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"As a trauma-informed and compassionate counselor who has worked with a wide range of client populations and issues, I will create a safe and non-judgmental space to support you in your growth. "

Taylor Barton is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 15 years of experience helping children, adolescents, adults, and families presenting with a wide variety of issues. Taylor has worked with diverse populations in settings including schools and hospitals. Taylor obtained her Bachelor's in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin Madison and received her Master's in Counseling Psychology from Loyola University in Chicago. Having worked with many individuals who have been in crisis, Taylor has a unique ability to help others and currently holds a Clinical Trauma Professional Certification (CTTP).

Taylor believes that meeting an individual where they are and building a strong therapeutic relationship are keys to the success of treatment. Drawing from evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and client-centered therapy, Taylor will utilize an eclectic approach in order to meet a client's individual needs. As a highly compassionate individual, Taylor prides herself on offering a safe environment to explore difficult feelings. Helping one process past and current experiences as well as evaluate relationships are all important aspects of treatment. With some humor and humility, Taylor aims to empower others to make the necessary changes in their lives.

"I believe in taking care of our mental health. Whether you have experienced trauma, a loss, are having difficulty adjusting to a life situation or are feeling unhappy with yourself or in your relationships, I am here to assist you in your healing and personal growth," says Taylor. "I will create a safe and supportive space for you to share and feel understood. Using an individualized approach, I will tailor treatment to your unique needs and together we will find ways to overcome obstacles so that you can improve your overall well-being. I look forward to helping guide you on your path."

"I know I thrive when I am connected to my community, but also to myself. Balancing life stressors by understanding our strengths and our networks is the best way to prepare ourselves for daily difficulties."

Emily Ellsworth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who specializes in depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationships, first-episode psychosis, and other psychotic symptoms. Emily has been committed to providing mental health services and life coaching to individuals ages 18+ for 9 years. She earned a dual degree in Psychology and Gender, Sexuality, and Feminism studies from Duke University where she fell in love with the idea of holistic treatment. She then earned her Master’s in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago to gain further knowledge about treating an individual from an internal and external perspective.

Emily utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), empathetic and active listening, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.

Emily understands that it is a natural response to build maladaptive coping mechanisms, but people who gain insight into these mechanisms can learn to adjust them into more productive skills. Through the use of self-exploration, exposure activities, and interventions, Emily facilitates an environment where clients are free to become their ideal selves.

"You got knocked down, we'll get you up again. Nothing's going to keep you down."

Anna Chouqette is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 4 years of experience. She specializes in trauma-informed, affirming, culturally inclusive therapy for adults. Anna’s clients may be navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and LGBTQIA+ experiences. Most of her career has been spent in spaces that try to make therapy less intimidating and more approachable for all. Anna prides herself on using non-traditional methods to supplement more well-known therapy styles, including the integration of video games during sessions to help ease tension, allow for stimming, and connect in-game quests to real life experiences.

Anna received her Master’s in Social Work from Ohio State University. Her client-centered, humanistic approach pulls from many different schools of therapy (narrative, psychodynamic, and cognitive, among others). Anna is certified in trauma response and crisis interventions and familiar with Gottman couples therapy.

When we can be authentically ourselves, it means that we can cry together, feel together, and ultimately heal. Anna strives to create a space where you can do the hard work, but it never feels too big to handle. No matter where you are in your journey, she looks forward to supporting you in your healing.