Counseling Center in Ravenswood

Jenna Greig, MA, LPC

Contact:
[email protected]
312-438-3135

One of my core goals for therapy is to create a collaborative, safe, non-judgmental, and empowering environment for my clients. I believe that each client is the expert of their own story, and I am here in support of their process of change, healing, and self-exploration. I strive to help each person develop the awareness and skills to live their most fulfilling and authentic lives.
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I have experience supporting clients of all ages with anxiety, depression, body image concerns, disordered eating, life transitions, grief and loss, relational difficulties, and sexuality and gender exploration. In addition to individual therapy, I am passionate about working with family systems and couples.

I use a combination of approaches to best fit the needs of my clients, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Feminist Therapy
• Strengths-Based Therapy
• Family Systems Therapy

Pronouns: She/her/hers

BRITTANY GARDNER, MSW, LCSW

Contact:
[email protected]
312-965-2393

Reaching out for help can be difficult and the thought of seeing a therapist can seem intimidating. But with the right therapist, I believe you can express yourself freely without fear of judgement and receive the support you need and desire. No two people’s journey and life experiences are the same, so each person deserves their own individualized approach. I strive to provide a welcoming environment that will support each individual’s unique development of self-awareness, discovery, and ability to change. Together, we will identify your goals for treatment and work towards those in a collaborative process.

My experience consists of working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families.  I have clinical experience with communication/relationships problems, self-esteem, mood and anxiety disorders, coping techniques, trauma, OCD, ADHD, and behavior disorders.

The therapeutic modalities I use include:

• Strength-Based Therapy
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Relational Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy
• SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions)

Brittany is in network with BCBS PPO

Pronouns: She/her/hers

MORGAN GRAY, MA, LCSW

Contact:
[email protected]
312-622-5040

I have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate, and interactive. What I value about being a therapist is the opportunity to be a part of each client’s journey toward creating a deeper understanding of themselves and forming an empowerment mindset. I use a strengths-based, client-centered, integrative approach in my practice, which allows clients to discover their strengths while working to achieve self-determined goals. I strive to create an environment free of judgment, and showing unconditional positive regard and acceptance to all of my clients. Engaging in therapy can feel intimidating. This is why I take a collaborative approach, allowing you to set the pace of our work together.

I have experience working with individuals struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and low-self esteem. The work I do with many clients also includes exploring gender and sexuality, romantic relationships, work-life balance, and life transitions.  As a queer-identified therapist I am passionate about working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. My specialized training includes working with LGBTQ+ individuals in navigating the coming out process and healing internalized homophobia.

In my practice, I draw from a number of evidence-based therapeutic modalities including:

• Strength-Based Therapy
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Relational Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Morgan is in network with BCBS PPO

Pronouns: She/her/hers

JEN HANZEL, M.Ed, LCPC

Contact:
[email protected]
773-791-8586

As a therapist, I am passionate about helping clients develop insight, perspective and the strategies needed to continue moving forward in their lives. I have experience working with individuals of all ages struggling with symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, life transitions, grief, social skills challenges, relationship difficulties and low self-esteem. I value the relationships I build with my clients and I strive to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for growth and exploration. We all have unique experiences and I utilize a strengths-based, client-centered approach to meet you where you are and work toward your individual goals.

From my time working as a school counselor, I am uniquely familiar with advocating for and fostering the social-emotional needs of modern children in addition to working alongside parents to find the right support for their kids. Some of my clinical interests include working with young adults and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD, anxiety and navigating life transitions.

I have several specialized skills and training including but not limited to Social Thinking and Zones of Regulation training, Rush Neurobehavioral Center Executive Functioning Curriculum training and Mindful Schools Mindfulness Fundamentals and Mindful Educator courses. I am also working towards becoming an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP).

I utilize several therapeutic models in my practice including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT),
• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy
• Play Therapy
• Strength-Based Therapy
• Person-Centered Therapy

Jen is in network with BCBS PPO

Pronouns: She/her/hers

MEAGAN MARSH, MSW, LCSW

Contact:
[email protected]
312-852-8599

My experience consists of working with adolescents, young adults and adults with various mood and anxiety disorders including depression, general anxiety, OCD and PTSD in group and individual therapy settings.

My clinical experience and interests: My curiosity and compassion for humans and our intersections with society, motivate me to continuously develop my understanding of client presentations and enhance my implementation of clinical skills. I am trained in both ACT and ERP which are proven modalities for treating anxiety, OCD and trauma presentations such as PTSD. I find fulfillment in teaching and practicing DBT skills with clients- think emotion regulation, effective communication and boundary setting within relationships, present moment awareness and distress tolerance.

Three components that I bring into my clinical work: My approach is compassionate, supportive and direct. I believe developing an honest, authentic therapeutic relationship is key to making changes. We’ll laugh in sessions (yes, therapy can be fun!) and collaborate to identify your goals, highlight and build upon your strengths and insights, and explore complex concepts like vulnerability, intimacy, self compassion and personal values.

The clinical modalities I use include:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
• Play Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Meagan is in network with BCBS PPO

Pronouns: She/her/hers

GRACE OCZON, MA, LPC

Contact:
[email protected]
773-791-4355

Hello and welcome! I wonder if you are experiencing a time of enduring, healing, exploring, or finding meaning – or, perhaps, are unsure of where you are. If that’s the case, you’re doing a great thing already! Searching for a therapist is taxing, yet important work. Here’s what might be helpful to know about me.

I offer bilingual (English/Spanish) services and have experience with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in hospital and outpatient settings. My areas of experience include trauma, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief and loss, couples/family issues, and life transitions. Some areas of special interest for me are: racial identity development, gender and sexuality, socio-political stress, immigrant/generational trauma, and spiritual concerns (including astrology).

The space we share together is one of belonging; every part of you is welcome here. I bring humor, flexibility, and radical honesty to the therapy relationship. I aim to facilitate a space of curiosity that leads to deeper insight, awareness, and self-compassion to help bring meaningful change wherever you need in this season. I tend to draw our attention to what’s happening in the “here and now” during sessions to interrupt unhelpful patterns and craft new ones. I value collaboration, and often invite feedback to ensure your voice and purpose is at the center of all that we do.

I draw from a range of clinical modalities including:

• Gestalt Therapy
• Adlerian Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Narrative Therapy
• Family Systems Therapy
• Feminist Therapy
• Play Therapy

Grace is in network with BCBS PPO

Pronouns: She/her/hers

SARAH SCHUFREIDER, MSW, LCSW

Contact:
[email protected]
312-964-1950

I became a social worker because I enjoy being with people and accompanying them on their journey to self-discovery. I consider it a privilege that clients let me into their worlds and trust me with their stories. I love being able to be present for people and work with them to recognize their individual strengths, gifts, and capacity for resiliency.

I work to create a safe, warm, judgement-free, and trauma-informed space for all of my clients. My approach to therapy is one that fosters a collaborative relationship between client and therapist. I hold a strong belief that the client is the expert in their own lives. Therefore, I strive to partner with clients to identify goals that are important to them and to work towards achieving their goals. In developing relationships with clients, I rely on humor and warmth to foster strong connections. Additionally, I embrace a holistic approach that focuses on the mind/body connection. I use my training as a registered yoga instructor to integrate trauma-informed yoga, meditation, and breathing techniques into the therapeutic process. I customize each client’s treatment to their unique needs and choose treatment modalities to match the individual person.

I have a long history of clinical experience working with children, adolescence, teens, and adults. I have worked in a variety of settings including in hospitals, in domestic violence agencies, homeless services, and community mental health. Additional areas of interest include life transitions, domestic violence, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, self-esteem, trauma, parental mental health, and pregnancy and postpartum.

My clinical approaches include:

• Motivational Interviewing
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
• Strengths-Based Therapy
• Trauma-Informed Therapy
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy
• Solutions-Focused Therapy
• Relational Therapy

Sarah is in network with BCBS PPO

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Abby Silva, MA, LPC

Contact:
[email protected]
872-265-7490

I view therapy as a journey to self-discovery, the journey to self-discovery is not always an easy one but having someone that can join you on this journey can allow the process to be more enjoyable. Receiving help for mental health struggles is not always easy, and as a Hispanic woman, I have seen first-hand how mental health crisis have affected our Hispanic community. My hope is that when we collaborate, you feel comfortable enough to bring all these unique parts of yourself such as culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, spirituality, etc.

All these unique and special traits make you who you are, and I believe it is important to find a therapist that you feel comfortable enough to be willing to share these unique parts with. I like to thank patients for being willing to be open about their struggles and fears with me, because it is truly a brave process.

I have experience in a variety of settings including, outpatient, clinical, and in home with populations such as children, teens, and adults on the autism spectrum, as well as working collaboratively with their families. As well, experience with adults and elder individuals that struggle with substance use, depression, trauma, anxiety, and ADHD. My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with you, to create goals that are unique to you as an individual, provide a non-judgmental approach, and a space to foster growth in the areas you feel are necessary. My goal in the therapeutic space is to provide a safe space where you can feel heard, validated, and respected.

My clinical approaches include:

• Adlerian Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Relational Cultural Therapy
• Strength-based approaches
• Positive Psychology

Pronouns- She/Her/Hers

Abby is in network with BCBS PPO

Yo veo la terapia como un viaje hacia el autodescubrimiento, ese viaje no
siempre es fácil, pero tener a alguien que pueda acompañarlo en este viaje
puede permitir que el proceso sea más agradable. Recibir ayuda para los
problemas de salud mental no siempre es fácil y, como una mujer hispana, he
visto de primera mano cómo las crisis de salud mental ha afectado a nuestra
comunidad hispana. Mi esperanza es que cuando trabajemos juntos te sientas lo
suficientemente cómodo para traer todas estas partes únicas y especiales de ti
mismo, como la cultura, el género, la orientación sexual, la religión, la
espiritualidad, etc. Yo creo que todas estas partes únicas y especiales te hacen
ser quien eres. Es importante encontrar un terapeuta con el que te sientas lo
suficientemente cómodo para estar dispuesto a compartir estas partes intimas
de tu vida. Me gusta agradecer a los pacientes por estar dispuestos a hablar
conmigo sobre sus luchas y miedos, porque es realmente valiente comenzar el
proceso terapéutico.

He trabajado en una variedad de entornos, incluyendo clínicas, tratamiento
acelerado y en el hogar con niños, adolescentes y adultos en el espectro de
autismo, y también en colaboración con sus familias. También he trabajado con
adultos y personas mayores que luchan contra el uso de sustancias, depresión,
trauma, ansiedad y defines de attencion (ADHD). Mi objetivo como terapeuta es
trabajar en colaboración con usted, para crear objetivos que sean únicos a usted
como individuo, tener un enfoque sin prejuicios, juzgamiento y un espacio para
crecer en las áreas que considere necesarias. Mi objetivo en el espacio
terapéutico es brindar un espacio seguro donde puedas sentirte escuchado,
validado y respetado.
Mis enfoques clínicos incluyen:
Terapia Adleriana
Terapia de Conducta Cognitiva (CBT)
Terapia Conducta Dialéctica (DBT)
Terapia Existencial
Terapia Relacional
Enfoque en Capacidades
Psicologia Positiva
Mis pronombres- Ella

MEGAN SZUDARSKI, MSW, LCSW

Contact:
[email protected]
773-712-7810

With over 7 years of experience in the field, I have had experience supporting and working
with diverse populations of children, adolescents, adults, and couples through a variety of
life challenges. I have clinical experience working with and treating: anxiety, depression, low
self-esteem, body image concerns, family challenges, inner child and re-parenting work,
relational issues, boundary setting, attachment styles in adults, LGBTQ+ population, grief
and loss, trauma, supporting throughout 12-step programs, and life transitions. My clinical
interests include working with adults to maneuver life challenges around identity and
narrative work, role exploration, and understanding complexities around family dynamics as
an adult.

I incorporate empathy, respect, authenticity and humor into my clinical interactions in order
to provide a safe, warm and nonjudgmental space for my clients to feel accepted and
welcome. I became a therapist because I truly believe in the importance of self-discovery
and growth and I enjoy collaboratively working with clients to support, encourage, and
acquire skills to better manage and understand their stressors, allowing them to feel more
empowered and in control of their life. I believe that each individual possesses their own
strengths, uniqueness, and story. I enjoy incorporating all of these attributes into our work
together, allowing us to build a strong and trusting relationship that will guide us through the
therapeutic process. I am bilingual in both English and Spanish and have completed
advanced trainings specialized for adolescents and adults. I continue to prioritize my
education and keep up with trainings in order to stay on top of changes in the field.
I utilize evidence-based practices ranging from:

• Solution Focused Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Mindfulness-Based Therapy
• Person-Centered Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Strength-Based Therapy

Megan is in network with BCBS PPO

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Tengo experiencia apoyando y trabajando con diversas poblaciones de niños, adolescentes y adultos a través de una variedad de desafíos en la vida. Tengo experiencia clínica trabajando con y tratando: ansiedad, depresión, baja autoestima, preocupaciones con la imagen del cuerpo, desafíos familiares, problemas relaciones, dolor y pérdida, trauma y transiciones de la vida. Mis intereses clínicos incluyen trabajando con: adolescentes y adultos, población de LGBTQ+, la exploración del trabajo de narrativas e identidad, la imagen del cuerpo y autoestima, estilos de apego en adultos y programas de 12 pasos. 

Utilizo empatía, respeto, autenticidad y humor en mis interacciones clínicas para proveer un espacio seguro, cálido y sin prejuicios para que mis clientes se sientan aceptados y bienvenidos. Me convertí en terapeuta porque realmente creo en la importancia del autodescubrimiento y el crecimiento y disfruto trabajar en colaboración con los clientes para apoyar, alentar y adquirir habilidades para manejar y comprender mejor sus factores estresantes, permitiéndoles sentirse más empoderados y en control de sus vidas. Creo que cada individuo posee sus propias fortalezas, singularidad e historia. Disfruto incorporando todos estos atributos en nuestro trabajo juntos, lo que nos permite construir una relación fuerte y de confianza que nos guiará a través del proceso terapéutico. 

Utilizo prácticas basadas en evidencias incluyendo:

* Terapia centrada en soluciones

* Terapia de conducta cognitiva

* Terapia de aceptación y compromiso

* Terapia basada en la atención plena

* Terapia centrada en la persona

* Terapia narrativa

* Terapia basada en apego

* Terapia psicodinámica 

* Terapia basada en la fuerza 

Los servicios de terapia con Megan están en red con el seguro médico BCBS PPO.

Pronombres: Ella