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Sarah Van Nostrand, Psy.D

Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist

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Evanston, IL

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I'm an experienced psychologist who specializes in anxiety, the perinatal/postpartum experience, trauma, relationship changes, and women's mental health. Hi... Read more

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Donald Glenn, LPC

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Chicago, IL

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Sandra Rodriguez-Radja, LCPC

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Myah Knight, LCPC

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Michelle Venegoni-Vigil, LCSW

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Monika Sharma, PsyD

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Chicago, IL

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Therapy, hypnosis, and coaching to help adults experiencing burnout at work or at home. Monika Sharma, PsyD is a clinical psychologist, hypnotherapist, and... Read more

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Ena Millward, LCSW

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Chicago, IL

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Barbara Whitney, LCSW

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Northbrook, IL

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Polina Blinderman, LCSW, MA, LSW, LCSW

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Evanston, IL

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Jill Yerkes, LCSW

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Linda Greco, LCSW, CCSP

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Northfield, IL

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Cynthia Okayama Dopke, LPC

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Park Ridge, IL

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Julie Blackburn, LCPC, LMHC, LCPC, LMHC

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Cedar Lake, IN

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Steve Hutchens, LPC

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Chicago, IL

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Richard Burlenski, LCPC

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Chicago, IL

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Alex Bond, LPC

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Chicago, IL

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Rachael Zutty, ATR-BC,LCPC

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Chicago, IL

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Cheyenne Grace

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I’m Cheyenne Grace, a Licensed Clinical Therapist dedicated to helping women find balance, peace, and confidence in their everyday lives. I know how hard it... Read more

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AnneMarie Nawrocki, LSW

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Chicago, IL

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Angela Caban, LCPC

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Buffalo Grove, IL

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Susan Schaffer, LCSW

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Northbrook, IL

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Malinda Steele, LCSW, ACSW, BCD

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Chicago, IL

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Brandi Kelly, LCSW

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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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Jayme Luster, MCMHC

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Peoria, IL

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John Dominguez, PhD

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Evanston, IL

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Tracey Kite, LCSW

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Glenview, IL

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My passion is the development and support of health people, families, and communities. I am a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience. I... Read more

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Matthew English

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