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 AppointmentExecutive Leadership 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 & Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Therapist
Specialties: Eating Disorders | Depression | Anxiety | Self-Harm | School Refusal
Clinical Team
Vernon Hills | Northbrook | Telehealth

Angel Arnold, MA, LPC
Child, Adolescent, & Young Adult Therapist
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

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

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

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

Jacqueline Ritz, MA, LCPC
Young Adult & Adult Therapist
Specialties: Major Depression | Anxiety | OCD | Trauma/PTSD | Bipolar Disorder| Mood Disorders | Relationship Issues | Life Transitions

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

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

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

Stephanie Bersh, RYT200 Certified
Resident Yoga Instructor

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

Kate Kelley, MSW
Manager Of Community Education

Madeline Pekala
Executive Assistant

Keri Eckert
Talent Acquisition & HR Generalist

Jacqui Widmark
Intellectual Property Integrator

Rosie Grunst
Office Companion
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