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Karen Butler-Cook is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois. Karen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana and a Master's Degree in counseling psychology from Governors State University. She has years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children and families. She has worked in a variety of settings, including community mental health agencies, inpatient and outpatient hospitals and private practice. Karen has experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families coping with behavioral health issues. She has a calming interpersonal style that allows individuals to feel comfortable while working through life’s difficulties, concerns, and mental health issues.
Ron Czub is a licensed clinical professional counselor and a part time professor, who holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Indiana University. He conducts individual, couples and family therapy to people of all ages. Ron strives to provide professional and individualized assessment and interventions to meet your unique needs. He has a relaxed interpersonal style, where building an empathetic and deeply compassionate therapeutic relationship, works in conjunction with a touch of humor in his clinical work.
Amanda Cichanowski has her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She also holds a B.A. in both Special and Elementary Education. Amanda has served as a Learning Behavior Specialist for the past 10 years. She specializes in children, adolescents, families all from a variety of demographic and cultural backgrounds. Amanda’s approach to counseling is from the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy technique. She has taken on different roles that include but are not limited to therapy, teaching, tutoring, and advocating for families with children who require additional support. Amanda’s passion is to help others. Her compassion for her clients is evident in the way she presents herself. She is an advocate; and advocate who believes in the successes possible for each unique individual.
Megan is a pre-licensed counselor with a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University, where she specialized in children and adolescents. She understands that beginning the healing process can feel overwhelming, which is why she offers a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel seen, heard, and supported as they navigate challenges like identity, confidence, boundaries, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
Believing that a strong therapeutic relationship is key to meaningful change, Megan collaborates with clients to clarify their goals, explore challenges, and build lasting insight and resilience. Her approach encourages reflection, self-discovery, and personal growth, helping clients reconnect with their inner strength and wisdom. She personalizes each session to the client’s unique needs, utilizing insight-oriented methods for processing and self-exploration or action-oriented techniques that focus on concrete steps to address specific concerns. She does a lot of work with teens and young adults who are going through challenges related to their current stage of life. Outside of therapy, Megan enjoys reading, crocheting, rollerblading, and golf.
Kristina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in social work from The University of St. Francis. She holds Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Criminal Social Justice. Kristina is an advocate for maternal mental health and helping parents and families thrive. She empowers clients to develop short term and long term goals that can be integrated into their daily lives in order to make life less stressful. Kristina has experience working in a wide range of settings, including residential care, education, and community services. She has expertise in school refusal and school related anxiety. Kristina believes that genuine and empathetic listening is one of the most important parts about the therapeutic process and that every individual has the right to feel seen and heard. It is a privilege for Kristina to be part of the healing journey for each individual.
Max is a pre-licensed counselor with a Master's Degree in Sports Psychology. He specializes in adolescents and young adults dealing with depression and anxiety and clients struggling with life skills such as healthy routines and habits. Being recently retired from professional hockey, he can relate to issues of transition and adversities that effect clients and athletes. He has the desire and passion to help the next generation master the mental side of game and life. The skills and techniques he creates helps his clients achieve their highest goals.
Dr. Agnieszka Tulowiecka has her master’s and doctoral degrees from Governors State University. Her counseling background extends to working with adolescents and adult clients. She has clinical experience working with individuals with substance abuse issues, trauma, and mental health disorders. She is an advocate for individuals maintaining a healthy lifestyle focused on nutrition and emotional well-being. Dr. Tulowiecka has held many professional roles, including counselor, professor, business owner, divorce mediator, and translator/interpreter with the Cook County court system. Dr. Tulowiecka takes a caring, compassionate, and humorous approach to working with clients. Dr. Tulowiecka embraces her work with diverse populations and strongly advocates for immigrants and 1st generation clients and students as they adjust to life in the United States. Dr. Tulowiecka creates emotionally safe spaces for clients to explore the issues they bring to counseling and helps them explore how these issues impact their lives. Dr. Tulowiecka is kind and personable. She sees counseling as a collaborative encounter where she and clients work together to achieve their goals. Dr. Tulowiecka is fluent in polish language.
As an experienced and compassionate therapist, I specialize in anxiety, grief, relationship issues, and personal growth. Together, we'll uncover your inner strength, develop practical strategies, and create lasting transformation. I have experience in treating individuals with trauma, mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, post-traumatic stress, stress management, grief, low-self esteem, women’s issues, spiritual issues, and major life transitions. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and collaboration. I believe that each person has their own story and set of circumstances that shape their experiences. By creating a safe and non-judgmental environment, I aim to foster trust and open communication, allowing you to freely express yourself and explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal is to help you enhance your ability to cope, to help you recognize your strengths and empower you and to give you the space to feel safe and validated.
Courtney Knazur is The Therapy Center Billing Coordinator. She earned her MBA from Kaplan University and has over 15 years of experience in the healthcare field, including two years of billing experience and five years of management. For any questions, she can be reached by email at: courtneyk1235@outlook.com.