Therapy Session in Illinois

Oftentimes, reaching out for help is a big step towards wellness and healing. Congratulations on taking that step! My name is LaDonna Miller and I am a clinical social worker in Chicago, Illinois. I have over 9 years working in the mental health field and would love to work alongside you to accomplish your goals! I have experience working with adults with depression, ADHD, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, multicultural issues, and complex trauma. I would describe my style as warm and supportive, and I am ready to help you tackle your struggle head-on. Collaboration is important - together we can work on establishing concrete goals and steps for you to navigate mental health challenges, too. I know firsthand that getting help can be a challenge. I look forward to speaking with you to see if we are a good fit to partner in your journey!

Amy completed her Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Culture at Indiana University, and a Master’s of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at DePaul University. She works with adolescent and adult clients, and supportive of the LGBTQIA+ community. She has interests working with depression, anxiety, and life transitions. She has a desire to help clients feel empowered and confident by collaborating on their therapeutic goals and achievements. On a personal side, Amy enjoys traveling, attending Cubs games, picnics, and spending time with her nieces.

Darnise Horne, MSW, LSW is a Licensed Social Worker with a Master’s degree in social work from Walden University. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis on children, youth, and families at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale IL. Darnise has over 10 years of experience working with children and families. She began working with women and children at The Women’s Center, a domestic violence counseling center in Carbondale IL, leading personal empowerment and parenting groups. She went on to work in foster care with the most vulnerable populations, including clients who have experienced teen pregnancy, trauma, homelessness,and a variety of hormonal, emotional, and social changes as clients mature in a rapidly changing world. Darnise utilizes a multidimensional approach to therapy, exploring each individual’s biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs. She desires to come along side others to assist them in healing from trauma, building self-worth, improving communication in their relationships, and reaching their goals. The goal is to evaluate each person within their environment, provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.

I'm a bilingual (Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, and young adults, along with the caregivers who support them. I believe therapy works best when caregivers are active partners, so collaboration is a big part of how I work. I use Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Alternatives for Families CBT (AF-CBT), Problematic Sexual Behavior TF-CBT (PSB TF-CBT), motivational interviewing, mindfulness, and play-based strategies to help young people process trauma, manage big emotions, and build healthier coping skills. My sessions are calm and supportive, while still engaging and age-appropriate. I work with children and teens experiencing PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and other emotional or behavioral challenges. I chose this work because I’m passionate about helping children and caregivers heal together and feel more confident moving forward.

Elizabeth is a personable, authentic clinical social worker who leads with humor, connection, and genuine care. Trained at Boston College with a focus on Children, Youth, and Families, she specializes in supporting school-aged children through anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, and self-esteem concerns. Her solution-focused approach empowers clients of all backgrounds to grow, feel understood, and build lasting self-worth.