Therapists

Nila is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, (LCSW). She is most comfortable working with individuals, couples and families of any age. She has worked with individuals who are struggling with a variety of issues such as stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, self esteem, women’s issues and depression. Nila promises to show care, concern and compassion to whatever situation that is presented. She would love to work together to help tackle your struggles or provide a listening ear. 

Nila is currently accepting new clients.

Nila accepts BCBS PPO, United Healthcare/Optum, Cigna, BCBS Community Health plan, Centene Family of Illinois Health Plans (Meridian, Wellcare, Ambetter, and YouthCare), Aetna Better Health and self pay clients.

Sondra is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). She is trained to work with individuals, couples, and families. She is comfortable with any clients of any age. She has worked with individuals who are struggling with a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, separation, substance abuse issues, trauma, work problems, stress management, women’s issues, and grief issues. Sondra is offering individual, couples, and family counseling.

Sondra is currently accepting new clients.

 Sondra accepts BCBS PPO, United Healthcare/Optum, Aetna PPO, Cigna,  BCBS Community Health plan, Centene Family of Illinois Health Plans (Meridian, Wellcare, Ambetter, and YouthCare), Aetna Better Health and self pay clients.

Nefatari is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, (LCPC). She is most comfortable working with individuals and families aged adolescent to adult. She has worked with individuals who are struggling with a variety of issues such as grief/loss, stress, anxiety, depression, family conflicts, anger management, self esteem and women’s issues. Nefatari will provide a therapeutic experience that will help you reach your goals.   

Nefatari accepts BCBS PPO, United Health/Optum, BCBS Community Health plan, and self pay clients only. 

Jamilah is a Licensed Professional Counselor, specializing in trauma and resilience. Allow Jamilah to guide and accompany you on your journey of healing, discovery, and restoration. Jamilah works well with children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups.  She has helped clients creatively navigate the terrain of numerous forms of trauma, such as intimate partner violence, physical and sexual abuse, complex grief, violent loss, anxiety, depression, the impacts of systemic racism, and other major stressors. A renewed sense of hope and purpose is absolutely possible. She is ready to find it with you, together. 

Jamilah accepts BCBS PPO, self pay, and sliding scale clients only. 

Mario is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Mario specializes in working with individuals, families, and couples of any age. Mario has worked with those who have struggled with both anxiety and depression, those who struggle with confidence and self-esteem, anger management, and those who have struggled with society reintegration after incarceration. Mario has also worked with individuals who have severe behavioral disorders (range from acute psychotic disorders to personality disorders) and those on the spectrum (both autism and schizophrenia). Mario is trained in memory therapy and is compassionate about the work he does in all aspects. Mario is eager to work with clients to provide not only a listening ear, however, to also work toward finding one’s inner peace.

Mario accepts BCBS PPO, self pay, and sliding scale clients only. 

Glenn is a Licensed Social Worker who earned his Masters degree through National Louis University in Chicago.  Glenn has worked at all levels of mental health care from inpatient to outpatient, private to community, not for profit to Fortune 500 companies. He is a highly effective couple’s counselor and individual therapist who is able to discuss a variety of topics including: Anger Management, Emotional Stability, Behavioral Change, Relaxation Techniques, Communication Skills, and Goal Setting Strategies. 

He is an active therapist who asks questions and offers consistent feedback to guide the session’s focus. He utilizes an integrative style – applying a variety of approaches to best meet the needs of each client/couple and their concerns.  He has worked with couples and individual adults within a number of communities to address issues including trust, vulnerability (physical, emotional), sexuality & sexual identity, communication, and conflict. Glenn recognizes the need for flexibility and creativity to address the mind and body.

His approach focuses on identifying physical cues, recognizing thoughts, considering consequences, implementing solutions, choosing behaviors, and promoting expression. All humans struggle with their feelings and it is a sign of strength and intelligence to know when to seek support.

Glenn accepts BCBS PPO, self pay, and sliding scale clients only.