Allyson Coppin, LCSW

Chicago-Downtown office

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• Depression Treatment
• Anxiety Counseling
• Addiction Treatment
• Career Counseling
• Self Esteem Issues
• Relationship Issues
• Bipolar Disorder

Allyson is a Licensed Clinical Social worker and a Registered Dual Diagnosis Professional with over seven years of experience. As a graduate of University of Illinois specializing in mental health her work experience includes hospital and outpatient settings. Allyson is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach for each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to achieving. Among her areas of specialty are depression, self-esteem, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and addiction.

MaryLu Halperin, MA,MPH

Chicago-Downtown, Evanston, Libertyville offices

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• Career Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Anger Management
• Sexual Abuse
• Phobia Counseling
• Anger Management

MaryLu Halperin is a psychotherapist and registered professional nurse with over 25 years experience in the health care industry. Her practice is oriented to psychodynamic psychotherapy with an emphasis on relational-analytic therapy. She combines her knowledge of psychotherapy and healthcare to help clients work through depression, anxiety, stress and other symptoms often associated with physical illness, trauma, sexual abuse and eating disorders. In addition, she has experience working with relationship issues, mood disorders, anger management, social phobia, stage of life transitions, bereavement and organizational psychodynamics. MaryLu obtained a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University where she completed a two-year externship at The Family Institute followed by advanced externship training at The Lakeview Center for Psychotherapy. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Northern Illinois University and a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Illinois.

Laura Harwood, PsyD

Evanston office

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• Depression Treatment
• Anxiety Counseling
• Marriage & Family Counseling
• Career Counseling
• Grief Counseling
• Child Therapy
• Adolescent Counseling
• Life/Cycle Challenges
• Divorce Counseling

Dr. Laura Harwood is a licensed Clinical Psychologist with 18 years experience working with adults, couples and adolescents. She believes that creating an alliance of trust and collaboration can lead to an important process towards rediscovering your capacity to make meaningful choices that are right for you. She provides an atmosphere of understanding and respect. This allows for a safe environment that allows and encourages expression & exploration of your feelings without judgment. Engaging in this environment allows you to recognize options and make changes; to balance and integrate thoughts, feelings and actions. Of special interest to her are individuals experiencing life transitions. Life transitions include those who have kids going off to college, elderly parents, separation, issues of sexuality, divorce, job changes. These are all important shifts that provide powerful opportunities for growth. In addition she has experience working with the LGBQ population. Dr. Harwood also helps people struggling with relationship issues, self actualization, depression, anxiety, loss and finding overall balance in life.

Aaron Karmin, LCPC

Chicago-Downtown office

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• Anxiety Counseling
• Marriage & Family Counseling
• Career Counseling
• Grief Counseling
• Life Cycle Changes
• Anger Management
• Relaxation Training

Aaron is a licensed clinical professional counselor who earned his masters degree through Roosevelt University in Chicago , IL . In addition, he is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and holds an advanced certification in stress management, which involves teaching techniques to enhance relaxation. Aaron has worked with couples and individuals, adults and adolescences at all levels of mental health care. He is a highly effective guest lecturer, group therapy leader, and individual therapist who recognizes the need for flexibility and creativity to address the mind and body. Aaron helps clients to find positive, constructive options so they are no longer stuck repeating old mistakes, disrupting relationships, and living with hopelessness. His approach focuses identifying physical cues, recognizing thoughts, considering consequences, implementing solutions, choosing behaviors, and promoting expression.

Jessica Koester, LCSW

Chicago-Downtown office

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• Depression Treatment
• Anxiety Counseling
• Addiction Treatment
• Career Counseling
• Grief Counseling
• Trauma, Abuse & Crisis Counseling
• Life Cycle Changes
• Chronic Pain
• Relationship Issues
• Weight/Body Issues
• Sexual Abuse

Jessica Koester is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, substance use and the long-term impact of trauma and abuse. Jessica works primarily from a relational, psychodynamic approach which seeks to provide a caring, honest and non-judgmental atmosphere in which clients may gain insight and explore change. She is also experienced in the use of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help individuals cope more effectively with intense emotions and interpersonal conflict. Jessica has provided staff training to other clinicians on the implementation of DBT and trauma-informed treatment. She obtained her Master’s Degree from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration.

Janeen LeFevre, LPC

Chicago-Downtown office

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• Depression Treatment
• Anxiety Counseling
• Career Counseling
• Adolescent Counseling
• Self Esteem Issues
• Relationship Issues
• Life/Cycle Challenges

Janeen LeFevre is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified School Counselor with experience in counseling children, adolescents, and adults. She focuses on issues of identity development, self-esteem, life transitions, depression, anxiety, career exploration, school performance, and coping with life stressors (finances, relationships, peers, family, and work). She encourages her clients through a nonjudgmental and person centered approach to develop self-awareness, experience self confidence, build healthier relationships, and let go of undesirable beliefs and behaviors. Her previous counseling experience extends from diverse clinical settings including community mental health, private practice, psychiatric inpatient, university, and school settings. Janeen received her Master’s degree from the University of New Orleans in Counselor Education, and had worked in New Orleans with survivors of Hurricane Katrina who experienced trauma and major life transitions. She also has served in the military with the Louisiana Air National Guard and was honorably discharged in 2001.

Joyce Marter, LCPC

Evanston office

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• Depression Treatment
• Anxiety Counseling
• Addiction Treatment
• Career Counseling
• Trauma, Abuse & Crisis Counseling
• Self Esteem Issues
• Relationship Issues
• Bipolar Disorder
• Codependency Issues

Joyce Marter has been in private practice as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) since 1998 and specializes in treating mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, relationship issues, infertility and addiction. She has extensive experience providing psychotherapy for individuals, couples and groups coping with mental health issues, relationship challenges and chemical dependency. Her expertise extends to the workplace where Joyce provides organizational development services, executive coaching, and wellness seminars. Joyce was selected by Northwestern University as a supervisor for Master's level therapists-in-training. She graduated from The Ohio State University with Honors and earned a Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University. Joyce interned at The Family Institute, a renowned training facility for marital and family therapy. She was awarded Distinguished Alumni of the Year by the Masters in Counseling Psychology Program at Northwestern University in 2008.

Alison Thayer, LCPC

Chicago-Downtown office

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• Depression Treatment
• Anxiety Counseling
• Marriage & Family Counseling
• Career Counseling
• Trauma, Abuse & Crisis Counseling
• Adolescent Counseling
• Pre/Post Natal
• Parenting Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Life/Cycle Challenges
• Substance Abuse

Alison Thayer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Employee Assistance Professional with over thirteen years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children and families. She has worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health agencies and an Employee Assistance Program. Alison provides a supportive therapeutic environment to empower clients to grow and make effective changes in their lives. Through utilizing an integrative approach emphasizing cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods, treatment is non-judgmental, client centered and goal-oriented. She believes that building upon the client’s strengths is a critical component of the therapeutic process. Her specialties include mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, occupational issues, adjustment difficulties and substance abuse. During her work as an Employee Assistance Professional, Alison has provided Critical Incident Stress Management services and Management Consultation. In addition, she was previously an Adjunct Professor of Psychology at DeVry University and she has corporate training experience. Alison received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, now known as Argosy University.