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Maria Conforti, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Naperville, IL

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I have over 15 years of practice working with children, teens, at risk young men in institutional settings, couples and families. My specialties evolved as... Read more

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Janette Martinez

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Somatic therapist supporting trauma healing, grief, and life transitions through embodied, culturally rooted care. Hello, I’m Janette. I work with people... Read more

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Steve Hutchens, LPC

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Chicago, IL

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I am a mental health counselor dedicated to helping the helpers (first responders, pastors/ ministry leaders, people pleasers), the traumatized, and those... Read more

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Richard Burlenski, LCPC

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Alicia Rosenberg

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Meg Lestina, LCSW, CAMS-II

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La Grange, IL

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

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Chicago, IL

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Maria Shenkman, LCPC

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Buffalo Grove, IL

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Edward Alderson, LPC

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Zerek Mayes, LCSW

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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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Brooke Blankenship, LCPC

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Chicago, IL

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I specialize in working with neurodivergence, grief, trauma (complex trauma, generational trauma, historical trauma, attachment trauma, etc), anxiety, identity... Read more

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Juanette Plato, LCPC

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Christine Lozano, LCPC, ATR-BC, CCTP

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Evergreen Park, IL

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Brooke Blankenship, LCPC

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Chicago, IL

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Barbara Whitney, LCSW

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Northbrook, 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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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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Rebecca Cotton, LCSW

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Chicago, IL

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Pari Shah, LCSW

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Chicago, IL

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CRYSTAL CLAIR

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Chicago, IL

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I am a group practice owner of a group of skilled clinicians that love what we do and who we help. We offer individualized services and believe in the power of... Read more

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Ashleigh Heller, M.Ed., LCPC, NCC, CCTP

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Chicago, IL

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Dr. Evelyn Comber, L.C.P.C.; Ph.D.; M.A.; M.P.C.; M.H.S.

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Rochelle, IL

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Misty Stringer, LCSW

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Michelle Underhill, LCPC

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Skokie, IL

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Katherine Saunders , LCSW

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Quincy, IL

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Wendi Lev, LCSW, ACSW, CADC

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Chicago, IL

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Lisa Brown, LCPC

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Chicago, IL

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Veleka Avant, LSW CADC

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Jodi Colbert, LCSW

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Rochester, IL

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I am an experienced licensed clinical social worker who is dedicated to helping adults cope with trauma, anxiety, panic, and depression. I am a licensed... Read more

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