Who We Are
At Counseling Works, our approach to therapy is to work in the moment, the here and now. We focus on the issues that have brought the client into treatment, and we work together with the client to create immediate goals that will provide the ability to move forward through life with confidence.
O U R G O A L & S T R A T E G Y
Our goal is to help provide our clients with a greater understanding of why their presentday struggles exist and to uncover contributing factors from the broader tapestry of their life and history. Our strategy is to work to strike a balance in their life, one in which they are able to create concrete goals. We help with many of life’s challenges such as:
- Relationship Issues
- Codependency
- Professionals
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Trauma & PTSD
- Coping Skills
- Addiction
- Personal Growth
- Depression - Grief & Loss
- Parenting - Life Transitions
- Eating Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Anxiety
A D O L E S C E N T | A D U L T | C O U P L E S W e a r e a n i n - n e t w o r k p r o v i d e r f o r B l u e C r o s s B l u e S h i e l d , A e t n a , U n i t e d H e a l t h c a r e , a n d M e d i c a r e I f w e a r e a n o u t o f n e t w o r k p r o v i d e r , w e w i l l b i l l t h e i n s u r a n c e c a r r i e r o n t h e i r c l i e n t ’ s b e h a l f .
P 6 3 0 2 8 1 2 4 9 6 | F 6 3 0 8 3 9 9 1 3 8 | E i n t a k e @ c o u n s e l i n g w o r k s c o m N A P E R V I L L E | F R A N K F O R T | L E M O N T
Laura Adler
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
specializes in:
You deserve to give yourself the kindness you give to others.”
◊ Laura specializes in helping individuals ages 14 and up navigate a variety of mental health challenges.
◊ Bringing a compassionate and empowering approach to therapy, Laura’s specialties are ADHD, anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, OCD, self-esteem/self-worth, and trauma/PTSD.
◊ With a focus on communication, building rapport, and creating a safe space, Laura is a therapist who believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship to bring about healing and positive change.
Laura is available for appointments at the following locations:
NAPERVILLE • LEMONT
COUNSELINGWORKS.COM @COUNSELINGWORKSTHERAPY
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ADD/ADHD DEPRESSION LGBTQ+ • •
Kat Boyne
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
specializes in:
ANXIETY LIFE CHANGES/ADJUSTMENTS •
PERI-NATAL/POST-PARTUM
We can’t be mindful if our mind is full.”
◊ If you’re struggling with anxiety, life changes/ adjustments, perinatal/post-partum issues, depression, stress management, trauma/ PTSD, LGBTQ+ issues or are a veteran, Kat may be just what you need. With her ability to empathize, observe and listen, Kat can help you navigate the big and small traumas.
◊ Kat currently sees individuals aged 16 and up. She is particularly interested in helping those who have suffered from trauma, whether as a veteran or in their own homes and communities.
◊ Creating a space where her clients can reconnect with themselves in mind, body and spirit is paramount to Kat’s therapeutic process.
Kat is available for appointments at the following locations:
COUNSELINGWORKS.COM @COUNSELINGWORKSTHERAPY
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FRANKFORT LEMONT •
Becky Collins
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
specializes in:
EATING DISORDERS •
NUTRITION COUNSELING
CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS
Weight is only your relationship with gravity.”
◊ Becky is a Registered Dietitian who specializes in working with adults and adolescents, ages 14-17, within the intersections of eating disorders and disordered eating.
◊ Becky specializes in Nutrition Counseling and also in understanding the connections between food and co-occurring disorders, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, substance abuse, and/or OCD.
◊ Addressing both the nutrition and the mental health components effectively is important to Becky in building effective long-term success for each client. Becky integrates principles from a weightinclusive lens and an “All Foods Fit” philosophy into her practice. She strives to create a safe space for clients to explore their unique journeys with food, body image, and movement.
Becky is available for appointments at the following locations:
LEMONT
COUNSELINGWORKS.COM @COUNSELINGWORKSTHERAPY
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Tiara Eaton
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
specializes in:
ANXIETY DEPRESSION • STRESS MANAGEMENT •
“ We are capable of doing hard things.”
◊ Tiara is a Licensed Social Worker who has over 10 years of experience helping children, families, and young adults with depression, anxiety, trauma/PTSD, stress management, self-esteem, anger, and life transitions.
◊ Through a holistic approach to therapy, Tiara strives to promote transformational healing of the mind, body, and spirit. Her integrative practice includes cognitive behavioral therapy techniques combined with physical movement, emotional, and social development.
◊ Tiara loves to incorporate play and art therapy, mindfulness, and yoga to help clients work through their challenges. We think you will fnd Tiara’s positive and warm energy to be conducive to healing and transformation.
Tiara is available for appointments at the following locations: FRANKFORT
COUNSELINGWORKS.COM @COUNSELINGWORKSTHERAPY
Matt Giffn
LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
specializes in:
LIFE CHANGES/ADJUSTMENTS
Don’t worry about comparing yourself to what is ‘normal’, but instead look at how you have grown in comparison to a previous version of yourself.”
◊ Matt specializes in working with individuals aged 14 through 50 years old. He prefers working with young adults, particularly those who are seeking help with issues related to the LGBTQ+ community or processing spiritual issues/questions.
◊ He has experience helping clients overcome a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, LGBTQ+ issues, life changes/ adjustments, men’s issues, religious/spiritual, and stress management.
◊ Matt draws his inspiration from his own family’s struggles with mental health. He believes in empowering his clients and helping them understand themselves as the experts of their own journey.
Matt is available for appointments for the following:
COUNSELINGWORKS.COM @COUNSELINGWORKSTHERAPY
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• NAPERVILLE LEMONT •
RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL LGBTQ+
Lindsay Hathaway
LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
specialize
s in:
LIFE CHANGES/ADJUSTMENTS
ANXIETY SELF-ESTEEM/SELF WORTH •
“
We can not fully care for ourselves, and sometimes the therapeutic journey is just about letting someone else in.”
◊ Lindsay is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist. She sees clients of all ages.
◊ In addition to traditional talk therapy, Lindsay uses art interventions to support her clients in exploring and processing their emotions in a way that words cannot always express.
◊ She is able to tailor sessions to each client, creating a unique therapeutic experience specifc to their goals. To Lindsay, therapy is a collaborative relationship in which she accompanies clients on their journey and helps provide pieces to their roadmap of life.
Lindsay is available for appointments at the following locations: FRANKFORT LEMONT •
COUNSELINGWORKS.COM @COUNSELINGWORKSTHERAPY
Hanqi Huang
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
specializes in:
DEPRESSION ANXIETY •
LIFE CHANGES/ADJUSTMENTS
Change is inevitable, and recognizing that we have limited control over all of the changes around us can often help us adapt, and even embrace, what life throws at us.”
◊ Hanqi sees clients ages 14 to 50 and loves to work with individuals who are willing to explore different ideas and concepts. He excels at working collaboratively with all of the clients he treats.
◊ He treats a wide range of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, adjustment problems, parenting issues, race/social justice/equality, relationship issues, religious/spiritual concerns, and trauma/PTSD.
◊ Hanqi’s goal in therapy is to give clients a place to feel heard and understood. It is from this place of understanding that he can collaborate with clients on discovering what steps they could take to improve their situation.
Hanqi is available for appointments for the following:
NAPERVILLE LEMONT •
COUNSELINGWORKS.COM @COUNSELINGWORKSTHERAPY
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Nicole Jordan
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
specializes in:
ANXIETY
“
Your true authentic self is enough.”
◊ Nicole aims to provide a warm and inviting environment for teens and up, with the intention of meeting clients at their current stage of development.
◊ Her client-centered approach utilizes aspects of skill building, play, and helping clients build/redefne their narrative. Specifcally, Nicole prioritizes building a strong connection with her clients in order to help them feel more comfortable opening up and addressing diffcult topics in a safe and judgment-free space.
◊ Nicole’s area of expertise includes working with clients, teens and up, dealing with ADHD. Other areas of focus that Nicole works with are anxiety, trauma, chronic pain, and athletes.
Nicole is available for appointments at the following locations: LEMONT
COUNSELINGWORKS.COM @COUNSELINGWORKSTHERAPY
ADD/ADHD •
TRAUMA/PTSD •
Rebecca Karlinski
LICENSED CLINICAL PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
specializes in:
ANXIETY •
DEPRESSION
LIFE CHANGES/ADJUSTMENTS
“
It is not our job to control our feelings, it is our job to listen to them and manage our responses to them.”
◊ Rebecca works with children as young as six years of age as well as adolescents and adults. She specializes in the following areas: ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, divorce/break-ups/relationship loss, life changes/adjustment disorder, self-esteem/self-worth and stress management.
◊ She especially loves to work with adolescents or young adults who are fguring out their individual values and strengths while they navigate and cope with life transitions, anxiety or depression.
◊ Collaborating with clients is what Rebecca does best. She works together to fnd the best treatments to meet her client’s goals and help them to become the best version of themselves.
Rebecca is available for appointments at the following locations:
NAPERVILLE • LEMONT
COUNSELINGWORKS.COM @COUNSELINGWORKSTHERAPY
Khadeejah Kurdi
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
“
We’re all human; every day is for learning”
◊ Khadeejah is a Licensed Social Worker who enjoys working with individuals and families, particularly children and teens ages 6 to 18.
◊ Her areas of specialization include LGBTQ+, Life Changes/ Adjustments, Race/Social Justice/Equality, ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Body Image, Depression, Eating Disorders, Mood Disorders, OCD, Religious/Spiritual, Self- Esteem/Self Worth, Sexual Diffculties, Stress Management, Trauma/PTSD, and Women’s Issues.
◊ Khadeejah values creating a comfortable atmosphere for clients to feel safe speaking their truth in sessions. Her clinical experience with children and families, coupled with her empathy and social justice focused care, allow Khadeejah to meet clients where they are.
Khadeejah is available for appointments for the following: NAPERVILLE LEMONT • specializes in: LIFE CHANGES/ADJUSTMENTS RACE/SOCIAL JUSTICE/EQUALITY
COUNSELINGWORKS.COM @COUNSELINGWORKSTHERAPY
LGBTQ+ •
Jennifer Millette
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
specialize
s in:
ANXIETY DEPRESSION
“
The mind can be like a puppy chasing its tail - rather than try to reason with it, just let it do its thing in the corner and not distract the rest of you.”
◊ Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who practices from a holistic mental health viewpoint that incorporates mindfulness and bodywork with traditional therapy.
◊ She specializes in working with women, particularly those dealing with chronic stress, anxiety, burnout, sleep diffculties, chronic pain, complex trauma, or PTSD.
◊ Jennifer acknowledges each client’s unique strengths, interests, needs, and priorities, as well as the power of the therapeutic relationship. Each client is recognized as a warrior, invested in restoring their own health, vitality, and happiness.
Jennifer is available for appointments at the following locations:
FRANKFORT
COUNSELINGWORKS.COM @COUNSELINGWORKSTHERAPY
• TRAUMA/PTSD •
Kelly McLaughlin
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
specialize
s in:
LIFE CHANGES/ADJUSTMENTS
“
Your struggles do not defne you. You can work through them and come out stronger.”
◊ A seasoned and skilled clinician, Kelly provides therapy to children ages 6 through 18, as they go through life changes, or experience adjustment diffculties in school, with friends, or within their families.
◊ An area of expertise is working with clients who have experienced trauma or witnessed domestic violence or abuse. Kelly also treats children experiencing anxiety, divorce, break-ups, relationship loss, life changes, self-esteem and self-worth issues, as well as trauma/PTSD.
◊ Kelly works with individuals, as well as siblings and families. She excels at making therapy enjoyable and creating a space for children to feel safe and secure. She also collaborates with the caregiver, providing psychoeducation pertaining to the needs of each client.
Kelly is available for appointments at the following locations:
COUNSELINGWORKS.COM @COUNSELINGWORKSTHERAPY
• LEMONT FRANKFORT •
TRAUMA/PTSD ANXIETY
Gabriela Rebollar
LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER
specializes in:
ADDICTIONS/SUBSTANCE ABUSE
RELATIONSHIP ISSUES
Tears are a requirement for healing of the soul and the mending of our hearts.”
◊ With many years of experience in the counseling feld with specifc expertise in addiction and substance abuse, Gabriela is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who is bilingual (English/Spanish).
GRIEF/LOSS • in Additional grief/loss, relationship issues and trauma/PTSD.
◊ Gaby loves to work with clients 14+ and sees both individuals and couples. Additional specialties include ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief/bereavement/loss, relationship issues and trauma/PTSD.
◊ You’ll fnd an extremely supportive therapist in Gabriela, who will meet you where you’re at and walk you through changes, all while providing a safe environment to hold space for you.
Gabriela is available for appointments at the following locations:
FRANKFORT • LEMONT
COUNSELINGWORKS.COM @COUNSELINGWORKSTHERAPY
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Frank Ruane
CLINICIAN, LPC
specializes in:
ANXIETY MOOD DISORDERS •
EATING DISORDERS
“
We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so we can have the life that is waiting for us.”
◊ Frank is an experienced counselor, working with clients ages 10 through 40. Anxiety, eating disorders and body image, depression, men’s issues, and self-esteem are his specialty areas.
◊ Frank’s positive energy and warm personality will make you feel safe and at ease from the moment you sit down. His excellent listening skills and calm, easy-going demeanor create an environment where clients feel supported and understood.
◊ Frank uses a variety of techniques and modalities, including Cognitive and Dialectical Therapy and Mindfulness, and he loves to incorporate physical ftness into therapy as well.
Frank is available for appointments at the following locations:
LEMONT FRANKFORT •
COUNSELINGWORKS.COM @COUNSELINGWORKSTHERAPY
