Meet Our Team

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Claudia Molina Camerota, RMHCI, Staff Therapist

“I bring a blend of lived and clinical experience to the therapeutic space, using a systems-based and multicultural approach to therapy.”

Claudia sees clients Virtually/Telehealth

Maria Quijano, LPC, Staff Therapist
“ I focus on helping children build emotional awareness and coping skills while also working closely with caregivers to shift family dynamics in supportive and sustainable ways.”
Maria sees clients in Oak Park and Virtually/Telehealth

Russ Myslewicz, LSW, CADC, Staff Therapist
“Working with me is direct, honest, and grounded. I’m laid back, I bring humor when it fits, and I pay close attention to the patterns you’re describing, especially the ones that don’t make sense yet.”
Russ sees clients in Chicago, Oak Park, and Virtually/Telehealth

Jen Kosanovich, ALMFT Staff Therapist
“Much of the work I do in helping children is done in tandem with helping their parents. Often parents view their child’s behavior as a reflection of their parenting, but my goal is to help you understand your child’s behavior as their way of communicating needs.”
Jen sees clients in Chicago and Virtually/Telehealth

Quin Owen, M.A., Staff Therapist
“I help couples and families who feel they aren’t speaking the same language find more meaningful connection”
Quin sees clients in Oak Park and Virtually/Telehealth

Tykisha Bays LSW, CADC, Staff Therapist
“My goal is to support couples in moving beyond cycles of disconnection toward deeper understanding, mutual respect, and lasting connection.”
Tykisha sees clients in Oak Park and Virtually/Telehealth

Lauren Buroker, LMFT, MBA Staff Therapist / Clinical Supervisor & Chief Operating Officer (COO)
“I help clients discover and make use of their strengths to address things in their lives that are causing them distress.”
Lauren sees clients in Chicago and Virtually/Telehealth

Hayley Caddell, ALMFT, Staff Therapist
“I help couples break out of their boring patterns to rediscover love and connection”
Hayley sees clients in Oak Park and Virtually/Telehealth

Annie Toner, ALMFT, Staff Therapist
“I consider it a privilege to help teens communicate more authentically with their parents, and to help parents better understand their teens”
Annie sees clients in Oak Park and Virtually/Telehealth

Kat Evans, LPC, Staff Therapist
“I am here to work alongside parents and guide them in best supporting their children through difficult transitions and challenging behaviors at home or school.”
Kat sees clients in Oak Park and Virtually/Telehealth

Julia Rodriguez, LCPC, OTR Staff Therapist
“I work to make sessions with kids, teens, and families reliably comfortable, often fun, and always open to creativity.”
Julia sees clients in Oak Park and Virtually/Telehealth

Avery Foster, LCSW, Staff Therapist & Director of Transitions
“My goal is to advocate for and empower children, parents, and other family members and to assist them in their journey toward reaching their goals.”
Avery sees clients in Oak Park and Virtually/Telehealth

Maryclaire Ahlgren, LSW, Staff Therapist & Director of Programming
“As a therapist, I strive to empower my clients, not to fit into society’s norms, but to teach them to move in society in a way that best fits them.”
Maryclaire sees clients in Oak Park and Virtually/Telehealth

Madison Gunter, ALMFT, Staff Therapist
“I believe that healing can look so different for different people!”
Madison sees clients in Chicago, Oak Park, and Virtually/Telehealth

Isabel Caisse, LMFT, Staff Therapist & Clinical Director
“I believe healing begins when we create space for curiosity, vulnerability and the possibility for change.”
Isabel sees clients in Oak Park, Chicago, and Virtually/Telehealth

Shala Dryden, Director of Client Services / Client Care Coordinator
“My hope is that clients feel understood, supported, and well-guided from the initial outreach through their therapy experience”

Tina Shrader, LMFT, Owner & Founder of Empower Family Therapy
“I help couples build a communication toolbox to help them feel heard, seen, and connected”
Tina sees clients in Oak Park and Virtually/Telehealth

Interested in joining our awesome team? We are hiring!