Wendy holds a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. As a certified facilitator in the Gottman Method and Prepare Enrich for premarital therapy, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her practice. Wendy is also trained in Eye Movement and Desensitization (EMDR) therapy, equipping her to support clients through a variety of challenges.

Wendy understands the complexities of family dynamics which assists during family therapy. She loves working with pre-teens and teens, drawing from her experiences as a mother of five. Wendy is a proud 21 year military veteran. Her skills learned and dedication to others is displayed in her commitment to fostering growth and healing in every client she meets, helping them build stronger connections and a brighter future.

Sandra is a bilingual [English and Spanish] Marriage and Family Therapist certified in Gottman Method Couples Therapy Levels 1&2. She is also a Prepare/Enrich facilitator, guiding couples through the beginning of their marital journey. Sandra treats a range of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, as well as ddressing relationship dynamics. She provides guidance and support with symptom management due to clinical problems such as depression, anxiety, grief, marital problems, and parenting
issues. Sandra is committed to providing a space where clients feel welcome, safe, and motivated to achieve their goals.

“Life is what happens after we make plans”. Life has a way of bringing you to feelings of loneliness, hopelessness, or can become overwhelming and change at a rapid rate. When these difficulties occur they can lead to depression, anxiety or feeling as though you can not move forward. When these things happen it can be helpful to address them with someone who will help you to begin to move forward again. Therapy is a solution to life’s plans that were not a part of the ones you laid out for yourself. Therapy can get you back moving forward. Candace is here to get you on that track.

Candace has been in the field of mental health for over five years. She obtained her Masters in Clinical Social work from Loyola University in 2013. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Illinois. She specializes in treating those struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma related issues and couples counseling. She comes from a strengths based perspective. Candace believes that everyone has an innate ability to move past life’s issues. Together she and you will work on strategies that will allow you to address the root causes of your difficulties and build meaningful social connections. Using an eclectic approach through psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, attachment, mindfulness and other evidence-based approaches, together she and you will develop the strength in you to get back to a healthier mental focus. She looks forward to the opportunity to work with you.