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Individual and Family Therapy, LLC
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Meet Our Team

CEO-Tionna Harris-Crawford, MSW, LCSW

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and Indiana
  • Clinical Focus:
    • Life Changes
    • Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
    • Teens
    • Couples/Families
    • Faith-based Counseling
  • Clinical Style:
    • Down-to-earth, laid back
    • Use Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Accepted Payments: 
    • BCBS, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Aetna, United Healthcare, Perspectives EAP, Curalinc EAP, Private Pay
  • More about Tionna: 
    • Tionna enjoys spending time with her family, doing art-related activities, and binge-watching shows on Netflix/Hulu

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Benita Madry, MSC, LMHCA, NCC

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**

  • Masters in Mental Heath Counseling
  • Over 6 years of experience with addressing the  behavioral and mental health needs of others.
  • Treatment areas:
    • Depression, Anxiety, Trauma
    • Substance Use
    • Behavioral Issues
    • Teens
    • Couples/Families
  • Clinical style: 
    • Down-to-earth, adaptable  
    • Strength-based, solution focused clinician 
    • Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI),  and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques (DBT).
  • Accepted Payments:
    • BCBS, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Aetna, Aetna EAP, Private Pay
  • More about Benita: 
    • Benita enjoys cooking, spending time with her family, and binge watching her favorite television shows.

Sean Collins, LCPC

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**

  • Over 6 of experiences working as a residential therapist with youth and families involved with DCFS
  • Treatment areas:
    • Depression/Anxiety
    • ADHD
    • Oppositional/Defiant Behavior
    • Child/Adolescent Counseling
      • Behavioral Issues
    • Families/Individuals
    • Adult Counseling
  • Clinical style: 
    • Adlerian, holistic approach
  • Accepted Payments:
    • BCBS, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Aetna, Aetna EAP, Private Pay
  • More about Sean: 
    •  Sean considers himself to be an extrovert and enjoys making music.  He has played the flute and the saxophone before. 

Gilmarie (GiGi) Garay-Adames, MSW

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**

***Fluent in English and Spanish***

  • Over 12 years of experience serving youth in the city of Chicago as an educator
  • Treatment areas:
    • Depression/Anxiety
    • ADHD
    • Faith-based counseling
    • Relationship Issues
    • Teen Counseling
      • Behavioral Issues
    • Couples/Families/Individuals
  • Clinical style: 
    • Compassionate, patient
    • Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-focused approach
  • Accepted Payments:
    • BCBS, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Aetna, Aetna EAP, Private Pay
  • More about Gilmarie: 
    •  Gilmarie states, "I believe that every person deserves to be treated with dignity and respect no matter what they are going through and/or what situation they find themselves in."

Danielle Jones, MA

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**

  • M.A in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavioral Analysis
  • Treatment areas:
    • Depression/Anxiety
    • Work-related Issues
    • Adult ADHD
    • LGBTQ+ Issues
    • Relationship Issues
    • Teen Counseling
      • Behavioral Issues
    • Couples/Families/Individuals
  • Clinical style: 
    • Down-to-earth, non-judgmental, and laid back
    • Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)  and Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Accepted Payments:
    • BCBS, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Aetna, Aetna EAP, Private Pay
  • More about Danielle: 
    • Danielle's favorite saying is "We rise by lifting each other. Danielle also  states, "I am not focused on 'fixing you' but instead creating a life balance that entails focusing on individualized services tailored to meet my clients' identified goals/needs when they are ready to make a change." 

Reena Hilton, MSW

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**

  • 16 years of professional experiences working with youth
  • Treatment areas:
    • Child/Adolescent Counseling
    • Complex trauma (sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse and sex trafficking, etc.).
    • Anxiety/Depression
    • Life Transitions
  • Clinical style: 
    • Holistic approaches 
    • Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT),  Art-based interventions,  Mind-body interventions
  • Accepted Payments:
    • BCBS, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Aetna, Aetna EAP, Private Pay
  • More about Reena: 
    • Reena also is an artist and uses her skills in therapeutic settings. In her free time, she enjoys eating tacos and food with tons of flavor and spice! She also enjoys arts/crafts, psychological thrillers, knitting, spending time with her family, bike riding, and photography. 

Keisha Hayes, MFT

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**

  • Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy
  • Treatment areas:
    • Depression, Suicide Ideation, Self-harm
    • Anger Management
    • Grief
    • Sexual Trauma
    • Anxiety, Stress Management
    • Couples/Families/Individuals
  • Clinical style: 
    • Down-to-earth, warm, friendly  
    • Strength-based, solution focused clinician 
    • Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI)
    • Help clients learn: Communication Techniques and Emotion Regulation Skills
  • Accepted Payments:
    • BCBS, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Aetna, Aetna EAP, Private Pay
  • More about Keisha: 
    • In Keisha’s spare time she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, reading, watching action movies.  

Farrah Ellison-Moore, LPC, NCC

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**

  • Licensed Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor
  • Treatment areas:
    • Career Counseling/Job Coaching
    • Adjustment/Transitional Issues
    • Anxiety, Stress Management
    • Adolescents/Young Adults
    • Relationship Issues
    • Couples/Families/Individuals
  • Clinical style: 
    • Holistic, strength-based  approach
    • Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI)
    • Completes skills/values assessments with job coaching
  • Accepted Payments:
    • BCBS, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Aetna, Aetna EAP, Private Pay
  • More about Farrah: 
    • In Farrah’s spare time she enjoys college sports, live concerts, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her family.  

Tai Crayton, MSW, LCSW

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and Indiana
  • Over 13 years of experience in the mental health field
  • Treatment areas:
    • Depression/Anxiety
    • Work-related Issues
    • Emotional/Physical/Sexual Abuse
    • Addiction Issues
    • Relationship Issues
    • Couples/Families/Individuals
  • Clinical style: 
    • Warm and engaging 
    • Holistic, strength-based  approach
    • Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Solution-Focused Counseling
    • Completes skills/values assessments with job coaching
  • Accepted Payments:
    • BCBS, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Aetna, Aetna EAP, Private Pay, Perspectives EAP, Curalinc EAP
  • More about Tai: 
    • Tai believes that every client is unique and responds to concerns differently. This belief causes her to tailor her approach, interaction, and treatment plan specifically for her client.

Caroline Rosales, LMCH, NCC

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Indiana and Illinois
  • National Certified Counselor
  • Treatment areas:
    • Depression/Anxiety
    • Work-related Issues
    • Adult ADHD
    • LGBTQ+ Issues
    • Relationship Issues
    • Teen Counseling
      • Behavioral Issues
    • Couples/Families/Individuals
  • Clinical style: 
    • Laid back, down-to-earth
    • Strength-based  approach
    • Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behavioral therapy (DBT)
  • Accepted Payments:
    • BCBS, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Aetna, Aetna EAP, Private Pay, Perspectives EAP, Curalinc EAP, United Healthcare
  • More about Caroline: 
    • In her spare time, Caroline enjoys cooking, catching up on numerous Netflix shows, and dancing.

Keisha Cooper, MA

**NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS** 

  • Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Professional Psychology 
  • Keisha has over 20 years of experience working with children and adults in the mental health field across various settings (i.e. psychiatric hospitals, domestic violence shelters, youth residential treatment facilities, schools, and psychiatric nursing facilities). 
  • Treatment Areas:  
    • Acute Psychiatric Needs 
    • Addiction / Substance Use 
    • Trauma & Abuse 
    • Domestic Violence 
    • LGBTQ+ Issues  
    • Anxiety / Depression 
    • At-Risk Youth 
    • Relationships & Family 
    • Career Counseling 
  • Clinical Style:   
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution Focused Therapeutic Approaches 
  • More about Keisha:   
    • Keisha is an avid volleyball player; she also loves cooking, canvas painting, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Kennise Eaton, MA

 **NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**

  • Over 16 years of professional experiences working with youth
  • Treatment Areas:
    • Child/Adolescent Counseling
      • Behavioral & Emotional Issues
    • Grief
    • Abandonment Issues
    • Self-esteem
    • Relationship Issues
    • Couples/Family counseling
  • Clinical style: 
    • Kennise is great at helping adults to overcome stumbling blocks that prevent them from being able to move in their best possible self.
    • Kennise has an uncanny ability to hear what isn’t being said. 
  • Accepted Payments:
    • BCBS, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Aetna, Aetna EAP, Private Pay
  • More about Kennise:
    • Kennise believes that FEAR is just False Evidence that Appears Real. She is committed to walking her clients through their fears so they can see effective change and unlock the true power that they have within.

Diamari Velez, MSW

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**

  • Treatment Areas
    • Perinatal Mental Health 
    • Depression/Anxiety 
    • Life Transitions 
    • Teens/Young Adults 
    • Faith-based Counseling 
  • Clinical Style 
    • Down to earth, laid back 
    • Patient and empathetic 
    • Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and mind-body techniques
  • Accepted Payments:
    • BCBS, Cigna, Cigna EAP, Private Pay
  • More about Diamari 
    • Diamari enjoys reading, watching reality TV, and listening to music. In her spare time she can be found engaging in random dance parties with her family. 
    • Diamari believes that individuals deserve to be met where they are at with empathy and patience. She believes everyone deserves a gentle reminder that even on their hardest days, “it is just a bad day- not a bad life.” 


Kalise Anderson, BS ***Master Level Intern***

**ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS**

  • Undergraduate degree in Psychology 
  • Working toward Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling with concentrations in: 
    • Clinical mental health counseling 
    • School counseling
  • Has 3 years of experience working alongside mental health professionals
  • Treatment areas:
    • Couples/Family Counseling
    • Child/Adolescent Counseling
    • Adult Counseling
  • Clinical style: 
    • Uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Likes to help individuals learn methods for coping  and setting personal goals
  • Accepted Payments:
    • Private Pay ($30)
  • More about Kalise: 
    • Kalise enjoys listening to R&B and Hip Hop music, as well as relating lyrics to life experiences


Our Support Team We are Here to Serve You!

meet our support team

Vanessa Harris, Administrative Manager

Vanessa has over 30 years of  experience in word processing and management.  As Administrative Manager, Vanessa is responsible for overseeing the overall operations of Elevation Individual and Family Therapy. Vanessa enjoys engaging with clients and ensuring they are scheduled with a therapist who meets their unique needs.


More about Vanessa: In her spare time, Vanessa enjoys planning parties and creating graphic design content.



Stacy Cantrell, Receptionist

Stacy has over 30 years of experience in the health care field .  Stacy helps greet our clients and helps ensure that everything runs smoothly when clients are scheduled for therapy.  Stacy has a warm and friendly personality and is truly passionate about her job.   In her spare time, Stacy reports she enjoys traveling, singing, bowling, karaoke, shopping, and enjoying people.


Michelle Washington, HR & Billing Specialist

Michelle  has over 7 years  of experience in human resources, billing, and management.  Michelle communicates with clients and therapists regarding billing issues and maintains contact with insurance companies regarding benefits and billing.  Michelle also serves as a consultant for all human resource issues within Elevation. In her free time, Michelle enjoys shopping and spending with family and friends.


More snapshots of our therapists!

Our Team of Therapists!

Tai Crayton, LCSW

Caroline Rosales, LMHC, NCC

CEO-Tionna Harris Crawford, LCSW


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