Suzanne Muirheid
Founder
Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor (LCPC)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II)
Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC)
EMDR Certified
EMDR Consultant
I founded Calm Mind Counseling Center with the goal of providing innovative and effective care to individuals struggling with trauma and other mental health issues. I have found that a trauma-informed approach helps link events throughout an individual's life that can help them understand that difficulties they are currently experiencing and how to best heal.
In my efforts to provide my clients with the best treatment possible, I have trained extensively in trauma-informed care and other effective therapeutic techniques. As a Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) clinician, I regularly integrates this technique into my work as I have seen it transform the lives of my clients.
My style is holistic and strength-based. There is nothing more powerful than helping someone realize that their pain and past trauma doesn't define them. Helping people rediscover hope and empowerment creates a sense of purpose in my own life.
I spend my free time with my children, running, trying new restaurants, and playing with my Boston Terriers.
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Susan Gabel
Clinical Director
Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor (LCPC)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level II (CCTP-II)
Certified Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP)
EMDR Certified
EMDR Consultant-In-Training
My goal is to help everyone feel empowered to create positive, meaningful change for themselves and their family. My clients motivate me to be a better clinician, because I see the work they put in and strive to gain more knowledge to better support them. I utilize an empathic and collaborative approach in therapy, and believe in providing a safe environment to promote client growth and exploration.
I have over 6 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Areas I specialize in are attachment issues, anxiety, depression, Dissociative Disorders, CPTSD and trauma, and selective mutism. I have experience working in a PHP program, a domestic violence shelter, a group home, in the Mental Health Court, at a Juvenile Detention Center, and then private practice. I've obtained training in evidence-based treatment modalities and trauma-informed care such as EMDR, Theraplay, and DDP to more effectively target and reduce distressing symptoms and increase resiliency.
When not at work, I can be found spending time with family and friends, doing small projects at home, enjoying nice weather when Chicago permits, and watching too much Netflix (let's be honest).
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Suzy Puican
Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
EMDR Trained
I believe that often we try to distract ourselves from difficult, painful or ‘ugly’ emotions. When we numb our painful emotions we also limit our ability to experience positive emotions. Processing emotion is a lifelong work for everyone, and I believe in supporting the process at every age.
I am a licensed clinical professional counselor with a master’s degree from DePaul University. My primary focus has been working with individuals who have experienced trauma, and has experience helping individuals with anger management, anxiety, depression and stress management.
I currently offer individual and family counseling, and especially enjoy working with children, teens and young adults. I love to see their growth as they are better able to speak their emotional truth, and support them as their emotions deepen and expand. I enjoy helping people reach a point where they are no longer numbing their emotions, and instead can sit comfortably with joy, sorrow, anger and everything in between.
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Sara Loredo
Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC)
EMDR Trained
I believe the key to navigating life stressors is strength and a willingness to seek wellness. My goal is to guide you towards living life based on your self-defined core values. I am dedicated to fostering a safe and comfortable environment through humor, with a highly personalized and collaborative approach needed to address underlying issues. Through a multicultural and inclusive lens, I create a space that promotes healing and honors your personal experiences. Using the tools learned from our work together, you would build readiness to complete treatment services and be equipped to carry on a meaningful life.
As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC) with over 7 years’ experience in the mental health field, I integrate various therapeutic techniques like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and strength-based approach. These techniques drive exploration of your unique experience to develop tangible skills to reach treatment goals. While I address a wide range of difficulties, I specialize in depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and PTSD.
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Jeana Frazier
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
EMDR Trained
I strive to provide therapy that is tailored to each individual's unique experience. I became a therapist because I wanted to help and support others in the way that my own personal therapy helped me in the past. I was inspired to be that safe space for others. My work is rooted in a person-centered approach, and I often use CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques during sessions.
I have a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University. I have a background in social justice and with prior experience working in a college counseling setting, as well as a women's treatment facility. I specialize in treating stress and anxiety management, anxiety, depression, and grief and loss.
I am a dog lover, a coffee lover, and a music lover. Outside of work you can find me jamming out to music in my car, spending time with friends and family, or going on bike rides when the weather is nice! Fun fact, I am an experienced barista!
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Abigail Slager
Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
EMDR Trained
I am passionate about helping people lean into their journey of self-discovery and grow into personal healing and fulfillment. I look to build a partnership with you by creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for you to come as you are. I adhere to a person-centered approach to therapy where I will always choose words that recognize you as a person first with unique gifts and innate value.
I have a Social Work degree from Aurora University. I have experience working in various health care settings including hospitals, community mental health, and kidney dialysis care. I specialize in helping a broad spectrum of people including teens, adults and families managing chronic illness, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life transitions, body image/eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
I am passionate about utilizing acceptance and commitment therapies, mindfulness techniques, and various cognitive behavioral therapies to help you sort through your emotions and evaluate your experiences.
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Jackie Harvel
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
EMDR Trained
I believe that most human behaviors and patterns of thinking are affected by some trauma in our past, and if we can identify how we were impacted by those traumas, we can make positive changes for our future. I focus on adults needing assistance with processing traumas, reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms, problem-solving, improving self-esteem, and relationship building/couples counseling.
I received a Master’s degree in Psychology from Walden University and Master’s in Clinical Mental health from Roosevelt University. I have experience as a mental health professional treating Major Depressive Disorder, anxiety disorders, Bipolar Disorder, personality disorders, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. I have knowledge and experience in different modalities of treatment including EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, SFT, marriage and family, and Reality therapy.
My goal is to build a trusting relationship in order for my clients to open up about their traumas and develop ways to reduce triggers and unwanted behaviors. I aim to empower people to take control of the things they can and make peace with the things they can't.
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Dominque Murrell
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
EMDR Trained
As a therapist, I understand that seeking out therapy may not always be the easiest decision. My goal is to provide a safe space for individuals to feel comfortable expressing themselves as well as create an environment where we can work together in order to achieve his/her/their goals by incorporating CBT and person-centered techniques in session.
I have a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL. I have experience working with teens and adults dealing with an array of concerns: anxiety, depression, grief, and cognitive disabilities.
In my free time, I love spending time with friends & family, going to brunch (or out to eat in general), and watching Netflix/Hulu.
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Savanha Rawls
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
EMDR Trained
I understand the strength and courage it takes to seek out counseling services, so I want to commend you for taking this first step. I believe that much of the pain and suffering that leads us to counseling stems from some form of unresolved trauma.
Together, we will work towards identifying and healing from this trauma while accomplishing your desired goals along the way. I am passionate about my work and seek to create a safe, therapeutic environment that fosters personal growth. As a therapist, I take on a holistic approach while maintaining a multicultural and trauma-informed lens, and I tailor my techniques to each individual client.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from DePaul University. I have experience working with adults and couples with a variety of concerns including anxiety, anger management, depression, identity exploration, self-esteem, and relational issues.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, doing yoga, painting, and cooking.
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Erin Olszewski
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
I believe in the power of perspective and utilizing internal strengths to overcome life’s difficulties and hardships. Therapy is a great way to explore what has been holding you back in life and find new pathways to changes in your life that you desire. I know this process can be difficult and I work hard to ensure that my office is a judgment-free safe space where you can explore yourself and the process.
I enjoy getting to know my clients to understand where they are coming from, both cognitively and emotionally, so that I can create a treatment route that best fits their individual needs. My approach focuses on emphasizing my client's unique needs and strengths while layering in cognitive behavioral (CBT) and dialectical behavior (DBT) techniques to help build foundations for active change and empowerment.
I have a Masters of Counseling with a specialization in Forensic Counseling from Adler University in 2021. I have professional experience working with forensic populations, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, interpersonal issues, as well as severe mental illness.
In my free time, I enjoy exercising, painting and hanging out with my dog, Kita.
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Izabella Bebenek
Counseling Intern
I have a passion for helping my clients put the pieces of their life together so that they better understand the foundation and meaning of their problems. My approach is holistic approach and I take into consideration all of the factors that might be impacting someone's life. I believe in order to come to a solution, it is important to understand how the problem came to be in the first place.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples and families, with areas of focus such as attachment issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, self-confidence issues. I have worked with children in DCFS care with severe trauma, residential treatment programs, and a crisis hotline for Illinois. I am currently in the process of obtaining my Masters in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology as well as am completing the Gottman Level 1 certification in couples work.
During my free time, I enjoy cooking or trying new restaurants, spending time with my dogs, or doing any outdoor activities. Chicago summers are the best so I spend as much time outdoors as a way to decompress.
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