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 Psychotherapist working with clients across the lifespan, but 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 holds her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from 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. 

Alexa is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. As a Latina woman, she brings a deep understanding of cultural identity and is dedicated to providing client-centered, culturally sensitive care to her clients.

She specializes in working with children and adolescents, using trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches that emphasize safety, collaboration, and that incorporate the child’s emerging authentic voice. Alexa is known to integrate play and storytelling through video games in therapy, helping teens express themselves, build emotional regulation skills, and develop tools for real-world change. She integrates psychoeducation for both clients and caregivers, helping them understand the impact of trauma and guiding interventions at a pace that supports healing and readiness.

Alexa’s therapeutic approach is integrative and flexible, grounded in creating a safe, affirming space for growth and healing. She views therapy as a collaborative process, honoring each client as the expert of their own life. She is especially passionate about neurodiverse-affirming care and is committed to supporting individuals with complex needs and histories of harm.

Alexa has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those navigating housing insecurity, reentry from incarceration, and a history of complex trauma—experiences that have shaped her deep respect for the ways people adapt to survive challenging environments and thrive as the work of healing takes root.

In her free time, Alexa enjoys spending time with loved ones, reading nonfiction, and long walks on the beach with her dog.

Cheryl Grens supports adolescents and adults as a learning specialist and executive functioning coach. Working within a one-on-one coaching format, Cheryl helps her clients “crack the code” on things like time management, planning, organization, task initiation and completion, and analysis of work habits. Cheryl provides each of her clients with the tools to improve their grades and performance, develop confidence to complete tasks on time and meet expectations. Her approach involves fostering the increased self-awareness needed to recognize how they work best, while bringing creativity toward discovering new ways to approach a problem. Through individualized strategies and practice, Cheryl believes that all of her clients have the ability to develop new habits and improve their performance.

Cheryl holds an Illinois Professional Educator’s License and has over twenty years of experience in the classroom. In addition to teaching high school Spanish classes and serving as department chair, Cheryl has also led popular study skills workshops for incoming high school freshmen. She recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Organizational Behavior at Harvard University’s Extension School, and holds a Masters of Spanish Language and Literature from Roosevelt University. She majored in Spanish and secondary education in her undergraduate studies.

In her free time, Cheryl enjoys spending time with her two rescue dogs, gardening, and painting.

Martin McGovern is a Licensed Social Worker who works with youth, adults, and couples to navigate difficult mental health challenges, relationship dynamics, and life transitions. With a calm, collaborative presence, Martin helps clients slow down, tune in to their internal experience, and make intentional choices that align with their values.

Drawing from evidence and strengths-based approaches, Martin helps clients explore the deeper roots of their patterns while developing practical tools for change. Additionally, he integrates cognitive and mindfulness-based strategies to support emotional regulation and self-understanding.

Before becoming a therapist, Martin worked in career coaching and communication strategy, experiences that informed his work with professionals seeking clarity, purpose, and healthier work-life balance. He is particularly passionate about supporting individuals facing burnout, perfectionism, and anxiety.

Martin earned his master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is dedicated to creating an affirming, inclusive space for all clients and is attuned to the impact of culture, identity, and systems on mental health.

Martin sees clients at Wellington Counseling Group’s River North and Lakeview locations.

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Paul Stojek is a compassionate Marriage, Family, and Individual Therapist dedicated to helping people navigate life’s challenges, with a special emphasis on Men’s Mental Wellness, Premarital Counseling (Prepare & Enrich Certified Facilitator), and serving the Polish community. He brings a unique blend of empathy and clinical expertise to his practice. For couples, his Gottman Level 2 certification is key to empowering them to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships through effective communication and a shared vision; he also offers specialized Discernment Counseling for those at a marital crossroads. Fluent in both English and Polish, Paul ensures he creates a welcoming and culturally sensitive therapeutic environment for all his clients. He deeply believes in the transformative power of a collaborative, solution-focused approach, working with individuals to explore solutions and actively re-author their life stories. Recognizing that feelings of overwhelm, discouragement, or confusion are common experiences, Paul’s central goal is to establish a therapeutic partnership where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered to tap into their inner strengths and reclaim their sense of agency. Paul’s journey to becoming a therapist is enriched by a diverse academic foundation, including a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Master of Science in Healthcare Information Systems and Operations Management from Loyola University Chicago. His prior experience in the healthcare industry provides valuable systemic insights, which he later complemented with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. Beyond his professional life, Paul enjoys cherishing time with family, friends, and his dogs, staying active, taking long walks, and connecting with new people—all of which reinforces his personal dedication to helping his clients find greater comfort, joy, and peace in their lives

Polish Version:

Paul Stojek to pełen współczucia Terapeuta Małżeński, Rodzinny i Indywidualny (Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT), oddany wspieraniu ludzi w pokonywaniu życiowych wyzwań, ze szczególnym naciskiem na Zdrowie Psychiczne Mężczyzn, Poradnictwo Przedmałżeńskie (Certyfikowany trener programu Prepare & Enrich) oraz służenie społeczności polskiej. W swojej praktyce łączy wyjątkową empatię z wiedzą kliniczną. W pracy z parami kluczowy jest jego certyfikat Gottman Level 2, który umożliwia wzmacnianie relacji, pomagając budować silniejsze i bardziej satysfakcjonujące związki poprzez efektywną komunikację i wspólną wizję; oferuje również specjalistyczne Poradnictwo Decyzyjne (Discernment Counseling) dla osób znajdujących się na rozdrożu małżeńskim.

Biegła znajomość zarówno języka angielskiego, jak i polskiego pozwala Paulowi stworzyć przyjazne i wrażliwe kulturowo środowisko terapeutyczne dla wszystkich swoich klientów. Głęboko wierzy w transformującą moc współpracy i podejścia skoncentrowanego na rozwiązaniach, pracując z klientami nad szukaniem rozwiązań i aktywnym współtworzeniem ich historii życiowych. Uznając, że uczucie przytłoczenia, zniechęcenia czy zagubienia jest powszechnym doświadczeniem, głównym celem Paula jest nawiązanie partnerstwa terapeutycznego, w którym klienci czują się bezpiecznie, są szanowani i upoważnieni do wykorzystania swoich wewnętrznych sił i odzyskania sprawczości.

Droga Paula do terapii została wzbogacona o różnorodne podstawy akademickie, w tym tytuł licencjata w zakresie Administracji Biznesowej oraz tytuł magistra w dziedzinie Systemów Informacyjnych i Zarządzania Operacjami w Opiece Zdrowotnej, uzyskane na Loyola University Chicago. Jego wcześniejsze doświadczenie w sektorze opieki zdrowotnej zapewnia cenne, systemowe spojrzenie, które później uzupełnił tytułem magistra Terapii Małżeńskiej i Rodzinnej zdobytym na Capella University.

Poza życiem zawodowym, Paul ceni sobie czas spędzany z rodziną, przyjaciółmi i psami; lubi pozostawać aktywny, odbywać długie spacery i poznawać nowych ludzi – wszystko to wzmacnia jego osobiste zaangażowanie w pomaganie klientom w odnalezieniu większego komfortu, radości i spokoju w ich życiu.