Meet The Team
Everybody deserves to feel like they have a place in this world to simply bee. Our philosophy is to approach each client with authenticity and humility because we know everyone is fighting to find their best self. Our team is comprised of caring individuals who are committed to providing quality treatment that best fits your needs. We specialize in cognitive strategies to navigate the paradox of change and acceptance all at the same time.
Schedule An AppointmentLeadership Team

Audrey Grunst, LCSW
Owner, Adolescent & Adult Therapist, Mental Performance Coach, Author, Podcast Host
Specialties: Athlete's Mental Performance | Eating Disorders | Mood & Anxiety Disorders | Public Speaker

Jennifer McAdams, MA, LCPC, CEDS-S
Executive Clinical Director & Therapist
Specialties: Eating Disorders | Depression | Anxiety | Self-Harm | School Refusal

Kate Kelley, MSW
Director Of Communications & Operations

Cindy Brom, MBA
Director Of Business Development

Katie Klein, MA, LCPC
Outpatient Manager & Child, Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety Disorders | Depression | Self-Esteem | LGBTQ+ | Behavioral Issues | ADHD/Differently Abled Learners | Adlerian Parenting

Keri Eckert
Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist
Outpatient Clinical Team
Vernon Hills | Northbrook | Telehealth

Angel Arnold, MA, LPC
Child, Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Therapist & Consultant Facilitator
Specialties: OCD | Depression | Trauma | Domestic Violence | Self-Esteem | Self-Harm | Life Transitions

Annie Peck, MA, LPC
Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Behavioral Issues | Self-Esteem | Eating Disorders

Brianna Zimmerman, MSW
Child, Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Extern Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Self-Esteem | Positive Reinforcement | ADHD | Family Conflict

Brittany Polacek, MA, LCPC
Child, Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Therapist & Intern Supervisor
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Self-Esteem | Family Conflict | School Refusal | Life Transitions

Emily Plesnicar, MA, LPC
Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Therapist
Specialties: Autism Spectrum Disorder | Depression | Anxiety | ADHD | School Refusal

Eric Stevenson, MA, LPC
Adolescent & Young Adult Therapist & Consultant Facilitator
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Self-Esteem | Men's Issues | Perfectionism | Sports Performance | Life Transitions | OCD

Jocelyn Machain, MSW, LSW
Child, Adolescent, Young Adult, and Adult Extern Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Self-Esteem | ADHD | Domestic Violence

Lindsay Wagner, MA in Forensic Mental Health Counseling
Child, Adolescent, & Adult Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Self-Harm | Self-Esteem | Substance Use | Trauma

Olivia Ritter, MA, LPC
Child, Adolescent, and Young Adult Extern Therapist
Specialties: Mood & Anxiety Disorders | Eating & Related Disorders | Depression | Behavioral Issues | Self-Esteem

Renee Rouse, MSW
Adolescent & Young Adult Extern Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Self-Esteem
Consultant Facilitators

Kelly Oberle
Consultant Facilitator

Stephanie Bersh, E-RYT Certified
Resident Yoga Instructor

Stephanie Smith, M.A., M.Ed., IIN Certified
Resident Health & Nutrition Coach
Administrative Team

Patty Catardi, MA
Client Care Coordinator

Jacqui Widmark
Project Manager

Rosie Grunst
Office Companion
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