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We offer counseling in Spanish as well as English, Polish and a few others as we inspire and embrace cultural diversity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/05277eec-2c49-4522-8dd6-6908f337e3e8/unsplash-image-LQ1t-8Ms5PY.jpg Home - Become the best you. It all begins with trusting the process and having the courage to try at least one session. Maybe you want to talk about yourself. Maybe you want to learn how to better understand your loved ones. Or maybe you have a creative project to share but your anxiety is holding you back from becoming the person version of yourself. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story can make all the difference. You may learn something new about yourself or the people around you. Everything is Confidential and our goal is to create a space place for you to explore your own feelings and thoughts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/a3bbb6bb-64ba-4d26-bdba-95f2714b5fdd/unsplash-image-rCyiK4_aaWw.jpg Home - At Counseling Speaks, we provide caring, confidential, personalized counseling in a private office environment. Our experienced staff of licensed psychotherapists work with children, teens, adults of all ages, couples and families. We offer counseling in Spanish as well as English, Polish and a few other languages as we inspire and embrace cultural diversity. Providing you with a safe space to explore your thoughts, feelings and emotions. All your appointments will take place in our soothing office environment with fully private rooms, complimentary tea and water, and individualized care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1603065920590-YR62M30N8K0ASWNDAVDE/COVID-19.jpg Home Bright natural dining room nook with vases plates and fruits on the table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1603065946023-AO0G3WF0T12FG7117UDR/Self-Care%2Bin%2BWinter.jpg Home Pretty Caucasian woman at the beach smiling at camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1603066006730-IVJL1414NT6EPUZP6XP2/Surviving+the+Holidays.jpg Home Happy smiling woman with curly hair lounging on couch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1603066157423-DBIBORBYN639ABI3Z65X/Diversity.jpg Home Scenic shot of the beach with waves hitting the rocks. https://www.counselingspeaks.com/our-approach daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://www.counselingspeaks.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://www.counselingspeaks.com/counseling-speaks-frequently-asked-questions daily 0.75 2022-04-04 https://www.counselingspeaks.com/insurance-rates-info-good-faith-estimate daily 0.75 2024-11-27 https://www.counselingspeaks.com/locations daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://www.counselingspeaks.com/individual-psychotherapy daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://www.counselingspeaks.com/crisis-intervention daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://www.counselingspeaks.com/coaching daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://www.counselingspeaks.com/mentoring-program daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://www.counselingspeaks.com/speaking-engagements daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://www.counselingspeaks.com/dui-information daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://www.counselingspeaks.com/kasia-wereszczynska daily 0.75 2021-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1627176076739-AYL5XFAGN1VPAGOB86IE/Kasia+Wereszczynska%2C+LCPC.jpeg Kasia Wereszczynska - Kasia Wereszczynska LCPC Kasia Wereszczynska is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, RYT, Eagala Certified MHP Clinical Counselor, Speaker, and Yoga Instructor at Counseling Speaks with experience in working with children, adolescents, families and adults. Originally from Poland, Kasia has developed an appreciation for different cultures. She works to build a healing environment that helps facilitate personal growth and positive change. In addition, she empowers her clients by helping them set and achieve realistic goals in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Kasia has an extensive training and experience in crisis intervention, cognitive-behavioral therapy and positive psychology. Her areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, life transitions, addiction, trauma, self esteem concerns and stress management. Kasia has provided counseling to a culturally diverse population serving the South Side of Chicago and the North Shore area. She has a history of working in various settings including the mental health court system, hospital emergency room, community mental health agencies, and both inpatient/outpatient psychiatric hospital settings. Sessions Types– Individuals, Couples, Group Specialization - Anxiety, Coping Skills, Self Esteem Exceptional Knowledge in – Bisexual Allied, Veterans Currently Works with - Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Elders (65+) Previous Background - Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors -, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, Strength-Based Previous Experience - Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Use, Alzheimer's, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Grief, Hoarding, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1606187850780-77GNPBDXEN0VQAXA4J52/eagala_logo_black.png Kasia Wereszczynska https://www.counselingspeaks.com/wendy-van-keulen daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1627176666566-W3CEEB8PF3BH1FK534L5/Wendy%2BVan%2BKeulen%252C%2BMSW%252C%2BLCSW.jpg Wendy Van Keulen - Wendy Van Keulen LCSW Wendy for more than 20 years has provided counseling services in Spanish and with other diverse populations. She has a BA from St. Catherine University in St. Paul, MN and an MSW from Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois Chicago. She has advocated for Latino immigrants, provided counseling and after-school programming to Latino youth in underserved communities, and interpreted for Spanish-speaking families facing crisis situations in medical, court and human services settings. She has worked with youth struggling with depression, anxiety and other mental health issues. Wendy brings experience in community mental health clinics, substance abuse outpatient treatment centers, domestic violence/homelessness programs, and nursing home care. As a therapist for adults, couples and families, she helps them overcome challenges with anxiety, depression, life stressors and trauma. She utilizes Thera-play training with children and Gottman assessment tools in her work with couples. Effective counseling is a team effort, Wendy believes, best focused on the expertise clients already have about their own lives. Goal-setting is essential, and should be practical — not overwhelming. Thoughts are powerful things, and can sway emotions and behavior, so cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness techniques can be helpful. Trauma-informed care can guide therapy for those grieving a loved one’s loss, childhood trauma, or other life transitions. She believes everyone goes through challenges in life that can be overwhelming at times. Sometimes one can't do everything on their own or with the help of friends and family and need the advice of a professional for their mental health needs. It can be scary and one may feel vulnerable reaching out to a therapist. She is here to listen and support her clients with her clinical expertise and through her own life experiences. She would like those who are seeking help to take the step to feeling better and having control over their future self and to reach out to her at Counseling Speaks. Wendy is an effective, patient and engaging listener. She is open to learning from others as they share with her about their unique struggles, but is also here to help her patients see their struggles with a different lens. She offers people strategies and techniques to make changes that they feel comfortable with as well as setting goals together. Which include ideas that range from challenging thoughts, healthy coping skills, scripts, journals, art, movement and play work for one to try as experiments to make improvements in their emotional health. . She has over 20 years of experience working with the Latino community. She is fluent is reading, writing and speaking Spanish. She understands the struggles and variety of cultures in the Latino community. She is here to listen, offer ideas and help you on your way to your emotional well-being. Her ideal client would be working with families in distress that have already be impacted by previous trauma in their lives. She is competent at providing a safe space to share about past or recent traumas so that families - both parents and children - can become more at peace with themselves, with one another and with their community. She works as a guide in educating families on managing stressors, changing unhealthy habits, connecting with one another and finding joy in their current situation. Wendy holds a directive view on children wanting to feel supported, loved and so that they can use their skills. Parents want to feel confident they are doing the best they can for their family's emotional health. She assist families in achieving this goal and believes it helps in the long run for children to grow into well-rounded adults which equals less problems related to mental health in our global community. Sessions Types - Individuals, Couples, Family Specialization - Child or Adolescent, Trauma and PTSD, Mental Health Exceptional Knowledge in - Bisexual Allied, Cancer, Gay Allied, Lesbian Allied, Racial Justice Allied, Transgender Allied, Vegan Allied, Immigrant issues and working with Latinix population Currently Works with - Toddlers / Preschoolers (0 to 6), Children (6 to 10), Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13), Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Elders (65+) Previous Background - Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Compassion Focused, Culturally Sensitive, Eclectic, Family Systems, Humanistic, Interpersonal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal, Intervention, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Multicultural, Narrative, Person-Centered, Play Therapy, Relational, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based, Structural Family Therapy, Trauma Focused Previous Experience - Addiction, ADHD, Adoption, Alcohol Use, Alzheimer's, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Child or Adolescent, Chronic Illness, Chronic Impulsivity, Chronic Pain, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Domestic Abuse, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Hoarding, Infertility, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Harming, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Spirituality, Stress, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss, Women's Issues https://www.counselingspeaks.com/ammarah-hussain daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1627160672104-E0FSPJOL2O714RW234XZ/Ammarah+Hussain.jpg Ammarah Hussain - Ammarah Hussain MA Ammarah Hussain is currently a student at Adler University, pursuing a clinical mental health counseling degree. She enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. She is open in working with any clinical concerns including but not limited to mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, low self-esteem, multiculturalism, identity concerns, stress management. One of her underlying beliefs is that individuals possess the knowledge within themselves, in order to find the solutions to live a rich and meaningful life. Ultimately, she believes that individuals have the resiliency and solutions within themselves to tackle life on life’s terms. Her theoretical interests include but not limited to existential, humanistic, Adlerian, cognitive behavioral, narrative therapy, multiculturalism, solution focused and many other approaches to meet individuals where they are at. Further, she enjoys utilizing positive psychology; one of her philosophies includes increasing mental wellness, and mental health in general. That it is not enough to decrease the symptoms in order to live a rich, meaningful life. She is further interested in utilizing creative arts and will work with individuals to creatively figure out solutions to their given concerns. She is collaborative to see what individuals need to meet their goals. In her free time, she enjoys writing and reading as a pastime along with photography! Her approach include combining cognitive behavioral therapy, client focused therapy, and solution focused therapy. She can work to help articulate ones thoughts and feelings or to help formulate goals Her ideal client is someone who is having difficulty connecting perception with reality and has a pattern of relationship issues due to anxiety and depression. Sessions Types– Individuals Specialization - Anxiety, Self Esteem and Depression Exceptional Knowledge in – Adjustment Currently Works with - Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13), Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Elders (65+) Previous Background - Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Person-Centered, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Previous Experience - Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Depression and Self Esteem Issues https://www.counselingspeaks.com/maor-kramer daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1605040801254-JBY47E5JLDUPAYJ6VXF5/Maor+Kramer%2C+B.A..jpg Maor Kramer - Maor Kramer LPC Maor Kramer is a Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor who graduated from Adler University, where he completed his dual degree in clinical mental health counseling as well as sport and human performance. Maor is interested in helping clients deal with challenging life transitions, depression, anxiety, phobias, and more. As a personal hobby, Maor enjoys utilizing exercise and mindfulness as a way to stay in shape physically and practice good mental health. As a counselor, Maor utilizes cognitive-behavioral, acceptance and commitment, as well as person-centered therapies to help clients overcome their challenges. Maor believes that a true understanding of our thoughts combined with a deep yearning to live life in line with our most important values can help facilitate growth in even the most difficult of circumstances. Using these approaches, Maor works cooperatively with clients to seek out their strengths and find a unique solution to any of life’s challenges. As an energetic counselor entering the field, he would love to work with you. His passion and enthusiasm for helping others, combined with his unconditional positive regard for your well-being is something he strives for within each client. He feels privileged to be allowed to help others through difficult times in their lives and to help them reach their goals. He believes every individual has been affected by this pandemic differently. If you are in need of counseling due to the detrimental effects of this virus, please do not hesitate to reach out. His approach includes by clarifying the true understanding of our thoughts and a deep yearning to live life in line with our most essential values can help facilitate growth in even the most difficult circumstances. Issues such as life transitions, depression, anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, grief, and more are all examples of challenges that we can overcome. His ideal client is one who is ready to work collaboratively to help overcome the difficulties they are facing in their lives. Therapy can be challenging for many, so clients ideally are prepared to face their vulnerabilities and work to overcome them. The clients' goals are created in collaboration, with an understanding that each session I will have these goals in mind and work towards helping the client reach them. Sessions Types Offered – Individuals, Couples, Group Specialization - Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions Exceptional Knowledge in – Adjustment Currently Works with - Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13), Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Elders (65+) Previous Background - Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Adlerian, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Existential, Person-Centered, Positive Psychology, Strength-Based Previous Experience - ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Gambling, Grief, Hoarding, Internet Addiction, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Parenting, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Sports Performance, Stress, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma and PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Video Game Addiction https://www.counselingspeaks.com/pneurissa-stamps daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1605041159528-QRLJ1VUXCSPGHNXZM0WH/Pneurissa+Stamps%2C+B.S..jpeg Pneurissa Stamps - Pneurissa Stamps M.S. Pneurissa has extensive experience working with all ages and populations including relationships, trauma, intellectual disabilities, psychosis, and crisis. She has worked in residential, hospitals, private practice, and in-house counseling. Pneurissa has facilitated parenting education, couples, groups, family, and substance use therapy, and has taught counseling courses as well as developed curriculum. She is currently in the dissertation process with hopes of having her doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision in the spring of 2020. Pnuerissa truly believes that everything that has happened in her life is there for a purpose which should not be thought of as a mistake, but rather an experience that will bring wisdom, strength, and growth as an individual Her approach includes her unique integrated style of counseling which allows her to help clients get an individualized treatment. This approach accommodates their learning style and perception as they go through their process at their own capacity. She has worked with culturally diverse populations using music, art, movies, role-play, and experiential therapy. Her ideal client can be different and host various challenges that reflect on who they are today. Their issues and needs can only be met when they are willing to put forth the effort towards reaching their goals. She enjoys a challenge and as long as the client is willing to participate and put in the effort towards their treatment, she believes together they can work out a plan for success. Sessions Types– Individuals, Group Specialization - Interested in working with LGBTQ+ population Exceptional Knowledge in – Relationships, Trauma, Intellectual Disabilities, Psychosis, and Crisis. Currently Works with- Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Elders (65+) Previous Background - Adlerian, Attachment-based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Family Systems, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Person-Centered, Play Therapy, Strength-Based Previous Experience- Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Emotional Disturbance, Family Conflict, Grief, Infidelity, Internet Addiction, Life Transitions, Obesity, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Peer Relationships, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self-Harming, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Sleep or Insomnia, Stress, Substance Use, Suicidal Ideation, Teen Violence, Transgender, Trauma and PTSD, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss, Women's Issues https://www.counselingspeaks.com/calvin-fiore daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1605041298665-UGQ1AJPB6GSBYNVIX4OX/Calvin+Fiore+.jpg Calvin Fiore - Calvin Fiore MA Calvin Fiore is a Mental Health Counselor who has been working for Counseling Speaks. He graduated at DePaul University. He first developed a love for counseling when realizing how important communication and effort is in maintaining a healthy status of mental health. Calvin was born and raised in Park Ridge, IL. Here he learned about how important family and relationships are. As the years progressed Calvin developed a love and affinity for all things psychology. He attended The University of Missouri - Columbia, to gain his bachelors in Psychology. After graduating he realized his calling would be working as a therapist. He applied to DePaul University and chose their program based on how well they utilized the wellness model. It’s here where he learned important values and understanding of what it takes to become an excellent therapist. Calvin learned about the positives of self-care and mindfulness. Here he found a liking to existential theory and reads consistently about it. Calvin learned about how important self-care is to the mind and body. He often reminds clients that it is okay to want to change. Calvin has spent his years studying and practicing his therapeutic techniques to best benefit his client’s. Calvin has aspirations to become a licensed family and marriage counselor. With these tools at his side, he is ready to help you become the best version of yourself. Sessions Types – Individuals, Family Specialization - Anxiety, Depression and Self Esteem Exceptional Knowledge in – Adjustment Currently Works with - Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13), Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19) Previous Background - Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Person-Centered, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Previous Experience - Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Depression and Self Esteem Issues https://www.counselingspeaks.com/autumn-bingham daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1627161222131-X0OIY16MSSW1WMMPL4WM/Autumn+Bingham.jpg Autumn Bingham - Autumn Bingham LCSW Autumn Bingham is a Liscensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), who received her undergraduate from Northeastern IL University and a MSW from Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois Chicago. She provides a safe, welcoming, non- judgmental en vironment and believes in treating the whole person body/mind/spirit. Autumn’s Holistic approach allows each individual to look within and navigate healing and growth through goal setting and taking steps toward positive change. Autumn has experience working with the elderly population, substance use, domestic violence, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, stress management, building self- esteem and reducing negative self- talk. Autumn believes in empowering clients to create their own measurable and attainable goals that will cultivate peace, balance, communication skills and increased self-esteem. Autumn utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength-Based and Mindfulness Therapies and believes that all change is possible. As a therapist, she strives to provide a safe environment for clients to reach out when and if ready. She will sit with a client and if they are not ready to talk, they won’t. She is here to work with the client where they are at. She wants to understand what her clients need and how she can help them. Her approach is to enable a calm and positive presence. She offers a safe welcoming environment for clients to open up and feel safe. Her passion is to assist clients to create goals toward their lives and see growth and change. She believes in treating the whole person Body, Mind, Spirit. She has experience working with substance use, anxiety, grief, self-esteem building and many more areas. Her ideal client will be open to therapy and wants to grow and work on themselves. They exhibit stress, low self-esteem and in need of new coping skills. Goals would be to grow and change. They would like to learn ways to have positive thinking and coping skills. They will be open to taking steps towards goals and celebrate positive changes. Sessions Types– Individuals, Couples, Group Specialization - Anxiety, Coping Skills, Self Esteem Exceptional Knowledge in – Bisexual Allied, Veterans Currently Works with - Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Elders (65+) Previous Background - Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors -, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, Strength-Based Previous Experience - Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Use, Alzheimer's, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Grief, Hoarding, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues https://www.counselingspeaks.com/reid-kahn daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1627176593507-N2RTNO7H0TE53LC1M0GH/Reid+Kahn%2C+Clinical+Intern.jpg Reid Kahn - Reid Kahn MA Reid is a Mental Health Counselor here at Counseling Speaks who completed a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University. Prior to graduate school, Reid earned a B.A. in Psychology from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Reid first entered the mental health field in 2017 as an intern at Willow House, a counseling agency specializing in providing mental health services to individuals and families experiencing grief and loss due to the death of a loved one. Additionally, he spent four summers counseling children and adolescents at a wilderness overnight camp. Reid’s clinical interests include mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, emotional concerns, and life transitions. As a counselor, Reid utilizes a holistic approach, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered and Solution-Focused theoretical orientations. Reid uses a collaborative approach, believing that each client holds the key to their own success; and guiding them to identify solutions and implement a course of action to help achieve their goals. He believes during this unprecedented moment in history, it is more important than ever for individuals to recognize their own strengths and limitations, and feel comfortable reaching out for help if they are in need. Taking the time to check in with oneself as well as loved ones is more important now than ever before. If you are in need of mental health services or support in general, do not hesitate to reach out and contact His approach includes utilizing a holistic and collaborative approach, he believes that each client holds the key to their own success; and his role is to simply guide them to identify solutions and implement a course of action to help achieve their goals. Please feel free to reach out with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. His ideal client is an individual (likely an adolescent or young adult) that is seeking help for interpersonal/emotional issues they may be facing, such as anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship troubles. I want to be able to provide individuals with the tools and coping skills that they need in order to bring about a positive change that they themselves hoped to achieve. Sessions Types – Individuals, Family Specialization - Anxiety, Depression and Self Esteem Exceptional Knowledge in – Adjustment Currently Works with - Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13), Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19) Previous Background - Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Person-Centered, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Previous Experience - Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Depression and Self Esteem Issues https://www.counselingspeaks.com/benjamin-stark daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1627174703335-MM1UJJ4QGR206EGEYWD8/Benjamin+Stark+.jpg Benjamin Stark - Benjamin Stark LCSW Benjamin Stark is a Liscensed Clinical Social Worker with an extensive and diverse background in behavioral health. He extensive experience providing crisis intervention services, child and family services, group therapy to domestic violence offenders, treatment of serious mental illness, and general outpatient mental health counseling. Ben uses an eclectic, client-centered, strengths based approached to create a collaborative setting with clients to help them address a wide array of presenting issues. He pulls from several diverse clinical approaches including solution focused, cognitive behavioral and family systems to help clients reach their goals. Depression, anxiety disorders, grief, and adjustment issues are areas of special interest. Additionally, Ben pulls from his long career as a competitive athlete at multiple level competition to help athletes address mental health issues in sports performance as an additional area of interest Sessions Types– Individuals, Couples, Family Specialization – Anxiety, Depression, Stress, Substance Abuse, Trauma and PTSD Exceptional Knowledge in – Veterans, Depression, Narcissistic Personality, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, and Dual Personas Currently Works with- Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Elders (65+) Previous Background - Adlerian, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), and Compassion Focused, Dialectical (DBT), Emotionally Focused, Person-Centered, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Attachment-based, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Compassion Focused, Emotionally Focused, Existential, Family / Marital, Family Systems, Humanistic, Interpersonal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal, Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Narrative, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused Previous Experience- Addiction, Adoption, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Chronic Relapse, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Gambling, Grief, Infidelity, Narcissistic Personality, Obesity, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Self Esteem, Sleep or Insomnia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Video Game Addiction, Weight Loss https://www.counselingspeaks.com/payment-options daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://www.counselingspeaks.com/meet-kasia-wereszczynska daily 0.75 2023-11-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1633227693311-8IGG0L444D0BUT0N9P7V/Kasia%2BWereszczynska%2BCEO%2BCounseling%2BSpeaks.jpg Our Founder Katarzyna Weresz, LCPC, NCC, RYT, Eagala Certified MHP founded Counseling Speaks,P LLC in 2015 and serves as Chief Executive Officer of this multicultural group practice serving the Chicago metropolitan with locations in Chicago, Lake Forest, Highland Park and Barrington. Before stepping up into the Clinical Executive role, she had extensive training and 18+ years’ experience in crisis intervention, cognitive-behavioral therapy and positive psychology. She has provided counseling and psychology services to a culturally diverse population serving the South Side of Chicago and the North Shore area as a first responder. She has a history of working in various settings including the mental health court system, hospital emergency rooms, community mental health agencies, schools and both inpatient/outpatient psychiatric hospital settings. Weresz graduated with her Master’s from the Illinois School of Psychology and served on the Oakton Community College Curriculum Committee, Chi Sigma Iota (CSI) International Counselor Community Engagement Committee, Illinois Diversity in Leadership Task Force Committee, and served on the Argosy University Counselor Education Advisory Board. She is past President of both the Chicago Counseling Association (CCA) and the Illinois Association of Multicultural Counseling (IAMC). In addition, she taught various counseling and psychology classes at the University of St. Francis, Chicago School of Professional Psychology and Oakton Community College. https://www.counselingspeaks.com/new-clients-start-here daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/043d21c7-f17c-4165-a956-c53a13b3c446/unsplash-image-Q1zJtNdMEQY.jpg New Clients - Start Here - New Clients. Prior to your first visit, you will be asked to set up your Client Portal after completing the questionnaire form. 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Originally from Poland, Kasia has developed an appreciation for different cultures. She works to build a healing environment that helps facilitate personal growth and positive change. In addition, she empowers her clients by helping them set and achieve realistic goals in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Kasia has an extensive training and experience in crisis intervention, cognitive-behavioral therapy and positive psychology. Her areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, life transitions, addiction, trauma, self esteem concerns and stress management. Kasia has provided counseling to a culturally diverse population serving the South Side of Chicago and the North Shore area. She has a history of working in various settings including the mental health court system, hospital emergency room, community mental health agencies, and both inpatient/outpatient psychiatric hospital settings. https://www.counselingspeaks.com/julia-benjamin-sostrin daily 0.75 2021-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1627177544382-AZ6CP2IWFI025VIWOUF5/Julia+Benjamin+Sostrin.jpeg Julia Benjamin Sostrin - “Julia Sostrin” LCSW Benjamin Sostrin Julia Sostrin is a licensed clinical social worker and certified alcohol and drug counselor. Julia has 7 years of experience working in residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient levels of care. Julia incorporates humor and active listening in sessions with clients. She has a direct, honest, yet compassionate style and works from various modalities, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and psychodynamic orientations. Julia loves to work with a wide range of folx but specializes in working with mood disorders, substance use disorders, dual-diagnosis presentations, various trauma presentations, depression and anxiety. Julia has a passion for working with the LGBTQIA+ population and identifies as trans-femme, offering a unique therapeutic experience for folx on the queer and gender spectrum. Julia hopes to reach clients through an emphasis on the therapeutic alliance. The relationship between therapist and client is crucial for lasting change, and Julia hopes to have each client reach a place of happiness and well-being. Julia is collaborative in her approach to therapy, allowing clients to have an equal part in their treatment. When not in the office, Julia enjoys spending time with her two cats, dog and partner. Julia also enjoys writing and going to the beach. Sessions Types– Individuals, Couples, Group Specialization - Anxiety, Coping Skills, Self Esteem Exceptional Knowledge in – Bisexual Allied, Veterans Currently Works with - Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Elders (65+) Previous Background - Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors -, Coaching, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered, Strength-Based Previous Experience - Addiction, ADHD, Alcohol Use, Alzheimer's, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Career Counseling, Codependency, Coping Skills, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Grief, Hoarding, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues https://www.counselingspeaks.com/megan-taggart daily 0.75 2021-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1627178057058-INPIDY0Q77PDECZPK9OS/Megan+Taggart.jpg Megan Taggart - Megan Taggart LCSW Megan Taggart is a Liscensed Clincal Social Worker, A clinical counselor, speaker, and yoga instructor at counseling speaks with experience in working with children, adolescents, families and adults. Originally from Poland, Kasia has developed an appreciation for different cultures. She works to build a healing environment that helps facilitate personal growth and positive change. In addition, she empowers her clients by helping them set and achieve realistic goals in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Kasia has an extensive training and experience in crisis intervention, cognitive-behavioral therapy and positive psychology. Her areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, life transitions, addiction, trauma, self esteem concerns and stress management. Kasia has provided counseling to a culturally diverse population serving the South Side of Chicago and the North Shore area. She has a history of working in various settings including the mental health court system, hospital emergency room, community mental health agencies, and both inpatient/outpatient psychiatric hospital settings. Sessions Types– Individuals Specialization - Anxiety, Self Esteem and Depression Exceptional Knowledge in – Adjustment Currently Works with - Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13), Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19), Adults, Elders (65+) Previous Background - Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Adlerian, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical (DBT), Person-Centered, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Previous Experience - Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Depression and Self Esteem Issues https://www.counselingspeaks.com/sherri-ramsey daily 0.75 2021-07-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1627178788347-JU1VCW224S0TV2AQ94O3/Sherri+Ramsey.JPG Sherri Ramsey - Sherri Ramsay LPC Sherri Ramsay is a Liscensed Professional Cousnselor. A clinical counselor, speaker, and yoga instructor at counseling speaks with experience in working with children, adolescents, families and adults. Originally from Poland, Kasia has developed an appreciation for different cultures. She works to build a healing environment that helps facilitate personal growth and positive change. In addition, she empowers her clients by helping them set and achieve realistic goals in a nonjudgmental atmosphere. Kasia has an extensive training and experience in crisis intervention, cognitive-behavioral therapy and positive psychology. Her areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, life transitions, addiction, trauma, self esteem concerns and stress management. Kasia has provided counseling to a culturally diverse population serving the South Side of Chicago and the North Shore area. She has a history of working in various settings including the mental health court system, hospital emergency room, community mental health agencies, and both inpatient/outpatient psychiatric hospital settings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1606187850780-77GNPBDXEN0VQAXA4J52/eagala_logo_black.png Sherri Ramsey https://www.counselingspeaks.com/our-approach-1 daily 0.75 2022-09-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/1649533774050-K6WS7V1FCK1LVRP3ILRW/unsplash-image-sFydXGrt5OA.jpg Our Approach - Transforming Mental Health Care. As a mental health collective, we assist members by providing therapy, medication management, coaching, and more. We help our clients connect with one of our therapists who can meet their needs and is available online or in-person. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f7eb6871a9b4044f542b8ce/8964bfc1-066b-4661-adb5-3e03302e62bb/unsplash-image-6ie6OjshvWg.jpg Our Approach - A Modern Approach It’s essential for us that our clients get personalized suggestions on who from our team is the best match. Rather than do things the typical way, we’ve created a system designed around our patients’ needs. https://www.counselingspeaks.com/our-approachlearn-more daily 0.75 2026-06-03 https://www.counselingspeaks.com/dui/substance-learn-more daily 0.75 2022-09-05