Clinical Team

I aim to establish a safe and secure setting for any individual during session. The relationship between any client and myself is one of trust and understanding, where my role is to help guide clients down the path they choose to follow. I also provide options or possible techniques an individual may feel is useful in a given situation, or vice versa, where we examine current behaviors that are not helpful. To do so requires a client’s freedom to speak openly and the need to feel supported in their journey to wellness.

Jana works with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing: anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship difficulties, family conflicts, self-esteem and self-worth, life transitions/adjustments, and grief/loss.

Jana’s therapy approach focuses on creating a safe environment in which healing and growth can be fostered while simultaneously building a strong therapeutic alliance where you feel comfortable. It takes a lot of courage to take that first step towards change, so Jana intends to acknowledge your vulnerability by meeting you where you are.

Jennifer’s experience as a social worker includes working with couples, adults, new parents, families, teens, and children as a therapist and also as a caseworker. She has been married for over 30 years and she and her husband have three adult children. Jennifer works from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) perspective, using aspects of Family Systems therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and strengths-based therapy. She has completed Level Two Gottman Couples Therapy Training and is dedicated to working with couples to manage conflict, increase trust and commitment, improve their friendship system, and create a life with shared purpose and meaning.

Jennifer has completed specialized training in Exposure Response Prevention for OCD and Anxiety Disorders. She has worked with individuals, new moms, and couples to help them take their lives back from fear-based intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. She appreciates that it can be difficult to seek help and works with clients to create an environment that is safe and collaborative, where trust is established so that difficult issues can be discussed.

As the Director of Counseling, Jennifer is working with The Well leadership continue to develop a clinical counseling program characterized by excellence, empathy, and integrity in order to support the mental, physical, relational, and spiritual well being of first responders and their families.

Credentials:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Illinois and Indiana

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• Master of Social Work – Jane Addams College of Social Work

at the University of Illinois at Chicago

Megan has provided individual and group therapy in both correctional and residential settings. Her approach draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and is guided by trauma-informed care—helping clients recognize the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while also acknowledging the impact of trauma on their experiences. Megan is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space for healing and growth. She works to build a strong therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, compassion, and respect for each client’s lived experience.

Joanne values a client-centered collaborative approach to therapy in a safe, open, non-judgemental atmosphere which fosters positive growth and change while navigating a path forward. Joanne works from a psychodynamic and trauma informed CBT approach. Joanne also believes that confidentiality is a cornerstone of treatment when building trust and honesty within the theraputic alliance.