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The Coronavirus Pandemic has created a collective trauma. There can be some comfort in knowing that everyone is making sacrifices in this new uncharted world; however, each person’s experience is unique. Often there are unexpected ups and downs in coping that can be surprising and catch us off guard. I specialize in working with clients facing issues of trauma. I have always been fascinated in how the mind naturally creates coping strategies to help get us through tough situations in its drive towards survival. Sometimes these strategies are helpful, but other times they can hinder us from living life to its fullest.

Life can be challenging, and everyone has times when they feel overwhelmed and need some support. In my work, I provide a caring, nonjudgmental environment for adolescents, adults, couples, and families to speak openly about their lives and to explore their true selves. Therapy is meant to be collaborative, so picture me as a trusted guide walking beside you as you face what comes next. I specialize in working with young people, polyamorous/nonmonogamous people, and folks in the LGBTQIA+ community. NOTE: I AM currently taking new adolescent, couple, or family clients!

Do you find yourself caught in a cycle of self-criticism, leading to persistent feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness? Do your emotions sometimes overwhelm you, resulting in reactions that feel disproportionate to the situation? Navigating relationships can become even more challenging when affected by family dynamics. Maybe you have been having concerns with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/ loss, life transitions, career/school stress, self-harm, and relationship challenges. Perhaps you’ve become discouraged by your attempts to help yourself. That’s what I’m here for.

We all encounter periods of disconnection and unhappiness in life. Difficult relationships, unsatisfying careers, and adjusting to life’s transitions can contribute to these feelings. For many, harmful coping mechanisms develop in response to these challenges, exacerbating feelings of despair and loss of control. However, times of suffering can also serve as invitations to let go of limiting beliefs and ineffective coping strategies in order to become the person we aspire to be.

I am a reiki attuned art therapist, certified Brainspotting consultant, death doula, yoga teacher. Embodiment, somatic work is a practice towards interpersonal and collective liberation that enriches our compassion for our bodies' personal, generational, collective stories. Neurophysiological states inform the stories we carry. I primarily practice Generational Brainspotting to build regulation, attentively uncover memories, honor grief and joy, with the goal of expanding your capacity for holding generative conflict, clarity, and creativity. It is your birthright to remember fully, your soul origin and purpose.

“How is this therapist going to help me?” Fair question. From over 10,000 hours in my broad clinical career to my own harrowing lived experiences, I will bring you a time-tested perspective ready to address your real-life concerns in therapy. The clients I serve come from diverse ethnic, economic and cultural backgrounds, but share the essential similarity of readiness for change. Furthermore, the clinical issues I help individuals and couples to address range from chronic mental illness, neurodivergent struggles, substance misuse, gender/sexuality development, general life "stuck-ness" and differing forms of infidelity.

If you’re struggling to cope with past traumas, I can help you identify how this is showing up in your present and offer the tools that will create the path to your desired future. Trauma impedes our natural ability as humans to be able to identify and reach goals, and connect and form relationships with others. I know that this can all be worked through with a positive therapeutic relationship and guidance to rediscovering the inner knowing you possess about what you truly need to thrive. My personal approach to therapy is what allows for others to connect with me- I am laid-back, direct, funny, caring, and non-judgement.

I have experience with multiple populations; from children, teens, couples, and families to the individual seeking therapy. As human beings, it is paramount that we feel seen and known. As a Latina, I also have a desire to provide resources for black and brown people who have felt barred from therapy due to stigma within these communities. I hope you allow me the opportunity to provide a space for you on your healing journey.

Alison Mayer (Ali) is a master’s level clinician at SpringSource Psychological Center, with her LCPC pending in 2023. Ali has spent the past four years working with adults and adolescents/pre-teens with eating disorders and their families. She is passionate about her work with this population and enjoys engaging the whole family system to promote change and recovery. Ali completed her undergraduate training at Michigan State University and received her MA at National Louis University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She is currently working towards becoming a Certified Eating Disorder Professional.

Being queer myself, I often work with LGBTQ young adults and teens who are navigating life stressors while forming their identities. I’m formally certified with EMDRIA international in EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and often use this approach to support clients' healing from childhood & other interpersonal traumatic experiences. I also assist clients in their processing of other aspects of identity including family, ethnicity, faith, and spirituality. I am very passionate about working with queer folks, people of faith, and additionally, those with post-traumatic stress symptoms and/or PTSD.

Hello. Welcome! We’re glad you found us. Have you been feeling like you are carrying it all yourself and it feels like too much? You've come to the right place. Embody and Mind Collective is a specialized psychotherapy practice that focuses on the connection between the mind and the body to help people heal from overwhelming life experiences. We are focused on helping people disrupt generational patterns and live more full lives. Whether that is to have an emotionally supported fertility journey, be a more present and attuned parent or courageously go after your wildest dreams, we are here for you.

Jess Murphy, MEd, LPC, NCC, C-DBT graduated from the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at DePaul University and has recently joined SpringSource. She has immediate availability for new referrals. Jess specializes in the treatment of individuals struggling with eating disorders, body-image, life-transitions, depression, anxiety, and relationship issues for adolescents and adults. Her clinical foundation is rooted in psychodynamic theory while integrating a trauma informed care perspective. Through humor, empathy, and compassion Jess fosters a therapeutic space to help you achieve a higher sense of self.

If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed or experiencing increased life stressors due to work, family or other responsibilities, psychotherapy can help. Strengthening your interpersonal, behavioral and relational strategies will bring you relief. Together, we will explore how the complex patterns of your experiences are affecting your current life challenges, emotions, and behaviors. Whether working with children, adolescents, teens or adults, my approach is to be compassionate and attuned to your unique set of needs, providing a space for you to feel understood, appreciated and learn self-acceptance, ultimately achieving more effective strategies for dealing with life's stressors.

As your therapist, I can help you find inner peace, stability, and joy in life if you are someone who struggles with anxiety, depression, identity formation, stress, or life transitions, forming connections in school, relationships, or work. Life can be hard when we encounter feelings and situations that prevent us from growing. Making the changes you want to incorporate into your life can be difficult. Therapy is a process. You have taken the most difficult first step in your journey so far; you have decided to ask for guidance.

Whether you are beginning, re-starting or continuing therapy, I recognize that this process requires both vulnerability and willingness to dig deep into concerns that can sometimes feel debilitating. Everyone deserves to work with a therapist who will meet you exactly where you are at; that will normalize your concerns and worries rather than meet them with judgment and an “alarmist” perspective. I will remind you that you, and only you, are the expert of your experiences. My role is that of a catalyst; for you to learn how to advocate for your own autonomy with independence and connect to your personal truth with authenticity.

I'm a warm, compassionate, feminist, LGBT+ and non-judgmental therapist who views treatment as a collaborative approach in which we will work together to transform your relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings. My goal is to support you in the connection with yourself, others, and the world, and also to empower you through compassion. I am bilingual and offer culturally competent services in Spanish and English.

Have you ever been overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or just extremely upset with your self? It is important to learn the tools to be present and aware of you body, environment, and feelings. At times we naturally strive for perfection, but when there’s a road block, we unconsciously become defensive and utilize negative perspectives. Being present and aware allows you to take control of those undesired thoughts and behaviors. Are you ready to take that new step in your life? You can do it! Once you rewire your way of thinking, you can accomplish anything!.

Mental health is a reflection of both our past and present experiences. These experiences accumulate and influence self-perception, relationships, and our interaction with the world. Through psychotherapy, we can examine how life events have shaped the way we think, feel, and respond to stress. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative experience between therapist and client and look to develop a safe and trusting relationship with my clients. Through this approach, we explore the purpose behind behaviors and ways of thinking which negatively impact the quality of one's life.

Your voice is stronger and louder than you believe, and I believe that every being has an untold story waiting to be heard, understood, and held with honor. We are often given the systemic message that our voices do not matter, that our stories will be outlived, or that our mental health (a.k.a. our feels) are not as important as our physical health. That is not your truth, or mine. Therapy can help you find your voice (or whatever medium works for you) so that you may continue to grow stronger, louder, and be more unapologetically YOU.