Drama Therapist & Expressive Arts Therapist

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Two Master of Arts Degrees in Community Counseling & Theatre,

Northeastern Illinois University

Adjunct Faculty, Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

PREPARE/ENRICH Certified Couples Therapist 
Board Certified Trainer/Registered Drama Therapist

Registered Expressive Arts Therapist
Past Board Member, North American Drama Therapy Association

Specializations

Adolescents, High Achieving Women, First Responders, Divorce and Separation, Teens on the Spectrum, Trauma​, Grief and Loss​

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Actor, Dancer, Director

Dance/Movement Therapist

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Master of Arts Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy and Mental Health Counseling,

Columbia College Chicago
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

DIR Floortime Specialist 
Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist

American Dance Therapy Association Member

Specializations

Autism Spectrum, Eating Disorders, Family Therapy, Anxiety & Depression, Women's Issues, Trauma Recovery​

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Dancer, Choreographer

Ciara Athy, MA, LPC, ATR

Linnea Carrera, MA

Drama Therapist

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Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College

Bachelors of Arts Degree in Communications and Theater, Northwestern Illinois

Specializations

Parent Coaching, Depression, LGBTQ+, Anxiety, Emotional Regulation, Self-Expression, Self-Esteem, Trauma, and Children, Adolescents, and Adults

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Director, Actor, Musician

Dorothy Larsen, MA, LPC

Art Therapist

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Master of Arts Degree in Art Therapy, Washington University

Bachelors of Arts Degree in Studio Art, Grinnell College

Specializations

Spanish Speakers, Siblings of People with Disabilities, Children and Teens, Emotional Regulation and Distress Tolerance, Life Transitions, Families, Caregivers, and Seniors

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Artist, Muralist, Painter

Nisha Paliwal, MA, LCPC

Expressive Arts Therapist (in-training)

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Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Community Counseling

Bachelors of Arts Degree in Psychology

Specializations

Behavioral Issues, Multicultural Issues, Identity Exploration & Development, Work Stress, Work-Life Balance, Burnout, Identity, Exploration & Development, Adjustment, Trauma, Grief & Loss, Self Worth​

Creator, Artist, Crafter

Rupa Kantorek, MA, LCSW

Expressive Arts Therapist (in-training)

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Master of Social Work Degree in Social Work Administration, University of Chicago

Bachelors of Social Work Degree in Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Specializations

Trauma, Anxiety, Interpersonal Violence, Immigration/Acculturation, Teens, Special Needs, LGBTQIA+, Multiculturalism, Grief & Loss, Parenting, Launching & Life Transitions

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Musician, Dancer, Vocalist

Katie Nelson, MA (in progress)

Drama Therapy Intern

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Bachelors of Arts Degree in Theatre Performance and Communication Studies, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame

Specializations

Children, Teens/Adolescents, Adults, Trauma, Self Worth

Actor, Director, Theatre Lover

Angelica Hardman, MA (in progress)

Art Therapy Intern

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Bachelors of Fine Arts in Fine Arts, University of Illinois at Chicago

Specializations

Children, Teens/Adolescents, Adults, Trauma, Self Worth

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Artist, Painter, Avid Reader

Leslie Kane, MA

Marketing & Outreach Coordinator​

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Leslie earned her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling through Minnesota State University, and is currently an Assistant Theatre Director at Lemont High School. She is responsible for connecting people in the broader community by cultivating relationships with students, businesses, schools, and other relevant mental health and arts organizations. 

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Shannon Kett

Office Administrator/Medical Biller​

Shannon offers billing support for our clients and their families while maintaining HIPAA compliance, sensitivity to insurance claims and challenges, and expert customer service.