
Jessica Helmin, LCPC
Exclusively Online
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Treating Teens and Adults
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Anxiety, Depressions, Trauma, Identity formation, Life Transition
With curiosity and active engagement, Jessica cultivates a safe and nurturing environment for personal exploration and growth. Jessica enters the therapeutic space with a non-judgmental, compassionate approach to support clients in uncovering their unique path toward wellness and healing. CBT, DBT, ACT, and other evidence-based interventions will be used to empower clients to explore individualized treatment goals, while cultivating coping skills and insight. Jessica works with clients ranging from teens to adults and has experience working in school, hospital, PHP/IOP, and outpatient mental health settings. Finding the right therapist takes time and Jessica is dedicated to helping individuals find the best match. Phone: (331)318-2528

Tina Chollampel, LCPC
Online & Glen Ellyn
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Treating Teens & Adults
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ADHD, OCD, Life transition, Anxiety, Depression
Tina is a warm and empathetic therapist who works with preteens, teens, young adults, and adults. She helps clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, and more. Her approach is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on helping each person feel understood, empowered, and equipped to grow. Tina uses a blend of evidence-based and holistic approaches, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She tailors sessions to fit each client’s unique needs, values, and goals. She has experience in community mental health, PHP/IOP, and private practice settings. For clients who request it, Tina also offers the option to incorporate a faith-based Christian perspective into the healing process.

Katie Kirshenbaum, LCSW
C-EMDR, ADHD-CCSP
Online & Glen Ellyn
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Treating Individuals 16yo-Adults & Couples
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Specializing in Trauma (sexual and domestic violence), ADHD, Grief and Life transitions, LGBTQ+ community
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EMDR Trauma Certified Therapist
Katie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients can build emotional resilience and reconnect with their authentic selves. She works with individuals navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, ADHD, relationship challenges, and trauma. Katie has extensive experience supporting survivors of trauma and adversity. She brings a thoughtful, whole-person approach to therapy, recognizing how experiences can impact both the mind and body. Her work focuses on helping clients feel grounded, understood, and empowered as they move toward healing and meaningful change. Katie is committed to providing inclusive, affirming care and values creating a space where all clients feel respected and supported in their identities and lived experiences. Her approach integrates evidence-based practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and somatics. Katie works collaboratively with clients, tailoring therapy to meet individual needs while fostering insight, self-compassion, and lasting growth. Before entering private practice, Katie worked as a trauma therapist and spent over 13 years providing legal and medical advocacy for survivors of sexual violence. Outside of the therapy room, Katie enjoys tending to her garden, drinking a bit too much coffee, reading poetry, and spending time with her partner and two dogs. Phone: (630)318-0302
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Angel Diaz, LCSW
Online & LaGrange
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Treating Children, Teens, Adults & Families
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Specializing in ADHD, Trauma, Families, LGBTQ+ community
Making meaningful change isn’t easy. It’s natural to feel stuck in old patterns or overwhelmed by life’s challenges but healing is possible. You don’t have to face it alone. As a therapist, I provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel seen and understood. My mission is to walk alongside you as you uncover strengths and to help you move toward the meaningful transformation you’re seeking. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns, which include: trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, anger, family conflict, life transitions and stressors. I have a special interest in supporting members of the LGBTQIA+ community. As a University of Chicago graduate, I use evidence-based interventions including CBT, ACT, MI and DBT, I help clients develop practical tools for coping with anxiety, easing depression, and creating sustainable change. With training in trauma-informed care, I bring awareness to how past experiences shape the present, while supporting you in building resilience and moving forward. I believe lasting growth happens when we treat each person as a whole, acknowledging every part of their story and experience. Because there’s no “one-size-fits-all” path to healing, I adapt my approach to your unique needs and personal style. Therapy with me is a collaborative process. We’ll move at your pace, addressing challenges while celebrating progress along the way. Phone: (630)286-9408

Brenda Kendziera, LCPC
Online & Glen Ellyn
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Treating Children, Teens, Adults, & Couples
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Gottman (Couples Counseling) level 1 & 2
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Specializes in Trauma, Anxiety, Athletes
Brenda is a fun-loving and deeply compassionate counselor who values individuality and supports clients in discovering themselves, building resilience, and achieving personal goals. She has a special passion for working with athletes, individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, and those focused on strengthening self-esteem and reconnecting with who they are. She helps clients identify core challenges and move toward healing and growth. She creates a safe and supportive space to explore thoughts and emotions while embracing authenticity. Her approach integrates cognitive-behavioral and somatic-based therapies tailored to each person’s needs. Brenda also brings a playful approach to therapy, allowing more space for human connection and therapeutic enjoyment. Outside the therapy room, Brenda is a former collegiate athlete from the University of Illinois who enjoys staying active—whether in nature, through sports, reading, or spending time with loved ones. These passions inform her holistic, balanced approach to therapy.

Sabina Bhasin, M.A., ADHD-CCSP
Online & Glen Ellyn
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Treating: Teens & Adults
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Specializing in: ADHD, Anxiety, Grief, Emotional Regulation, Trauma
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Culturally sensitive therapy
Sabina (she/her) works with children, teens, and families facing grief, anxiety, identity exploration, neurodivergence, and life transitions. Her trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach uses play, art, and storytelling to create a safe environment for young clients. She collaborates with caregivers to support whole-family healing and is certified in Mental Health First Aid, completed training as an ADHD-CCSP (Certified Clinical Services Provider), which gives her advanced insight into holistic and empirical treatment strategies surrounding both adolescent and adult ADHD, and is currently pursuing further certification in Autism and trauma interventions. Before working in mental health, Sabina spent over 15 years as a journalist and creative director—work that deeply informs her understanding of how people make meaning of their stories. She believes therapy is a space to explore those stories with care and compassion. Phone: (630)318-0277

Savanna Murphy, LSW
Online & Glen Ellyn
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Treating individuals 16yo-Adults
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Specializes in ADHD, Life Transitions, Grief
Savanna is a clinical psychotherapist and social worker who brings warmth, humor, and a solution-focused mindset. With seven years of experience supporting diverse clients, she has a special passion for working with ADHD and neurodivergent individuals, helping them feel understood, affirmed, and genuinely celebrated. In session, Savanna is equal parts cheerleader and thoughtful guide. She knows that starting therapy can feel intimidating, so she focuses on creating a space that feels safe, relaxed, and real—more like a coffee date with a great listener than a cold, clinical appointment. She’s strengths-based at heart, always quick to spot the good in people and help them use those strengths to tackle the hard stuff. Savanna also loves taking big, complicated ideas—like how our brains process information or why emotions sometimes feel “too much”—and breaking them down into simple, relatable terms. She believes that when we truly understand ourselves, we’re better able to show ourselves compassion, make intentional choices, and move toward the kind of life that actually fits who we are. Phone: (630)296-4223

Matthew Patton, LCPC
Online & Glen Ellyn
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ADHD- Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
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Certified Clinical Trauma Professional II (CCTP) -
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Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)-
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Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1)
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Treat Children, Teens, & Adults
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Specializing in Autism, ADHD, Unique Learning Needs, Behavioral Modifications
Matthew works with individuals and families of all ages. He has significant training and expertise in the treatment of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Drawing from his background in special education and clinical practice, he employs a person-centered approach enriched by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-focused interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and experiential therapy. Matthew specializes in ADHD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and provides academic and special education support, collaboration, and advocacy. Beyond his therapy practice, you can find Matthew in the psychology department at COD, inspiring college students and future clinicians alike. Phone: (630)390-5270

Libby Sanders LMFT
Online & Glen Ellyn
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Treating Teens, Adults, Couples
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Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
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Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Grief, Loss, Life Transition
Libby works with individuals, families, and couples to bring lasting change within the family system. Libby is passionate about helping individuals, families, and couples become empowered to create the best version of themselves and their relationships. She meets people where they are and focuses on finding, enhancing, and utilizing their strengths to meet their treatment goals. Libby has over seven years of experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with emotional, behavioral and trauma-related concerns; couples struggling with conflict, infidelity, and emotional disengagement; and parents struggling to adjust to the different stages of their children and family’s development. Libby strives to create an open, safe, and honest space for clients to feel free to share and work through all the things that are creating struggle and strife in their lives. She believes all people can change at any stage, and feels privileged to join them in their journey. Phone: (630)796-8602

Bri Keating, MSEd.
Online & Glen Ellyn
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Treats: Children, Teens, Young Adults
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Parent Coaching
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(M.S.Ed.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
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Master’s-Level Certification in Trauma
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Specializes in ADHD, Anger, Trauma, Families
Hi, I'm Bri! I specializes in working with children ages 5 -17 years old, but I enjoy clients in every season of life. I provide a skills-based, practical approach to helping individuals and families navigate life’s challenges. Specializing in ADHD, autism, and behavior management. I offer strategies that foster growth, confidence, and independence. Parent coaching is also offered to strengthen family dynamics and advocate for children finding their voice. With experience in DCFS and foster care systems, I focus on attachment issues. I also support individuals navigating life transitions, including stepping down from higher levels of care. My clients are motivated to build resilience and develop strategies for long-term success. I am dedicated to supporting families through these challenges with empathy and care. My approach is rooted in empowering both children and parents to build resilience, work toward their goals, and enhance their quality of life. If you’re ready to begin this journey, I’d love to work with you and help your family thrive. Phone: (630)286-9035

Lexxy Trujillo, MA, LPC
Online & LaGrange
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Treating Individuals 16yo - Adults
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Specializing in ADHD, Trauma, Grief and Life transitions, LGBTQ+ community
Teens and adults, who are seeking to step into their healing journey and regain a sense of control will find a strong connection with Lexxy as she walks alongside you. She aspires to collaboratively explore and process trauma, stressors, boundaries, identity, daily struggles, transitions, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Lexxy intends for her clients to strengthen trust in themselves and confidence in navigating their own concerns. Addressing the origins of pain and navigating the process of healing is a core element to Lexxy’s work with her clients. She utilizes eclectic approaches tailored to each client’s needs to provide affirming and empathetic support. With this in mind, she finds herself grounded in utilizing insight-oriented and humanistic approaches such as: IFS, Narrative Therapy, & teachings from Gestalt. For relieving symptoms, Lexxy works with clients to build and strengthen skills, by pulling from interventions and action-oriented approaches, such as: CBT, DBT, & ACT. Empathy, encouragement, and positive affirmation are Lexxy’s personal pillars when holding space with clients. It is her hope that each client feels seen and heard, in all of their uniqueness and individuality. As the variance of human experience is so vast, she cherishes and values all of her clients in their beauty, unique differences and origins. Lexxy’s services are culturally sensitive and LGBTQIA+ affirming. Phone: 708-202-9410

Emily Steffen, LSW
Online & LaGrange
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Treating Adults
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Specializing in Perinatal Mental Health
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EMDR- trauma treatment
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Parent Coaching
Emily takes a warm, supportive, and direct approach to therapy. She believes meaningful change begins with a genuine connection, where clients feel safe, understood, and supported as they move toward desired growth. Emily creates an environment where clients feel comfortable showing up as they are while exploring life’s challenges. While she works with a wide range of clients, Emily specializes in supporting parents at all stages of the parenting journey. She works with individuals navigating pregnancy, fertility challenges, postpartum anxiety and depression, identity shifts, and the ongoing mental load of caregiving. Emily is currently completing training for her Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C). She believes therapy should be tailored to each individual and collaborates with clients to develop an approach that best fits their goals and needs. Using evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Internal Family Systems work, Emily helps clients build resilience, manage stress, and reconnect with what matters most. Before becoming a therapist, Emily spent over 10 years teaching high school and coaching competitive sports. This experiences gives her a strong understanding of the pressures students face in academics and athletics, as well as the challenges parents experience when supporting their children through these demands. Emily often helps parents develop practical strategies and routines to help their children managing anxiety ADHD, school-related stress, transitions, and emotional challenges. Phone: (708)505-5615

Brenna Smith, MA, LPC
Online & LaGrange
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Treating Children, Teens, Adults & Couples
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Gottman (Couples Counseling) Level 1
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C-DBT
Brenna (she/her) is a compassionate, trauma-informed pre-licensed therapist committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and build greater resilience, authenticity, and self-compassion. With a warm, person-centered approach, she fosters a safe, supportive environment where clients feel truly seen, heard, and empowered to grow. Comfortable serving individuals of all ages, Brenna specializes in supporting adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, grief, depression, PTSD, addiction recovery, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. Brenna has a special passion for working with athletes, trauma survivors, and neurodivergent individuals. She guides each client in reconnecting with their inner strength, reclaiming their story, and moving toward meaningful change. Clinically, Brenna draws from Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing, thoughtfully tailoring each approach to fit her clients’ unique needs and goals. Brenna is in the process of obtaining her Professional Counseling License after graduating from the master’s program at DePaul University in Spring 2025. Outside the therapy room, Brenna draws from her lived experience as a former collegiate athlete at Purdue University and DePaul University. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, painting, exploring Chicago, and teaching her dog new tricks. Phone: 630-318-0116

Felicity Dineen, LCPC
Director- La Grange
630-390-5503
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Treats adults
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Specializes in OCD, Perinatal care
Felicity compassionately works with men and women suffering with a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, OCD, women's issues and life stressors. Felicity’s warm and compassionate approach to therapy helps create a safe space for client’s to explore life’s stressors and move forward in their journey of self-improvement and growth. Felicity takes the time to build a trusting and open relationship in order to fully help you reach your desired outcome, either for yourself or your relationship. Together, you will overcome challenges both present and in the past to help bring out the strengths within yourself that are already in existence. Felicity has experience working with teens and adults struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting, and perinatal issues. Felicity uses a person-centered approach to therapy as she believes each person is unique in their needs and as individuals. With the use of evidence-based therapy approaches including, CBT, ERP, and DBT, Felicity believes every person has the opportunity to heal and find balance.

Sarah Ligon, LCSW, PMH-C
Director- Glen Ellyn
(773)888-2623
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Treats individuals 16yo-Adults, & Couples
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Perinatal Mental Health- Certification (PMHC)
Sarah works with adults and couples. While Sarah frequently works with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, and stressful life transitions, She specializes in women's issues, particularly issues related to pregnancy. Sarah’s approach to counseling is a combinations of gentle, straightforward, genuine, and encouraging. Her therapeutic focus is client-centered; you are the expert on your own feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. In your sessions you will be provided support in gaining a deeper insights into your individual experiences, illuminating how your past has shaped you into the person you are today.

Jessica Schwan, LCPC
New Day Counseling Owner
Intake Coordinator
(630)390-9733
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Treats teens & Adults
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ADHD- Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
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C-DBT
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Trauma, Life Transitions, ADHD, Grief
Welcome to our practice! We are dedicated to giving you the support you need, when you need it. Being a therapist is the best. It is a privilege to be invited into your inner world. If you are entering a period of intentional growth or a crisis, we are here to support you. My intention is for you to have increased clarity of thought, inner peace, and renewed energy to live life to the fullest. My sessions often involve laughter, moments of greater self awareness, and exposures to prepare for the future. Modalities I use include: CBT, DBT, ACT, and RRT Finding a therapist that is the "right" fit can be a challenge. New Day is dedicated to having highly skilled therapists that are in-tuned to their clients' needs. My role as "Intake Coordinator" is to help you get connected with a therapist that is well suited to support your presenting concerns, along with identifying which therapist could be a good fit for your personality. We are very fortunate to have a strong team that can support most families' needs but helping you find the right therapist is most important. I'm happy to connect with families and to provide them resources even if it's not with us. We are here to help. Feel free to call and we can start the conversation.
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Cari Misavage
Patient Care Coordinator
630-335-4307
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Scheduling & Billing
Cari brings joy, spunk, and billing expertise to the New Day team. She supports clients with scheduling and billing needs and is dedicated to helping individuals navigate challenging times. With a nurturing heart and the spirit of a fierce advocate, Cari ensures everyone feels protected and cared for. Outside of work, Cari is a proud mother of two sons and has a loving husband. She is an LGBTQ+ advocate and believes in loving and supporting others throughout every part of their life journey. Cari speaks Spanish beautifully, enabling her to support Spanish speaking individuals. One day, she dreams of traveling across the U.S. with her husband and an RV full of rescue dogs.

