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Meet The Outpatient 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 of adult, adolescent & child therapists 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.
Leadership Team

Audrey Grunst, LCSW
CEO, 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-C
Executive Clinical Director & Therapist
Specialties: Eating Disorders | Depression | Anxiety | Self-Harm | School Refusal

Margaux Sayer, LCSW
Director Of Outpatient Services & Therapist
Specialties: Grief and Loss | Adjustment Disorder | Anxiety | Depression | Social Skills | Trauma | Infertility | Parenting | Couples and Family Therapy

Kate Kelley, MSW
Director Of Communications & Operations

Matthew Aldana, LCSW
Outpatient Manager & Child, Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Men’s Issues | People Pleasing | Anger | Self-Esteem | Motivational Therapy | Behavioral Issues | Cultural Struggles

Tara Donald, LCSW
Outpatient Manager & Child, Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Parenting Support | Anger Management | Interpersonal Relationships | Behavioral Issues
Outpatient Clinical Team
Vernon Hills | Northbrook | Telehealth

Brianna Johnson, LSW
Child, Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Eating Disorders | Trauma | PTSD | OCD | Personality Disorders | Substance Use Disorders | Reactive Attachment Disorder | Neurodivergence | Family Therapy

Brittany Polacek, MS, LCPC
Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Life Transitions | Eating Disorders | Parenting Support | Depression

Damari Ortiz, MA
Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Extern Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | School Refusal | School Anxiety | Eating Disorders | Trauma | English & Spanish Speaking

Emily Plesnicar, MA, LCPC
Child, Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Therapist
Specialties: Autism Spectrum Disorder | Depression | Anxiety | ADHD | School Refusal | Stress Management | Self-Esteem | Interpersonal Relationships | Life Transitions

Gina Guerra-Sachetti
Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Self-Harm | Suicidal Ideation | Self-Esteem | Anger Management | LGBTQ+ | Trauma | Body Image Issues

Keeva Williams, LSW
Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Self-Harm | Self-Esteem | Adjustment Issues | Mood Disorders | School Refusal | Family Conflict

Lindsay Wagner, MA, LPC
Child, Adolescent, & Adult Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Self-Harm | Self-Esteem | Substance Use | Trauma | EMDR Therapist

Meghan Reilly, MA, NCC, LPC
Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Extern Therapist
Specialties: Eating Disorders | Perfectionism | Self-Esteem | Self-Compassion | Anxiety | Depression | Life Transitions | Sports Performance

Megan Fosco, MS, LPC, ATR-P
Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Extern Therapist
Specialties: Art Therapy | Anxiety | Self-Esteem | Autism Spectrum Disorder | Depression | Life Transitions | ADHD

Michael Motyka, MA
Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Extern Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Sports Performance | Self-Esteem | Stress-Management

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

Stella Wilson, LCSW
Adolescent, Young Adult and Adult Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Substance Abuse | Couples Therapy | Family Conflict | Adjustment Issues | Mood Disorders | Behavioral Issues
Outpatient Psychiatric Providers
Medication Management Services | Vernon Hills

Christian Charvet, APRN
Psychiatric Nurse Practioner
Specialties: Medication Management for Anxiety Disorders | Depression | Mood Disorders | Eating Disorders | ADHD | Autism Spectrum Disorder

Michael McDowell, APRN
Psychiatric Nurse Practioner
Specialties: Medication Management for Anxiety Disorders | Mood Disorders | Eating Disorders | ADHD
Outpatient Dietitian
Vernon Hills

Shannon Dickinson, MS, LDN, RDN
Registered Dietitian
Specialties: Eating Disorders | Intuitive Eating | Chronic Dieting | Digestive Complications | Body Image Management | Medical Nutrition Therapy
Outpatient Clinical Psychologist
Neuropsychological Testing Services | Vernon Hills

Christina Bailey, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
Specialties: ADHD | Mood Disorders | Autism Spectrum Disorder | School Risk Assessments | School Consultations
Clinical Intern Team
 At Simply Bee we value quality, growth and care -- to maintain these values, we have extensively interviewed and trained our intern team to be qualified and prepared to meet our clients' needs. All of our interns have previous mental health experience and receive several supervisions and training opportunities each week. The value an intern provides is not just their professional eye but also the experiences learned from their supervisors and professors. At Simply Bee, we have found the quality of care is extremely high due to the wrap around support for each client being seen. It is not often that a client's care is in the hands of three or more professionals, but this is one of those opportunities we find to be invaluable.

Matthew Aldana, LCSW
Intern Supervisor, Outpatient Manager & Child, Adolescent, Young Adult & Adult Therapist
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Men’s Issues | People Pleasing | Anger | Self-Esteem | Motivational Therapy | Behavioral Issues | Cultural Struggles

Danielle Vrba, BA
Clinical Intern
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Life Transitions | Self-Esteem | Adjustment Issues
Shaffer Franklin, BA
Clinical Intern
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | OCD | Anger Management | Skill Building

Steven Stefani, BA
Clinical Intern
Specialties: Anxiety | Depression | Mindfulness | Learning Disabilities | Trauma-Informed
Administrative Team

Faye Koo
Client Care Coordinator

Jenny Johnson, MA
Operations Manager

Patty Catardi, MA
IOP/PHP Case Manager

Tammy Ruggiero
Office Assistant

Dr. Tater Tots
Office Companion & Emotional Regulation Specialist
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