Martha Arnett, LCSW

Evanston office(s)

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• Grief Counseling
• Pre/Post Natal
• Mood Disorders
• Chronic Pain
• Parenting Counseling
• Self Esteem Issues
• Relationship Issues
• Life/Cycle Challenges

Martha Arnett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over fourteen years of experience providing therapeutic services to adolescents and adults from diverse cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds. Martha specializes in the treatment of mood disorders, relationship issues, life-cycle challenges, chronic pain, grief and loss, pre and post-natal support, parenting and self esteem issues. Working primarily from The Internal Family Systems Model (IFS), Martha helps individuals, couples and families navigate life's transitions, explore and heal internal road blocks and build upon personal strengths. Martha earned her Masters of Social Work degree from The University of Michigan and has received extensive post-masters training in Internal Family Systems through The Center for Self Leadership.

Rene Berlind, MA,MBA

Chicago-Downtown,Evanston office(s)

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• Depression Treatment
• Anxiety Counseling
• Grief Counseling
• Trauma, Abuse & Crisis Counseling
• Life Cycle Changes
• Relationship Issues

Rene Berlind is a psychotherapist with comprehensive experience treating adults, adolescents and couples. She combines a psychodynamic approach to treatment with empathy to provide clients with a safe and supportive therapeutic environment in which to explore concerns. Rene treats individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, and life transitions. She earned her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University where she completed training at The Family Institute. Rene also holds an MBA and has more than 15 years of business experience in the corporate world.

Hedy Carrera, LCPC

Evanston,Libertyville office(s)

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• Marriage & Family Counseling
• Couples Counseling
• Grief Counseling
• Trauma, Abuse & Crisis Counseling
• Children Therapy
• Adolescent Counseling
• Parenting Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Life/Cycle Challenges

Hedy has been a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor since 1997 with over 22 years of clinical experience. Hedy has earned her Masters in Art Therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is bilingual (Spanish) and works with culturally diverse populations. Hedy works to build a trusting and caring relationship with her clients to facilitate wellness and emotional growth. Hedy has worked extensively with clients who are dealing with trauma/PTSD, depression, family and relationship issues, grief and loss. Hedy's work is strength based using a client-centered approach and family systems model. Hedy uses art and play therapy as a safe a non -judgmental therapeutic approach is which to reach the clients goals. She has very specialized skills that benefit survivors of trauma, families, couples, children and adolescents as well as groups. Hedy has trained school administrators, teachers, volunteers and parents extensively in the Response To Interventions Procedures and the Functional Analysis of Behavior. Hedy has worked with behavioral issues, attention deficit disorder, substance abuse, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship problems and communication needs.

Christine Dobbins, LCPC

Evanston office(s)

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• Depression Treatment
• Anxiety Counseling
• Mood Disorders
• Life Cycle Changes
• Relationship Issues

Christine Dobbins is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with experience in providing therapy for individuals and couples. She specializes in treating mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues and adult life transitions. Utilizing a collaborative, nonjudgmental and client-centered approach, she focuses on assisting clients in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and their concerns so that they are more empowered to effectively cope and make positive changes. Christine has a strong background in community mental health and she earned her Master of Education in Counseling from Loyola University.

MaryLu Halperin, MA,MPH

Chicago-Downtown,Evanston,Libertyville office(s)

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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.

Benjamin Heinrichs, Student Intern

Chicago-Downtown,Evanston office(s)

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• Depression Treatment
• Anxiety Counseling
• Couples Counseling
• Adolescent Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Relationship Issues

Ben is a second year student in the Masters of Counseling Psychology Program at Northwestern University. Before attending graduate school, Ben spent two years working as a dormitory counselor for adolescents with severe emotional disorders at the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School
at the University of Chicago. Ben interned at Dominican University last year and expanded his experience working with young adults. During this time, Ben specialized in stress management, learning and improving social skills, and life skill development. He is excited about being at UB and eager to work with adults of all ages and backgrounds. His training focuses on psychodynamic and relational approaches, but he also likes to incorporate aspects of cognitive-behavioral therapy. Before moving to Chicago, Ben graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Iowa State University. During this time Ben worked as a respite provider and a supported community living provider for both children and adults, as well as a camp counselor for children and adolescents.

Rachel Levitsky, LCSW

Evanston office(s)

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• Anxiety Counseling
• Couples Counseling
• Grief Counseling
• Children Therapy
• Adolescent Counseling
• Pre/Post Natal
• Chronic Ilness

Rachel Levitsky is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with comprehensive experience providing therapy for individuals (children, adolescents and adults), couples and families. She specializes in chronic illness, grief counseling, pre/post partum issues, as well as anxiety and depression. Rachel utilizes a client-centered, psychodynamic approach to empower clients to make positive changes in their lives. Through her extensive experience working at adoption agencies, schools, and medical centers, she has treated a broad range of issues such as infertility, academic challenges, school stressors, the loss of a loved one, and other life challenges. Rachel earned her Masters of Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania. Rachel also has extensive experience helping her clients cope with physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.

Joyce Marter, LCPC

Evanston office(s)

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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.

Lisa Stanton, LCSW

Chicago-Downtown,Evanston office(s)

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• Depression Treatment
• Anxiety Counseling
• Grief Counseling
• Trauma, Abuse & Crisis Counseling
• Pre-Marital Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Axis II
• PTSD
• Co-Occurring Disorders
• Phobia Counseling

Manager of Evanston location.

Lisa Stanton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who uses a relational model and humanistic approach in working with people who have relationship/life issues, mood disorders, anxiety, addictions and trauma histories. She works collaboratively in a client-centered approach utilizing people's strengths in the healing process. Lisa focuses on emotional safety in her work with clients in a non-judgmental environment to enhance the quality of people's lives. She has extensive experience in the community mental health and child welfare fields that has helped inform the importance of relational work. She specializes in trauma recovery with men and women who are survivors of early childhood trauma or traumatic loss. She has experience in diverse cultural environments and has worked in the social service field for 17 years. Lisa graduated with a Master's Degree in Social Work from Fordham University in New York City.

Stephanie Whitman, AMFT

Chicago-Downtown,Evanston,Lake Geneva office(s)

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• Depression Treatment
• Anxiety Counseling
• Marriage & Family Counseling
• Addiction Treatment
• Adolescent Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Life Cycle Changes
• Parenting Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Anger Management
• Compulsive Behaviors
• Anger Management
• Divorce Counseling

Stephanie Whitman is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who received her Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Psychology from the University of Michigan, a J.D. from Washington and Lee Law School and a Masters in Marital and Family Therapy from Northwestern University. Stephanie's approach to helping clients is collaborative and solution-focused. She uses a combination of insight-oriented therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients understand issues and develop tools to solve problems. Her approach is non-judgmental and she seeks to create a safe and comfortable environment in which to explore issues. Stephanie works with individuals, couples and families in such areas such as depression, anxiety, anger management, communication issues, infidelity, compulsive behaviors, parenting skills and life transitions.