HFN Therapists in Logan Square, Chicago, IL

At Centro Castillo for Personal and Family Wellbeing, our therapists strongly believe that we understand a person as part of their culture and family upbringing. Together we will discover what motivates you and use this knowledge to increase self-awareness in how you feel, think and act. With this insight, the ultimate goal is make the best decisions that will leave you feeling better and live a happier life. With 14 therapist in 3 offices throughout the city (Lakeview, Pilsen, and near Oak Park) we look forward to helping you and your family.

Samantha Hill is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. Samantha offers authentic, empathetic, non-judgmental care that makes clients feel comfortable sharing their stories with her. She specializes in supporting individuals with past traumatic experiences including but not limited to sexual assault, violence, and emotional abuse/neglect. Outside of work, Samantha loves to sew garments, hang out with her cats, spend time with her niece and nephew, and travel to foreign countries.

Lucien Loveless is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2002. They have a BA in Psychology from University of California at Santa Cruz and an MA in Clinical Social Work from Crown Family School of Social Work, Social Policy, and Practice at University of Chicago. At their core Lucien is a trauma-informed and client-centered therapist, focusing on what tools and methods are going to be most helpful to each person in their individual therapeutic journey.

Zoe Tennenbaum, LPC, is warm, optimistic, and personable. She prioritizes connecting with each client and makes sure they feel heard, understood, and encouraged. Zoe supports adolescents and adults struggling with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more. She uses person-centered therapy to ensure clients are well heard and understood, solution-focused therapy to encourage movement towards goals, REBT to combat faulty assumptions, and art therapy to process emotions on a deeper level. Zoe is also able to support spiritual needs with Christian counseling.

Danielle Pertiller, LCPC, guides her clients to achieve the things they believe are important to becoming their optimal selves. She is an empathetic, non-judgmental advocate as she helps clients navigate the hurdles of life. Danielle earned a B.A. from Southern Illinois University and an M. A. from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Prior to joining LifeStance Health, she worked in a variety of mental health settings including residential, community mental health, hospitals, and private practice.

Rachel Guy's, LCPC focus of therapy is that therapy is not one size fits all. Rachel likes to pull pieces from different theoretical orientations to best suit the individual. Rachel believes that the client is the expert in their own life and the role of herself as the therapist is to help guide the client to identifying methods to improve overall functioning and well-being that are conducive to their life in a empathic and non-judgmental supportive environment. Rachel also offers art therapy services for clients who are interested in exploring the healing processing through a creative lens.

Choosing to seek therapy in pursuit of personal betterment can be an intimidating venture, but at the same time can be an incredibly brave act of self-care. Whether you are seeking to explore your sense of self, navigate the complexities of interpersonal relationships, or to gain a deeper sense of the world around you, I am glad to be along for the journey. I am a gay identifying therapist who seeks to hold space for those within the LGBTQIA+ community, as shared experience and understanding can be the most therapeutic for those within the community.

Donna Livesey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois who has been practicing since 2014. She attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Donna has specialized training in motivational interviewing, which helps her help the client make changes to substance use. She also has specialized training helping clients identify and recover from symptoms of childhood trauma. Donna has experience working with marginalized communities and also has specialized training in suicide grief, which helps her treat survivors who have lost loved ones to suicide.

Lana Medvedeva is a Psychologist in Illinois with 7 years of experience treating ADHD, anxiety, childhood behavior issues, depression, PTSD, and trauma. She sees clients ranging in age from 5-65+ in an in-person setting and puts a focus on understanding presentation of problems systemically. Lana graduated from Illinois School of Professional Psychology (at National Louis University) and in her spare time enjoys nature photography.

Choosing therapy can be a daunting task, but when you do, it shows that you have incredible strength and a strong desire to invest in yourself. Whether you are coming in to understand parts of yourself, navigating difficult interpersonal relationships, or striving to have a more authentic self, it is my pleasure to assist you along the way. I am a queer-identifying Asian Therapist who is a strong advocate for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities who deals with everyday struggles and issues. I utilize a strength-based and client centered approach to foster a safe and supporting environment.

Barbara Duran is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 5 years of experience as a master's level clinician working with older adults and their families. Barbara has experience with motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotherapy. Barbara's experience includes facilitation of leading support groups for caregivers, grief support, risk assessment, and care planning. Barbara values person-centered and strength-based care.

Kaitlyn specializes in working with children, adolescents, teens, and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, mood, behavioral and personality disorders, OCD, eating disorders, trauma, and addiction. Kaitlyn considers a client’s social and cultural background to enhance her understanding of each client. Each person has a different path to healing, and she enjoys discovering that path together. She uses a combination of modalities such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, supportive therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed interventions, and psychodynamic influences.

Nicholas Krysztopik is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois with three years of experience. He holds a Masters of Arts in Clinical Counseling and Psychotherapy. Nicholas believes in a treatment philosophy that is psychodynamic. He offers Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Substance Abuse, Couples Therapy, and Case Management.

Lauren Neustadt is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois. She has a BA from the University of Iowa and an MA in Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler University Chicago. Lauren offers a nonjudgmental and empathetic environment where clients can open up and be themselves in a safe space. She takes a DBT and CBT approach while also providing multiple therapeutic approaches that align best with each client that comes in for treatment.

Jonah’s approach to therapy is founded on the principle of self-compassion. He firmly believes that building a foundation of self-love and understanding is the first step toward healing and growth. Jonah uses humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and dialectical behavioral therapies to help individuals in fostering self-acceptance, developing coping skills, and building resilience. Jonah helps people to identify their unique strengths to address the ongoing challenges they face.

Kathleen Monforton, LCSW, creates a safe and judgement free space to receive the support you need to live the life you desire. She provides therapy to adolescents, adults, and couples. Kathleen treats those struggling with substance use, mood disorders, anxiety, panic, life adjustments, stress management, dating, interpersonal relationships, or just "adulting". She has previously worked in community mental health & emergency room settings. Kathleen has extensive experience working with individuals with more severe mental illnesses such as schizophrenia in community, group home, and supportive living environments.

I believe the crux of treatment rests on the collaborative relationship between therapist and client. I use Psychodynamic (relational) , Humanistic, and Existential psychotherapies, as well as Bibliotherapy to guide others toward uncovering deeper insights into the root causes of their distressing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Informed by theories of attachment and current research in the neurobiology of Trauma and addictions, I honor the lived experience of each individual, bringing curiosity, humility, warmth, and humor to the therapeutic relationship.

I believe that therapy can be about much more than just healing from or diving into the past. Therapy is a journey to wellness and living one's best life. I view clients holistically to develop goals based on their own values, taking an eclectic, person-centered therapeutic approach that tailors treatment to each individual. I meet clients where they are at in a respectful, judgment-free and safe setting, applying mindfulness as well as cognitive behavioral, humanistic, and existential therapies. I work with sex positivity, open marriages, polyamory, kinks, and sex work with clients of all genders and sexual persuasions.

Sara Thomas, LSW, provides an empathetic and compassionate experience for active listening as the client navigates their inner thoughts and works through their understanding of their world. She has a background in working with individuals who have intersecting diagnoses, and complex traumas. Sara uses different therapeutic modalities depending on what diagnosis each client presents with and what areas of their life they are wanting to address. She is someone who is trauma informed in practice and approaches each client with a unique perspective depending on their abilities and needs.