Meet Our Therapists
Choosing a counselor is an important step. Read through our staff biographies to learn more about who you would like to work with. Call or email our office to schedule your first appointment with the therapist of your choice. Call 630.480.0060 during regular business hours or email us anytime at hello@evergreencounseling.co
“My greatest hope is that together we can discover the different facets of who you are and how that translates into why you are coming to counseling today. It would be a privilege to walk beside you throughout your healing journey. “
Sarah dALEY, MA
Masters Level Clinician
Sarah’s Areas of Focus:
LGBTQIA+ Welcoming
Adolescents 11+/Parent Coaching
Gender exploration
Sexuality exploration
Confidence Building + Assertive Communication Strategies
Sarah is in network with BCBS PPO plans.
“Emotions, even the uncomfortable ones, are a necessary part of being a human. We often want
to run away from these uncomfortable emotions to avoid pain, but I believe that by learning to
sit with them, explore them, and validate them, we can find healing.”
Taylor French, MA, lpc
Licensed Professional Counselor
Taylor’s Areas of Focus:
teens & Trauma 12+
PTSD
self injury & panic attacks
Adults
grief/loss
women in abusive relationships
OCD/intrusive thoughts
high conflict relationships
Taylor is in network with BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO and Cigna PPO plans.
“Whatever symptoms you may be experiencing, together we can get curious about how those symptoms are signaling your deeper desires and needs, and where it fits into the chapters of your life.”
Sydney Russmann, MA
Master’s Level Clinician
Sydney’s Areas of Focus:
Young womens issues Ages 16+
Social skills
perfectionism/stress management
disordered eating
Young Adults 18+
Meaning of Life Issues/spiritual exploration
adults with a history of childhood trauma
Sydney is in network with BCBS PPO plans
“I see therapy as a journey home – home toward our best and truest selves.”
KAtie GOW, Ms, ALMFT
Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Katie’s Areas of Focus:
COUPLE’S COUNSELING
miscarriage/pregnancy loss
perinatal mental health support
parenting stress
women’s issues (18+)
divorce/separation/life transitions
depression & anxiety
overworking & perfectionism
enneagram knowledgeable
Katie is in network with BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO and Cigna PPO plans.
“I believe therapy is a space where we explore the pain and the joy of human existence in a deep and meaningful way.”
Alison Goshgarian, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Alison’s Areas of Focus:
Women’s issues
life transitions including grief/loss/divorce
identity development
Female Adolescents 16+
depression
anxiety
self worth/self esteem building
disordered eating
enneagram knowledgeable
Alison is in network with BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO and Cigna PPO insurance plans.
“The older I get, the more I learn, the more people I meet--the more I strive to help bring mental health awareness and education to not only the Latinx community but to anyone willing and ready to learn.”
Elsie Rojas, Ms, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Therapy in English & Español
Elsie Specializes In:
stage of life issues/anxiety & depression
Anger issues in adults Age 18+
Bi-racial identity development
Elsie is in network with BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO and Cigna PPO insurance plans.
“I want my therapy room to be a place where you can feel safe to be vulnerable, to admit painful realties, and to learn to accept yourself so you can continue on your growth and healing journey.”
NoeLANI cortina, ma, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Therapy in English & Español
Noelani Specializes In:
Young Adult Transitions
religious doubt & faith deconstruction
Bi-Cultural Identity Issues
Adolescents 12+
multi-cultural issues
peer relationships
IFS informed treatment
Noelani is in network with BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO and Cigna PPO plans
“I want to help guide you as we break down the societal and cultural pressures that have been put on you. You are not a label or characteristics society has given you. I am excited to work together on your therapeutic journey!”
Inez Martinez-Sierra, LPC, ncc
Licensed Professional Counselor
Therapy in English & Español
Inez Specializes In:
habilidades para afrontar la ansiedad y la depresión - coping skills for anxiety & depression
problemas de desarrollo sexual - Sexuality exploration
trastorno de estres postraumatico - trauma & ptsd
imagen de si mismo/estrategias de aceptacion del cuerpo— body image & body acceptance strategies
Inez is in network with BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO and Cigna PPO plans.
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I believe all people have the ability to heal in the right environments with the right support.”
Ashley roberts, lpc
Licensed Professional Counselor
Ashely Specializes In:
Grief/loss Issues
Men’s Issues Related to Anger/Shame/Vulnerability
Enneagram Knowledgeable
Ashley is in network with BCBS PPO, Aetna PPO, and Cigna PPO plans
“You can expect that I will meet you in whatever place you are with sensitivity and empathy to build a trusting relationship in order to create a safe and positive environment”
heather hawthorne, lmFT
Licensed marriage & family therapist
Heather Specializes In:
adults with Childhood emotional neglect
secondary trauma for helping professionals
Womens’ maternal mental health
pre-postpartum mood disorders
Infertility/Fertility Medicine process
Heather is in network with BCBS, United Healthcare, Cigna PPO & Aetna PPO plans
“My clients are my main teachers. Each client has their own story to tell. I come alongside to learn what has happened to you first, before I offer you any treatments or wise guidance. Together, we plan for long term healing, not simply short-term symptom maintenance.”
Priscilla dean, Ms, lcpc, TTP
Licensed clinical professional counselor,
Transforming Touch Practitioner
& founder
Priscilla Specializes In:
Disordered Eating
Teens and Adults with Developmental Trauma
Enneagram Coaching (Certified)
Priscilla is not accepting new clients at this time.
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