed clinical social worker for 35 years. I have experience providing individual , group, and family counseling to teens, adults and... Read more

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Dr. Teresa Moore, RI LCSW CSW03126, IL LCSW 149.028400

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I am licensed in Rhode Island with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, lgbtq+ related... Read more

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Dr. John Reid, IL LCP 071.008610, KS Psychologist LP 1322

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I am licensed in Illinois and Kansas with 21 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, anger... Read more

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Deborah Beard, IL LCPC 180.006969

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My name is Deborah Beard. I am trained in Marriage & Family Therapy and have served as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor for over 25 years. I... Read more

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Jane Rhea, IL LCSW 149.022745

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I am a self-advocate and activist with over ten years personal and professional experience working with adults and children in the Disability Community. I am... Read more

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Jamie Smith, IL LCSW 149017940

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I am licensed in Illinois with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, lgbtq+ related issues... Read more

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Ali Timlin, IL LCSW 149.029354

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I am licensed in Illinois with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues... Read more

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Cheryl Watson, IL LCSW 149011612

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I am licensed in Illinois with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions... Read more

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Jean Hannigan, IL LCPC 180009787

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Background: I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I graduated from the Illinois... Read more

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Amanda Kim, IL Psychologist 071007854

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Hello! I am Dr. Amanda Kim and I am a licensed clinical psychologist with over twenty years of experience. Whether you have a specific concern, are facing a... Read more

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Sherry Coleman, IL LCPC 180.008033

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I am licensed in Illinois with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients coping with addictions, relationship issues, ... Read more

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Dr. LaKisha Hudson, SC LPC 10112, IL LCPC 180014300

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Hi, I’m Dr. LaKisha Hudson- many just call me Dr. KiKi. I’m the founder of Zen’n’ish®, where we take a holistic and down-to-earth approach to healing... Read more

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Donald Shawler, IL LCPC 180005917

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Donald (Don) Shawler ia a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who uses an integrative approach to working with adults dealing with depression... Read more

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John Collins, IN LCSW 34006775A, IL LCSW 149015862

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I have years of experience helping clients cope with both the symptoms as well as the underlying causes of their struggles with issues of anxiety, trauma and... Read more

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Lydia Schatzel, IL LCSW 149019521

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I believe in maintaining a strong and positive rapport because through that trust, we can really get work done. I treat everyone with respect and compassion... Read more

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Dr. Meredith Hayes, IL LCPC 180007472

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I'm a licensed therapist in the state of Illinois. I have been in the field for 15 years working together with people to better their lives. I've been honored... Read more

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Kristin Agnew, IL LCSW 149.022778

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I am licensed in Illinois with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts... Read more

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Patricia Presley, MO LCSW 2022032372, IL LCSW 149.029483

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I am licensed in Missouri with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and... Read more

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Marilyn Medow, IL LCSW 149000969

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I have 35 years of professional experience and am licensed in Illinois. My expertise includes helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma... Read more

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Cory Berberich, IL LCPC 180.016633

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I am licensed in Illinois with 4 years of professional work experience, and nearly 6 years in the mental health field overall. I have experience in helping... Read more

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Angela Veach, IL LCPC 180004626

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I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the state of Illinois with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, families and couples . I have... Read more

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