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Meet the Clinicians Shantelle Whitehead PsyD Shantelle Whitehead Psy D is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who works with children adolescents and adults She received her Bachelor s Degree from the University of Michigan and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology Dr Shantelle s experience in the social services field is extensive and varied She has worked in a residential home for children community mental health agency psychiatric inpatient setting university counseling center and school setting She also founded a successful group practice where she worked with a team of clinicians to assist numerous individuals and families on their journey to greater health and wellness At a glance y Works with ages 3 and older y Specializes in working with behavior problems trauma PTSD anxiety OCD eating disorders self harm depression and relational issues y Specific training and experience in Sports Psychology and enjoys working with athletes on sports related issues y Viewing each client as unique she tailors treatment to meet a client s individual needs through the use of a variety of treatment modalities some of which include cognitivebehavioral therapy interpersonal therapy sensorimotor psychotherapy EMDR dialectical behavior therapy play therapy and art therapy Call for an Appointment 312 924 1884 DrShantelleAndAssociates com

Meet the Clinicians Deana L Donzal MBA MA LCPC Deana is a licensed clinical professional counselor who enjoys working with children teens college students and adults She is an open minded person who is accepting considerate and motivating within her practice She values the knowledge that comes from selfexploration and the importance of finding one s passion Deana has over 20 years of experience in the field in various settings including several hospitals colleges intensive outpatient programs and outpatient clinics Deana is also a strong ally for LGBTQIA individuals At a glance y Works with individuals aged 3 and up y Specializes in working with sensory processing issues OCD ADHD Bipolar disorder Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder Anxiety School refusal issues Depression Suicidal Ideation and Self Harm Parent Child conflict relationship issues self esteem self worth improvement college pressures career exploration and personal development y Utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Narrative and Play Therapy while also viewing holistic healing energy work grounding and centering as important components for self care y Approach is always person centered as she believes that the client knows themself or their child best and her work with clients centers on finding solutions relief and healing through a supportive therapeutic relationship Call for an Appointment 312 924 1884 DrShantelleAndAssociates com

Meet the Clinicians Maria Goldstein LSW Maria Goldstein LSW is a licensed social worker who enjoys working with adults older adults and couples She earned her Master of Social Work degree at Aurora University with a concentration in gerontology medical and faith based social work Maria was recognized as the 2018 recipient of the George Williams Legacy of Social Work Award by the School of Social Work faculty for her commitment to the social work profession academic excellence personal growth and interpersonal skills Socially and spiritually focused Maria naturally empathizes with people easily seeing their point of view and understanding their emotions to foster collaborative relationships At a glance y Works with individuals aged 21 and especially enjoys older adults 65 y Specializes in the treatment of grief life transitions relationship and career issues chronic illness caregiver fatigue anxiety depression and trauma cultural generational and complex PTSD y Provides collaborative individualized treatment to clients utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy psychodynamic therapy somatic experiencing solution focused brief therapy emotionally focused therapy and attachment based therapy y Views the client therapist relationship to be the most important factor in counseling and is committed to providing compassion support and encouragement to help her clients create a healthier and happier quality of life Call for an Appointment 312 924 1884 DrShantelleAndAssociates com

Meet the Clinicians Jarrod Juskiewicz LPC Jarrod Juskiewicz is a licensed professional counselor with a background in both sport psychology and clinical mental health Jarrod earned his Bachelor s Degree at Illinois Wesleyan University while playing on their baseball team and his Master s degree in Counseling with a specialization in Sport and Health Psychology at Adler University He has worked within a community mental health agency and has functioned as a mental performance consultant for both high level and beginner athletes Jarrod s degree and experience allow him to work with a wide range of ages and diagnoses At a glance y Works with individuals 12 and older clinically and also specializes in work with teams coaches and individual athletes of all ages performance enhancement y Specializes in working with depression anxiety emotional dysregulation PTSD relationship building challenges and difficult life transitions y Within sport specializes in working with performance anxiety regulating emotions for optimal performance focus enhancement effective communication improving goal setting and increasing motivation y Utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy acceptance and commitment therapy motivational interviewing and brief intervention therapy y Individualized and collaborative therapeutic approach centered on authenticity acceptance empowerment and growth Call for an Appointment 312 924 1884 DrShantelleAndAssociates com

Meet the Clinicians Apolonia Kasprzyk LPC CADC Apolonia Kasprzyk LPC is a licensed professional counselor who primarily works with adolescents adults and the geriatric population She earned her Bachelor s Degree at the University of St Francis with a minor in Industrial Organizational psychology and her Masters Degree at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a concentration in substance use At a glance y Works with individuals aged 14 up y Is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor CADC thus reflecting her additional training in working with substance use and dual diagnosis y Specializes in the treatment of addiction anxiety ADHD bipolar disorder depression stress management substance use dual diagnoses and trauma y Utilizes multiple styles of evidenced based practices including motivational interviewing cognitive behavioral therapy dialectical behavioral therapy brief intervention therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy y Uses a biopsychosocial spiritual approach when determining what will best benefit her client she believes that it is important to understand and incorporate all aspects of an individual s life in order to come up with the best course of treatment Call for an Appointment 312 924 1884 DrShantelleAndAssociates com

Meet the Clinicians Annie Fox MSW Annie Fox MSW is a social worker who works with children adolescents adults and families She earned her Bachelor s degree at Northeastern Illinois University and her Master s of Social Work degree from Aurora University with a concentration in child welfare and forensic social work Annie has provided clinical services to families involved with the child welfare system LGBTQIA youth and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault At a glance y Works with ages 5 y Offers in person and telehealth services in the Clarendon Hills office y Specializes in working with complex trauma mood dysregulation behavioral issues domestic violence sexual abuse assault gender dysphoria anxiety stress management and family conflict y Has specialized training for work with foster and at risk youth adopted children and their families caregivers y Utilizes Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Motivational Interviewing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy y Offers parental psychoeducation and parent coaching to strengthen child caregiver attachment and reduce familial conflict y Approach is individualized and person centered with Annie working alongside her clients to create a plan that they believe will be impactful Call for an Appointment 312 924 1884 DrShantelleAndAssociates com

Meet the Clinicians Leanne Bergey LPC Leanne Bergey is a licensed professional counselor who focuses her practice with individuals families and groups on holistic wellbeing She does this using an eclectic approach that incorporates Psychodynamic theory DBT CBT mindfulness positive psychology movement and prevention based tools along with special coursework completed in dance movement therapy and nutrition for mental health Leanne received her bachelor s degree in psychology from Biola University her master s degree in counseling from Northwestern University and is in the process of completing her doctorate in psychology from Liberty University Sessions with Leanne are filled with collaboration aimed at providing space for you to flourish Leanne believes that it is impossible to do life alone and Is honored for the opportunity to walk life alongside her clients both in difficult seasons and in prosperous ones At a glance y Works with ages 16 and up y Offers telehealth and in person sessions at the Naperville office y Specializes in counseling related to women s issues relationship concerns depression lifestyle changes grief trauma social skill development self esteem body positivity time management work issues and anxiety y Utilizes Psychodynamic DBT CBT mindfulness person centered approaches positive psychology movement and prevention based theories and interventions y Sessions are individualized and are filled with collaboration aimed at providing a space for you to grow towards authenticity and flourishing Call for an Appointment 312 924 1884 DrShantelleAndAssociates com

Meet the Clinicians Briana Kesterson MSW Briana Kesterson MSW is a social worker that specializes in working with children adolescents and young adults Briana earned her Bachelor s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana and her Masters of Social Work from Aurora University She spent two years in a social justice paraprofessional program focusing on advocacy for human rights Briana has also completed courses in art and design and brings her passion for art into her work as a therapist At a glance y Works with ages 3 older y Offers in person and telehealth services in the Naperville office y Specializes in working with anxiety depression emotional dysregulation self esteem adjustment transition issues and behavior problems y Utilizes a combination of Play Therapy Art Therapy and Talk Therapy along with Family Sessions and Parental Consultation when working with children y Unitizes an eclectic approach of several therapy modalities to meet the needs of each individual when working with adults and adolescents Modalities include Mindfulness Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Motivational Interviewing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Art Therapy Call for an Appointment 312 924 1884 DrShantelleAndAssociates com

Meet the Clinicians Marc L Solodky LPC NCC Marc L Solodky is a National Certified Counselor who works primarily with parents adolescents and children He earned his Bachelor s Degree at Bradley University and his Master s Degree in School Counseling from Concordia University Chicago Marc also currently holds certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards in School Counseling Marc s experience with children and adolescents is extensive and unique having worked as a high school counselor varsity baseball coach and currently as a district administrator of student and family services At a glance y Works with individuals aged 9 and up y Specializes in working with depression anxiety relationship problems stress management and education related inquiries y With significant work experience as school counselor and administrator provides educational advocacy and assistance in 504 and Individualized Education Plan IEP development and implementation y Approach is solution focused and viewed through a cognitive behavioral lens with the goal of creating a partnership based on rapport and connection to best develop strategies that meet each individual s unique needs Call for an Appointment 312 924 1884 DrShantelleAndAssociates com

Meet the Clinicians Jessica Drafke LSW Jessica Drafke LSW is a licensed social worker who works with children adolescents and adults She earned her Bachelor s degree at Loyola University Chicago and her Master s of Social Work degree at Governor s State University Jessica s vast clinical experience working in both private practice and inpatient psychiatric settings has provided her with the knowledge to work with a wide range of ages and diagnoses Jessica specializes in working with individuals and families experiencing life transitions relational stress anxiety depression emotional dysregulation and behavior problems At a glance y Works with ages 5 and older y Specializes in the treatment of anxiety relational stress adjustment transitional issues depression emotional dysregulation and behavior problems y Utilizes a combination of play therapy art therapy and talk therapy along with family sessions and parental training when working with children y Utilizes motivational interviewing cognitive behavioral therapy dialectical behavioral therapy and narrative therapy when working with adolescents and adults y Tailors each treatment plan to the individual with the center of her approach being warmth empowerment and empathy Call for an Appointment 312 924 1884 DrShantelleAndAssociates com

Meet the Clinicians Kayla Turner LPC Kayla Turner is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose combined sport psychology and clinical mental health background has equipped her to work with a wide range of diagnoses and ages as well as a variety of sport performance concerns Kayla earned her Bachelor s degrees at Newman University and her Master s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adler University and a Master s degree in Sport and Human Performance at Adler University At a glance y Works with individuals aged 12 and older clinically and teams coaches and individual athletes performance enhancement y Specializes in trauma PTSD substance abuse depression Autism Spectrum Disorder anxiety panic social anxiety behavioral issues peer relationships and mental skills training y Utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy dialectical behavioral therapy existential therapy talk therapy and rational emotive behavior therapy y Highly collaborative and seeks to promote growth by constructing an empowering therapeutic alliance used to help clients reach their identified treatment goals in the clinical setting y Holistic approach to performance enhancement designed to meet clients where they are presently at in their own development process and help facilitate growth as an individual and an athlete performer Call for an Appointment 312 924 1884 DrShantelleAndAssociates com