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# Affiliates in Counseling

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- [Can Family Counseling After Divorce Improve Co-Parenting Communication?](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/family-counseling-after-divorce-co-parenting/): After a divorce, conversations about the children can carry the weight of many earlier conversations. Even parents who agree that their child comes first may struggle to discuss a change in pickup time without feeling criticized or dismissed. Family counseling after divorce can give parents a place to notice those patterns and practice a more useful way of communicating. It cannot make every disagreement disappear, and the right form of support depends on the family.
- [Is Gender Dysphoria a Mental Disorder? What the DSM-5 Actually Says](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/is-gender-dysphoria-a-mental-disorder/): If you have searched "is gender dysphoria a mental disorder," you are probably trying to make sense of something you read online, something a doctor said, or something you are personally experiencing. It is a fair question, and it deserves a clear answer instead of a political talking point.
- [Depression in Midlife: Why It Looks Different Than You Expect](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/depression-in-midlife/): If you've been feeling off lately but can't quite explain why, you're not alone.
- [Parent Training vs. Play Therapy: Choosing the Right ADHD Support for Your Child](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/choosing-the-right-adhd-support-for-your-child/): When your child is struggling with attention, impulsivity, big emotions, or school challenges, it can feel overwhelming to figure out what kind of support they actually need. You may hear terms like “parent training,” “play therapy,” “behavior management,” or “academic coordination,” and suddenly the search for help feels more confusing than comforting.

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- [OCD Therapy in Chicago](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/ocd-therapy-in-chicago/): Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can take up far more space in a day than other people see. At Affiliates in Counseling (AiC), we offer a place to talk openly about what is happening and find a thoughtful path forward. If you are looking for OCD therapy in Chicago, we can help you connect with a clinician whose experience and approach fit your needs. 
- [Treatment Areas](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/treatment-areas/): Find compassionate, evidence-based counseling and therapy services in convenient locations throughout the Chicago area.
- [PTSD Therapy in Chicago](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/ptsd-therapy-chicago/): Living with PTSD can make even ordinary days feel unpredictable. A sound, a smell, or a passing remark can pull you right back into a moment you thought you had left behind. At Affiliates in Counseling, we understand how disruptive post-traumatic stress can be, and we've built our practice around helping Chicago residents move through it with real, evidence-based support. Our downtown office at 155 N Michigan Ave, right along the Loop, gives clients easy access to PTSD therapy in Chicago without adding more stress to an already difficult season.
- [Substance Abuse and Recovery](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/specialty-areas/substance-dependence-addiction/): Most people who struggle with substance dependence or addiction, including compulsive behaviors, often feel lost and alone in their struggle. Many feel as though they are no longer in control of their lives and that they are not the person they used to be.
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- [PRISM LGBTQ+ Therapy](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/specialty-areas/prism-lgbtq-counseling/): PRISM - Psychotherapy for Relationships, Identity, Sexuality, and Mental Health - is our dedicated LGBTQ+ counseling program at Affiliates in Counseling. Our team provides affirming and sensitively tailored psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, children, and adolescents across the full spectrum of gender identities and sexual orientations.
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- [Sports Performance Coaching](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/specialty-areas/sports-performance-coaching/): As a high-achieving athlete, you thrive under pressure, setting goals and pushing limits. But what happens when the balance tips? You may feel more anxious, less confident, or even question your love for the game.
- [Executive Functioning & ADHD](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/specialty-areas/executive-functioning-adhd/): When your child falls behind, every day can feel overwhelming. But with the right tools, things can improve.
- [Perinatal Mental Health](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/specialty-areas/perinatal/): At New Moon Perinatal Therapy, we are passionately devoted to guiding you through the challenges and transitions of your reproductive and parenting journey. Our name reflects the natural cycles of women’s health, symbolizing new beginnings, healing, and growth. Like the moon—representing empowerment, fertility, and renewal—our therapy offers a safe space to navigate life’s transitions, heal emotional wounds, and build resilience throughout the perinatal years.
- [Divorce Recovery](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/specialty-areas/divorce-recovery/): Originally founded in 1994 as a division of AiC, The Center for Divorce Recovery has been at the forefront of helping individuals and families navigate the painful journey of divorce. With over 30 years of experience, we’ve developed an understanding of the profound challenges, complexities and emotional toll that divorce can bring to the lives of every member of the family.
- [Specialty Areas](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/specialty-areas/)
- [Families](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/who-we-treat/families/): The impetus for family therapy is often parent-child conflict. It could be about the divorce. It could be a mental health or behavioral issue afflicting one family member that impacts the whole unit. It could be about failure to launch, the managing of a chronic illness or the challenges of a disabled family member.  It could also be about the process of adjusting to developmental shifts and the challenges to the parents in their efforts to adapt to these changes. It could also be about processing loss.
- [Children](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/who-we-treat/children/): Our child therapists understand kids and are skilled in finding ways to engage them. Whether your child experiences big feelings that are hard to contain, keeps emotions tucked away, struggles socially or academically, seems anxious or depressed or is neurodiverse, our clinicians work to create a safe space where kids can learn the coping skills they need to navigate the complex world around them.
- [Teens](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/who-we-treat/teens/): Our skilled therapists for teens begin by engaging with each teen in ways that resonate with that teen. When appropriate, gaming, music or sports may be incorporated into the therapeutic work but building a trusting and consistent relationship is always at the center of the therapy. We help teens gain greater self-awareness as they navigate their way through a confusing developmental stage.  This is all directed to the goal of building a secure sense of self that will be the foundation for a successful life characterized by vitality, creativity, meaningful relationships and the ability to define and achieve their own goals.
- [Couples](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/who-we-treat/couples/): All couples face challenges—but when those challenges create distance and disconnection, it may be time to seek support. At AiC, our therapists have advanced training in relationship dynamics and couples therapy.  Our goal is to help partners reconnect by working through conflicts and differences. 
- [Individual Adults](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/who-we-treat/individual-adults/): Each stage of life presents its own set of challenges. At times, those challenges feel manageable. Other times, unexpected events or the weight of internal struggles can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward.
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- [About AiC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/about/): Welcome to Affiliates in Counseling (AiC).  We offer in-person therapy at our Northbrook and Chicago locations, as well as virtual therapy services throughout Illinois. 
- [Home](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/): AiC is home to a team of highly skilled psychologists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists. Our experienced clinicians have a wide range of areas of expertise that enable us to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

## Therapist
- [Zoe Nitsun, LSW](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/zoe-nitsun-lsw/): My approach to therapy is warm, compassionate, and relatable. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where each client feels comfortable exploring their challenges, gaining greater self-awareness, and working toward meaningful change. I believe therapy is most effective when it is collaborative and tailored to the unique needs and experiences of each individual.
- [Rachael Sytsma-Ramos, Psy.D.](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/rachael-sytsma-ramos-psy-d/): About Me I believe that meaningful healing happens through the relationship between therapist and client. My goal is to create a therapeutic space where you feel safe enough to be yourself, supported enough to take risks, and empowered to grow. Therapy should be a place where you can explore difficult experiences, be challenged with compassion, and discover new ways of understanding yourself and your relationships. Because every person comes to therapy with a unique story, values, and goals, I tailor my approach to meet your individual needs. My work is grounded in Feminist Relational Theory and informed by abolitionist principles, with an emphasis on collaboration, authenticity, and social justice. I believe every client already possesses resilience, wisdom, and strengths—even when they may be difficult to recognize. Together, we'll build on those strengths through curiosity, collaboration, and meaningful reflection. Clients often describe me as warm, genuine, direct, and approachable. I believe therapy can hold both deep emotional work and moments of laughter, so don't be surprised if humor or an occasional pop culture reference finds its way into our conversations. My clinical passion is working alongside members of marginalized communities, political activists, and people navigating systems of oppression. Throughout my career, I have been deeply committed to supporting LGBTQI2SA+ individuals, relationships, and communities through both clinical practice and advocacy. I especially enjoy working with transgender and gender-diverse clients and am dedicated to reducing barriers to affirming, accessible care as people explore and celebrate their identities. For the past decade, I was the founder and owner of Relational Psychology Group, a queer- owned and affirming private practice serving the Andersonville and Skokie communities. Our mission was to make high-quality, affirming mental health care more visible, accessible, and responsive to the needs of LGBTQI2SA+ communities. I am excited to bring that same commitment, passion, and collaborative spirit to AIC, and to continue supporting clients in building lives that feel authentic, connected, and meaningful.
- [Garrett Schwindt, AMFT](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/garrett-schwindt-lmft/): I help gay men and relationships of all configurations heal from complex trauma, relationship conflict, major life transitions, and grief so they can feel more connected to themselves and the people they love. If you’re feeling stuck in the same arguments, caught in negative internal narratives, or carrying the weight of past trauma, you’re not alone. You might be navigating identity exploration, attachment wounds, or grief while wondering if life could feel more secure. Together, we’ll untangle pain, explore how your past shows up in your present, and build new ways of relating to yourself and others.
- [Anna Freeman, LSW](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/anna-freeman-lsw/): I am a licensed social worker. My background is in individual therapy specifically in anxiety and depression disorders. I work with individuals who struggle with anxiety and depressive issues which may affect their day-to-day life. I have completed an intensive fellowship training in evidence-based treatments (EBTs) which has guided me in the therapeutic modalities I am currently practicing. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I also utilize Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) when working with anxiety disorders and OCD. I approach therapy using a person-centered approach where the modality I use depends entirely depends on the specific needs of my client. Whether it is working through life transitions, relationships, or anxiety, my approach is unique to the specific client. I work with clients to help them develop coping skills and a level of comfort and self-awareness that enables them to address their symptoms more effectively. I help clients live their life with confidence that is in congruence with their values. I have worked as a court-mandated therapist at DCFS, where I worked with individuals helping them through some of the hardest times in their life. I then transitioned into private practice specializing in treatment for depression and anxiety disorders. These different experiences have given me a solid foundation of therapeutic skills in my work with clients.
- [Jamie Gayle, Ph.D.](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/jamie-gayle-ph-d/): My vision is to offer integrative, strength-based approaches to help clients develop their own authentic voices and pursue their unique paths to individual fulfillment. Professionally and personally, I am deeply devoted to the empowerment of disenfranchised groups and highly attuned to the issues facing minority communities, those with intersecting minority identities, and other victims of discrimination in our society. I also have an enduring commitment to creating a safe space for LGBTQ+ folks within which they can prioritize their mental health needs/goals.
- [Annie Merel, LCPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/annie-merel-lcpc/): I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with young adults and adults (18+). I have 20 years of experience in private practice, hospital, and university counseling settings. I believe most people already have the inner resources needed to navigate life’s challenges—my role is to help you reconnect with those strengths while building practical tools for meaningful, lasting change. My experience has led me to specialize in ADHD/executive functioning and OCD.
- [Brian Baruck, LPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/brian-baruck-lpc/): I practice in the Northbrook and Chicagoland area and I provide individual therapy to children 10+, adolescents, young adults and adults. I completed my clinical internship at MaineStay Youth & Family Services, working with clients across the lifespan in Maine Township as a member of their clinical team. 
- [Yonah London, MFT](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/yonah-london/): I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in work with teens, couples, and family systems. In my clinical training I developed a strong foundation in systemic and relational therapy with an emphasis on psychodynamic processes. My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that meaningful change happens within the context of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.
- [Naomi Kopinsky, LPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/naomi-kopinsky-lpc/): Hi there! I’m Naomi Kopinsky, a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Loyola University New Orleans. I enjoy working with clients of all ages and demographics, especially children and adolescents, LGBTQIA+ youth and adults, and those with a history of trauma, OCD, and attachment disorders. My work is built on authenticity, collaboration, and client self-determination, with the goal of fostering a therapeutic relationship in which clients feel safe and encouraged to grow. It is within this welcoming environment that my clients have the freedom to explore their identities, worldview, and dominant life narratives, in aim of developing narratives that better serve them.
- [Jessica Rosenberg, LCSW](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/jessica-rosenberg-lcsw/): I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering individual psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative space where clients can gain insight, work through emotional challenges, and move toward lasting, meaningful change.
- [Stanley Selinger, Ph.D.](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/stanley-selinger-ph-d/): I help people understand themselves better so they can make better choices that lead to healthier actions. We explore together how you feel, think, what you expect of yourself and others, how you have operated and made decisions.
- [Alison Segal, MA, LPC, MSHE](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/alison-segal-ma-lpc-mshe/): I believe we all want to feel safe, seen, and accepted, just as we are. I also believe that we thrive when we are supported in navigating life's inevitable challenges and when we feel genuinely connected to others. I enjoy working with clients who want to improve their relationships, whether with themselves, their partners, their children and/or parents, or important others in their lives. I also help clients address self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and feelings of inadequacy, as well as improve their ability to be present, grounded, and accepting of life as it is unfolding. It lights me up when clients unlock an important insight about themselves, figure out how to be easier on themselves and others, develop secure confidence, feel more fulfilled in relationships, and learn how to take life in stride. I am constantly at work on these things, too. Your safety, comfort, and trust in me is the very most important thing I can offer you. Once we've built a strong foundation, I work collaboratively with you, integrating psychodynamic, mindfulness-based, somatic, and IFS (Internal Family Systems) approaches to help you achieve your goals. I'm committed to developing a nuanced understanding of you, uniquely, and I will always approach our work together with compassion, curiosity, and gentle humor. It's equally important to me to understand your unique racial, cultural, and social identities and how these shape your life. I started my therapy practice after a 20-year career as a college admissions officer, college counselor, career coach, and college access professional.  During those years I worked with hundreds of students and parents navigating the college admissions process.  I'm conversational in Spanish, have lived abroad, and love to cook, travel, listen to music, and be active outdoors. I'm grateful to be in a loving and lasting partnership, and I'm a joyful (and often humbled) mom of three.
- [Katherine Coutrakon, LCSW, BCD, ACH-SW](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/katherine-coutrakon-msw-lcsw-bcd-ach-sw/): With over thirty years of experience, I have worked with diverse populations in various settings, providing psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups. I began my career at Charter Barclay Hospital in Chicago as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. I then served as the Director of Social Work and Staff Development at Forest Hospital in Des Plaines, Illinois. After relocating to California, I worked in private practice and at Redlands Community Hospital and Outpatient Family Clinics, where I developed a deep interest in hospice care.
- [Amy Cohen, LCSW](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/amy-cohen-lcsw/): I focus on developing an empathetic and trusting relationship with my clients and their families.  Within this therapeutic relationship, clients are able to address their goals and experience meaningful change and growth.  To best address clients’ needs, I utilize a relational, holistic, and integrative approach to therapy. I strive to help individuals utilize their strengths, develop insight and understanding into their struggles, and provide tools to help find balance.   I work collaboratively with parents and alongside any other professionals involved to provide a full scope of care.
- [Maria Yakimchuk, ALMFT, CTP, cEFT](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/maria-yakimchuk-almft-ctp-ceft/): Maria believes that her clients are their own best healers. The capacity for healing exists within every person and the job of a therapist is to help clients see the full picture of their true potential. Maria approaches therapy with a holistic approach. She skillfully blends the more traditional psychodynamic and systemic approaches, with newer somatic and mindfulness based approaches to engage both the mind and the body in the healing process. Maria is a Master Certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner, who uses EFT (also known as Tapping) in a gentle way to help clients recover from trauma. This approach is safe to use for adults, as well as children, and has been particularly effective for women in the perinatal period and those struggling with anxiety.
- [Talia Shaked, MA, SE](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/talia-shaked-ma-se/): I am a therapist with over nine years of experience, specializing in complex trauma treatment for clients of all ages. Having worked both in the U.S. and abroad, my approach is centered on compassion, safety, and understanding. I believe in the power of creating an environment where you feel relaxed, genuinely supported, and truly heard.
- [Marshall Farren, LPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/marshall-farren-lpc/): I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in the Chicago area. I provide individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I have over a decade of experience working with youth and young men, including as a camp counselor, academic tutor, and leadership mentor for student-athletes at the University of North Carolina. I completed my clinical internship with SGA Youth and Family Services, working with students at Northwest Middle School as a member of the school’s Behavioral Health Team.
- [Cori Hork, LCSW, PMH-C](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/cori-hork-lcsw/): I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker focusing on perinatal mental health and parenting support for parents of young children within our practice's perinatal group, New Moon Perinatal Therapy. I also specialize in child therapy for children from toddlerhood to elementary school.
- [Jessica Waxman, LMFT](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/jessica-waxman-lmft/): I have been practicing as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2002. While I help individuals, couples and families cope with the many challenges of life, I have extensive experience helping couples navigate the complexities of intimacy and infidelity.
- [Lori Tolan, LCPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/lori-tolan-lcpc/): I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has been practicing for 10+ years working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples. Growing up in Deerfield, IL, I was excited to finish my education and bring my practice to the area I grew up in. Before joining AiC, I gained experience at The Josselyn Center and became a clinician at Compass Health Center, working in their Young Adult and Adult Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs.
- [Kate Stewart, LCPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/kate-stewart-lcpc/): I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in practice for over ten years. My experience encompasses clinical training from Northwestern University's The Family Institute and a variety of settings including a residential group home, inpatient hospital, therapeutic day school, and school avoidance treatment program. I utilize a warm and relatable approach, and sessions include tangible strategies, supportive processing and conversation, movement and mindfulness.
- [Jennifer Solomon, LMFT](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/jennifer-solomon-lmft/): My approach to therapy is rooted in how we relate, connect and interact with others – and how we feel about and see ourselves. Life is complicated. We all feel stuck at times, whether it’s with our partner, our family, our friends, our career or within ourselves. I help my clients slow down and look at what’s getting in the way of being able to move forward. In doing this, I take an active role with clients to explore what is -- and how they want it to be.
- [Jason Singer, LMFT](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/jason-singer-mft/): I utilize emotionally focused strategies to work with adults and teens who suffer from anxiety, depression and extreme stress. In addition, I aid those experiencing important life changes, including grief, job loss and isolation. As a couples and family counselor, I’ve had great success utilizing these same emotional tools to strengthen and enhance more effective and long-term communication skills and help to build more fulfilling relationships. I also work with clients suffering from the mental health effects of traumatic brain injury, adjustment disorders, those living with auditory hallucinations and trauma brought on by social and institutional stressors.
- [Rebecca Sheinman, LCSW](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/rebecca-sheinman-lcsw/): I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a focus on adolescents and adults navigating life transitions, career changes, dating and relationships, anxiety, and self-esteem. My goal is to provide you with a safe, trustworthy, and non-judgmental space.
- [Leah Seligman, M.A., LCPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/leah-seligman-m-a-lcpc/): I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience providing psychotherapy to a diverse population of clients. I have considerable experience working in both private practice and the non-profit sector, providing clinical and programmatic leadership. My areas of treatment focus include working with children (13+), adolescents, young adults, and adults. I have extensive experience helping adolescents work through issues including building and maintaining positive self-image, appropriately adjusting to emotional, social, and life changes, and forming healthy and positive familial and peer relationships.
- [Beth Sackett, LCSW, CADC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/beth-sackett-lcsw-cadc/): I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and have prior experience working in a variety of outpatient settings, including treatment centers, hospitals, community mental health agencies and teen clinics. I currently facilitate a weekly SMART Recovery support meeting online. I have worked as a therapist at AiC since 2019 and primarily work with older teens, young adults, and adults.
- [Dori Rosenbloom, MA, LCPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/dori-rosenbloom-ma-lcpc/): My approach to therapy has, at its core, the relationship. I believe that growth and change occur in the context of a caring, genuine connection, where the client feels understood and validated. An essential part of my role is that of a compassionate witness to the struggles, challenges, and pain brought into the room as well as that of an active participant in the healing process.
- [Andrew Rosenbloom, Psy.D.](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/andrew-rosenbloom-psy-d/): I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing for fifteen years, working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and families. My experience includes working at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, The Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School at The University of Chicago, Jewish Child and Family Services and Compass Health Center.
- [Lauren Reinstein, LCSW](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/lauren-reinstein-lcsw/): I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide a personalized and supportive experience for individuals and families. Before entering private practice, I worked as a clinical therapist at a community mental health center on the North Shore, providing therapy and crisis intervention services to a highly diverse array of clients.
- [Tyler Reimer, LPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/tyler-reimer-lpc/): I am a Licensed School Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor. I have been a school counselor for over a decade in the Chicago area. In those years, I have worked with a variety of students and families through many different situations and struggles.
- [Jill Perry, LCPC, NCC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/jill-perry-lcpc-ncc/): My approach to therapy is based in the following principles:
- [Sarah Nitschke, LPC, CCTP, CMIP](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/sarah-nitschke-lpc-cctp-cmip/): I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist, Certified Mindfulness-Informed Professional, and Certified Complex Trauma-Informed Professional. I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and work with individuals (ages 13+), couples, and families.
- [Kayleen Kuhn, LCPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/kayleen-kuhn-lcpc/): I know taking the plunge into therapy can feel scary…you are not alone! So many of us have held ourselves back from receiving the quality care we deserve. You have come so far, and it is time to prioritize you! If you are looking for a warm, unconditional, and potentially even non-traditional approach to therapy, you have come to the right place. As your therapist, my number one goal is to curate an empowering therapeutic environment fit to your unique needs. Through my warm energy, goofy sense of humor, and passion for your health, I aim to make therapy a safe place to be your authentic self. I recognize each of my clients are unique beings with unique experiences. Your therapeutic care deserves to have the same consideration. I have helped clients deepen their knowledge of themselves, strengthen their coping skills, express their personal values, tap into their strengths, and accomplish their therapeutic goals.
- [Franny Kaulentis, LPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/franny-kaulentis-lpc/): I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who provides individual and family therapy. My sessions can be done virtually or in our Northbrook office. I primarily work with adolescents, young adults, and adults addressing anxiety, relationship issues, family dysfunction, self-esteem, communication, depression, and self-exploration. I use an integrative, emotion-focused approach that engages my clients in their own treatment.
- [Haley Jossel, LMFT, PMH-C](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/haley-jossel-lmft-pmh-c/): I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician. I lead New Moon Perinatal Therapy, a specialized program devoted to supporting the emotional complexity of the reproductive and parenting years. I work with individuals and couples navigating infertility, loss, pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood, offering therapy that is both clinically grounded and emotionally attuned.
- [Grover Hollway, LPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/grover-hollway-lpc/): I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with anyone 14+ who is looking to dive in and explore themselves and their relationships. I also work with couples and families with a strong focus on effective communication and relational needs. I welcome in Sex Therapy clients who are looking for a reflective space to explore their own sexuality and dismantle the barriers between them and a flourishing play-minded sex life.
- [Jenessa Hadzic, LCSW, PMH-C](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/jenessa-hadzic-lcsw-pmh-c/): I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician. I am a dedicated and committed clinician, providing individual therapy to individual adults. Within our practice’s perinatal program, New Moon Perinatal Therapy, I also specialize in providing support to women and their families who are navigating the transformative phases of the fertility journey, the pregnancy and postpartum periods, and adjustment to parenthood.
- [Allison Gordon, LCSW](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/allison-gordon-lcsw/): I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience providing individual therapy to children, adolescents, adults and their families. My goal is to create a welcoming, supportive space where clients feel comfortable, heard, and truly understood. I believe that strong therapeutic relationships are built through open communication, trust, and a non-judgmental approach. I use a variety of interactive, evidence-based techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs and strengths. Together, we begin where you are — exploring emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to set realistic goals for greater happiness and success. I work with children and teens navigating anxiety, peer relationships/ social skills (including bullying and friendship challenges), the impact of technology and social media, and basic life transitions. I have extensive experience supporting school-aged children with ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, providing practical tools and strategies for both children and their families. In addition to working with young people, I also enjoy supporting adults through life’s many stages — from managing anxiety and depression to coping with change and strengthening parenting skills. I am passionate about helping parents build healthier family communication, reduce power struggles, and create more connected, supportive relationships at home. My approach is empathetic, nurturing, and rooted in a deep respect for my clients’ resilience and potential. I am committed to partnering with you and your family to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and foster lasting well-being.
- [Benjamin Goldberg, LCPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/benjamin-goldberg-lcpc/): I specialize in working with adolescents and children, from early childhood through the first years of college and beyond, into emerging adulthood. I work to create a stimulating and safe environment that is child and teen friendly. I will often utilize social media, games, and sports to engage young people who struggle to participate in traditional forms of therapy. In addition to my clinical work, I have 10 years of experience working with children and teens with special needs, social-emotional issues, and behavioral challenges.
- [John M. Gobby, Psy.D.](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/john-m-gobby-psy-d/): I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has more than twenty years of mental health experience working with children, adolescents and adults. In addition to my work at Affiliates in Counseling, I am a staff psychologist and clinical supervisor at the La Rabida Chicago Child Trauma Center.
- [Noah Gelfman, MEd, LCPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/noah-gelfman-med-lcpc/): I am compassionate, open minded, and strive to facilitate a safe space where my clients can be vulnerable and explore their growth areas. I am both direct and collaborative with my clients, and I often utilize CBT and psychoanalysis with the “here and now” to identify and address inimical patterns of behavior.  I aim to provide my clients with skills and insights that allow them to thrive and be resilient well beyond our sessions and the course of therapy.
- [Jeremy Frankenthal, LCPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/jeremy-frankenthal-lpc/): I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who provides individual therapy in Northbrook. My main clinical concentration is with adolescents and adults. I believe that each client is the expert of their own life, and I utilize a collaborative and here-and-now philosophy with clients to help them live their truest and ideal self. I primarily bring a client-centered approach to therapy.
- [Nathan Dykes, LCSW](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/nathan-dykes-lcsw/): I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides individual and family therapy at the Northbrook and Chicago offices. My focus is working with adolescents and adults. I love to engage clients in their own treatment and collaborate with them in each session in order to maximize the effectiveness of the treatment. I have a very direct, yet empathetic approach that is client-centered and emotion-focused.
- [Lynnare Deutsch-Ortiz, MS, MSW](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/lynnare-deutsch-ortiz-ms-msw/): I have been in the social work field for over twenty years. I have spent most of my career working with individuals and families who have experienced a significant amount of trauma and critical life transitions. Many of these experiences include working with individuals going through sexual abuse, divorce, major losses, domestic violence, and family conflict. I am also a developmental infant mental health specialist.
- [Liza Daroff, LCSW](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/liza-daroff-lcsw/): I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that provides individual, couples and family therapy to adolescents, young adults and adults. Before entering private practice, I worked at Rogers Behavioral Health in their partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. I began as a Behavioral Specialist in the Adolescent Depression Recovery Program and later transitioned to a Family Therapist role, working across various child and adolescent programs. I also have experience in both psychiatric inpatient and outpatient settings.
- [Molly Champagne, LCSW, CADC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/molly-champagne-lcsw-cadc/): I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor. I provide individual and family therapy for adolescents, young adults and adults.
- [Aviva Cahn, LCSW](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/aviva-cahn-lcsw/): I have been practicing as a clinician in the Chicago area for more than 30 years. My experience with high conflict personalities within the family court system generated my interest in the effects of narcissistic abuse and working with the victim whether in a dating or marital relationship, male or female, parent or not, or choosing to remain in the relationship or leave.
- [Richard Bright, LCPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/richard-bright-lcpc/): I provide individual, couple and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. I believe in the transformative power of a compassionate and trusting therapeutic relationship. I value patience and kindness as I walk with my clients through their struggles.  Each person has innate strengths, and I work with clients on harnessing these tools. Together, we shine a light on old narratives to make way for change and transformation.
- [Lisa Blumberg, LCSW](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/lisa-blumberg-lcsw/): I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience. Social work is my third career. I have worked in banking and as a stay-at-home mom. As my children grew, I knew I wanted more in life and decided to return to school to get my master’s in social work. This interest grew out of my devotion to volunteer work guiding adolescents and young women to make healthy choices regarding women’s health and sexual intimacy. My interests have evolved to include healthy relationships, parenting, and the aging process. I have experience supporting people through the process and recovery from divorce which can sometimes prove traumatic.
- [Brittany Billingslea, LCPC](https://affiliatesincounseling.net/therapist/brittany-billingslea-lcpc/): I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. My style is client-focused and non-judgmental. Together, we will explore parts of the self and your relationships that are well-intended, yet may be preventing you from optimal success and wellness. Part of our work together will involve recognizing and actualizing your own strengths, skills, and blind spots, so that you can notice and experience growth in areas of concern, improve overall health and wellness, and manage interpersonal stress and hardships.

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