CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY STAFF AND THERAPISTS

Azizi Marshall, MA, LCPC, RDT-BCT, EAT

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, Mindfulness,

Trauma​, Divorce and Separation, Grief and Loss​, Nutrition for Mental Health

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Actor, Dancer, Director

Rachel Wagner-Cantine, MA, BC-DMT

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

Pamela Slane, PhD, LCPC, BC-DMT, GL-CMA, A-AT

Dance/Movement Therapist & Expressive Arts Therapist

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Doctorate in Philosophy in Expressive Clinical Therapies, Lesley University

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

Graduate Laban Certified Movement Analysis , Columbia College in Chicago

Animal-Assisted Therapist, Animal Behavioral Institute 

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Board Certified Dance/Movement Therapist

Certified in Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Certified in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention

American Dance Therapy Association Member

Pet Partners Association Member

Specializations

Children, Adolescents, Emotional Regulation, Grief and Loss, Trauma, Trauma Recovery, Depression, Behavioral Disorders, Mood Disorders, Crisis Intervention, Self-Harm, Self-Identity, and Anxiety.

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Dancer, Child Supporter, Artist

Rachael Clauson, MA, LCPC, ATR

Art Therapist

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Master of Arts Degree in Art Therapy, School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Licensed Professional Counselor

Registered Art Therapist

Specializations

Adolescents, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Body Image and Identity Issues, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Self-Harm.

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Artist, Painter, Ceramicist

Stephanie Driscoll, MA, DMT

Dance/Movement Therapist

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Master of Arts Degree in Dance/Movement Therapy, Antioch University of New England, Keene, New Hampshire

Specializations

Substance Abuse, Depression, Anxiety, Teens & Adolescents, Group Therapy, Adults, Addiction, and Various Mood Disorders.

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Dancer, Mover, Creator

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

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

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Director, Actor, Musician

Megan Walsh, MA, MT-BC

Music Therapist

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Master of Arts Degree in Music Therapy, New York University

Board Certified Music Therapist     

Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (NY State)

Analytical Music Therapy Practitioner

Guided Imagery in Music Level 1 Certification

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Specializations

Children, Teens/Adolescents, Family Therapy, Mood Disorders, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Children with Special Needs, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues, Identity Issues, Chronic Pain and Illness

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Musician, Guitarist, Singer

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Ciara Athy, MA, ATR-P

Art Therapist - Provisionally Registered

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Master of Arts Degree in Counseling: Art Therapy, Adler University

Bachelor of Arts Degree in Studio Art & Psychology, Adrian College

Specializations

Art Therapy, Children, Adolescents, and Adults, Anxiety & Depression, Trauma, Emotional Regulation

Artist, Painter, Figure Skater

Sara Hood

Drama Therapy Student

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BFA Musical Theater, Music Minor, University of Central Florida

Master of Arts Degree Student, Clinical Mental Health Counseling: Drama Therapy specialization, Lesley University

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Performer, Actor, Singer

Nicole Castek

Art Therapy Student​

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BFA Painting, Daemen College, Amherst, NY

Baking and Pastry Diploma from the Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago, IL

Master of Arts Degree Student, Counseling in Art Therapy, Adler University, Chicago, IL

Pastry Chef, Artist, Painter

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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Kristen Sipek

Billing Specialist

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