Meet the Team
Alexandra Petrohilos
Practice Owner & Therapist
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Licensed School Counselor K-12
Licensed Classroom Teacher K-9
Thank you for visiting. While it may be difficult for you to seek help for yourself or your family, my goal is to work together in a supportive and encouraging way to meet your needs. Part of the therapeutic process will be to learn about what is challenging you and to emphasize on your strengths.
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With over 20 years of professional experience, and as a former classroom teacher and school counselor I have developed my practice and included therapists to focus and specialize in working with school-aged children and adolescents to overcome challenges while providing support and psycho-education for the entire family.
Some of my previous professional experience includes extensive university research in psychology, inpatient mental health settings, classroom teacher, school counselor, long-term care, and private practice. My areas of expertise, include but are not limited to, anxiety, school refusal, depression, attentional issues such as ADHD, anger, behavior problems, divorce, academic challenges, OCD/perfectionism, self-esteem, dual diagnoses, coping skills, parent coaching and support, social skills, and screen-time dependence and overuse.
Julie Dwyer
Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Certified Theraplay Counselor
I am an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor who provides individual and family therapy for children, teens, young adults, and adults. My goal in therapy is to hold a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space for acceptance, re-connection, and healing change to occur. As a psychotherapist, I practice with a collaborative style. I will meet you where you are and walk with you towards your treatment goals. My areas of special interest are anxiety, depression, life changes, and trauma. Julie has experience working with youth in a medical hospital setting, residential facility, and outpatient clinics. Julie is passionate about working with her client families and feels honored to be able to help her clients improve their mental health and live a healthier and happier life.
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I specialize in working with younger children, teens and young adults with anxiety and depression, grief and loss, traumatic stress and attachment issues. I also work with parents and families to provide support and strategies for family issues and parenting.​
I am a graduate of DePaul University, where I received a Bachelors of Art in Psychology and Sociology and earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Adler School of Psychology. I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and three children, reading books, running outdoors, and golfing in the warmer months
Katrina Covington
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Licenced Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA)
National Certified Counselor
As a military spouse of 24 years, I have had the pleasure of gaining professional experience in a variety of therapeutic settings working with both military and civilian populations. My experience includes working with adults, adolescents, and children in the following areas: substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, conduct and behavior problems, self-esteem, motivation, anger, relationship and communication issues, parenting, children with special needs, intensive alternative family treatment, intensive in-home therapy, emotion regulation, and anger management.
My theoretical orientation is Choice Theory, and my preferred counseling technique is Reality Therapy. However, I understand there are times when a client’s needs will call for a different treatment modality to move them closer to their goals. In those cases, I use an integrative approach drawing from Choice Theory, Person-Centered Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).
The counseling relationship is both powerful and delicate. As such, I value the time spent working with clients in a collaborative effort to achieve therapeutic goals. I believe my role in the counseling process is to help clients build and enhance the skills needed to live a more satisfying and fulfilling life.
I completed my graduate education with Capella University, receiving a Master of Science degree in Mental Health Counseling. I am a National Certified Counselor, and I am credentialed as a Licensed Professional Counselor by the state of Illinois, and as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate by the state of North Carolina. I am a trained and practicing SMART Recovery facilitator.
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Marlene Silva
Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed School Counselor K-12
Seeking therapy is a wonderful gift to give yourself and taking the step of reaching out can bring many emotions. It is my hope that I am able to help you navigate them in order to begin building your mental and emotional wellness.
I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with children, adolescents and their families. I have experience as a school counselor with a focus on removing barriers to learning for school-aged children and adolescents in elementary, middle and high school settings. Some of the concerns I have experience addressing include anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, loss/grief, self-esteem, social skills, and exposure to trauma.
My hope as a therapist is to help individuals forge their paths to a healthier and balanced life. My belief is that a strong counselor-to-client relationship is one of the keys to achieving that. I believe that partnerships with families and school providers are also vital in the counseling process. My approach to counseling is collaborative and I pull from a variety of counseling theories and techniques based on best fit taking into account the presenting situation and client’s needs. It is important to me that the individuals I work with are able to build the skills necessary to reach mental and emotional wellness as we progress through counseling.
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I completed my Masters in Counseling from Saint Xavier University and hold a Professional Educator License with an Endorsement in School Counseling as well as an Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license in the state of Illinois
Kendra Caple
Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC)
I am passionate about helping clients recognize their strengths and achieve goals. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger management, parenting and more.
I received my undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University and a graduate degree from National Louis University. Throughout my mental health career, I have worked in non-profit, youth development, crisis intervention, case management, and more.
In therapy, I use DBT, CBT, and various other approaches to help clients in identifying and modification of behaviors. In every case, I am here to guide and support clients as they move toward being their best selves.

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Mariana Tsigistras
Therapist
Licensed Social Worker (LSW), PEL-SSW, CCTP I & II, C-DBT
Having a strong background in education combined with mental health experience, I specialize in working with children, adolescents, women, and families. My
clinical training and focus are in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, low
motivation, learning disabilities, and parenting. My goal is to build a meaningful
therapeutic alliance with my clients, as it is in the context of supportive relationships that a person is willing to seek change and pursue growth.
I use strength-based and client-centered therapeutic approaches in combination
with a strong multisensory approach, Behavior Therapy (BT), Trauma-focused
(TFA), Behavior Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (CBT).
For the last nineteen years, I have worked in the school system, social services, and mental health fields serving children, youth, and families. I have knowledge and experiece of the educational system and can help families navigate some of the complicated parts of school and special education services. I have worked and continue to work extensively with children and adolescents on social skills, attentional deficits, emotional regulation, and anxiety disorders.
I have a Master’s Degree in Social Work with a specialization in Advanced Clinical
Mental Health from the University of Illinois and a School Social Work specialization from Aurora University,
I also have a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Illinois and I am fluent in Spanish.
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Claudia Quintero,
Therapist
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), NCC
Your mental health journey is unique, but you don’t have to walk it alone. As a bilingual (English and Spanish) licensed professional counselor my belief is that healing is most effective and powerful when it’s in a collaborative process. I see my role as a therapist as walking alongside you in your healing journey by providing you with a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences at your own comfortable pace. My therapeutic approach is holistic, integrative and modified to each individual's needs, drawing from multiple modalities such as Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT), Strengths Based Therapy (SBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma Focused Approach and other Evidence Based Approaches.
I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families adapting my therapeutic approach to suit their individual needs. I specialize in helping clients with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, anger, grief, interpersonal relationship concerns and life transitions. Additionally, I have training and clinical experience working with domestic violence which include victims, survivors and perpetrators in both individual and group settings. I received my Masters degree at Adler University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I also am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois and I am a National Certified Counselor. My goal as a therapist is to guide and support my clients on their journey to self-discovery, self-empowerment and emotional healing.
Audra Thompson
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Life is always changing, and meaningful human connections can make a dramatic difference in how we manage those changes. As a therapist, I am dedicated to assisting clients navigate life challenges and achieve improved ways of coping and communicating. I strive to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere that fosters healing and growth. My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and holistic, drawing on my experience to best meet the needs of the client.
With over 20 years in the mental health field and training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT and multiple parenting models, I have enjoyed working with clients aged 5 through adulthood.
I hold a master’s degree in social work from Ohio and have experience in settings such as school-based counseling, community mental health services, juvenile justice, and outpatient counseling. Over the years, my clients have been people dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma, and relationship challenges. I have also assisted families address the needs of children with behavioral issues.