Health/Medical Issues/Medication Management
M. Chet Mirman, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Mirman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, a retired Professor of Psychology and Co-Director of Affiliates of Counseling. He received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Michigan State University after graduating with Departmental Distinction in Psychology from the University of Illinois – Champaign/Urbana. Since that time, he has worked as a psychotherapist, a clinical supervisor…
Read MoreOren Azar, Marriage & Family Therapist
Oren is a Marriage and Family Therapist providing relational therapy to couples and individuals. He received his Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy with a specialization in Couples Therapy from the JFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences at National University. Oren holds a bachelor’s from the Wharton School of the University of…
Read MoreLauren Bauer, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lauren Bauer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with teenagers, adults, and couples. Lauren earned an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. In addition, Lauren has two Master’s degrees: one in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and one in Special Education from Northeastern Illinois University. Lauren has experience in…
Read MoreBailey Benes, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Bailey Benes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and provides individual therapy to kids, adolescents, and adults. She attended Wheaton College for undergraduate studies and obtained her M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at DePaul University. Additionally, Bailey has worked with clients across the lifespan in community mental health and PHP/IOP settings. Using an integrative approach…
Read MoreBrittany Billingslea, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Brittany Billingslea is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with individuals, families, children/adolescents, and groups. She specializes in treating Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment/Life-cycle transitions, Women’s issues, Family dynamics, Self Concept deficiencies and Relationship Conflict. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Brittany earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical…
Read MoreJennifer Coren, LCPC, PEL, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Professional Educator License
The most important part of my therapeutic process is the relationship I develop with my clients. It is my biggest priority to allow my clients to feel safe, supported, and secure enough to be themselves in the therapeutic environment. I will walk hand in hand with you to fully appreciate your experiences and identity, and…
Read MoreKatherine Coutrakon, MSW, LCSW, BCD, ACH-SW
Katherine Coutrakon received her master’s degree (MSW) from Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois. She has worked for over thirty years with diverse populations and in various settings. She has provided psychotherapy to individuals, families and groups. She began her professional career at Charter Barclay Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, a…
Read MoreLynnare Deutsch-Ortiz, MS, MSW, Social Worker
Lynnare Deutsch-Ortiz has been in the social work field for over twenty years. She graduated from the University of Chicago with a BA in Psychology. She received a MS in Child Development with a specialization in Infancy from Erikson Institute. She went on to receive an MSW from Erikson Institute in Social Work. She has…
Read MoreNoah Gelfman, LCPC, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Noah earned his Master of Education in Community Counseling at Loyola University Chicago. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in psychology with minors in sociology and photography. Noah has worked with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of clinical settings including social service agencies, therapy clinics, and residential treatment centers. His work ranges from…
Read MoreCarrie Gershoff, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Carrie Gershoff is a Licensed Professional Counselor in training at Affiliates in Counseling and an alumni of Northwestern University’s M.A. in Counseling program. Prior to Northwestern, she graduated from Tufts University with a B.A. in English and Art History. Following her undergraduate career, Carrie realized that her true interests lay in connecting and helping others…
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