Meet Our Staff
Dr. Anne Adrian, PhD, LCPC, PEL-SC, ACS
Dr. Anne Adrian specializes in helping people with overall wellness - bringing yourself back to who you truly are, at your core. Dr. Adrian works with kids, teens, and adults. She meets you where you are in a non-judgmental, safe space. Dr. Adrian believes that counseling is like a puzzle and it is her job to help put the puzzle pieces together. She likes to focus on the solutions, rather than stay with the problem. Dr. Adrian uses specific counseling techniques that allow you to feel more empowered with your situation. It is her hope that you will be able to work through your concerns and move forward in life.
Dr. Anne Adrian is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois, practicing in the counseling field for 13 years. She is received her PhD at Northern Illinois University in Counselor Higher Education and Supervision. Dr. Adrian received her Master's training at the Illinois School for Professional Psychology at Argosy University.
Dr. Anne Adrian specializes in helping people with overall wellness - bringing yourself back to who you truly are, at your core. Dr. Adrian works with kids, teens, and adults. She meets you where you are in a non-judgmental, safe space. Dr. Adrian believes that counseling is like a puzzle and it is her job to help put the puzzle pieces together. She likes to focus on the solutions, rather than stay with the problem. Dr. Adrian uses specific counseling techniques that allow you to feel more empowered with your situation. It is her hope that you will be able to work through your concerns and move forward in life.
Dr. Anne Adrian is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois, practicing in the counseling field for 13 years. She is received her PhD at Northern Illinois University in Counselor Higher Education and Supervision. Dr. Adrian received her Master's training at the Illinois School for Professional Psychology at Argosy University.
Michele Albert, MA, LPC
Michele enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds to help clients with anxiety, trauma, spiritual issues, depression, life transitions and relationship issues. She works to provide a safe space for clients to work through their difficulties and pain while not feeling alone. A warm, encouraging, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship is essential for growth and healing to take place. Michele believes in healing and redemption of past wounds and uses an empathetic, client-centered approach to help her clients work toward restoration of the whole self. When clients want to incorporate their faith into therapy, Michele integrates Christian Counseling which is one of her passions.
Michele earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Huntington University. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Saint Louis University and a Master’s Degree in Teaching (Elementary Education) from National-Louis University.
Please note: Michele does not currently accept Medicaid policies
Michele enjoys working with individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds to help clients with anxiety, trauma, spiritual issues, depression, life transitions and relationship issues. She works to provide a safe space for clients to work through their difficulties and pain while not feeling alone. A warm, encouraging, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship is essential for growth and healing to take place. Michele believes in healing and redemption of past wounds and uses an empathetic, client-centered approach to help her clients work toward restoration of the whole self. When clients want to incorporate their faith into therapy, Michele integrates Christian Counseling which is one of her passions.
Michele earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Huntington University. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Saint Louis University and a Master’s Degree in Teaching (Elementary Education) from National-Louis University.
Please note: Michele does not currently accept Medicaid policies
Tamakisha Meeks, MA, LPC
Tamakisha is passionate about being of service to others. She makes it her business to meet her clients where they are and work as a team to accomplish their therapeutic goals. Tamakisha has specifically facilitated grief groups in the local community. These groups are developed to assist individuals and families to cope with the loss of loved ones due to gun violence. She also practices individual counseling addressing anxiety, PTSD, grief, and trauma through an existential-humanistic lens while using other tools from other theoretical approaches. Tamakisha enjoys counseling couples addressing emotional needs, and communication challenges.
Tamakisha Meeks earned her BS in Health and Safety Education at the University of Illinois, Urbana. She earned her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health at Governors State University.
Please note: Tammy does not currently accept Medicaid policies
Tamakisha is passionate about being of service to others. She makes it her business to meet her clients where they are and work as a team to accomplish their therapeutic goals. Tamakisha has specifically facilitated grief groups in the local community. These groups are developed to assist individuals and families to cope with the loss of loved ones due to gun violence. She also practices individual counseling addressing anxiety, PTSD, grief, and trauma through an existential-humanistic lens while using other tools from other theoretical approaches. Tamakisha enjoys counseling couples addressing emotional needs, and communication challenges.
Tamakisha Meeks earned her BS in Health and Safety Education at the University of Illinois, Urbana. She earned her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health at Governors State University.
Please note: Tammy does not currently accept Medicaid policies
Arnetta Brown, MA, LPC
When facing difficulties, Arnetta believes these challenges do not have to be confronted alone. Each individual has the capacity to be resilient and facilitate change in their life. She believes that through validation, support without judgement and using an empathic approach she can create trust and transparency within the therapeutic alliance. With this she can build a secure environment for clients to safely share new ideas and explore their thoughts and feelings. Arnetta enjoys collectively working with clients to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through introducing coping skills, insight and having the client engage in self-learning. Learning from each experience will foster more self-discipline, motivation, while also developing their autonomy and promoting self-efficacy.
Arnetta earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Central State University. She earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Governor’s State University.
When facing difficulties, Arnetta believes these challenges do not have to be confronted alone. Each individual has the capacity to be resilient and facilitate change in their life. She believes that through validation, support without judgement and using an empathic approach she can create trust and transparency within the therapeutic alliance. With this she can build a secure environment for clients to safely share new ideas and explore their thoughts and feelings. Arnetta enjoys collectively working with clients to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through introducing coping skills, insight and having the client engage in self-learning. Learning from each experience will foster more self-discipline, motivation, while also developing their autonomy and promoting self-efficacy.
Arnetta earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Central State University. She earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at Governor’s State University.
Erica Ford, Counselor
Erica finds value in using techniques from multiple theoretical approaches to best serve the needs of her clients. Her approach is collaborative, believing in the individual’s ability to face life’s difficulties with the assistance of a caring, non-judgmental, and empathetic support team. Erica enjoys working with clients of all ages recognizing the developmental needs and life transitions unique to each age group.
Erica earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Wittenberg University where she also minored in Africana and Diaspora Studies and Studio Art. She is working towards completing her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Malone University where she is expected to graduate in December 2023.
Erica finds value in using techniques from multiple theoretical approaches to best serve the needs of her clients. Her approach is collaborative, believing in the individual’s ability to face life’s difficulties with the assistance of a caring, non-judgmental, and empathetic support team. Erica enjoys working with clients of all ages recognizing the developmental needs and life transitions unique to each age group.
Erica earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Wittenberg University where she also minored in Africana and Diaspora Studies and Studio Art. She is working towards completing her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Malone University where she is expected to graduate in December 2023.
Holly Tyler, Counselor
Holly approaches counseling using an integrated theoretical approach, helping clients to overcome difficulties with pragmatism and humor. She believes that relationships are a core aspect of life and seeks to help clients develop the skills to improve their relationship to self and others. She enjoys helping clients reframe their thoughts to build confidence and greater self-awareness. Holly is excited to work with families and individuals of all backgrounds.
Holly received her bachelor's degree in business management at Oklahoma State University and is expected to graduate from Bradley University with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling in May of 2024.
Holly approaches counseling using an integrated theoretical approach, helping clients to overcome difficulties with pragmatism and humor. She believes that relationships are a core aspect of life and seeks to help clients develop the skills to improve their relationship to self and others. She enjoys helping clients reframe their thoughts to build confidence and greater self-awareness. Holly is excited to work with families and individuals of all backgrounds.
Holly received her bachelor's degree in business management at Oklahoma State University and is expected to graduate from Bradley University with a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling in May of 2024.
Carolina Abella, Counselor
Carolina believes that differences are beautiful and worth discovering how those unique characteristics build one's authentic self. She thrives on developing genuine connections with each of her clients while providing a safe and non-judgmental environment. Carolina works with all ages, cultures, and religions, focusing on a comprehensive approach. She uses client-centered counseling techniques to help with inner acceptance and self-awareness while developing lifelong skills for self-efficacy.
Carolina earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in psychology. She is working on her Master of Science in Counseling and is expected to graduate in May of 2024 from Upper Iowa University.
Carolina believes that differences are beautiful and worth discovering how those unique characteristics build one's authentic self. She thrives on developing genuine connections with each of her clients while providing a safe and non-judgmental environment. Carolina works with all ages, cultures, and religions, focusing on a comprehensive approach. She uses client-centered counseling techniques to help with inner acceptance and self-awareness while developing lifelong skills for self-efficacy.
Carolina earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in psychology. She is working on her Master of Science in Counseling and is expected to graduate in May of 2024 from Upper Iowa University.