Our Clinicians
All clinicians at the Samaritan Counseling Center of the Northwest Suburbs are licensed by the State of Illinois and/or certified by a professional organization. They represent a variety of professional backgrounds, including: clinical psychologists, social workers, counselors, marriage and family therapists, and pastoral counselors.
All clinicians have at least one master’s degree as well as a minimum of 10 years of experience.
Collaborative management with adolescents and adults; anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other mental health issues requiring medication. X 330
Specializes in depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, health -related stress, boundary work. Trained in EMDR, CBT, and psychodynamic models. X 317
Works with depression, bipolar, anxiety, relationships, parenting, life transition struggles, grief, trauma, and health-related stress. Trained in CBT, DBT. X 311
Provides individual and family services for adolescents, young adults, adults, and families dealing with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and loss, identity development, LGBTQIA issues, interpersonal relationships, and helping children and adolescents who may be at a higher risk of using maladaptive coping strategies to deal with stressors.
Specializes in working with adolescents and their families, and adults on substance abuse, depression, anxiety, anger management, and coping with stress. Fluent in French. X 318
Specializes in children, adolescents, young adults; anxiety, depression, trauma, anger issues. Uses CBT, Incredible Years, and Transition to Independence Process. X 323
Addiction specialist. Works with individuals and couples dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, and coping with life transitions. Specializes in Gottman Method of couples therapy. X 321
Supportive and interactive style. Specializes in mood disorders, chronic mental illness, family/relationship issues, geriatric issues, and substance abuse recovery. X 328
Primarily uses a method of therapy known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Rachel offers therapy for adolescents and adults in individual, family, and group settings. X 324
Works with couples, adolescents, and adults. Focus is relationships, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, grief, loss, and caregiving. Holistic and strengths-based; CBT, DBT, QPR. X 320
Counselors In Training
Her approach is client-centered, incorporating mind-body movement into her work with individuals and groups. She specializes in women's empowerment and wellness. X 339
Learn MoreJustin is a Navy veteran with 5 years of mental health professional experience. As a counselor in training, he uses CBT, and Psychodynamic Therapy to address trauma and stress.
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