Dr. C.C. is a clinical psychologist with a diverse background in working with children, adolescents, and adults across outpatient, school-based, and rural settings. She received her undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology from Iowa State University in 2017, followed by a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology from Walden University in 2019. She ultimately earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University in 2025. Throughout her training and professional experience, Dr. C.C. has worked with individuals presenting with a wide range of concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, ADHD, and Autism. While she values the opportunity to support clients therapeutically, her true passion lies in psychological assessment and testing. She has a particular interest in working with late-diagnosed neurodivergent women and helping individuals better understand themselves through the assessment process. Her goal is to meet each individual where they are, foster a sense of safety and understanding, and work collaboratively to help them gain greater insight into themselves and their experiences. Outside of work, Dr. C.C. enjoys spending time with her friends and family and spending time with her two beloved pugs.

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Erika received her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and her undergraduate degree from Carthage College. Erika is a general practitioner who enjoys working with a wide variety of people in various ages and stages of life including people who are experiencing depression and anxiety; navigating adoption-related issues and parenting children with special needs; and facing chronic illness.

Outside the office, Erika enjoys pursuing minimalism, fostering wellness, and spending time with her four young adult children and husband of over 25 years. Erika is actively engaged with her faith community and connects well with people who desire to grow spiritually. She strongly asserts that sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do for yourself is to take a nap, followed by a good cup of coffee.

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Daniel is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Clinical Fellow with AAMFT. He emphasizes exploring context for transformative change. With a focus on the broader context of clients’ lives, he uncovers underlying factors, offering holistic therapy to individuals, couples, and families of all ages. Daniel is interested in depression, anxiety, identity work, grief, life transitions, couples’ issues, and sexual challenges. Daniel’s approach goes beyond the surface, empowering clients to address both immediate concerns and the root causes of their struggles. Additionally, Daniel provides life coaching to facilitate comprehensive personal growth

Daniel continues to enjoy learning about interesting topics and is an avid podcast listener. He also enjoys being outside and playing and watching sports. Most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids.

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My approach to counseling is to be responsive to the uniqueness of each client. The foundation for this approach is built on a strong belief that every person is born with immense intrinsic value and is therefore worthy of my very best as a counselor. I strive to create trusting and caring relationships as I view therapy as a collaborative journey toward the discovery of alternative possibilities where none were recognized before.

Areas of Expertise: Anxiety Depression Anger Management Low self-esteem Self-harm Career and School Counseling Relationships

Credentials: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Education: Bachelor of Science is Psychology, Trinity Christian College Master of Arts in School Counseling, Concordia University Chicago

Therapy Approaches: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Solutions-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Mindfulness Motivational interviewing Existential

Experience: Experience with diverse adolescents (individual and group) Experience in crisis intervention

Services: Individual Therapy Group Therapy Couples Therapy

Hobbies: Kayaking Volleyball

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Michaela Espino is a Doctoral Therapy Extern with experience providing services to individuals across the lifespan. Her clinical interests include trauma and PTSD, family systems, substance use concerns, hope, resilience, and psychological healing within difficult life transitions. She has worked with foster care recipients transitioning out of care, facilitated groups focused on trauma recovery and substance abuse, conducted diagnostic assessments, and supported individuals navigating significant personal challenges. Michaela approaches therapy from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework while integrating a relational and strengths-based perspective. She is committed to creating a supportive, collaborative, and encouraging therapeutic environment that empowers clients toward meaningful growth and lasting change. Her clinical work emphasizes practical skill development, emotional insight, and resilience in the face of adversity. Michaela Espino is currently completing her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology at Wheaton College and is supervised by Dr. Chris Mazzarella on the Clinical Therapy Team. She is passionate about fostering a safe, compassionate, and relational space where clients feel understood and supported throughout the therapeutic process. Outside of her clinical work, Michaela enjoys roller skating, traveling, singing, and spending time with her family.

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Kate has earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Taylor University. She is passionate about hearing her client’s life stories and providing a safe space to do therapeutic work. Kate brings to her work with clients a sense of belonging, empathy, and genuine compassion. She has experience working in acute treatment settings with adolescents, as well as working with children and their families within hospital settings. This professional background has provided Kate with a desire to engage with the grief and loss of her clients in a meaningful way. She works to come alongside her clients to collaborate together, walking towards healing and recovery, as they navigate their own lives. Her social work background emphasizes a person-in-environment lens, as well as belief in the value and importance of relational connection within the healing experience. Kate works with young children through adults and is passionate about her work with her clients. Kate’s treatment can include work tailored towards school concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, and concerns related to spirituality, as well as building resilience and strengthening interpersonal skills in her clients.

In her free time, Kate enjoys being active, spending time outside, or being with her friends and family while drinking coffee.

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Maddie is a clinical therapist who received her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wheaton college and B.A. in Psychology from Southeastern University. She also completed a trauma certificate at Wheaton College in order to approach client’s stories with trauma-informed care. Grounded in evidence-based and trauma-informed practice, she aims to create a safe and compassionate environment where she can collaborate with clients to work towards growth, healing and wellness. She works with individuals from adolescents through older adulthood and treats a variety of presenting concerns with sensitivity and expertise. Her particular areas of interest include anxiety, depression, trauma, making sense of life stories, emotion regulation, self-esteem issues, identity concerns and the intersection of faith and therapy.

When she’s not in the office, Maddie enjoys spending time with her husband, friends and family. That usually includes being outdoors, hiking, exploring beaches and being in the sun. She also enjoys good food and a good adventure so a lot of her free time is spent discovering new restaurants, coffee shops or bookstores in the Chicagoland area!

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Linda Schumacher received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Moody Bible Institute and her BS from the University of Tennessee. Linda is a Licensed Professional Counselor and enjoys working with individuals of all ages. Linda has a warm client-centered approach and values the courage it takes for someone to enter the therapeutic process. Linda takes a collaborative approach with her clients built on trust and respect and works with them to reach their fullest potential. Linda has experience working in a partial hospitalization program with adolescents and adults. Linda’s areas of interest include anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relational issues, life transitions, parenting concerns, and children with chronic health conditions and support for their families. Linda believes that personal growth and development is a lifelong process as our needs change throughout the seasons of our lives.

In her free time, Linda enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family. She likes biking, hiking, skiing, and long walks with friends. In the summer, she enjoys concerts in the parks, festivals, and working in her flower garden.

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Eden is a doctoral therapy extern who works with individuals across the lifespan. His clinical interests include anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, and religious and spiritual issues. He has previous experience as a diagnostic extern in a school setting, where he worked with children and adolescents. Having lived in multiple countries and served in the Army and as a clergy for over ten years, Eden brings a rich and diverse set of life experiences to his clinical work. He has a particular interest in exploring religious concerns that are meaningful to his clients. Eden seeks to create a warm, supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. He is committed to engaging deeply with their concerns and exploring creative paths toward healing, well-being, and flourishing. In his free time, Eden enjoys spending time with his wife and two school-age boys. He also enjoys sports, music, and good food.

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Jordan Schnack received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wheaton College, and her Bachelor’s degree from University of Illinois. Jordan brings to her work with individuals across the life span genuine compassion, wisdom, curiosity and humor. She works from a strengths-based and client-centered approach, and ensures that every individual will experience a therapeutic relationship and safe space that promotes new growth, insight, learning, and change. Jordan brings expertise to many aspects of her clinical work including partnering with children and adolescents. She relies on the latest research and evidence based approaches for the treatment of depression, anxiety, relational and family struggles, and adjustment concerns across the life span. Jordan tailors her approach to every person’s individual needs and preferences and can include focused work on school or academic related concerns, performance anxiety, social anxiety, concerns related to spirituality, ADHD, and autism, as well as strengthening internal resources of resilience, emotion regulation, social skills, confidence or self esteem.

In her free time, Jordan enjoys spending time with her loved ones and friends. Jordan loves spending time outside, going on long walks, painting, and watching sports. She also enjoys baking and trying out new recipes to share with family and friends.

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