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I earned my master’s degree in social work from George Williams College and hold licensure in both Illinois and Wisconsin. My clinical experience spans work with diverse populations, including teens and adults navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. I am trained in several evidence‐based therapeutic modalities—CBT, DBT, ACT, and EMDR—which allows me to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and support meaningful, sustainable change.

I provide individual therapy as well as family and couples work. I value helping people move through life’s stressors, strengthen their coping skills, and recognize the progress they make toward their goals.

If you have questions about the services and supports available to you, your family, or your loved ones, I’m here to help. I’d also be glad to share more about what I enjoy most in the therapeutic process and how we can work together to build a healthier, more grounded life.

I graduated with my MSW from Aurora University in 2017, and I’ve continued to deepen my clinical training ever since. I’m trained in a variety of evidence‐based therapeutic approaches—including Gottman, EMDR, ACT, Motivational interviewing, and harm reduction—which allows me to tailor therapy to each person’s needs and goals.

Clients often tell me they appreciate my calm, collaborative style. I value getting to know who you are, understanding what matters most to you, and creating a space where you can explore challenges without judgment. My work is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and the belief that people grow best when they feel safe, supported, and genuinely understood.

I’m Annmarie O’Connell, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals through some of life’s toughest moments. My background is rooted in community mental health, where I’ve worked with people from all walks of life dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.

I’m also trained in Brainspotting, a powerful therapeutic technique that taps into the brain-body connection to help clients process and release deeply held emotional pain. This approach, along with my real-world experience, allows me to support clients in a holistic, meaningful way. My work is deeply personal to me—because I’ve experienced firsthand how life-changing therapy can be.

Hi there! My name is Patricia Pulliam and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois (LCSW). I have over 30 years of experience in the mental health profession. I specialize in supporting adults, including seniors, as they navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, and medication management. My approach is collaborative, strength-based, and culturally responsive. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and supportive environment where clients can gain insight, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward meaningful, lasting change

Hi there, my name is Lee. I am a bi-racial, first-generation Vietnamese-American, and I believe the best therapy happens when we bring our full, authentic selves into the room. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist. I have a passion for working with couples and diverse populations. My goal is to truly understand and connect, offering a space filled with warmth, radical acceptance, clear accountability, and—fair warning—the occasional painful dad joke.

Over the last 30 years, Mr. Aquino is experienced in working with a broad range of emotional and mental problems with children, adolescents, individuals, couples, and families.

Over the years, Mr. Aquino has incorporated innovative processes with an interactive focus to engage audiences. Focusing on creating and presenting programs for employee career development, crisis management, and outpatient services.

He authored various curriculum programs addressing violence prevention, family strengthening, and marriage preservation. He previously served as the Director of Counseling and Wellness Center for the University of St. Francis, clinical director for a child welfare agency, psychology adjunct professor, consultant to school districts, government agencies, and business organizations.

Mr. Aquino appeared and featured in various community television and radio programs. He also received honorable mention in newspaper articles in recognition for his services. He is a recipient of numerous awards and honors for program development and community leadership which include but not limited to: Illinois Counselor Association 2016 Site Supervisor of the Year Award, Making the Difference, and The Community Leadership Award by Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Imagine waking up calm, grounded, and free from the weight of your past. Major life changes, trauma, anxiety, depression, and grief can make this seem impossible, but you do not have to go through it alone.

As a bilingual and bicultural Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years of experience, I partner with adults who want to break free from old cycles and enter a life of fresh purpose and hope.

​I support adults navigating anxiety, perfectionism, self-criticism, and major life transitions. I have a special interest in working with women through the transition into motherhood, including fertility journeys, pregnancy, postpartum, and the evolving identity that comes with this new chapter of life. Through a compassionate and collaborative approach, I help clients develop meaningful tools, gain clarity, and move through change with greater steadiness and self-compassion.

I offer therapy in both English and Spanish.

My passion for being a therapist comes from a life-long dream I had of helping people transition from a difficult time in their life to a life that can become full of joy again. I work with clients who are experiencing the loss of a loved one or the loss of a job, dreams, divorce and other challenges. I also work with women who have postpartum depression, a traumatic pregnancy or birth and recovery. I also work with clients who are suffering from anxiety and depression that can stop us from living the best life we can. Life is hard, can give you challenges, questions the meaning of life, can make you angry, bitter and hard to get through each day.

I know what you are going through, what you are feeling and what you are ignoring. I write about this from personal experience from the many losses I have had in my life—my daughter, siblings, parents and many friends. Grieving takes time and, in the beginning, we’re consumed with the details: wakes, funerals, memorial services. This can feel like it’s giving us a purpose, keeping busy, honoring our loved one. But what happens when the service is over? Friends and family have gone home, they’re living their lives and we’re left with our memories and our grief. A question I often hear is how can I begin my life without my loved one?

I am a licensed clinical psychologist and doctoral professor specializing in evidence-based psychotherapy for adolescents, college students, and young adults with ADHD, executive functioning difficulties, academic concerns, and co-occurring mood disorders. Drawing from advanced training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), executive functioning interventions, and experience in integrated healthcare and university settings, I provide tailored, individualized care that promotes psychological flexibility and being an agent of change in your life.

I've spent more than 30 years working at the intersection of trauma, behavioral health, substance use, and the legal system — the places where people's lives get the most complicated. My background includes community mental health, child welfare, residential treatment, and forensic social work throughout the Chicago area. I've worked with courts, directed multi-site programs, and served populations that most therapists don't encounter. Now I bring all of that experience into one-on-one telehealth sessions for adults across Illinois.I work best with people who have been through real complexity: trauma that runs deep, co-occurring mental health and substance use challenges, grief that doesn't follow a timeline, life disrupted by legal system involvement, or histories that are hard to explain to someone who hasn't seen it before. If you've worked with other therapists who didn't quite get it — I understand, and I'm not starting from scratch with you. I'm also currently completing my Doctorate of Social Work at the University of New England, which reflects my commitment to staying at the leading edge of clinical practice. My work is grounded in evidence-based approaches — CBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based Therapy — applied with warmth, directness, and 30 years of real-world experience behind them.