Our therapists are passionate about helping individuals and relationships heal from the inside out. We all get stuck from time to time and need someone with an objective view to help us get unstuck. Our therapists treat a wide range of issues including relational disconnection, anxiety, depression, parenting frustrations, co-dependency, dual-diagnosis, PTSD, bi-polar and addiction.

We are LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcome individuals of all races, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds. 

We have three convenient locations in Crystal Lake, Huntley and DeKalb. We accept a wide variety of insurance plans. Please contact us if you have any questions!

Meet Our Team

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Adults, Couples, Life Transitions, Caregivers, Stress, Adolescents, Anxiety, Depression
OCD, Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy,
​Exposure and Response Prevention

Natalie Retrigue, MFT Intern

Depression, Anxiety, Kids, Adolescents, BIPOC, Families, LGBTQ+

Sydney Karon, LCPC 
​(Not accepting new clients)

Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, LGBTQ+, High Functioning AUD

Mindy Tomlinson, LCPC

PTSD, Mood Disorders, Phase of Life and Senior Adult Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues, Family Estrangement

Megan Schalk, LPC

Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+ Issues,
​Self-confidence, Women's Health, ADHD

Heather Anderson, LCSW

​Behavioral issues, Anxiety, Depression, Dual Diagnosis, ADHD, Trauma/PTSD, LGBTQ+

Melanie Johnson, LMFT and Owner

Affair Recovery, Codependency, Depression, Anxiety, Addiction Recovery

Ellen Young, LPC

Anxiety, Depression, Complex Trauma, Narcissistic Abuse, Grief and Loss

Nita Birt, LPC

OCD, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Grief, Relational Issues, Stress
​Couples, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Grief
Domestic Violence, Behavioral Issues, Trauma/PTSD, Addiction, Chronic Illness

Katie Custer, LPC 

Women's Issues, Chronic Illness, Depression, Anxiety, Grief, Life Transitions, Couples

Emily Phillips, LPC

Older teens, College age, Young adults, Chronic illness, Organ transplants