(Polska wersja poniżej)

Paul is a passionate Marriage, Family & Individual Therapy (MFT) graduate student at Capella University, driven to support individuals, couples, and families, with a particular focus on Men’s Mental Wellness and the Polish community in Chicago. He brings a unique blend of empathy and expertise, enhanced by his Gottman Level 2 certification, which empowers couples to build stronger, more fulfilling relationships through effective communication and shared vision.

Fluent in both English and Polish, Paul creates a welcoming and culturally sensitive environment for his clients. He believes in the transformative power of narrative therapy, working collaboratively with individuals to explore and re-author their life stories. He understands that life can be challenging, and feelings of overwhelm, discouragement, or confusion are common. Paul’s goal is to create 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 therapy is enriched by his diverse background. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Loyola University Chicago and a Master of Science in Healthcare Information Systems and Operations Management, also from Loyola. His experience in the healthcare industry provides him with valuable insights into the complexities of healthcare systems.

Beyond his studies and practice, Paul cherishes time spent with family, friends and his dogs. He enjoys long walks, staying active, and connecting with new people. He is dedicated to helping his clients find greater comfort, joy, and peace in their lives.

Polish Version:

Paul jest pełnym pasji studentem studiów magisterskich w zakresie terapii małżeństw, rodzin i osób indywidualnych na Uniwersytecie Capella. Jego motywacją jest wspieranie jednostek, par i rodzin, ze szczególnym uwzględnieniem zdrowia psychicznego mężczyzn oraz polskiej społeczności. Paul wnosi unikalne połączenie empatii i wiedzy eksperckiej, wzmocnione certyfikatem Gottman Level 2, który umożliwia parom budowanie silniejszych i bardziej satysfakcjonujących relacji poprzez efektywną komunikację i wspólną wizję przyszłości.

Biegle posługując się językiem angielskim i polskim, Paul tworzy przyjazne i wrażliwe kulturowo środowisko dla swoich klientów. Wierzy w transformacyjną moc terapii narracyjnej, współpracując z osobami indywidualnymi w celu eksploracji i ponownego pisania ich życiowych historii. Rozumie, że życie bywa trudne, a uczucia przytłoczenia, zniechęcenia czy dezorientacji są powszechne. Celem Paula jest stworzenie partnerskiej relacji terapeutycznej, w której klienci czują się bezpieczni, szanowani i umocnieni, aby odkryć swoje wewnętrzne siły i odzyskać poczucie sprawczości.

Droga Paula do terapii jest wzbogacona jego różnorodnym doświadczeniem. Posiada tytuł licencjata z administracji biznesu z Loyola University Chicago oraz tytuł magistra nauk ścisłych w zakresie systemów informacyjnych i zarządzania operacjami w opiece zdrowotnej, również z Loyola. Jego doświadczenie w branży opieki zdrowotnej zapewnia mu cenne wglądy w złożoność systemów opieki zdrowotnej.

Poza studiami i praktyką, Paul ceni sobie czas spędzony z rodziną, przyjaciółmi i swoimi psami. Lubi długie spacery, aktywność fizyczną oraz poznawanie nowych ludzi. Jego misją jest pomaganie klientom w odnajdywaniu większego komfortu, radości i spokoju w ich życiu.

Briana Rodriguez is a psychotherapist with Wellington Counseling Group. Briana works with couples and individual adults at our River North and Lakeview offices, and is available for telehealth sessions. Briana holds her Master of the Arts in Clinical Psychology Counseling Practice from Roosevelt University. 

Briana will provide a supportive environment for clients to process issues including: trauma, challenging life transitions, relationship challenges, and deficits in self-esteem. Briana is down-to-earth, empathetic, and authentic. She believes in meeting clients where they’re at. Often clients come in feeling stuck, especially when it comes to a reliance on unhealthy coping mechanisms, learned in the past, but an ill-fit for growing into the future. Briana can help support clients in identifying why they are drawn to these same patterns of behavior, and to develop and incorporate new, more functional behaviors of their choosing. Briana practices with a systemic mindset, aware that we do not live in isolation, and are impacted by our families, peers, and the larger culture. 

Outside of providing therapy, Briana enjoys spending time with loved ones (including her dog), being out in nature, catching up on TV shows, and singing.

Daniel Warshawsky is currently a third-year PsyD student at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP). He has worked with individuals across the lifespan and has extensive experience focusing on identity development for adolescents and young adults, concentrating on relationship development, interpersonal effectiveness, and self-actualization.

Before beginning his studies, Daniel worked primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults as the Midwest Engagement Director for United Synagogue Youth (USY), where he worked with professional staff and teen leaders from throughout the Midwest to create and implement innovative social, educational, and leadership programming for teens.

He currently holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communications and Jewish Studies and a minor in Marketing from Indiana University, and received a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from TCSPP this past June. Daniel is extremely passionate about working with young people, LGBTQ+ issues, and mental health awareness, and recently finished his three-year term as a board member of No Shame on U, an organization dedicated to reducing mental health stigma. In addition to his studies, he has received certifications in Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid, Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST), Suicide Prevention from the QPR Institute, and has facilitated support groups for teens across the country.

When he is not at school or at work, Daniel spends his free time playing the guitar and piano, reading, baking, seeing concerts and movies, and enjoying time with friends and family.

Jeffrey is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. He is experienced in addressing a variety of clinical issues, including: depression, trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship dynamics, life transitions, and diminished self-esteem.

Jeffrey follows a relationship-focused approach, developing a strong, trusting, nonjudgmental and empathetic connection between himself and his clients. He subscribes to a strong belief that clients are the experts of their own lives and that therapy works best when individuals feel empowered and supported to reach the goals they identify as most important. He incorporates a range of clinical tools, including narrative therapy and, with younger clients, play therapy.

After earning a Master’s in Social Work from Loyola University in Chicago, Jeffrey worked in multiple community mental health agencies, providing therapy to both children and their families. He also has extensive experience helping young adults adjust to life transitions such as changes in living situations, school and work life.

In his free time, Jeffrey enjoys traveling, hiking, watching movies, and taking his dog, Ernie, on walks around Chicago.

Dr. Karlie Mirabelli works with children, adolescents, families, and adults. She helps children and families with concerns at school and at home, as well as with family and peer relationships. She is experienced working with college-aged clients as they navigate their transitions into higher education and adulthood. In addition, Dr. Mirabelli enjoys working with adult clients. Her focus is on emotional and behavioral difficulties across the lifespan, including but not limited to ADHD, social anxiety, separation anxiety, OCD, generalized anxiety, trauma, existential concerns, and depression. She also conducts comprehensive psychological, academic, and neuropsychological evaluations with all ages.

Dr. Mirabelli understands that the therapeutic relationship is among the most important factors in a positive therapeutic experience, and as such, she believes that psychotherapy is just as much of a place to laugh and celebrate joys as it is a place to grieve and manage disappointments. Dr. Mirabelli takes a collaborative approach to therapy, drawing from a feminist and social justice lens in order to guide clients towards personal liberation. She is well-versed in several modes of psychotherapy, such as ACT, CBT, trauma-focused CBT, CPT, exposure therapy, and behavioral therapy.

Dr. Mirabelli is a graduate of East Carolina University where she earned a Doctorate in Health Psychology with a specialization in Pediatric School Psychology and before that, a Master of Arts in School Psychology. In her free time, Dr. Mirabelli enjoys exploring the city of Chicago with her friends, family, and dog. She loves to kayak, bike along the lake, read, attend concerts, try new restaurants, and watch movies.

Alexandra Milbourn is a Licensed Professional Counselor working with adults, adolescents and children experiencing distress or conflict that interferes with their quality of life. Her clinical areas of strength include complex trauma,adjustment difficulties, relationship difficulties, anxiety, and mood disorders. Alexandra is passionate  about creating a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space, while providing authenticity that humanizes the vulnerable experience of therapy. Her therapeutic approach is integrative and holistic in nature, wherein she focuses on the cohesion between the mind and the body. Alexandra makes use of evidence-based practices such as: trauma-informed, person-centered psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapies, tailored to meet the unique needs of her clients.

Alexandra earned her Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and her undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Criminology from Florida State University. She brings clinical experience in private practice and the inpatient setting, alike, experiences that provided her opportunities to treat diverse populations that included children, adolescents, and adults, all of whom presented with a wide range of mental health concerns and diagnoses. These experiences shaped Alexandra’s appreciation for psychotherapeutic intervention and prevention across the lifespan, and the particular role that psychotherapy plays in the capacity to strengthen emotional regulation and healthy connections  for children and adolescents. Alexandra approaches psychotherapy with adults with a trauma-informed lens and has received supervised training in sex therapy. Additionally, Alexandra’s education and training include forensic-based services and insight into mental health challenges within the justice system. She is currently working towards her final clinical license and continues to participate in professional trainings and education.

In her free time, Alexandra enjoys trying new restaurants, yoga, running, traveling, walks along the lakefront and spending time with friends and family.