Meet Our Staff

Individuals, couples, and family therapy, young adults and adolescents 

Angela began her journey in the field of domestic violence, child welfare, and then school social work. She later began providing family counseling and intimacy coaching to couples. Angela has always ben fascinated with how  people relate to one another in both platonic as well as romantic relationships. She's particularly enjoyed discovering the root causes of an individual's thought processes, behavioral patterns, and perceptions of themselves. 

Angela believes all roads lead to intimacy which is typically formulated during childhood and adolescence. When this area is explored and healed, relationships with ourselves and others can flourish. Angela specializes in helping couples reignite passion, pleasure, and connection in their relationships on a physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual level. 

Angela believes that the longer you've been in a relationship with someone, the more intentional you have to be in giving and receiving intimacy because the novelty eventually fades. Angela helps couples rediscover that intimacy and experience an even deeper connection with one another than ever before.

Angela received her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Illinois State University and her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Angela previously served as a residential coordinator in a domestic violence shelter, a case manager for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, a school social worker in every area from suburban to urban schools as well as public, private, and charter schools and has worked with all grade levels from pre-kindergarten to high school. 

Angela exudes a natural ability to understand and connect with her clients leading them to feel comfortable with vulnerability and feeling safe.

When she's not servicing clients, Angela enjoys spending quality time with her husband and children, as well as extended family and friends. She also enjoys consistent spa days, reading, writing, swimming, comedy shows, live music, and roller skating.

Individuals, Young Adults, Adolescents, Family

We all experience some form of suffering, challenges and /or distractions that can paralyze us from living authentically. I assist my clients in exploring effective ways of addressing challenges and finding solutions that can be implemented into their everyday lives that suit their specific needs.  I recognize that developing a rapport and creating a safe space for my clients is critical to one’s healing process and I’m dedicated to doing just that. Slowing down and taking the time to look inside can build strength, passion, and bravery. Through this, change in our thoughts and perceptions can help make an impact in our lives to promote positive change. I believe that carefully reassessing our approach and controlling our reaction to situations in our lives can promote deep change. 

Christa has worked with some of the most vulnerable and diverse populations in Chicago and has assisted families of various cultural backgrounds. She has experience with evidence-based treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Systems Therapy. She finds it helpful to utilize a blended modality approach when needed to best address client needs. She has assisted clients who face challenges including but not limited to depression, anxiety, PTSD, schizophrenia, and post incarceration syndrome. She is great at assisting those who have issues in the area of self-esteem, abandonment, and grief as well as emotional regulation, relationship stability, effective communication and conflict resolution. She empowers exploration, growth, and self-awareness and pursues healing of the mind, body, spirit and soul.

She is a licensed Social Worker. She received her bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Governors State University and continued her education at GSU receiving her master’s degree in Social Work. 

My career goal is to acquire my LCSW while continuing to empower others to be their best authentic self. I hope to bring more awareness to the importance of taking care of your mental health and removing the stigma that prevents those in need of support seeking that much needed help. Nothing fulfills me more than watching the evolution of my client’s journey. I believe that each one of us can be fulfilled in our lives and change is possible when you are ready to do the work. I realize choosing a therapist is a very person decision and it is not a one size fits all. If you are ready to explore what is getting in your way and figure out what to do next, then I may be the perfect fit for you.

Individuals, Young Adults, Adolescents, Family

My name is Crystal Harris!

I received my Masters in Social Work from Aurora University. I specialize in Children’s therapy, play therapy, Art therapy and CBT.

I have six years of case management and therapy experience. I have worked in child welfare, community mental health and in medical management. I enjoy working with children, teens and young adults. I’ve always been a big advocate in self-care and like to apply holistic care with clients.  

I enjoy helping clients in treatment of anxiety, depression, and self eat building.  During my downtime, I enjoy being a mother, making candles and having fun

Adjustment, Couples, and Career Therapist

 Farrah Ellison has experience working with adolescents and young adults who are dealing with a wide range of issues including but not limited to anxiety, relationship concerns and adjustment/transitional issues.  She also has experience in career counseling - skills/values assessments and job coaching.

She has an holistic approach to counseling that allows her to meet clients where they are and assist them in becoming the best version of themselves. She utilizes a strengths base approach and believes that everyone has the capacity for change and growth. 

She received her Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Michigan and went on to obtain a Masters in Community/School Counseling from Loyola University Chicago and a Masters in Education Administration from Lewis University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor.   

She has previously worked  as a high school guidance counselor and is currently serving as Dean of Students at Plainfield East High School.  She enjoys college sports, live concerts, food, and spending time with her family.   

Family and Couples Therapy 

Joyce Sparks-Bell is a graduate of the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where she earned her degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Joyce is also a proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated. Joyce enjoys collaborating with people to help them reach their goals and ultimately create a better version of themselves.

During her work across the lifespan, she has learned that it is important to bring your whole self to the therapeutic space, including your culture and life experience. Within therapy, she tailors her therapeutic approach to each client’s experience, believing that we all come with a story to share, learn and grow from. 

Joyce works with children, teens, adults, and families across all walks of life. Her previous experience has allowed her to work in an agency for those with Autism, a child welfare agency, and hospitals. Her treatment experience includes trauma, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, and couples/family therapy. She has experience with evidence-based treatment modalities such as play therapy, child-parent psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and family systems therapy. 

She looks forward to seeing you in our therapeutic space. 

Addiction, Adolescents, Young Adults, Individual, Family, and Trauma

Maureen Hall is a Pre-licensed Professional Counselor who holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Addiction Studies from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. With over a decade of clinical experience in a myriad of settings included outpatient and residential care, large non-profit organizations, and educational systems, she has become an expert in offering care to those on the margins, specializing in trauma recovery, anger management, grief and bereavement, addiction, depression, and anxiety. In her vocation, she applies a holistic and collaborative approach with clients, combining faith with clinical practices to address the roots of clients’ experiences to ensure sustainable success.

As a culturally humble clinician, Maureen has experience working with a diverse demographic and welcomes clients of all backgrounds. Her career goal is to empower clients of all ages in their journeys of self-awareness, healing, and resiliency as they persevere through challenging life transitions including but not limited to suicidal ideations, adoptions, deaths, career changes, and new or ended relationships. Maureen is passionate about providing excellent client-centered care and assisting clients to become experts in self-regulating effective coping strategies and decision making in discovering their given purpose.

Young Adults, Adolescents, Family 

My name is Shanika Reed! I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health from Roosevelt University. My counseling and case management experience comes from working for non-profits in underserved communities around the Chicago area. I also work in residential care part-time. I enjoy working with young adults, women dealing with domestic violence. I am very caring and believe kindness and understanding is a major key to the therapy process. I allow people to come into their own while being supportive and strong support to rely on. When I'm not working. I enjoy reading, yoga, and time with family. I look for reasons to laugh daily.

Individual, Child and Family, Trauma and Depression Focused Therapist

Tameka is a graduate of Governor State University. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology. She went on to pursue her Masters of Arts in Psychology in 2011. Tameka is a mother, friend, mentor and has served on parent organization committees, assisted coached little league baseball and tee ball, and has a fun loving and energetic spirit.

Tameka is most appreciated for the encouragement and empowerment bestowed on other people. Her passion for helping developed in childhood as Tameka took notice to the abuse and neglect of people in her environment. Being reared in a loving, supportive environment she decided to be the change. Being the loving, empathetic person she is, she wished she could wrap arms around every child who didn’t have. Knowing that this was impossible Tameka worked on building a foundation where she would be able to wrap her arms around every child who didn’t have by creating a safe environment for people to begin the process of healing. Knowing children either grow to be abusers or the difference Tameka became dedicated to a lifestyle that allows for her to share the motivating factors and intel given to her by her “village”.   

Tameka has a focus on domestic violence/intimate partner violence; grief and loss; and other traumatic events that bread stuck points in people who have the potential to be productive citizens. Tameka is open to all populations and has 12 years of experience in developing rapport with adolescents and adults. She implements a unique, eclectic approach that can only be described by clients after their treatment experience.