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…

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Oren Azar, Marriage & Family Therapist Intern

Oren is a Marriage and Family Therapist intern providing individual, couples, and family therapy. He is currently completing a 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…

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Lauren Bauer, LSW, Licensed Social Worker

Lauren Bauer is a Licensed 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 a…

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Brittany 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…

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Katherine 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…

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Lynnare 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…

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Noah 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…

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Carrie 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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Monica Morris, LPC, ATR-P, Licensed Professional Counselor

Monica Morris is a Licensed Professional Counselor and provisionally-licensed Art Therapist. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA. Her career planted its roots in the non-profit arts sector, where she worked in small museums, community art studios, and higher education. To deepen her…

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