Our Therapists
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Kate Curtis, PsyD, LCPC
My name is Kate and I am a co-owner of Hope & Healing Therapy. I guide and emotionally support my clients, primarily adult, on their life’s journey. I will laugh with you, grieve with you and hold a safe space for you to process all life’s challenges, to be your best self, loving who you are currently and growing into the person you want to be. I feel it’s a privilege to hear your unique story and help you along this journey as we each experience highs and lows and need a safe space to process and grow. Read more…
Location: Virtual, Population: Young Adults, Population: Adults, Population: Seniors, Issues: Adulting, Issues: ADHD, Issues: Bipolar, Issues: Chronic Illness, Issues: Chronic Pain, Issues: C-PTSD, Issues: Depression, Issues: Divorce Support, Issues: Fertility Issues, Issues: Grief, Issues: Holistic Health, Issues: Life Skills, Issues: Life Transitions, Issues: Narcissistic Abuse, Issues: Parenting Support, Issues: Postpartum Support, Issues: PTSD, Issues: Relationship Stress - General, Issues: Relationship Stress - Attachment, Issues: Self-Injury, Issues: Sexual Abuse/ Assault, Issues: Social Skills, Issues: Stress Management, Issues: Suicidal, Issues: Trauma, Issues: Women’s Health, Issues: Work Stress, Modality: Client/ Person Centered, Modality: DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Modality: EMDR, Modality: EFT (Tapping), Modality: Interpersonal/ Relational, Modality: Mindfulness, Modality: Motivational Interviewing, Modality: Parent Coaching, Modality: Solution-Focused/ Problem Solving, Modality: SSP, Insurance: Aetna, Insurance: AmBetter, Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance: Blue Cross Community Solutions, Insurance: Cigna/ Evernorth, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Meridian, Insurance: Meritain, Insurance: Northshore Physicians Associates, Insurance: Pathways, Insurance: Tricare, Insurance: UBH/ Optum
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Lora Wiens, PsyD, LCP
My name is Lora and I am a co-owner of Hope & Healing Therapy. I am a trauma specialist who helps to train other therapists to treat highly traumatized people. Since 2009, I have been a full-time clinician, focusing on developing my primary specialty of helping people recover from Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders. I believe that each human being comes into this world worthy of being loved, nurtured, respected, and welcomed into a family and into the larger community. Read More…
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Lauren Kapolnek, OTR/L
My name is Lauren, I am neurodiversity-affirming Occupational Therapist with advanced practice in executive functioning, social skills, mental health, and sensory integration. I have been practicing for the last 9 years in both behavioral health and outpatient pediatric services with a focus in the 11 and older population. I am experienced with working with a variety of diagnoses such as ADHD, Autism, OCD and Anxiety. I have a background in providing services to the LGBTQIA+ community including gender affirming care and transitions within daily occupations. Read more…
Location: In Person - Barrington, Location: Virtual, Population: Teens, Population: Young Adults, Population: Adults, Population: Seniors, Issues: ADHD, Issues: Adulting, Issues: Anxiety, Issues: Autism, Issues: Borderline Personality Disorder, Issues: Chronic Illness, Issues: Chronic Pain, Issues: C-PTSD, Issues: Depression, Issues: EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome), Issues: Executive Functioning Issues, Issues: Hypermobility, Issues: Life Skills, Issues: Life Transitions, Issues: LGBTQ+ Support, Issues: OCD, Issues: Parenting Support, Issues: Self-Injury, Issues: Sensory Issues, Issues: Social Skills, Issues: Stress Management, Issues: Transgender Support, Issues: Trauma, Issues: Women’s Health, Issues: Work Stress, Modality: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Modality: DIR-FCD, Modality: Floortime, Modality: Parent Coaching, Modality: Reflex Integration, Modality: Sensory Integration, Modality: Somatic Therapy, Insurance: Aetna, Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Ruth Farrell, MDiv, MA
My name is Ruth Farrell and I journey with my clients through life’s ups and downs. From childhood through older adulthood, with individuals and couples, I accompany people as they explore life’s questions, worries, stresses, grief, trauma, joy, and even ordinary moments. My specialties including relationships (including Couples Counseling), trauma recovery (including but not limited to religious trauma or “church hurt”), chronic illness, and support people through life’s transitions. I have training in Gottman’s Method for Couples and EMDR. Read more…
Location: In Person - Barrington, Location: Virtual, Population: Children (5 and up), Population: Adults, Population: Seniors, Population: Couples, Population: Family Therapy, Issues: Adulting, Issues: Anger Management, Issues: Anxiety, Issues: Body Image Issues, Issues: Chronic Illness, Issues: Chronic Pain, Issues: C-PTSD, Issues: Depression, Issues: Divorce Support, Issues: EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome), Issues: Grief, Issues: Holistic Health, Issues: Hypermobility, Issues: Life Skills, Issues: Life Transitions, Issues: LGBTQ+ Support, Issues: Narcissistic Abuse, Issues: Parenting Support, Issues: Postpartum Support, Issues: PTSD, Issues: Relationship Stress - General, Issues: Relationship Stress - Attachment, Issues: Religious Trauma, Issues: Self-Injury, Issues: Sexual Abuse/ Assault, Issues: Social Skills, Issues: Stress Management, Issues: Trauma, Issues: Women’s Health, Issues: Work Stress, Modality: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Modality: Client/ Person Centered, Modality: EMDR, Modality: Interpersonal/ Relational, Modality, Gottman Method, Modality: Mindfulness, Modality: Mindfulness- Based CBT, Modality, Motivational Interviewing, Modality: Narrative Therapy, Modality: Somatic Therapy, Modality: Solution-Focused/ Problem Solving, Insurance: Aetna, Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance: Cigna/ Evernorth
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Hannah Becker, LPC
My name is Hannah Becker and I enjoy working with teens and adults. I approach clients from a Neurodiversity framework and I believe in the power of radical self-acceptance.
I am passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community (esp. transgender people), First Responders, and people with Autism. My focus is on helping people experiencing Anxiety & Panic Disorders, PTSD, and significant life transitions.
Location: Virtual, Location: In Person - Barrington, Population: Teens, Population: Young Adults, Population: Adults, Issues: ADHD, Issues: Adulting, Issues: Anxiety, Issues: Autism, Issues: Bipolar, Issues: C-PTSD, Issues: Depression, Issues: Life Skills, Issues: Life Transitions, Issues: LGBTQ+ Support, Issues: OCD, Issues: PTSD, Issues: Relationship Stress - General, Issues: Self-Injury, Issues: Sexual Abuse/ Assault, Issues: Social Skills, Issues: Stress Management, Issues: Suicidal, Issues: Transgender Support, Issues: Trauma, Issues: First Responders Support, Issues: Women’s Health, Issues: Work Stress, Modality: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Modality: Client/ Person Centered, Modality: DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Modality: IFS (Internal Family Systems), Modality: Mindfulness, Modality: SSP, Modality: Somatic Therapy, Insurance: Aetna, Insurance: Cigna/ Evernorth, Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance: AmBetter, Insurance: Meridian, Insurance: Blue Cross Community Solutions,
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Sarah Newell, LCSW
I am passionate about helping adolescents, young adults, and adults heal from the lasting effects of trauma. I believe my role as a therapist is to create a space where every part of you is welcome and feels safe, even the parts of you that feel overwhelming, stuck, protective, or misunderstood. I specialize in working with complex PTSD, developmental and attachment trauma, anxiety, depression, dissociation, emotion regulation, and relationship challenges. I integrate evidence-based approaches including EMDR, IFS (Internal Family Systems), and Somatic Approaches. Read more…
Location: In Person - Barrington, Location: Virtual, Population: Children (5 and up), Population: Teens, Population: Young Adults, Population: Adults, Issues: Adulting, Issues: Anxiety, Issues: Body Image Issues, Issues: Borderline Personality Disorder, Issues: Chronic Illness, Issues: C-PTSD, Issues: Depression, Issues: Dissociative Disorders, Issues: Eating Disorders, Issues: EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome), Issues: Grief, Issues: Holistic Health, Issues: Hypermobility, Issues, Life Skills, Issues: Life Transitions, Issues: LGBTQ+ Support, Issues: Narcissistic Abuse, Issues: OCD, Issues: PTSD, Issues: Relationship Stress - General, Issues: Relationship Stress - Attachment, Issues: Religious Trauma, Issues: Self-Injury, Issues: Sexual Abuse/ Assault, Issues: Social Skills, Issues: Stress Management, Issues: Suicidal, Issues: Transgender Support, Issues: Trauma, Issues: Women’s Health, Issues: Work Stress, Modality: ACT, Modality: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Modality: DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Modality: EMDR, Modality: IFS (Internal Family Systems), Modality: Interpersonal/ Relational, Modality: Mindfulness, Modality: Mindfulness-Based CBT, Modality: Motivational Interviewing, Modality: Narrative Therapy, Modality: Somatic Therapy, Insurance: Aetna, Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Katie Carlon, LCPC
My name is Katie and I enjoy working with people of all ages, from childhood to adulthood. I believe that everyone deserves to have someone in their corner. I use empathy, compassion, and curiosity to understand what my clients are going through and how they view the world. I use person-centered, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MB-CBT), Dialectical Behavior (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), and Motivational Enhancement theories in my work. Read more…
Location: In Person - Barrington, Location: Virtual, Population: Children (5 and up), Population: Teens, Population: Young Adults, Population: Adults, Population: Seniors, Issues: ADHD, Issues: Adulting, Issues: Anxiety, Issues: Autism, Issues: Bariatric Surgery Support, Issues: Depression, Issues: Divorce Support, Issues: Executive Functioning Issues, Issues: Fertility Issues, Issues: Life Skills, Issues: Life Transitions, LGBTQ+ Support, Issues: OCD, Issues: Parenting Support, Issues: Postpartum Support, Issues: Relationship Stress - General, Issues: Sensory Issues, Issues: Social Skills, Issues: Stress Management, Issues: Transgender Support, Issues: Women’s Health, Issues: Work Stress, Modality: ACT, Modality: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Modality: Client/ Person Centered, Modality: DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Modality: ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention), Modality: Interpersonal/ Relational, Modality: Mindfulness, Modality: Mindfulness-Based CBT, Modality: Motivational Interviewing, Modality: Parent Coaching, Modality: SSP, Modality: Solution-Focused/ Problem Solving, Insurance: AmBetter, Insurance: Aetna, Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance: Blue Cross Community Solutions, Insurance: Cigna/ Evernorth, Insurance: Magellan, Insurance: Medicare, Insurance: Meridian, Insurance: Meritain, Insurance: Northshore Physicians Associates, Insurance: Pathways, Insurance: Tricare, Insurance: UBH/ Optum
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Carol Irons, LCSW
My name is Carol and I have been a practicing clinical social worker for over 50 years. I have worked in many different settings. Most recently, I have been providing counseling at a group private practice for over 8 years.
Whether running groups for troubled adolescents or mediating with a unit of corporate lawyers, my approach is one of respecting each person and searching for and building on the strengths of each person. Read more…
Location: In Person - Barrington, Location: Virtual, Population: Adults, Population: Seniors, Population: Couples, Population: Family Therapy, Issues: Addiction, Issues: Anger Management, Issues: Anxiety, Issues: Chronic Illness, Issues: Depression, Issues: Divorce Support, Issues: Codependency, Issues: Eating Disorders, Issues: Grief, Issues: Life Skills, Issues: Life Transitions, Issues: Relationship Stress - General, Issues: Sexual Abuse/ Assault, Issues: Social Skills, Issues: Stress Management, Issues: Trauma, Issues: Work Stress, Modality: CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Modality: DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), Modality: Interpersonal/ Relational, Modality: Gottman Method, Modality: Mindfulness, Modality: Mindfulness- Based CBT, Modality: Motivational Interviewing, Modality: Parent Coaching, Modality: SSP, Modality: Solution-Focused/ Problem Solving, Insurance: AmBetter, Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Insurance: Blue Cross Community Solutions, Insurance: Cigna/ Evernorth, Insurance: Magellan, Insurance, Medicare, Insurance: Meridian, Insurance: Meritain, Insurance: Northshore Physicians Associates, Insurance: Pathways, Insurance: Tricare, Insurance: UBH/ Optum