Laura Brownstone, LCSW

Chicago-Downtown,Chicago-Ravenswood office(s)

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• Depression Treatment
• Anxiety Counseling
• Marriage & Family Counseling
• Trauma, Abuse & Crisis Counseling
• Children Therapy
• Adolescent Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Mood Disorders
• Relationship Issues
• Life/Cycle Challenges
• Substance Abuse

Laura Brownstone is an LCSW with ten years of experience. She received her masters degree from Loyola University in Chicago. Laura uses a strengths-based, relational approach with her clients and tries to create a safe environment for them to move closer to a greater sense of self acceptance. She has worked with a wide variety of clients from adults in transition to families going through divorce. Laura has experience with trauma-informed therapies and has sensitivity with multi-cultural populations. She uses multiple modes of therapy including CBT, DBT, Solution Focused, creative therapies and motivational interviewing. Laura recently left a mental health program working with children, teens and their families. She has experience working with school systems for children/ teens with ADHD and ODD. She has experience running grief, life skills, empowerment and body awareness groups. Laura has practiced Tai Chi for more than 13 years and incorporates Taoist ideas into her practice. She has been trained in Basic 1&1 in EMDR and plans to be certified.

Emily Campbell, LCSW

Chicago-Downtown,Chicago-Ravenswood office(s)

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• Couples Counseling
• Trauma, Abuse & Crisis Counseling
• GLBT
• Mood Disorders
• Relationship Issues
• Substance Abuse

Emily Campbell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with individual adults and couples. Emily has experience in treating mood disorders, anxiety, relational concerns, LGBTQ needs, substance abuse and grief. She specializes in treating trauma and abuse (including PTSD) and has extensive experience addressing cross-cultural issues. Prior to joining Urban Balance, Emily gained her experience working in community mental health and independent private practice. Emily approaches therapy with a non-judgmental attitude and genuine compassion for her clients as she assists them in moving through obstacles that stand in the way of their personal goals. She believes it is important to honor the client as a whole person: psychological, social, and biological, while integrating the spiritual component if the client desires. She combines psychodynamic theory and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy to help the client increase their insight and affect the changes they desire. Emily has a Master's degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago.

Kristine Galli, MS,AMFT

Chicago-Downtown,Chicago-Ravenswood office(s)

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• Depression Treatment
• Anxiety Counseling
• Marriage & Family Counseling
• Couples Counseling
• Adolescent Counseling
• Life/Cycle Challenges

Kristine Galli is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who has experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She utilizes an integrative family systems and client-centered approach and seeks to provide each client with genuine respect and care. She specializes in working with issues related to anxiety and depression, life transitions, communication and conflict management, and couple and parent/child relationships. Kristine believes therapy should be a collaborative effort and she works to build upon her clients’ strengths and resources in order to empower them to make the best decisions for their lives. Kristine earned her Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy from Northwestern University.

Gail Richman, LPC

Chicago-Downtown,Chicago-Ravenswood office(s)

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• Anxiety Counseling
• Grief Counseling
• Trauma, Abuse & Crisis Counseling
• Mood Disorders
• Relationship Issues

Gail Richman is a psychotherapist and Licensed Professional Counselor with experience treating adults, adolescents and couples. She brings a psychodynamic approach to the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. She also has experience working with issues of creativity and creative blocks. Gail's approach is warm, caring and collaborative, and she provides a safe therapeutic environment conducive to self-exploration. Gail earned her Masters of Arts in Counseling Psychology with academic disinction from Northwestern University.