Our team is a whole vibe!

**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

**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. 

**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." 

**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.  

**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.

**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.

 **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.

**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

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.

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.