Yuwen Peng works with individuals, couples, and families. Before entering the counseling field, she worked in data-focused roles and later found herself drawn to more relational, people-centered work. She is currently pursuing her Master’s of Marriage and Family Therapy at Northern Illinois University.

Yuwen brings curiosity, empathy, and a nonjudgmental approach to her work. She strives to create a warm and collaborative space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. Her approach is informed by narrative and experiential therapies, while also integrating systemic and Gottman-informed work.

As an immigrant herself, Yuwen is especially interested in working with clients navigating cultural differences as well as the broader challenges of the immigrant experience, including systemic and social pressures. She brings an understanding of the emotional and relational complexities that can come with living between different expectations and environments.

When working with individuals, Yuwen is interested in how fear and external expectations shape one’s sense of self. She helps clients better understand these influences and develop a more authentic way of relating to themselves.

In her work with couples, Yuwen believes that many challenges are not about a lack of love, but about difficulties in expressing needs and emotions. She focuses on helping partners build safer communication and deeper understanding. In her free time, Yuwen enjoys baking and spending time with her family and dog.

Yuwen is fluent in Mandarin.

Dr. Jeffery Garrison is an Illinois licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in comprehensive psychological, forensic, and neuropsychological evaluations. He earned his doctorate degree in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, DC Campus in 2022. Dr. Garrison works with patients and clients across the lifespan, assessing for neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and intellectual disability; head trauma (e.g., concussions and TBI); neurocognitive disorders including dementias; trauma, mood, and legal referrals that include IME, fitness to stand trial, FOID card, immigration, and custody matters. He approaches testing evaluations in a client-centered manner and provides realistic comprehensive recommendations. 
 
Dr. Garrison also provides individual psychotherapy to adolescents and young adults (ages 12 to 40 years old). His treatment specializes in clients who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and survivors of family and religious trauma. He approaches therapy using an Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) lens and focuses on the client’s values and strengths in session. He helps clients “clean up” their suffering and identify roadblocks that are hindering the client from living a value-filled life. 
 
Outside of work, Dr. Garrison loves being outside and staying active. He loves running the lakefront trail and swimming in Lake Michigan. As an avid foodie, he is constantly exploring new restaurants. Dr. Garrison is a University of Tennessee sports fan and loves repping his Volunteer Orange. GO VOLS!

Michelle is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in children, adolescents and families. Her work has mainly been in community mental health settings where working with children and adults on mood, anxiety, ADHD and behavioral disorders was most prevalent. With a certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Michelle enjoys incorporating play, arts and crafts, and other creative outlets to provide children, adolescents and teens with a safe space to process and express themselves and where they can develop healthy skills towards bettering their well-being and carry those skills into later life stages. Even when working with adults and families, she believes in a systemic approach to examining all facets of a client’s life. Michelle is a proud Vietnamese-American and is knowledgeable in immigrant and first generational issues. 

Michelle’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a minor in sociology from the University of Central Arkansas and a Master of Social Work from the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. She has experience in working with teenage youth in the foster care system, adult inpatient therapy and care management, and in mental health care in school systems grades preK-12th. 

Michelle is originally from the South and enjoys most outdoor activities (think hiking, kayaking, biking), especially with her dog Ripley. She loves fashion, film, photography and exploring new food and activities in the city with friends. Big Leo energy.

Josh Zoldan works with adolescents and young adults and comes with prior experience working with these populations in settings as varied as community mental health centers and undergraduate universities, continuing to build expertise at WCG while pursuing his doctorate in clinical psychology at Roosevelt University.

Josh’s approach to his therapeutic work primarily derives from humanistic and person-centered theories, emphasizing the therapeutic bond as the key factor in fostering meaningful change. He seeks to promote curiosity and self-exploration while providing a warm and welcoming environment where clients can feel safe to be their authentic selves. In addition to Josh’s passion for treating mental health, he is a mental performance coach, utilizing his master’s degree in sport and performance psychology. Josh works with athletes and performers to help each individual build the confidence, resilience, and mental wellness needed to perform at their very best, while continuing to prioritize the pure joy one seeks while performing.

In his spare time, Josh likes to stay active, specifically outside, when possible. He enjoys walks, exploring local parks, and running along the lakefront. Josh also likes to watch sports, spend quality time with friends, and listen to entertainment podcasts.

Taylor Rike is a graduate level therapist who works with clients across the lifespan, with a specialized focus on children, adolescents, and teens. Taylor is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive, and welcoming therapeutic environment where her clients can explore, grow, and thrive. Taylor is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University.

Drawing from a variety of modalities, she tailors her work to the unique needs of each client. Taylor is passionate about helping children and adolescents build resilience, develop healthy emotional expression, and strengthen their growing sense of self. In addition, she collaborates closely with the families of her clients to support their needs and work towards positive change.

Outside of her clinical work, Taylor enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking, reading, exercising, and traveling. 

Seung Lee is a graduate level diagnostician on the Psychological Assessment team at WCG. He has experience working with children and adolescents, focusing on emotional, social, and behavioral challenges, including ADHD and ASD. Seung is a second year clinical psychology student at Adler University, working towards his doctorate in Clinical Psychology

Seung graduated from University of Oregon with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, after which he gained experience working with students, parents, teachers, and school administrators in creating systems of support for students’ success in academic and home life.

In his free time, Seung enjoys cooking with friends, exploring Chicago, and solving the Rubik’s cube.