Jessica Mars, LCSW

Dr. Nicole Martinez received her Master's and Doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. She earned a double major in Psychology and Therapeutic Recreation at the University of St. Francis. Dr. Martinez has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family, and group treatment. Her therapeutic approach is integrative, combining Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy (CBT) with holistic methods, emphasizing Solution Focused Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Positive Psychology. She believes in the mind-body connection and that exploring various areas of an individual's functioning is essential for optimum physical and emotional health. Dr. Martinez emphasizes a collaborative therapist-client relationship, where both act as partners in designing treatment goals. She values identifying ineffective past modalities to avoid frustration and ensure personalized care. Recognizing that each person is unique, she adapts to the patient's evolving needs, ensuring they feel heard and supported for positive outcomes. Her areas of expertise include health psychology, complex trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, social anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, LGBTQIA populations, bereavement, forensics, substance abuse, couples work, MISA, co-occurring disorders, domestic violence, sex offenders, special needs populations, and chronic medical issues and rare diseases. She is skilled in the evaluation and assessment of these populations.

Tracey Elle is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in psycho-somatic manifestations of stress, anxiety, trauma, perinatal support, postpartum/variable presentations of depression, parenting support, and grief (loss of loved ones/menopause/life transitions/unfulfilled goals).

Tracey utilizes psychodynamic, CBT, and solutions-oriented approaches to patient centered care. Tracey has worked with individuals from all walks of life, LGBTQIA+ community and age groups.  

Tracey is committed to providing a comfortable and safe therapeutic environment in order to support the journey to a new path of emotional freedom and wholeness of mind, body and spirit, judgment free. She is committed to working alongside you to fine tune the coping strategies that you already have and help you uncover new mechanisms to add to your self-care toolbox.

Denine Hasan, Ed.D., LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in counseling, behavioral health, education, and clinical leadership. She has worked with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families in private practice, school settings, and community-based mental health programs. Dr. Hasan has served as a Clinical Director, providing therapy, supervising clinicians, and ensuring ethical compliance, as well as a School Counselor supporting students’ academic and social-emotional needs. She holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, a Master’s in Counseling, and a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, and is licensed in multiple states.

Dr. Hasan prioritizes safety, trust, and mutual respect, creating a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel genuinely heard. Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, viewing clients as active partners in their growth. She integrates evidence-based practices including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed care, and person-centered therapy. Clients often describe her style as structured, compassionate, and focused on building insight, coping skills, and emotional balance.

Treatment begins with a comprehensive assessment to understand concerns, strengths, and goals. Dr. Hasan then collaborates with clients to develop a personalized treatment plan using practical strategies and skill-building techniques. Progress is reviewed regularly, and interventions are adjusted as needed. Her goal is to help clients address immediate concerns while building resilience, self-awareness, and tools for long-term stability and confidence.

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Abigail Skinner, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with over five years of psychotherapy, behavioral health integration, and program leadership experience in medical and community-based settings. She earned her Master of Social Work degree from Touro College and completed Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) at Columbia University. Abigail has specialized training in LGBTQ+ mental healthcare through Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, post-graduate training in relational psychoanalysis from The Stephen Mitchell Institute of Relational Studies, and advanced certification as a Behavioral Health Integration Specialist.

Abigail’s style is thoughtful and relational, emphasizing curiosity, trust, and authenticity. She believes each person’s story matters and works collaboratively to understand patterns, relationships, and strengths that can foster lasting change. Patients can expect a warm, supportive environment that balances compassion with structure—helping individuals explore challenges, identify meaningful goals, build self-awareness, and develop skills that support long-term emotional well-being.

Abigail begins treatment by building a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship grounded in respect and trust. During initial sessions, she takes time to understand each patient’s history, concerns, and goals, then develops a personalized treatment plan tailored to their unique values and needs. She integrates evidence-based practices with a relational, trauma-informed approach, using behavioral health strategies, psychoeducation, and supportive interventions. Abigail emphasizes open communication, regular check-ins, and ongoing review of progress to ensure care remains adaptive, collaborative, and effective.

Meredith LaFave, LCSW, has extensive clinical experience working with adults, couples, and families in private practice and clinic settings. She has specialized training in EMDR, contemplative psychotherapy, Integrative Wellness, and LGBTQIA+ affirming care. Meredith values creating a safe, collaborative space where patients feel supported, empowered, and encouraged to explore personal growth.

Meredith blends deep exploration and insight with practical, goal-oriented strategies. She fosters a warm, engaging environment that encourages patients to feel respected, challenged, and equipped to build self-efficacy and overall life satisfaction.

Meredith begins by building rapport and understanding what brings a patient to therapy. She explores historical and contextual information, collaborates on personalized treatment plans, and uses evidence-based approaches to guide patients toward meaningful change, resilience, and personal growth.

Christina Kunisch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience in outpatient, community mental-health, and integrated care settings. She has supported individuals across the lifespan with a focus on trauma-informed care, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Christina holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from East Tennessee State University and has advanced training in CBT, ACT, trauma-informed modalities, and mindfulness-based therapies. She also has experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic, person-centered care.

Christina creates a warm, grounded, and non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients feel safe, heard, and supported. She values open communication and collaborative goal-setting, ensuring clients remain empowered throughout their therapeutic journey. Patients can expect a thoughtful balance of emotional support and gentle challenge to foster meaningful, sustainable growth.

Christina begins by taking time to genuinely understand each patient’s story, needs, and goals during the initial session. She uses an integrative, evidence-based approach tailored to each individual’s strengths, preferences, and pace. Therapy with her is a collaborative and evolving process that includes regular check-ins, ongoing adjustment of strategies, and a shared commitment to supportive, aligned care.