Dr. Allison Lobel has an extensive background working with children, adolescents, and families. She’s focused on helping children and families, with a specialty in diagnosing and treating children who are on the autism spectrum, have developmental delays, sensory and regulatory issues, ADHD, caregiver-child attachment issues, peer relational difficulties, anxiety and depression, adjustment issues, and grief and loss.

Dr. Lobel follows a developmental and relational approach to understanding and addressing the underlying difficulties people can experience throughout their lives. She believes in the adage that a family is only as happy as its unhappiest member, so she strives to support parents and help them understand their child better.

After earning her Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology – Chicago, Dr. Lobel has gone on to shape a career both treating children, adolescents, and families as well as heading up the division at WCG that focuses on youth treatment. She currently serves with a number of agencies for children with special needs, as well as being a certified administer of the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) which serves to provide a more appropriate diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders.

In her free time, Dr. Lobel enjoys cooking, traveling, exploring Chicago, exercising and spending time with her family and friends.

As a member of PSYPACT, Dr. Lobel can treat via telehealth, clients who live in the following participating states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, (Illinois), Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Rebecca Lebovitz is a psychotherapist working at Wellington Counseling Group. She recently earned her M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University and is certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention by the Crisis Prevention Institute. Rebecca received her undergraduate education at the University of Maryland, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in general biology..

Rebecca brings to her role experience working with children, adolescents, their families, and adult clients in clinical areas such as school-refusal, depression, complex anxiety, and low self-esteem. Rebecca takes an Existential and Cognitive Behavioral approach to therapy, aiming to empower her clients to regain their sense of control through building an individualized toolkit of coping skills they can utilize in and out of sessions. Rebecca works collaboratively with her clients to create a therapeutic space that is curious, nurturing, and safe, all necessary ingredients for pursuing lasting growth and self-understanding.

In her free time, Rebecca loves spending time with her family and friends, trying new restaurants around Chicago, sketching, reading, and finding new TV shows to binge!

Xue Han (Esther) is a third-year PsyD student at Roosevelt University. Esther has extensive experience working with individuals across the lifespan and addressing a broad spectrum of clinical issues, including trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, identity development, and interpersonal and familial conflicts. Her clinical training background includes work in crisis intervention settings, mental health hospitals, and community centers, where she developed the ability to quickly build rapport with diverse clients from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.

Esther holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Macalester College and recently earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University. As a multicultural and multiracial woman, as well as an international student, she deeply understands the complexities of navigating conflicting cultural identities. This perspective informs her practice, which is grounded in a social justice framework that considers clients within the full context of their lived experiences.

Outside of her academic and clinical responsibilities, Esther enjoys playing tennis, dancing, swimming, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Cressie Goode is a psychotherapist who works with young adults and adults, both virtually and in person at our Lakeview and River North offices. Cressie obtained her Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Cressie’s areas of clinical focus include work with individuals—especially women—who are experiencing relational conflict, family discord, childhood or more recent trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and lifestyle transitions. She also assists individuals who are exploring LGBTQIA+ identities with a rare degree of cultural awareness. In her treatment, Cressie primarily utilizes Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques and attachment theory to guide treatment with her clients and is a committed believer in the healing power of relationships. She is also trained in EMDR – a research-backed modality that utilizes bilateral stimulation to help process trauma that we feel is ‘stuck’ in our brains and in our bodies. Cressie believes the key to effective and useful therapy is the strength of the relationship between client and therapist, and builds a strong rapport with clients to make sure each of them feels heard, cared for, and understood. 

Cressie graduated with her bachelor’s degree at the University of Iowa, majoring in psychology and creative writing. Cressie believes art can be a great therapeutic tool and draws upon her own artistic educational background by introducing reading and writing exercises into her work with clients in innovative ways.

In her free time, Cressie enjoys attending yoga classes, hanging out with loved ones, and visiting local restaurants. She has two cats named Freckles and Mac, who you may see pop up in your next telehealth session!

Ariel is a warm and compassionate therapist who’s here to support individuals of all ages on their journey to healing and self-discovery. Her dedication to her work is driven by her passion for empowering individuals, especially children and teenagers, who have faced systemic harm and societal stigma, including LGBTQ and TGNC individuals, women, and those from other marginalized communities. Through their extensive experience working with young people who have endured complex trauma, Ariel has come to believe in the power of a strengths-based relational therapy model, creating a safe and comfortable space where her clients can freely explore their thoughts and emotions. Additionally, Ariel is an Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) trained clinician who utilizes somatic and movement-based healing in her clinical practice. Ariel loves incorporating art, play, music, and other imaginative techniques to engage their clients and make the therapeutic process both enjoyable and effective. Her commitment to celebrating diversity is evident in her affirming stance on all genders, sexualities, careers, reproductive choices, and alternative relationship structures.

Ariel’s educational foundation includes master’s degrees in both Social Work and Gender and Women Studies from Loyola University Chicago. Their professional background includes three meaningful years working in the foster care system, where they provided healing and affirming support to queer and trans youth, as well as to underage victims of human trafficking. Ariel understands the intricate nuances of life’s challenging situations and uses her experience to help her young clients find their unique paths to healing.

In her free time Ariel volunteers with PAWS Chicago. She’s also a proud member of a queer-fem basketball team, an enthusiastic karaoke performer, and a Pisces.

Dr. Michael Feinstein works with adolescents and adults, offering psychological treatment for a wide variety of presenting concerns. His area of specialty is trauma/PTSD and enjoys providing EMDR therapy to individuals in his care. Other areas of specialty for Dr. Feinstein include anxiety, depression, addiction, identity development & exploration, self-esteem & self-worth development, interpersonal & familial conflict, and life transitions. Dr. Feinstein also provides psychological evaluations.

Dr. Feinstein’s approach to therapeutic practice is primarily rooted in humanistic and Person-Centered philosophies, utilizing a modern Rogerian style that emphasizes empathy, empowerment, and personal exploration. He frequently incorporates approaches from modalities such as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), existentialism, and psychodynamic concepts, as well. Dr. Feinstein’s philosophy for therapeutic practice is that everything brought to therapy is rich in meanings that can be explored and understood, no matter how distressing or puzzling it may appear to others. He aims to create a supportive, safe, and welcoming environment where such an exploration can take place and healing can begin to unfold. Throughout therapy, Dr. Feinstein strives to maintain a deep commitment to accurately understand you and your lived experiences, respect your autonomy, and empower individuals to live a more peaceful and personally meaningful life.

Dr. Feinstein is a graduate of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where he earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. He has experience treating individuals from across the lifespan throughout a wide variety of settings. These include private practice, community mental health centers, nonprofit agencies, college counseling centers, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and crisis centers.

In his free time, Dr. Feinstein likes to stay active and frequently rides his bike along the lakefront and attends yoga and Pilates classes. He also enjoys playing video games, boardgames, seeing live music, exploring the local restaurant scene, and watching sports.