At LivingRite, we maintain a warm and welcoming culture that allows our therapists the flexibility to serve the needs of our community according to their unique and specific abilities. Our therapists are accessible and willing to work with you to make sure you get the treatment you need. Feel free to review the different backgrounds and approaches offered by our therapists, and if you have questions regarding who might be the right therapist for you, contact us for help.
Riley recognizes the importance of connecting outside mental health support with a child’s schooling in order to allow the child to best access their education. She hopes to work collaboratively with clients and their families in reaching their treatment goals.
Peter utilizes evidence-based treatments when working with his clients, such as ACT, CBT, and DBT. He aims to foster a supportive therapeutic environment where he can assist clients to pursue a meaningful, value-driven life.
Travis uses evidence-based treatments such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and relapse prevention strategies to help clients build insight, identify triggers, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. His goal is to support individuals in making meaningful, sustainable changes that align with their values and long-term well-being.
Samantha specializes in working with addictions, first responders, trauma, emotional regulation, intimacy issues, anger management, behavioral challenges, as well as working with offenders of all types.
Ann believes that everyone has the skills and talents to be successful, and that it’s ok for her clients to take their time to discover what’s right for them. She currently works with teens and adults.
Ruth views a client’s decision to engage in counseling as an act of vulnerability and empowerment. Every client has a story to tell, and it is important that they feel safe, seen, and heard. She believes it is never too late to experience growth, healing, a sense of purpose.
Raya focuses on building trusting relationships in therapy as the foundation to making progress in treatment. She uses compassion, validation, and acceptance throughout therapy to help her clients.
Morgan is a firm believer that therapy should be a collaboration between the therapist and the clients to help foster change. With much compassion and understanding, She works with clients to facilitate healing and growth, grounded in a desire to empower others to achieve their goals.
Brandon offers a safe and warm environment to process the experiences, behaviors and emotions of his clients. His therapeutic approach changes depending upon the issue, person, and dynamics being presented.
Raychael’s clinical focus includes treating children, adolescents, families, and young adults. She employs a person-centered and strengths based approach with all her clients. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, inclusive, and largely involves meeting clients where they are.
Through her work with adolescents and adults, Megan believes it is important to first establish an environment that is warm, accepting, and hopeful. Therefore, treatment is individualized and collaborative, and she works together with clients to identify therapeutic goals that align with their values.
Sarah’s treatment orientation includes Behavioral, CBT, Attachment Therapy, EFT and Gottman Therapy. She specializes in working with children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD, and Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, Rebecca works not only with individuals, but also with the relationships that affect them. She have used her specialized training to treat a wide range of people, including: individuals, children, adolescents, parents, couples, and families.
Nicole works with adolescents and adults. She uses Cognitive-Behavioral and Acceptance-Commitment therapies to help these individuals. Nicole also conducts psychological testing for multiple purposes.
Claire works a Bowen Family Therapy approach while also utilizing Cognitive Behavioral and Solution-Focused interventions to assist her clients. She works with adults and children with a focus on couples and family therapy.
Tom primarily treats children & adolescents & adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Therapy, Parent Management Training, Collaborative Problem-Solving Therapy, Organizational Skills Therapy, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy to help his clients achieve wellness.
Kristi is trained in several therapeutic orientations including Psychodynamic, Eclectic, and EMDR in order to customize her treatment approach which increases her ability to achieve a positive outcome for her clients..
Stephanie works with adults and children with a variety of issues. Her therapeutic orientation is Eclectic and includes CBT, EMDR, Schema-Based, Behavioral, and Client-Centered treatment approaches.
Amanda utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches including CBT, Structural Therapy, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy and Experiential Therapy to help her clients reach their treatment goals towards wellness.
Julia specializes in working with children and adolescents. She has experience in conducting psychoeducational assessments, as well as assessments for ASD, ADHD, and behavioral challenges.
David is a scientist-practitioner that focuses on staying current on the latest developments in the field of psychology. David relies upon evidence-based approaches whenever possible to help his clients.
Michelle is a Professor in the Psychology Department at Northern Illinois University. She excels at training future psychologists and conducts research on bullying and victimization in schools.
