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Whole person healthcare means tending to your physical and mental well-being.

Our mental health counselors are trained social workers who can help you with a wide range of mental health issues. You and your counselor will work together to make a treatment plan that fits your life today and your goals for the future. They can help you reach your mental and emotional wellbeing.

Our highly trained counselors can help you with:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Living with HIV
  • Family and relationship issues
  • Sexual abuse and domestic violence
  • Addiction
  • Coping skills
  • Grief and loss
  • Job issues and career changes
  • Sexual orientation and gender identity

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TeleHealth

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Mental Health & Recovery

Which services are right for you?

Mental Health Counseling

Mental health counseling offers you online or in-person one-on-one or group settings to help you set goals and talk about life situations that overwhelm you.

Assessment Do I need therapy? Trauma and life changes can lead to worry and fear. If this worry keeps you from the things you care about you may need help. Treatment How can therapy help? In therapy you will name challenges, set goals, build strengths, and learn new ways to cope. Affording Care Is therapy expensive? We accept Medicaid and most private health plans. We also have a sliding fee scale for people with low income.

Recovery Counseling

Our online and in-person recovery services are open to everyone. If you are just beginning to question you substance use or working to stay sober we can help.

Assessment Should I be concerned about my substance use? If substance use harms your relationships or you plan your day around your substance use the answer may be yes. Participation Can I participate if I still use substances? Yes. We have counseling and support group options for people who still use. No judgment here. Healing How can recovery counseling help? We can help you practice healthy ways for stopping substance use and staying sober.

Support Groups

We offer online and in-person groups for people living with HIV, people in transition, people who use substances, LGBTQ+ people, and more.

Assessment Should I join a support group? When you need someone to listen, talking with a support group can help. Healing How can a support group help? Healing can begin when you ask for help. Participation What is the commitment? Support groups do not require a commitment. Come when you need.

Psychiatry

Sometimes living a full, healthy life requires medication. A psychiatric nurse practitioner can help you find a healthy balance through diagnosis and treatment.

Assessment Do I need psychiatry? Our mental health counselors can help you determine if psychiatry could be a helpful option for you. Treatment How can psychiatry help? Psychiatric medications act on the brain and nervous system to treat certain mental health conditions. Affording Care Is psychiatry expensive? We accept Medicaid and most private insurances and have a sliding fee scale for people with low income.

 

Chemistry

Chemistry is a treatment program for people who want to change their relationship with substance use. All are welcome.

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Flourish

Flourish is a group therapy program for people living with chronic illness.

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Function with Focus

Learn executive function skills to help you handle complex tasks, reduce stress, and achieve your goals.

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Financial Counseling

Need help finding an insurance plan that meets your needs? Want to learn about our sliding fee scale? We can help!

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Interpretive Services

We offer interpretive services for 200+ languages at all locations. Please ask for assistance. You deserve to understand.

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TeleHealth

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Pay My Bill

You can pay for your care in-person, on MyChart, by phone or by mail. Thank you!

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Harm Reduction

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Equitas Health Mental Health and Recovery Services

Providers

Alejandra Serrano, LISW-S
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Clinical Supervisor
Alex Schoonover, PMHNP
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Amber Budd, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Andrew Gadek APRN, PMHNP-BC
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Brielle Yates, LISW
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Therapist
Evan Maki, MSW, LSW
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Interim UIC team lead
Hannah Cohan, APRN
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Jeff Dubin, LISW-S
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Therapist
Keelie Wimberley, LPCC
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Therapist
Laura Kington, MSW, LSW
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Therapist
Mandalyn Yinger, LSW, MSW
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Therapist
Miriam Mogilevsky, LISW-S
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Interim Director of Mental Health & Recovery Services
Monshare Hughes, LISW, LCDC-III
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Therapist
Natalie Colley, LISW
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Therapist
Pattie Weiland, MS. Ed. MSW LSW
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Therapist
Roni Levine, MSW, LSW
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Crisis Clinician
Ryan Lahti, MSW, LSW
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Therapist
Sam Benac, MSW, LSW
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Therapist
Summer Lawson, APRN
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Tamarah Pillay, MSW, LSW
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Therapist
Tusheena Garg, LISW
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Therapist