Alaina Richards graduated from Lewis University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2023 with a concentration in Addiction Studies. She has experience treating adults with issues related to anxiety, depression, and substance use. She works under the direct supervision of Tanya Alltop, LCPC.
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Dr. Alice Fitzgerald (pronouns she and her) achieved her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling from Adler University in Chicago and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She has attained her undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University, majoring in Biology with Chemistry and Psychology minors. She works at a private practice servicing the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago. She has been working in the field of mental health for the past 15 years.
Dr. Alice has experience providing counseling in community mental health, shelter services for DCFS, SASS, substance abuse, trauma, crisis assessment, and post hospitalization counseling. She has worked with incarcerated men and forensic clients. This experience has allowed her to work with individuals, couples, families, teens, and
seniors. She has provided group therapy in the areas of parenting skills, addiction and anger management.
Dr. Alice provides a non-judgmental atmosphere and takes a holistic approach to helping individuals with life changing and life-long issues. She has serviced individuals diagnosed with adjustment disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse and anger issues. She utilizes a variety of different approaches in therapy such as CBT, Adlerian/Individual Psychology, Solution-Focused, Emotional Focused, etc. in an integrative style. She utilizes Gottman interventions when working with couples.
Dr. Alice is a lifelong-learner and believes we are always becoming. This is her third career. She began in a career in business and customer service, was a stay-at-home mom and volunteer before becoming a licensed therapist. She looks forward to the opportunity to meet and work with you.
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Chrissy Ryder is both a Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). She received her Masters of Clinical Psychology in 2016 from Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. Chrissy completed her undergraduate studies at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Chrissy received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice in 2014. Her previous experience includes: cognitive and psychological testing, substance use treatment, working with people who have severe mental illnesses and/or criminal history, and case management.
Chrissy specializes in working with adolescents and adults who are battling depression, anxiety, substance abuse, adjustment, trauma, lowered self-esteem, and thought or mood disorders. She utilizes a person-centered approach that focuses on providing a safe place for you to address your mental health, concerns, and emotions. Chrissy will assist you in reaching goals that are customized to your unique wants and needs. She believes that with compassion, understanding and supportive motivation, you can achieve your own personal growth.
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Deanna Watson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been serving individuals and families in the Will-Grundy county area for the past 28 years. She graduated from University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL in 1989 earning a double major in social work and psychology. Deanna attended the George Williams School of Social Work at Aurora University achieving a Masters degree in Social work in 1994, specializing in mental health services.
Deanna has experience working with an array of populations including children and adolescents, persons with disabilities, substance abuse issues, and has provided individual and family therapy for many years. Her practical straightforward approach helps get to the underlying issues so they can be dealt with in a positive and constructive manner. Deanna believes in helping people make better choices, and learning how to react to life’s challenges in a healthy, problem-solving manner. How people relate to others, the way they feel about themselves can produce distress in many forms. This may include symptoms of stress, insomnia, depression, anger, and mood swings. Deanna has also worked with families experience grief and loss issues, and individuals suffering from trauma.
She has built her career being patient centered, focused on the issues that are important to the individual. Deanna believes that therapy is also a great way to resolve conflict, get at past issues and work on ways to cope and move forward past those difficult situations. This can all be accomplished in a trusting, safe counseling relationship that allows the issues to come to the surface, and then be resolved to the best of the person’s ability.
Felicia Frazier MSW, LCSW
Channahon Location
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Channahon & Joliet Locations
Greg is a licensed therapist (LCPC) who has been working in the Southern Cook and Will County area since 2010.
Greg is a graduate (2005) of Governors State University specializing in marriage and family therapy. As a therapist who works with both individuals and families, Greg’s passion is working with men and men’s issues. Family, marital relationships and teens, 12 and above, are his area of expertise.
Among his clinical areas of experience are working with anxiety, depression, stress management, anger, parenting skills, couples, and faith-based counseling. Greg is also trained in sexual addiction counseling.
Approaches include, person-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused, and spiritual based (when client-appropriate). Greg provides compassion in an empathic environment that focuses on a client's strengths and resiliency.
Greg is a life-long learner and committed to staying educated on today’s trends and the issues we face in today’s world. Counseling is his second career after working in the packaging industry as a designer. He also worked in marketing and sales for over two decades.
Greg is a board member of the Fishers of Men, a local men’s organization that operates primarily in the will county area. FOM works with men and their spiritual development in the Joliet diocese. His passion is fatherhood and men’s issues and is available for speaking engagements.
Greg is married with 5 children and currently resides in Plainfield.
Channahon Location
Haleigh Zorn is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who has been serving individuals in the Grundy-LaSalle county area for the past 4 years. She graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in 2019 earning a major in social work and a minor in theatre studies. Haleigh attended Aurora University achieving a Masters degree in social work in 2020, specializing in school social work.
Haleigh has experience working with children and adolescents. Her approach is client focused and strengths based, helping individuals realize their capabilities and build proper coping skills. Haleigh believes that everyone has the ability to not only understand their underlying issues, but can adequately cope with guidance and support. Haleigh has worked with those dealing with anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, self-esteem issues, and homelessness.
Haleigh believes that therapy can be for anyone and everyone! Finding a therapist that you trust is essential to the well being of your health and wellness. Haleigh strives to be client-focused, empathetic, and accommodating in the therapeutic process. She currently works primarily with adolescents and young adults. Haleigh works under the direct supervision of Kelly O'Hern, LCSW.
Channahon Location
Jaclyn Wesolowski is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), that has been serving the Will County area for the past 13 years, While she works with individuals of all ages, Jacyln also specializes in providing therapy to children and adolescents. She has provided individual and family counseling to an array of populations, including those with anxiety, depression, ADHD, histories of physical, sexual or emotional abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, or negative coping skills. Jaclyn works with adults and adolescents with a Cognitive Behavioral Approach. When working with children or adolescents she uses creative approaches to therapy, including art, sand play and play therapy techniques. She has previously assisted children in processing different trauma histories, recurrent nightmares or flashbacks, anxiety related symptoms like school or sleep avoidance, behavioral management, focus skill building, and grief or loss due to a recent death, divorce, or significant life event.
Jaclyn believes that the best way to improve your overall quality of life is to take a look at how your view of past or current life experiences is impacting your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is only by addressing some of your natural perceptions of yourself and your life and re-evaluating them, can you free yourself from the feelings of being stuck or lost.
Jaclyn graduated from The Professional School of Psychology with a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology. She completed her undergraduate work at Carthage College, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice and a minor in Sociology.
Jennifer Kowalkowski MA, LPC
Joliet & Plainfield Locations
Jennifer Kowalkowski is Licensed Professional Counselor and graduated from Lewis University with her BA in Psychology (2002) and 2008 with her Master’s Degree in child and adolescent counseling psychology. Jennifer has experience teaching at Lewis University as an Adjunct
Professor for 6 years. Her main area of focus was developmental psychology and personality development.
Jennifer has worked in disability services (i.e., mental health, developmental disabilities (Autism & learning disabilities), physical challenges) for over 20 years. Jennifer specializes in working with children as young as age 5, adolescents and adults who are eager to learn about how they think, feel and behave. Individuals struggling with the challenges of life and the conditions associated with human experience can benefit from Jennifer’s experiences and person-centered approach.
Jennifer’s approach is person-centered and believes changes can be made when someone learns about their temperament, personality and thought processes and behavior. She believes in a strengths-based approach and utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, choice therapy/ reality
therapy, play & art therapy as primary approaches to help facilitate change.
Plainfield & Channahon Locations
Jennifer Reed is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She earned her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis University and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Indianapolis. Jen has many years of experience working with adults, adolescents and families treating complicated cases , including abuse and trauma. She is proficient at diagnostic evaluations and is able to formulate treatment strategies using a wide variety of therapy techniques to achieve desired outcomes.
Jennifer created and leads a group for teenage girls called "I Love Me". The group focuses on self-worth, the improvement of social skills, and forming healthy connections.
Her approach is client-centered, warm and welcoming.
Plainfield & Joliet Locations
Keith LeVasseur has been a therapist for over 30 years. He has been in private practice in Naperville since 2006. He completed his Masters’ degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University in 1988.
Keith’s clinical areas of specialty include, PTSD, anxiety, stress, depression, oppositional/defiant disorders, Attention Deficit Disorders, marital issues, and victims of physical/sexual abuse. Keith has extensive experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents and their families. He also uses play therapy in his practice with children and provides family therapy. He is a Certified 123 Magic Family Trainer, and is listed on the National Network of 123 Magic Trainers. 123 Magic is a behavior modification system for helping parents manage their childrens’ difficult behavior. It is based on books written by psychologist Dr. Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.
Keith works with adults on individual and relationship issues. He received clinical training at Tinley Park Mental Health Center. He has worked at Provena Mercy Center on an inpatient adolescent psychiatric unit providing individual and group therapy, and Center for Family Services providing individual and family therapy to severely emotionally disturbed children and adolescents. He has provided on call crisis services as part of his work at Center for Family Services. He has been a co-supervisor/therapist for an adolescent boy’s group home providing individual/family/group therapy to 13 to 18 year old boys.
Keith has experience working with clients between the ages of 5 and 60 years old with initial specialty of working with children and adolescents. In recent years, Keith has developed expertise in treating adults who have experienced, or are experiencing trauma, anxiety or stress. Keith has extensive experience successfully providing Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to many adults with a trauma history. He has completed and received EMDR Certification.
Keith also uses cognitive behavioral principles, as well as a relaxed but firm demeanor to encourage clients and effect change. He believes that through the therapeutic alliance, as well as insights gained through treatment, clients can learn to make changes in their life and have more control over their future.
Kellie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from Aurora University in 2011 with her Masters of Social Work. Kellie provides individual therapy to all ages on a variety of issues, including but not limited to: forms of anxieties, depression, an array of life events and transition issues. She has experience working with children (as young as 4) and adolescents, utilizing a child led, play therapy approach. Kellie has over five years of experience in men’s mental health and trauma. Kellie is flexible with her therapeutic approaches and individualizes treatment by providing an array of therapies such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and somatic experiencing. Kellie practices from a trauma informed, person centered lens and believes the therapeutic relationship is an important part of the healing process. Kellie sees clients in person or via telehealth out of the Plainfield location.
Channahon Location
Kelly O'Hern is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Masters in Social Work in 2005 from George Williams College of Social Work, Aurora University. Kelly completed her undergraduate studies at Northern Illinois University. Kelly received her Bachelor of Science degree in Family and Child Studies in 2003. Kelly has been in private practice since 2007, previous experience includes: inpatient mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, case management and chronic illness.
Kelly enjoys working with adolescents as well as adults. She uses a fairly eclectic therapy style and incorporates a strength based perspective into her therapy. Some of Kellys clinical interests include: individual and family therapy, anxiety, depression, cutting, eating disorders and substance abuse.
Channahon Location
Krissy Bermingham received her Masters of Social Work in 2009 from the University of St. Francis. Krissy completed her undergraduate degree in Social Work in 2008 where she interned as a school social worker. Krissy has worked for 6 years assisting children is areas of stress reduction, de-escalation techniques, organizational skills, self-advocacy and empowerment strategies.
Krissy is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and adults. She provides therapy for a variety of issues including ADD/ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Krissy has a very optimistic and empathetic approach to counseling. She believes that everyone can benefit from the support and insight therapy can provide. Krissy’s personal standpoint is that positive thinking is the first step in achieving any goal. Krissy works under the direct supervision of Kristine Smith, LCSW.
“Staying positive doesn’t mean you have to be happy all the time. It means even on your hard days you know there are better days to come.”-Unknown
Channahon & Plainfield Locations
Kristine graduated from University of St. Francis in 2014 with her Masters in Social Work. She enjoys working with adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population. She is passionate about the work she does with her clients and strives to see their quality of life improve. She has experience with anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, ADD/ADHD, grief, trauma, substance abuse, relationship issues, self-esteem, domestic violence, mood disorders, and personality disorders. Kristine describes herself as a therapist who is also a realist. She works with clients to come up with solutions to what they are going through based on what is best for that individual. Kristine believes in client-centered care and focusing on what is important and relevant to that person. In sessions, she tries to focus on one topic at a time until she and the client can come up with a plan. She allows clients to lead the sessions, but if they are struggling, then she is able to help guide them. Kristine makes sure clients know they are working together as a team and will get through the struggles.
Plainfield Location
Lacey Anderson's primary focus is women and adolescent girls who struggle with their various roles and need a fresh approach and insight into life patterns. She has a natural enthusiasm for life and her clients report her level of empathy and knowledge has assisted them in making many positive life changes.
Lacey is a Masters level clinician with a Counseling Psychology degree from Lewis University. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor through the State of Illinois. Her unique skill set help her assist individuals who wrestle with depression, anxiety, self-esteem and addictions.
Plainfield Location
Maddie Rodriguez attended Aurora University where she earned both a Masters of Social Work Degree (2019) and Bachelors of Social Work Degree (2017), specializing in clinical social work.
Maddie's experience includes working in community mental health helping individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, psychosis, grief, anger management, and mania. Her passion is working with adults struggling with managing anxiety and depression, the impact of trauma, healthy relationships, and self-esteem.
Maddie believes in meeting her clients exactly where they are at and empowering them to be the best version of themselves. She utilizes a person-centered approach, while focusing on strengths and abilities of her clients. Maddie focuses on creating a safe space where an individual can be seen and heard, and through that, create the ability to find healing.
Maddie works under the direct supervision of Kristine Smith, LCSW.
Plainfield Location
Magen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She graduated from Lewis University with both her BA in Psychology and MA in Clinical Mental Health. She has a background in crisis counseling, outpatient therapy, and inpatient support care.
Magen works with adults 18 and older who are struggling with substance abuse, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief and loss. She believes clients thrive in a nonjudgmental setting that promotes strengths towards wellness. Magen also uses an eclectic therapy approach with experience using dialectic behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals.
Mario Garcia MA, LPC
Joliet & Channahon Locations
Hi, my name is Mario Garcia. I am a Spanish speaking Counselor and my pronouns are he/him. I provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to begin exploring areas of yourself that may be difficult or causing you distress. Counseling can often be an overwhelming experience. I understand that putting yourself in a vulnerable position is never easy. My genuine warmth and humor will allow you to begin addressing areas the areas in your life that may be holding you back, whether it be an adjustment to a recent life event, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relational problems, existential problems, career exploration, sexual identification, or just something that has been feeling off lately. I believe you are the expert in your life, and I am here to do my best in understanding your perspective and provide the support you need to reach your goals and find solutions that work for you.
Channahon Location
Mary is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Member of the National Board of Certified Counselors. She has graduated from Governors State University with a BA in Psychology and MA in Community Counseling.
Mary has worked in the mental health field since 1995. Her experience is in the field of individual and group therapy in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings, as well as in long-term care settings.
Mary specializes in working with individuals, adults from 18 and older who are struggling in areas such as depression, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, anxiety, stress management, self esteem issues, grief and loss, difficulty dealing with life transitions, parenting issues, communication skills, and relationship issues.
Mary approaches her work with each client from a strengths perspective where she truly believes everyone is capable of utilizing their unique personal strengths and resources to overcome their difficulties. In doing this Mary partners with her clients, utilizing an integrated clinical approach, including cognitive, solution-focused, and person-centered therapies to guide them in finding their best solutions and move on a path to personal growth and healing.
Channahon Location
Matt graduated from Northern Illinois University in August 2022 with a master's degree in counseling. Matt is currently working under the clinical supervision of Samantha Tyree MA, LCPC.
Prior to pursuing a counseling degree, Matt graduated from Illinois State University earning two different bachelor’s degrees in May 2011. With one of his bachelor’s degrees, he has worked as a high school educator for the past 12 years. As an educator Matt has always prioritized each individual student as a person first, and their mastering of the content second. With his other bachelor’s degree in music, Matt has taught private lessons to students as young as age 4 through high-school graduates. He also is the music director at his place of worship, leading others to collaboratively share their musical skills leading songs during church services.
One of Matt’s passions is working together with other people. He looks forward to learning of client’s goals, building rapport with them, and working together to reach client attainment of their aspirations. Life is a never-ending process of learning, and Matt is eager to walk through this process with clients. As Rafiki from The Lion King put it, “The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.”
Mayra Rubio MSW, LCSW
Mayra is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in working with children, adolescents and adults. Mayra received her Master of Social Work degree in 2014 from the University of St. Francis. Mayra has experience working with families of children with
special healthcare needs. She also works as a service coordinator to provide counseling services to children and adolescents as well as support foster placements by providing psychoeducation to caregivers. As a therapist, Mayra is culturally sensitive and sees the potential of nurturing the uniqueness of each client by way of using a humanistic approach with a developmental perspective. She uses a bio-psycho-social, spiritual
and cultural formulation to aid in developing treatment goals in order to facilitate developing agency and personal fulfillment.
Exclusively TeleHealth
Joliet Location
Melvin obtained his Master of Arts degree from the University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration, with a concentration in Clinical Social Work, in 2005. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Northeastern Illinois University, with a concentration in Psychology and Criminal Justice.
Channahon Location
Mike has over 20 years of experience counseling adolescents, teens, adults, and couples in both ministry and professional settings. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with an MA from Olivet Nazarene University and a BA in Cross-Cultural Ministry from Lincoln Christian University. It has been his privilege to help people get unstuck, resolve conflict, achieve peace, and find hope and healing every day—there is no other way he would rather invest my life.
Mike’s areas of expertise include marriage and premarital counseling, working with teens, faith-based counseling, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, fear, grief, anger, loneliness, feelings of failure, men’s issues, job loss/change, and lack of meaningful relationships. He continues to help people go from wishing things were different to working to make things different.
Mike provides a supportive and non-judgmental environment where people can take off their masks and talk about issues they may have never spoken of with anyone else. He assists people identify their strengths, renew flawed thinking, experience hope, and get on—and stay on, the right path. He is committed to the belief that change is possible, to learning and growing, to keeping a good sense of humor, and to helping people toward life-change.
Mike and his wife have been married for over 20 years and have a beautiful daughter. Born and raised in Morris, IL, he has lived in 2 other states but he is proud to say that he is now back in his hometown.
Patricia Mortensen MSW, LCSW
Channahon Location
Trisha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in crisis intervention, community mental health, and private practice. Trisha graduated from Carthage College in 2006 with a double major of social work and sociology and completed her Masters of Social Work at Loyola University in 2007.
She has worked with people of all ages and provides therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Her goal is to provide a warm, safe, nonjudgmental space and work to empower clients to find insight, seek healing, and work through life’s challenges, changes, and curveballs. Trisha is recognized as a Smart Stepfamily Therapy provider.
Trisha has extensive experience working with clients with a wide variety of behavioral health issues such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, emotional regulation, relationship issues, grief, trauma, stress management, anger management, and difficulties with emotional regulation. Reaching out for help can be scary and intimidating. Trisha feels honored to work with clients as they work to find their voice and build coping strategies to help them live life to the fullest.
Patty Chavez MA, LCPC
Joliet Location
Patty is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. She received her Masters of Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University, in Romeoville, IL. Her previous experience includes, working with survivors of domestic violence, as well as working with individuals with severe chronic mental illnesses.
Patty specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional and behavioral disorders, relationship issues and adjustment to life transitions.
Patty’s therapeutic approach is warm, compassionate, engaging, and collaborative. She values trust and strives to reach therapeutic rapport with each client she works with using, acceptance, validation and empathy.
Patty focuses on helping clients identify their own therapeutic goals. She educates clients with techniques to achieve their goals through personalized strategies. In treatment, Patty uses a range of evidence-based therapies including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma- Informed Therapy, Play Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Rhonda Konrath MA, LCPC
Plainfield & Joliet Locations
Rhonda is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), who received her MA in Counseling Psychology from Trinity Christian College. She uses a person-centered, eclectic approach to counseling, often relying on CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and ACT. Rhonda enjoys working with adults, couples, and adolescents who are experiencing anxiety, depression, identity issues and other disorders. In addition, she has experience working with those who have been affected by interpersonal violence.
Counseling is a second career for Rhonda. She previously worked in a business office environment in various roles. Rhonda is an advocate for life-long learning and believes an individual can achieve anything if they are willing to put in the work. She enjoys spending time with family, hiking, photography, and amateur astronomy.
Samantha provides individual counseling to clients of all ages and has experience in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings. Samantha enjoys utilizing art and play in client-centered therapy. Samantha provides an empathic environment that focuses on a client's self-compassion and strengths. She assists each client in identifying and establishing new healthy coping skills to improve the client's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in everyday life. Samantha welcomes and encourages each client to make therapy their own positive personal experience.
Sheree Lettman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and adults dealing with a variety of challenges. Sheree uses a warm, client-centered approach along with strategies from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, art therapy, and play therapy to give her clients a sense of safety and connection as well as practical tools to use outside of therapy. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, self-esteem challenges, relationship issues, and grief.
Sheree received her Master of Social Work degree from Asbury University in 2015 and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Wheaton College in 2012. Sheree has experience in case management, community development, home-based support services, and individual counseling.
Tania Garcia MSW, LSW
Plainfield Location
Tania Garcia graduated from the University of St. Francis earning her Master's degree in Social Work and
is currently a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). Tania received her undergraduate degree in Intercultural
Studies and Psychology in 2010.
For the last 10 years, Tania has been working closely with survivors and their significant others, helping
them heal from the complex trauma of physical/sexual/emotional and mental abuse.
Tania has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Sandtray therapy,
and Somatic Experiencing therapy and uses these techniques in her counseling sessions. She has
provided individual and group therapy for people who struggle with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD,
and substance use disorder. Tania believes that healing is possible.
Tania is a child and adolescent therapist who offers a safe place to work towards goals that help improve
the quality of life for her clients. Her strengths include offering an authentic environment, working through
difficult things in a non-threatening way, and adapting to the needs of the client. She believes that it is an
honor and a privilege to help families.
Tania works under the direct supervision of Tanya Alltop, LCPC.
Joliet Location
Tanya has 15 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked in case management, crisis counseling, and leadership positions including outpatient behavioral health programs and community mental health programs servicing individuals with chronic and severe mental illness. Her experience in community mental health provided a foundation for helping individuals reach personal goals while managing mental health symptoms.
Tanya has experience working with individuals with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Tanya utilizes traditional therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while also incorporating self-compassion, mindfulness, and gratitude in her work.
Tanya’s approach is warm and non-judgmental. She encourages self-acceptance while also challenging clients to gain different or new perspectives. Tanya wholeheartedly believes that people can take control over their lives through a better understanding of themselves.
MaryAnn Cook is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) specializing in individual and couples counseling and maintains offices in Channahon, Illinois.
With experience as a clinician since 2004, and a graduate of Governors State University specializing in marriage and family therapy, she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are anxiety, depression and problems associated with couples living in today's society.
MaryAnn has been married for 40 years to her husband, Rev. Steven Cook. They have three sons and call Channahon their home. Her life roles as a wife, mother, stepmother, mother-in-law, grandmother, pastor's wife, daughter, sister and breast cancer survivor all help aid and assist her in understanding the human experience.
CMCLC, MBA, MM, B.A., Lead Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church Morris
Life Coaching emphasis include developing and executing a personal life strategy that achieves your full potential. Life Coaching presents the opportunity to identify and achieve your passions thus creating a life fulfilled.
Business Coaching emphasis, reveals your gifts and strengths and helps develop a strategy for your work and business opportunity. Developing a plan and executing the plan to achieve your full potential can be exciting and fulfilling. Taking your Business to a new level through strategic thinking and planning turn dreams into realities. Career changes, retirement planning, establishing professional goals for the many milestones of life facing each of us offer on purpose development of a life fulfilled.
Life Verses: Matthew 22:36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Five ways to describe him: (1) Visionary. (2) Gifted communicator. (3) 100% sold out to Christ. (4) Passionate about his family. (5) And as normal as your next door neighbor (but only if that’s a good thing).
What he’s earned besides accolades: Certified Master Christian Life Coach from AACC. Master of Ministry in Church Growth from Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL, Ordained Elder of the Church of the Nazarene, Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, IL., B.A. from Lewis University, Romeoville, IL,
So what does this alphabet soup of credentials mean a. Nothing, without love (1 Corinthians 13:2).
a. He really enjoys studying and learning.
b. He knows impressive words and even gets to use them occasionally.
c. He has a well rounded world view of life
d. All of the above.
Where he came from? He was born and raised in the wonderful community of Morris. Following a 30 year career with Caterpillar, Inc., (that’s a long time at one place) God called him into full-time ministry. During the 4 year tenure at Ottawa First Church of the Nazarene as their Executive Pastor, God stirred his heart to start a brand new church in Morris, IL. The dream focused on reaching those who weren’t currently attending church for whatever reason and share the truth that they mattered to God.
What he cherishes: His wife, MaryAnn of 40 years and five exceptional children – Chad (Samantha), Shawna (Jay), Kevin (Ashley), Keith, and Scott (Ashley). The legacy and tradition carries on with eighth of the brightest and best grandchildren in the universe – Keagan, Teighlor, Haley, Skylar, Graham, Kelsey, Gage, and Kayden