MEET THE TEAM
“This is the first therapist I’ve ever had that could actually change my life.”
Let's be real. You don't come to therapy just to talk about what's wrong. You come because you want something to change. And while feeling heard matters (a lot!), you deserve more than someone nodding along and asking, "How does that make you feel?"
That's where we come in. We're active, engaged, and genuinely invested in helping you figure things out. We bring clinical expertise, research-backed strategies, fresh perspectives, and practical tools to every session, so the work you do in here actually makes a difference out there.
We'll challenge you when you need a push, listen when you need support, and celebrate your wins along the way. We meet you where you are, without losing sight of where you want to go.
Our therapists provide personalized, evidence-based care for kids, tweens, teens, adults, couples, and families as well as therapy that is neurodivergent-affirming. Because everyone deserves a life they love living.
BROOKE FOX, LCSW
Co-founder and Co-owner
With more than 25 years of clinical experience, Brooke Fox, LCSW brings something special to therapy: deep expertise, genuine compassion, a refreshingly direct approach, and a sense of humor that reminds clients it's okay to laugh, even when life feels hard.
Brooke works with adolescents, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. She believes meaningful change happens when people feel truly understood, but also empowered to challenge old patterns, recognize their strengths, and take meaningful steps forward.
Her approach blends warmth and empathy with what she calls loving accountability. Brooke isn't someone who simply nods and listens. She engages, encourages, challenges when needed, and helps clients turn insight into real progress. Her goal is to help people build resilience, reconnect with themselves, and create lives that feel more fulfilling.
Brooke earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Iowa and her master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. She has been in private practice since 2002 and is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), an evidence-based treatment for trauma.
Beyond her clinical work, Brooke has served on the Executive Board of Family Service of Glencoe and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. She is also a co-founder and co-owner of The Link, an innovative program offering additional therapeutic support for adolescents and their families.
For Brooke, the most rewarding part of her work is watching clients discover that they are capable of more than they ever imagined.
NIKKI LEVINE, MA, LCPC
Co-founder and Co-owner
Nikki has over 25 years of experience helping people navigate life's challenges, better understand themselves, and create meaningful, lasting change. Her approach is rooted in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that everyone has an innate capacity to heal and grow.
Nikki works with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Her style is warm, interactive, and judgment-free. Rather than focusing solely on what's wrong, she helps clients understand the patterns beneath their struggles, develop greater self-awareness, and discover the strengths they already possess.
At the heart of Nikki's work is Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapeutic approach that helps people better understand the different parts of themselves, heal emotional wounds, and build a more compassionate relationship with their inner world. As a Certified IFS Therapist and IFS Clinical Consultant, Nikki brings exceptional depth and expertise to this work. She also mentors and consults with fellow therapists, assists in training through the Internal Family Systems Institute, and is working toward becoming an IFS Trainer.
Nikki earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin and two master's degrees from Columbia College Chicago, one in Counseling and another in Dance/Movement Therapy. She has been in private practice since 2004 and is also a co-founder and co-owner of The Link, an innovative program providing additional therapeutic support for adolescents and their families.
Nikki believes healing isn't about becoming someone different. It's about understanding yourself more deeply, trusting your own inner wisdom, and discovering that you already have the capacity to grow and heal.
PAULA ALEXANDER, LCSW
Paula received her Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration in 1999. For more than a decade she worked as a Medical Social Worker at NorthShore University Health System handling crisis cases, counseling patients and their families diagnosed with cancer, diabetes, kidney failure, and substance abuse. In 2012, Paula developed and implemented the school social work curriculum for a private K-8 school in Winnetka where she served students, families and educators with their social and emotional skill development.
Paula works with adults, children, adolescents and families dealing with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, communication and relationship problems. She has twenty years of clinical experience working with clients to develop resilience, positive coping strategies, and personal growth. Paula is a compassionate clinician who works hard to empower clients to be their best self. She is energized by helping her clients build healthy relationships and develop lifelong skills.
DANA CIBULKA, LCPC CADC
Dana Cibulka eceived her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from Bradley University in 2012. Dana went on to gain her Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling with a specialization in Rehabilitation Psychology from Adler University in 2015. Through her work at Riveredge Hospital, an inpatient psychiatric facility, she gained a focus on guiding those with dual diagnoses and received her CADC in 2019.
Dana believes that everyone has a journey in which they evolve with each experience. Her passion is being able to assist and encourage those that have struggled and may continue to struggle with trauma. Being able to be a guiding tool that individuals can use in gaining insight and confidence within their own abilities to heal and persevere through trying times is a gift. Her drive has been working with young adults, adults and seniors. She has seen within her work that resilience, compassion and respect are key elements to facilitating positive change. Within her work at Riveredge she was the driving force to create and implement a partial hospitalization program for those struggling with a mental illness and substance abuse. The program created an environment to help educate and support individuals in learning how to heal and engage again with those around them; without fear of judgement, control of anxiety, and ability to (re-)create healthy relationships with others. Dana continues to strive to assist those that seek therapy and are at a pivotal time in their lives with the use of CBT, DBT, ACT, Trauma focused therapy and Improv Therapy.
JENNIFER KELBER, LCSW
Jennifer Kelber graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1992 with a Bachelor's in Business Administration, and earned her Masters of Arts in Social Work from the University of Chicago - School of Social Work Administration in 1998. Jennifer worked as a school social worker in an elementary setting for many years. She gained clinical experience working with children and adolescents dealing with social and emotional issues, as well as children who have IEP's (Individual Education Plans). She prioritizes collaboration and communication between parents and schools. She also specializes in improving parent-child relationships to promote more effective communication within the family system.
Jennifer builds a nurturing and safe place where children and teenagers can feel comfortable opening up and talking about their problems. She has extensive experience working with clients on anxiety and depression, self-esteem, social and relationship issues, educational problems, and trauma.
KRIS LARSEN, LCPC
Kris Larsen graduated from the University of Illinois Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and received his Masters of Arts in Dance Therapy from the Naropa Institute in Boulder Colorado. His approach is humanistic, direct, and compassionate, offering work that brings deep emotional healing, development of creativity to support self-initiated change, and symptom management tools for better living.
Kris has over 25 years experience working with mood disorders, shame and addiction, and exploring how past memories get locked in the body due to trauma. Utilizing verbal counseling as well as therapeutic techniques rooted in body/mind connection, Kris’s focus is on processing issues that disrupt understanding and compassion for the self. Kris is also certified in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1), a therapeutic technique that aids in the development of a path that guides the body to the discovery of inner resources and the wisdom and insight to heal.
GINO VELCIC, MA, LPC
Gino Velcic is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose extensive experience treating clients with a wide range of anxiety and mood disorders is an invaluable asset in assessing clients' needs. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Kansas, then went on to gain his Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling from North Park University. His experience working with patients on an individual basis and as a group therapist at Compass Health Center, an outpatient psychiatric clinic, has provided him with a comprehensive therapeutic base of knowledge.
He engages clients with a person-centered approach that emphasizes self-compassion, acceptance, and willingness. Through his extensive experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, he is able to empower clients to facilitate change in their lives.
MADDIE WEHMER, Psy.D.
Maddie Wehmer graduated from Indiana University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In 2022, she received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Maddie has worked at a therapeutic day school for the past 5 years and is currently the Assistant Clinical Director at the school.
Maddie enjoys working with adults, adolescents, and families that are dealing with a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, relationship issues, self-injurious behaviors, and difficult life transitions. Maddie believes in building a meaningful and supportive relationship where clients can safely explore and understand uncomfortable emotions and challenging relational patterns. She values the process of helping clients reflect on past experiences and difficult relationships, and she is continually amazed by how this work can bring clarity to their life and move forward with stronger self-assurance. She holds deep respect for the healing that occurs when people feel safe to share their thoughts and emotions openly, without fear of judgement.
Maddie’s clinical work leads with a person-centered approach, fostering a safe and supportive environment for exploration and growth. She is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and draws from a diverse toolkit of interventions and orientations, based on the unique needs of each client. She incorporates elements from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic theory, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).