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7900 South Cass Ave, Suite 200

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Nancy Johnston, Therapist

Nancy has a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Domestic Violence Professional. Nancy has experience working with kids, teens, and adults. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, domestic violence, childhood trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties. In therapy with Nancy, you'll find a thoughtful, safe, down-to-earth space where you can explore what’s been getting in your way…and why. She blends different approaches depending on what feels most helpful for you, but at the heart of her work is a deep interest in how past experiences, emotions, and relationships shape the way we feel and function in the present. Her approach draws mainly from Psychodynamic and Coherence Therapy, which means paying close attention to the deeper emotional layers beneath symptoms. Together, you and Nancy will look at the patterns and beliefs that may have made sense at one point in your life but are now perhaps limiting or painful. When needed, Nancy also brings in tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you manage anxiety, mood, or other specific challenges. Nancy is particularly passionate about working with survivors of domestic violence. She understands how complex and isolating these dynamics can be and approaches this work with a deep respect for each person’s pace, safety, and autonomy. Whether you’re in the process of leaving, healing from past abuse, or need support with your current experience, Nancy will support you without judgment and with a strong, steady presence. Nancy’s goal isn’t just to help you “cope” but to help you understand yourself more fully, shift long-standing patterns, and feel more grounded in who you are. Therapy with her is collaborative, curious, and built around what matters most to you.

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Bourbonnais, IL

815-214-9079

755 Almar Parkway, Suite A

815-214-9079

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Tracey Coleman, Therapist

Tracey Coleman, LICSW, provides comprehensive mental health care to individuals in Illinois, specializing in supporting children, teens, and adults through life’s challenges. She is passionate about fostering resilience and helping clients navigate complex emotions, relationships, and personal growth. Tracey serves adolescents and adults, focusing on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients can address issues such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. With a particular focus on treating childhood behavior issues, PTSD/trauma, and school avoidance, Tracey employs evidence-based interventions like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Her approach is tailored to each individual, ensuring a compassionate and personalized path toward healing. Tracey’s experience and dedication make her an invaluable resource for clients seeking to overcome obstacles and build emotional resilience. In addition to her clinical expertise, Tracey is committed to helping clients address co-occurring issues like substance use and managing health-related psychological challenges. Her work is especially impactful for women and members of the LGBTQ+ community, offering an inclusive and understanding perspective that meets the diverse needs of her clients. Tracey also provides group and family therapy, emphasizing the importance of supportive relationships in achieving long-term wellness. Outside her professional life, Tracey enjoys reading, attending musicals, concerts, and church events, as well as spending time with family and exploring community activities like library events. Her well-rounded interests reflect her commitment to maintaining balance and finding joy, values she seeks to instill in her clients.

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Darien, IL

7900 South Cass Ave, Suite 200

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Brendan Crotty, Therapist

Brendan Crotty, LSW, is committed to supporting clients as they work through life’s challenges using a collaborative, individualized approach. He begins by meeting clients where they are and partnering with them to identify meaningful ways they’d like to grow and improve. Brendan helps clients set clear, achievable goals and track their progress over time. Drawing from a range of evidence-based methods, including CBT and DBT, he equips clients with practical skills they can apply in their everyday lives. Brendan works with individuals across the lifespan and adapts his approach to meet each client’s unique needs. When working with children and teens, he incorporates elements of play to build connection and create a therapy experience that feels engaging and rewarding. He has particular experience supporting individuals coping with grief, emphasizing collaboration and empowering clients to become experts in their own experiences. Through a compassionate lens and evidence-based practices, Brendan helps foster resilience, healing, and personal growth. In addition to his clinical work, Brendan prioritizes building strong therapeutic relationships and creating a safe, affirming environment for LGBTQ+ clients, as well as men and women from diverse backgrounds. He is dedicated to providing culturally competent care, so all clients feel heard, respected, and understood. Outside of his professional life, Brendan enjoys reading, writing, watching movies, and playing a variety of games. He also appreciates scenic walks as a way to relax and connect with nature.

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Oak Park, IL

1010 Lake Street, Suite 110

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Michelle Joos, Therapist

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Barrington, IL

111 Lions Dr, Suite 210

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Evaristo Rios Jr, Therapist

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Chicago, IL

312-761-4720

1616 N Damen Ave, Suite 301

312-761-4720

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Julie Konrath, Therapist

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Barrington, IL

111 Lions Dr, Suite 210

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Olga Watts-Smith, Therapist

Olga Watts-Smith, LCPC, helps individuals and families across Illinois navigate life’s challenges with clarity, compassion, and practical tools for lasting change. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at LifeStance Health, she provides individual, couples, and family therapy for teens, adults, and seniors. Olga creates a supportive, collaborative environment where clients feel heard and empowered while working toward meaningful progress in their mental health and relationships. Olga specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and ADHD, with a thoughtful approach that blends evidence-based care and genuine connection. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness techniques to help clients better understand their thoughts, regulate emotions, and develop healthier coping strategies. Whether someone is facing daily stressors or more complex mental health concerns, Olga tailors treatment to meet each client’s unique goals and circumstances, while also offering additional areas of support. She is especially passionate about helping individuals through midlife transitions, couples navigating relationship challenges, and those coping with grief. Olga understands how life changes—whether expected or sudden—can impact emotional well-being, identity, and connection with others. Her work in these areas focuses on fostering resilience, improving communication, and helping clients rediscover a sense of balance and purpose during difficult seasons. With experience supporting a wide range of adult populations, Olga offers a grounded, empathetic perspective that encourages growth and self-awareness. Her approach is both structured and flexible, allowing clients to build skills they can apply in everyday life while feeling supported throughout the therapeutic process. Outside of her clinical work, Olga enjoys spending time with her family, playing golf, traveling, and volunteering with her church and sorority, which reflects her commitment to community and connection.

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Oswego, IL

630-473-8092

1 E Merchants Dr, Suite 300

630-473-8092

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Nazneen Syed, Therapist

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you've been carrying anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, or emotional pain on your own for a long time. LifeStance Health therapist Nazneen Syed, LPC, strives to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and safe to explore difficult experiences without judgement. Naz works with teens, adults, and seniors across Illinois, helping them navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, stress, and emotional overwhelm. She understands that mental health struggles can affect every part of a person's life — including relationships, self-esteem, work, school, and daily functioning — and she believes therapy should be tailored to each individual's unique experiences, strengths, and goals. Naz is especially passionate about supporting individuals working through anxiety, trauma, and depression. She also values creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for clients from diverse backgrounds. As a bilingual therapist who speaks Urdu, she understands some of the unique pressures that can arise with multicultural, immigrant, and bicultural experiences, including family expectations, identity-related stress, and difficulty balancing personal needs with cultural values. Her therapeutic approach is compassionate, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques. She works collaboratively with clients to help them better understand their thoughts and emotions, develop healthier coping strategies, improve emotional regulation, and build lasting resilience. Clients working with Naz can expect a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, empathy, and authenticity. Her goal is to help clients feel empowered, supported, and better equipped to create a meaningful and sustainable change in their lives. Outside of therapy, Naz enjoys cooking, spending time with family and friends, caring for pets, going on walks, reading and watching movies — activities that help her stay grounded and connected outside of work.

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Chicago, IL

312-761-4725

1457 N Halsted Street, Suite B303

312-761-4725

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Lys Gardunio, Therapist

Elyse "Lys" Gardunio, LPC, helps individuals across Illinois navigate life’s challenges with compassion, curiosity, and evidence-based care. Lys provides individual therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and adults, creating a supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, build coping skills, and move toward meaningful change. Lys commonly works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD, while also supporting individuals through a wide range of additional mental health needs. Lys brings a deeply affirming and inclusive approach to therapy, with a strong commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and those with autism spectrum disorders or developmental disabilities. Their work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and parenting skills, helping clients better understand thought patterns, regulate emotions, and strengthen relationships. They also address areas such as trauma, school avoidance, and life transitions, offering additional areas of support tailored to each person’s goals. Their therapeutic style is shaped by a belief in the power of empathy, cultural awareness, and social justice. Lys understands how identity, relationships, and community experiences influence mental health, and they strive to create a space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered. Whether working with children navigating behavioral challenges, teens facing academic or social stress, or adults managing complex emotional experiences, they adapt their approach to meet each client’s unique needs. Outside of their clinical work, Lys enjoys playing video games on their PC, exploring creative outlets, and watching movies. They value spending time with their found family and their two cats, which helps them stay grounded and connected.

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Western Springs, IL

708-416-6551

4471 Lawn Ave, Suite 202

708-416-6551

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Brian Wagner, Therapist

Brian Wagner, LCSW, helps adults across Illinois build stability, insight, and meaningful change through individualized, evidence-based therapy at LifeStance Health. He works with young adults, professionals, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions, offering a collaborative approach that balances practical tools with deeper self-understanding. His style is thoughtful and engaged, supporting clients in developing skills that translate into everyday life. Brian has a strong clinical focus on anxiety, depression, and ADHD, and he understands how these challenges can intersect with stress, identity, and daily functioning. He integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients manage overwhelming thoughts, regulate emotions, and move toward values-driven goals. He also has experience supporting individuals facing substance use concerns and offers additional areas of support tailored to each client’s needs. A key area of Brian’s work includes supporting individuals recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. He is passionate about helping clients navigate this critical transition period, providing structure, coping strategies, and consistent support to reduce relapse risk and rebuild confidence in daily life. His approach emphasizes continuity of care, emotional safety, and practical steps toward long-term stability. Brian creates an inclusive and affirming environment and has experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, along with men and women from diverse backgrounds. He understands the impact of social isolation and modern challenges such as video game addiction, helping clients find balance while honoring their interests and identities. Outside of his clinical work, Brian is a passionate gamer who enjoys board game nights, action role-playing video games, and participating in Magic: The Gathering events. He values creativity and connection, often drawing on these perspectives to better relate to and support his clients.

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Wheaton, IL

630-884-9073

55 E Loop Road, Suite 301

630-884-9073

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Ciara Johnson, Therapy Clinician

Ciara Johnson, LSW, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Illinois navigate emotional, behavioral, and life challenges with compassion, structure, and practical support. As a provisionally licensed social worker at LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy, family therapy, and case management services tailored to each person’s goals and experiences. Ciara works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and life transitions, creating a supportive environment where patients can build coping skills, strengthen resilience, and improve daily functioning. Ciara is especially passionate about supporting youth and college athletes as they work through sports injuries, grief, identity changes, and the emotional pressures connected to athletics. As a former collegiate basketball athlete, she understands how performance expectations, injury recovery, and athletic identity can affect mental health, confidence, and relationships. She enjoys helping young athletes process these experiences while developing healthy emotional regulation, self-awareness, and long-term coping strategies. Ciara also has experience supporting individuals navigating PTSD and trauma, school avoidance, and mood-related concerns. Her therapeutic approach combines evidence-based care with genuine connection and encouragement. Ciara utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and additional therapeutic approaches to help patients manage emotions, improve communication, and develop healthier thought patterns. She works collaboratively with families and caregivers when appropriate and has experience serving individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, those with autism spectrum disorders, developmental disabilities, and adoption or foster care backgrounds. Since beginning her clinical practice in 2013, Ciara has remained committed to helping patients feel heard, empowered, and supported throughout their mental health journey. She believes therapy should be a space where individuals can safely explore challenges while building practical tools for lasting growth and emotional wellness. Outside of her professional work, Ciara enjoys staying active through workouts and sports, watching games, relaxing with a good TV show, and spending quality time with her family.

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Oak Park, IL

1010 Lake Street, Suite 110