CHAD E. OWEN PSYD
Co-Founder
Dr. Owen is a Clinical Psychologist and has been working in the field of psychology for over two decades. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern University and holds a Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. He currently works with adult populations with a specialty in mood disorders and cognitive therapy. His area of interest is in the field of psychological strengths. His research has looked at the influence of strengths in Emergency Psychiatry and has extrapolated this in to his clinical practice. He has found that in addition to treating pathology the focus on individual strengths is an essential feature of overall psychological health. Dr. Owen uses psychological strengths to assist individuals to achieve optimal psychological health and overall engagement in life in an intentional way.
MATTHEW R. WINSTANLEY PSYD
Co-Founder
Dr. Winstanley is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in a variety of clinical settings such as psychiatric emergency care, inpatient hospitals and most recently over the past 10 years in a private practice setting. Prior to beginning his clinical practice, Dr. Winstanley received his undergraduate degree in psychology from Michigan State University, his Master’s degree in clinical psychology from Roosevelt University, and finally his Doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Winstanley currently works with adolescents and adults dealing with a variety of issues ranging from depression, anxiety and anger issues to challenges related to life transitions such as divorce, death, career changes, and relational troubles. He has a particular interest in applying cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness-based interventions to help people develop the coping skills to improve their situation. In addition, his prior research with urban adolescent parents helps him to consider the role larger family and community systems play in influencing one’s individual functioning, with a focus on how one develops resiliency and strength in the face of significant stressors. Dr. Winstanley makes it a priority to engage his clients in an active, compassionate manner that helps them improve their functioning and reach optimal health.
Learn About Our Highly Skilled Clinicians Below
Abigail is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders as well as LGBTQ+ issues. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Temple University and holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Adler University. Abigail has extensive experience in working with teens, families, and adults in community mental health, partial hospital, and outpatient settings.
Abigail utilizes a collaborative therapeutic approach that incorporates Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Behavioral Activation, Art Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Prolonged Exposure, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) when applicable.
Abigail is passionate about fostering a safe and inclusive therapeutic space, she integrates creative interventions and strengths-based approaches to empower her clients on their mental health journeys.
Emma Bulzoni, MA is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma related disorders, and adjustment disorders. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Iowa. She holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Northwestern University, with a specialization in children and adolescents.
Emma has extensive outpatient experience at the Family Institute and as a Lead Therapist at Rogers Behavioral Health’s adolescent program. She uses an eclectic approach that combines both psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as well as DBT skills based treatment and exposure therapy. She utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach to help establish a treatment plan that is tailored to the client’s specific goals or needs.
Dr. Esposito is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working in university, hospital, and community mental health settings. He received his Master’s and Doctorate, with emphasis in health psychology, from The Adler School in Chicago. He completed his clinical internship and post-doctoral fellowship at Wichita State University receiving specialized training in preventative health psychology and sports psychology. Dr. Esposito utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy combined with motivational interviewing and other approaches to treat mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship concerns, interpersonal conflict, and substance use. His particular area interest and research are in maladaptive eating patterns and the psychological components of eating behaviors. Dr. Esposito uses mindfulness techniques to help establish healthy eating habits. Dr. Esposito engages clients in a warm, supportive, and active manner to collaborate with them on goals related to improved functioning and mental wellness.
Dr. Hellebrand is a Clinical Psychologist who has vast experience in a variety of settings, including intensive outpatient, primary care settings, community mental health, college counseling and private practice. He holds a Doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Masters degree in Evaluation and Organizational Behavior from Claremont Graduate University. Dr. Hellebrand is also a former Vice President and member of the Board of Directors of NAMI MetroSuburban, and had the privilege of supporting the delivery of mental health programs in the Chicagoland area.
Dr. Hellebrand supports a wide range of concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and difficult life transitions or stressors. He utilizes cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches in his work to help people develop more adaptive cognitions/behaviors and healthier coping strategies, discover latent strengths, and to promote overall health and wellness. Dr. Hellebrand works with athletes to help them develop strategies to boost their performance and manage life/personal stressors. He also has an interest in working with fathers, and in particular new fathers, who are navigating multiple roles that challenge one’s sense of self. Dr. Hellebrand considers himself to be both a guide and an advocate for people as they journey to discover (or rediscover) their motivators, passions, goals, hidden strengths and unique potential, and create opportunities to reach that potential.
Danielle Karcz is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in treating adults, adolescents and children with mood, anxiety and adjustment disorders. Danielle has also completed her advanced training for the treatment of Addictions. She holds a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Psychology. For the last few years she has been practicing with individuals and families in a PHP program where she has extensive experience with evidence based treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness based treatment, motivational interviewing and behavioral activation.
Danielle takes a collaborative, solution based approach to treatment that is active and goal oriented.
Rae Anne is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and trauma and stressor related disorders. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Penn State University with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies and holds a Masters degree in Counseling from Northwestern University. Rae Anne has extensive experience in working with adults, families, teens, children and families, and in community mental health, hospital, and outpatient settings.
Rae Anne utilizes a collaborative therapeutic approach that incorporates Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), as well as Behavioral Activation, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention, Prolonged Exposure, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) when applicable.
Her eclectic approach aims to establish a treatment plan that tailors to the client’s specific goals or needs. Rae Anne works to help clients shift from ‘surviving’ in their everyday life to ‘thriving’ and creating a life that is centered around their core values and strengths.
Mary is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, who has a combined 21 years experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families in a clinical outpatient setting. She has extensive experience with a wide variety of concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, and eating disorders. She also has vast knowledge with self-harm and people who engage in risky behaviors and/or anti-social behaviors. When working with adolescence and young adults, she works closely with parents and families to help identify goals and relevant behavioral changes. Her theoretical background draws mainly from cognitive behavioral therapy, but she also uses mindfulness, client focused techniques and goal oriented strategies. She believes in treatment that focuses on identifying and relieving the dysfunctional symptoms that bring clients to therapy. She engages in a personalized approach that is compassionate and authentic.
Tucker is a Masters level Clinician who specializes in the treatment of adolescents and adults with mood, anxiety disorders and adjustment disorders. After completing his Bachelors degree at Iowa he worked as a history teacher at Chicago public schools for four years. Armed with experience and a deep desire to make a difference directly with adolescents and adults, he continued his studies and now holds a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology and is completing his Doctorate at Adler University, specializing in Child & Adolescent Psychology.
His extensive clinical experience includes conducting comprehensive diagnostic assessments and providing individual psychotherapy for adults, young adults and adolescents in outpatient settings. His therapeutic approach integrates psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). He also maintains a strong commitment to social justice, demonstrated through his involvement in community outreach, research, and volunteer initiatives aimed at promoting mental health equity.
Dr. Needling has over 20 years of experience treating children, adolescents and adults in a variety of settings. He has worked inpatient, partial hospitalization programs and outpatient settings. He specializes in mood, anxiety, adjustment and behavioral disorders. He utilizes a collaborative and integrative approach to treatment that is goal oriented, solution focused that is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Tiffany is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy treating adults and adolescents with mood disorders, anxiety disorders and adjustment disorders. She received her Masters in Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and has done advanced training at the Rush University Medical Center, Treatment Research Center. Her collaborative approach in treatment aims at successfully returning individuals to optimal functioning and achieving lasting personal strength.
Dr. Pumphrey is a Clinical Psychologist. He received his Masters and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida. He has extensive experience working with adults and adolescents using multiple solution focused modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Dr. Pumphrey has worked with people in multiple levels of care from PHP, to Intensive outpatient, outpatient as well as a multimodal team member through primary care physicians for onsight consultations.
Dr. Pumphrey specializes in the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, thought and personality disorders as well as adjustment disorders and family therapy.
