Eva Cozzi

Founder & Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Background:

I obtained my master’s degree in social work from the University of St Francis. I completed my masters level internship with Guardian Angel’s domestic violence program. After graduation, I continued working with this organization helping victims file for orders of protection, facilitating groups and individual therapy, answering the domestic violence hotline and doing community presentations.  

My treatment approach is client centered and strength based. I like to meet the client where they are at and build off their own strengths. Using psycho education, I help clients understand their feelings and behaviors and work on new healthy coping skills. My goal is for clients to reach their highest potential not just alleviate their symptoms. 

I work hard to understand, diagnose and frame what the issues really are, and work gently and intelligently with my clients to help them grow into their own abilities to change the status quo and “see” what is possible for them. This is not magic — it’s work. But hard work and a commitment by both of us to a trusting and open therapeutic relationship can produce what seems like magical outcomes. In my view, that can only happen in a place of safety and hope. I strive every day to create an atmosphere of both so that true healing and real change can actually be achieved.

Who I Treat:

Clients 3 years and older dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault (I am 65 hour cross trained in DV and SA), eating disorders, women’s issues including infertility, chronic pain, stress and lifestyle issues, parenting and family conflict.

My Treatment Approaches:

CBT | Strengths Perspective  | Family Systems | Solutions Focused | Trauma Informed | Somatic | Mindfulness

Patty Zacharias

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CADC

Background:

My educational background includes obtaining an MA in Counselor Education from Northeastern Illinois University and post master’s certification from National Louis University.

My professional background includes counseling adolescents, adults and families in a variety of clinical and educational settings.   In addition, I have served as an Adjunct Faculty educator for adult students pursuing an MS degree in the counseling field.

​Part of my personal mission as a Counselor is to support my clients while gently challenging them to strive for what will bring them satisfaction in life.  In my experience, much of the time people can only begin to grasp their potential.  By utilizing a strengths-based approach,  I enjoy giving clients the opportunity to explore the many possibilities and options to help them reach their goals.

Who I Treat:

Clients who are 12 years and older dealing with Addiction, Alcohol Use, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, bipolar disorder, career counseling, codependency, coping skills, depression, eating disorders, family conflict, parenting, relationship issues, school issues, self esteem, self harming, sexual abuse, trauma and PTSD, women’s issues.

My Treatment Approaches:

CBT | Strength Based | Family Systems | Internal Family Systems | Motivational Interviewing | Narrative | Somatic

SHANNON CAGLE

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CCTP

Background:

I believe it is extremely important for all people to have a safe, non-judgmental, authentic space to feel validated to heal and help bring balance to their life. I have an eclectic style to provide client-centered therapy, but often work with several different holistic and trauma-informed modalities to find the right fit for teens and adults.

My approach is relationship-based and strength-based and relies on attunement with the individual.  I have more than 10 years of experience working in the field of mental health and the more “severe” issues such as Complex PTSD (C-PTSD), attachment issues and histories involving severe abuse.  My background includes working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, poor body image, cultural/identity development, and substance use. I also address concerns around healthy sexuality, pre- and post- partum issues, and pregnancy. I have significant experience in counseling military veterans and law enforcement officers, and I myself am a former correctional officer. 

Certified in Clinical Trauma Therapy (CCTP), Clinical Anxiety Treatment (CCATP), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT).

Who I Treat:

Clients ages 18 year and older dealing with anxiety, borderline personality disorder (BPD), grief, life transitions, spirituality, stress, trauma & PTSD (especially complex trauma), men’s issues, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, self-harm, Sexual abuse, coping skills, military/law enforcement officer/first-responder work-related stress, identity development, body image issues, LGBTQ+ affirming.

My Treatment Approaches:

Attachment-Based | CBT | Compassion-Focused | Strength Based | DBT | Internal Family Systems | Mindfulness-Based | Narrative | Somatic | Solutions-Focused | Trauma-Focused

Francine Costanza

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Background:

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Life Coach certification, and am a former teacher. My passion is to assist people in their journey to healing, wholeness and optimal health. I have worked in a variety of settings with many different populations. I love working with couples, families, singles, men, women, children and those with special needs. I also offer Christian counseling for those who would like to incorporate their faith into the counseling process.

I take a strengths based and client centered approach as I believe that you have within you the ability to discover what you need, with a counselor along side you to facilitate the process. I also can provide skills and tools to use along the way from techniques developed through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. My goal is to provide the best space for you, with compassion and guidance, to bring about all that you hope for, to live your best life now.

Who I Treat:

Client 8 years and older dealing with Anger management, Anxiety/Depression, Asperger’s Syndrome, Codependency, Coping skills/Stress, Divorce/Parenting, Family conflict, Grief, Life coaching, Marital/Relationship issues, Self-esteem, Spirituality, Women’s issues. Francine also works with couples and families. 

My Treatment Approaches:

ACT | DBT | CBT | Psychodynamic | Christian Counseling | Family Systems
Grief Work | Gottman Approach | Solutions-Focused

Maria Green

Licensed Social Worker

Background:

I am a Licensed Social Worker in the state of Illinois. I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Social Work in 2009 from the University of Illinois Springfield. I completed my Master of Social Work in Community Health and Urban Development from Dominican University Illinois in 2017.

I have been working in the field since 2009 in various setting that include working for Illinois Student Assistance Commission as an ISA Corp member; serving as a Career and College Counselor in underserved communities with first generation college students ; With Youth Guidance as a WOW Counselor providing Social-Emotional Learning Group for adolescent in high schools in underserved communities who were at-risk; counseling youth dealing with depression, anxiety, low-self-esteem self-haring and suicidal ideation; At Bridges to a New Day as a Therapist for victims of Domestic Violence, Family Counseling, couples counseling and individual counseling.

I have experience working with children and adolescent ranging from ages 10-18 years old , young adults ages 19-25 with depression, anxiety self-harm, suicidal thoughts and life transitions. I also have experience working with adults, couples and families. My goal is to provide a safe and non-judgmental environment where client(s) feel comfortable to vent, reflect and process on current and past trauma they experience. I also  hope clients leave the session feeling motivated and empowered. I challenge, encourage, motivate and celebrate clients in therapy by using Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Narrative Therapy during sessions.

Who I Treat:

Clients 8 years and older dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, sexual assault, eating disorders, women’s issues, chronic pain, stress and lifestyle issues, parenting and family conflict.

My Treatment Approaches:

CBT | Strengths Perspective | Family Systems | Solutions-Focused
Trauma Informed | Somatic | Mindfulness