Meet Our Team
Palatine Location
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Owner
I believe that therapy should be a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space, that offers the opportunity to process and make sense of emotions and experiences.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I want to see the world as you see it, witness what you have done to survive, and help you remove the obstacles blocking your path toward growth and freedom. Who you are and how you behave are shaped by your experiences, thoughts, and beliefs.
Clinical Psychologist
I believe in the importance of humor and building a strong relationship of trust and collaboration. I enjoy helping individuals identify their own strengths and act as an agent of their own change. I integrate a number of therapeutic interventions with an overall focus on client-centered and child-centered therapy.
Clinical Psychologist
I believe that regardless of the reason for seeking therapy, there is always a place for you in my office. Therapy works best with people who are motivated to achieve a change, as do I.
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Art Therapist
I believe that creative expression has the ability to reach the deepest part of us, where words may not exist. It can be difficult for clients to talk about the issues that bother them, but I find that making art can open up those conversations easily. I embrace having empathy and understanding for my client's stories in order to accentuate their own strengths and values.
Post Doctoral Fellow
I view my role as a therapist as a source of support for my clients as they navigate their unique life journeys and needs. My approach to therapy focuses on establishing a relationship built on trust and safety to support my clients and their families.
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Clinical Psychologist
I believe that even the littlest of moments can be deeply meaningful, that mistakes are sometimes the best way to learn, and that we have the power to create our own destinies. It is my belief that change happens at the level of movement, making therapy an active, conscious process. As a therapist, I view my role as that of a co-pilot. Together, we will navigate your therapeutic journey in a way that is empowering and right for you.
Clinical Psychologist
I aim to provide a safe, nonjudgemental, and supportive space where we can collaborate openly and honestly in an effort to help you reach your goals. Life can feel overwhelming and exhausting. How wonderful that you have taken the courageous step of finding meaningful and intentional ways of achieving your goals. I believe in you, and I'm here to help you.
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Licensed Professional Counselor/Art Therapist
I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that honors the individual as a whole within a safe, nonjudgmental space. My approach is person-centered, focusing on each client’s unique experiences and empowering them to strive toward their goals. I integrate mindfulness, strength identification, and artmaking into my therapeutic practice to help clients navigate their journeys. Through artistic expression, I guide clients in finding their voice to convey these complex thoughts and feelings.
Administrative Team
Yana Bushuyeva
Office Assistant
I am excited to be here to help you start your journey to wellness. My passion for this field will help ensure that you treated with respect and kindness. I will work hard to ensure you are matched with a clinician that has the skill set to aid you in your journey. Our goal at Serenity is that you receive the best treatment possible. I love being the first smiling face you see when coming into the office and I cannot wait to help you on your journey!