MEET THE LINCOLN PARK THERAPY GROUP TEAM
WE’LL HELP YOU FIND THE COURAGE TO CULTIVATE CHANGE.
Nicolle Osequeda, LMFT Founder + Owner

I work with individuals and couples to communicate better and learn the skills to begin building more fulfilling and healthy relationships. I have expertise and interest in working with young adults experiencing a quarter life crisis. I also enjoy working with visual, performance, and musical artists. LEARN MORE ABOUT NICOLLE
Rebecca Fernandez, Ed.S., LCPC

I work with adolescents and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, quarter life crisis, low self-esteem, OCD. I also work with adolescents and their families to help them implement effective communication skills. My area of expertise is working with adolescents and adults to increase their self-awareness and develop skills for tackling a wide range of challenges to help improve their lives. LEARN MORE ABOUT REBECCA

Julia Newbury, MSW, LCSW

I believe that everyone has the capacity to live a meaningful and joyful life if given the space to reflect and heal in a supportive environment. I also believe it’s important to hold space for things like vulnerability, courage, and shame, and integrate Brene Brown’s research in my work with clients, utilizing techniques and strategies to help individuals integrate it into their personal and professional lives.
I work with adults and teens who are struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma, and self-esteem challenges. My other areas of interest include parenting, ADHD, grief and loss, and major life transitions. LEARN MORE ABOUT JULIA
Caitlin Arthur, MA, LCPC

When I work with clients, I support clients to identify both their strengths and areas where they wish to grow or change. In this process we will work towards finding acceptance for things we are unable to change. We work towards finding a sense of balance in daily life amidst life stressors. I accept my clients with unconditional positive regard and create a non-judgemental space that allows them to explore their vulnerability and practice new ways of being that lead to growth and change.
I work with clients facing challenges related to life transitions, including self-esteem, relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, and grief/loss. I specialize in teens and emerging adults who are developing their sense of self and identity as they navigate exciting and overwhelming changes such as graduating, changing schools, adjusting to college, and starting or changing their career. My area of expertise is working with teens and young adults who need extra support to cope with anxiety or depression related to life transitions. LEARN MORE ABOUT CAITLIN

Piper Benjamin, MSW, LSW, NTP

I like to meet clients where they are. Whether it is your first time in therapy, or your tenth, I work hard to understand your current challenges, what’s important to you, and how you feel physically within your body. Using specific therapy approaches, such as CBT or motivational interviewing, I help you address those challenges and strengthen your relationship with your body and your mind.
I work with individuals who are experiencing anxiety, depression, or a Life Transition, as well as adults who are healing from a trauma. My areas of expertise includes working with people and their relationship to their body, self-image, self-worth, and relationship to food. I particularly enjoy supporting women who are navigating life changes like relationships, career and motherhood. LEARN MORE ABOUT PIPER
Kylie Adams, MSW, LCSW

I enjoy seeing my clients heal, grow, and change throughout their journey in therapy. In our work together, I focus on developing a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. As a therapist, I value helping my clients feel heard and understood during the therapeutic process.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD/trauma, and relationship loss. I also enjoy working with teens and young adults who are dealing with interpersonal issues and life transitions. I have experience working with people in all phases of life, including younger teens, emerging adults, adults in mid-life, and older adults. LEARN MORE ABOUT KYLIE

Grace Booth, MA, MHC

I create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to uncover important and often undiscovered traits about yourself. We then work together to work towards the life you want to be living. We work together to build self-awareness while identifying and implementing changes you want to make to improve your happiness and overall quality of life. Through the therapy process, I love watching clients reach their goals and foster self-love and self-confidence on their path towards living a more fulfilling life.
I specialize in working with adults, emerging adults, and teens who are experiencing anxiety and depression, low self-esteem and self worth, body image issues, relationship issues, and life transitions. My area of expertise is helping young people to establish their identity, cultivate self-esteem and self-confidence, and navigate difficult changes among the many pressures facing young people today. LEARN MORE ABOUT GRACE

Nathan Flessner, MSW, LCSW

I work with adults, young adults, and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, and major life changes. My area of expertise is working with youth and young adults concerning issues handling anxiety, depression, social issues, and anger management. LEARN MORE ABOUT NATHAN

Jacqueline Westin, MSW, LCSW

Michelle Bielecki, MSW, LCSW

I utilize a person-centered approach and greatly value the therapeutic relationship that clients and I develop in our work. Together, we gently unfold what is brought into the room and set the pace that feels most supportive to you. One of my favorite things about being a therapist is seeing my clients leave a session feeling a little bit lighter, freer, and excited to live their own personal journey.
I work with adults and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, life challenges, and major life changes. I also work with couples who are experiencing challenges in their relationship and those who want to prepare for marriage. My area of expertise is helping individuals improve their sense of identify and self-esteem to discover happiness. LEARN MORE ABOUT MICHELLE

Abbey Storey, MS, LPC, CRC

I work with adults and teens, specializing in anxiety, life transitions, self-worth, work-related stress, and performance and life balance. My areas of expertise includes working with individuals navigating chronic illness, individuals with disabilities and their caregivers, and career challenges/ vocational rehabilitation. LEARN MORE ABOUT ABBEY
Jon Colledge, MA, LPC

I am a client-focused therapist who works with both individuals and couples. I focus on creating a space for adults, young and old, to overcome stress, anxiety, depression and life transitions, and help couples improve their relationship dynamics.
My area of expertise is working with individuals who are overcoming painful emotions such as guilt, shame, or inadequacy that have been holding them back from living their best lives. LEARN MORE ABOUT JON

Racquel Rizzo, MA, LPC

The therapy journey can cover many life challenges. When working with clients, I find it important to focus on what they feel are the most important themes in their life. This can include topics ranging from a stressful work situation to deeper relational patterns a client has noticed. I use a collaborative approach when I work with clients, and I want you to feel empowered to take an active role in your therapy so I know we are working on what’s most relevant to you.
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and identity exploration. I also enjoy working with couples who are navigating relationship challenges or seek to deepen their connection. My areas of expertise and interest include working with women and couples experiencing infertility, perinatal and maternal mental health and supporting couples navigating the transition to parenthood. LEARN MORE ABOUT RACQUEL
Katie Infusino, MA, LCPC

I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief & loss, low self-esteem, and body image issues. I specialize in working with people who are adjusting to new phases in their lives, having difficulties in their relationships, or looking for support to identify coping strategies to manage life’s challenges. My area of expertise is working with adults learning to navigate life in the real world or change unhealthy patterns. LEARN MORE ABOUT KATIE

Kyle Tacia, M.Ed., LPC

Therapy encourages deep reflection and vulnerability, and should be a collaborative experience where your therapist helps you to access that space within yourself. As a clinician, I believe it’s my role to support you and guide you along that journey the entire way. You don’t have to do it all alone anymore.
I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, low self-esteem, and major life changes. I specialize in people in the LGBTQ+ community, and helping male-identified clients cope with men’s issues.
My area of expertise is helping people from the LGBTQ+ community explore their lived experiences and break through the barriers to happiness and fulfillments. LEARN MORE ABOUT KYLE
Anna Coco, MSW, LSW

I work with adults, teens, and emerging adults, and specialize in anxiety, depression, life transitions, and self-esteem/self-worth. I also work with individuals who need extra support to maintain their recovery after treatment for an addiction. My area of expertise is helping people who are facing major life transitions such as a Quarter Life Crisis, a recent loss or break-up, or other significant life changes. LEARN MORE ABOUT ANNA

Maiya Smith, MA, MHC

Cassandra Kruchten, MSW, LSW

I work with adults and teens, and who are experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and significant life changes. My area of expertise is working with individuals who are want to focus on identity development, self-esteem growth, and motivation. LEARN MORE ABOUT CASSANDRA

Virginia Hogue-Denis, MA, MHC

I work with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, major life changes, and work-related stressors. I also work with couples experiences relationship dissatisfaction and changes. I specialize in emerging adults who are grappling with life transitions such as career changes, graduate school, and the complexities of beginning, changing, or ending relationships. LEARN MORE ABOUT VIRGINIA
Marcella Bulger, MA, MHC

I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief & loss, and major life changes, as well as body image issues, work-life balance, and relationship loss. My area of expertise is helping emerging adults build skills and feel hopeful as the navigate major life changes. LEARN MORE ABOUT MARCELLA

Elaine Rubenoff, MSW

I work with adults and teens who have experienced a trauma/PTSD, or who are facing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, body image issues, grief and loss, or major life changes. I also work with couples who want to address challenging relationship patterns. My area of expertise is helping individuals and couples work through the barriers to happiness and fulfillment. LEARN MORE ABOUT ELAINE
Hannah Cooper, MSW, LSW

I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and major life transitions. I also work with couples who are facing relationship challenges and teens who are struggling with self-esteem and self-worth. My area of expertise is helping people who are facing major life transitions such as a Quarter Life Crisis, adjusting to or graduating from college, or other significant life changes. LEARN MORE ABOUT HANNAH

Jamie DeVita, MSW, LSW

I work with individuals and teens, and specialize in people experiencing addiction challenges, managing difficult life transitions, dealing with depression or anxiety, and those with a history of trauma. My area of expertise is working with people who have experienced trauma, and those who are struggling to cope with significant life changes. LEARN MORE ABOUT JAMIE
Jordan Smith, MSW, LCSW

I work with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, or life transition issues. I specialize in working with teens and emerging adults who are adjusting to new phases in their lives, such as going away to school, graduating, finding a job, living on their own, or other major life changes, and those who are struggling with self-esteem and self-worth issues. My area of expertise is working with young adults who are coping with major life changes and milestones. LEARN MORE ABOUT JORDAN
Wallace Colvin, MA, MHC

I believe that thoughts lead to behaviors, so my work with clients tends to focus on maladaptive patterns of thinking. By changing the ways of thinking that cause distress and block you from making progress in your life, you can create new beliefs about yourself, new ways of engaging with other people, and new behaviors that can help you thrive in your life.
I work with adults and teens experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes. I specialize in men’s therapy and in therapy with minorities. My area of expertise using CBT, narrative therapy, and visual art therapy to help people create a new narrative for their life. LEARN MORE ABOUT WALLACE

Taylor Snyder, Practice Manager

My favorite self-care activity is taking a group fitness class. In my free time, you’ll find me trying a new restaurant in Chicago or taking a long walk on the lakefront! I also love to travel and my bucket list destination is Italy!