Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Norwood Park

Cindy Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience helping adults and adolescents. She is experienced in providing individual and group therapy through private practice and working with individuals experiencing issues concerning anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, grief, stress management, anger management, and substance use. She leads individual and group sessions, as well as intensive outpatient therapy and other group therapy with special issue focus. “My approach is rooted in the belief that each person comes to me with a unique set of beliefs and life experiences. Effective therapy must embrace those individual needs. I enjoy developing a strong rapport in a safe, nurturing environment that helps each person focus on goals for positive life change.”

Locations: Rosecrance Frankfort and Rosecrance Virtual

Toya Hodges is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a decade of experience providing case management and therapy to a diverse population of individuals. Her background includes working with unhoused individuals, children and families, adolescents, teens, adults, and the LGBTQIA+ communities. Hodges earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University with a specialization in addiction studies and her Master of Social Work from Aurora University with a specialization in child welfare. She believes in providing a client-centered, solution-focused holistic therapeutic approach to treatment in the least restrictive environment conducive for the client. Areas of expertise are mood disorders, substance use disorders, grief/loss, and anger. Hodges utilizes various therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing) to guide the client’s overall path to wellness and freedom. In her free time, she spends time with family and friends, engaging in community service work with her sorority, grilling, baking, doing karaoke, traveling, and being outdoors, specifically around water.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Beverly and Rosecrance Virtual

Elizabeth Johansson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her master’s degree from Wheaton College. As a therapist certified in neuropsychotherapy and trauma, she brings specialized training and a profound interest in supporting adolescent (ages 16 and older) and adult clients impacted by trauma, substance use, complex PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Johansson guides individuals through their healing journey with a focus on employing EMDR therapy as an effective tool. She recognizes the inherent complexities of trauma as well as recovery from substance use disorders. Johansson implements neuropsychotherapy to customize treatment strategies to address the specific neural pathways affected by various mental health conditions.

Locations: Rosecrance Naperville/Warrenville and Rosecrance Virtual

Donnetta A. Jones is a therapist at Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Beverly where she provides individual and couples therapy and facilitates an evening weekly intensive outpatient program (IOP) group for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. She earned a Master of Science degree in clinical mental health counseling from National Louis University and is a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC). Jones joined Rosecrance in September 2024 and previously oversaw and provided clinical activities in recovery homes, sober living apartments, and residential programs. Her treatment specialties are CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based CBT, the Gottman Method, and motivational interviewing. She enjoys working with adults and couples and specializes in treating substance use, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. Fun fact: Jones is a 1^st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Beverly and Rosecrance Virtual

Robert Laib is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Trinity International University. He has provided office-based mental health therapy services for adolescents and adults for two decades to assist with a range of personal difficulties, including depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, stress, sex addiction, and relational conflict. Laib seeks to create a friendly, insightful, and comfortable environment to pursue a client’s objectives, drawing from an array of clinical foundations such as attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, emotional intelligence, and integrating the client’s faith background where appropriate. His perspective is holistic, searching for ways to bring all life’s highs and lows into balance for greater fulfillment. In addition to enjoying his work with clients, Laib enjoys hanging out with family and outdoors.

Locations: Rosecrance Frankfort and Rosecrance Virtual

Greg Love is a licensed therapist with experience providing individual, couples, group, and family therapy. He earned his master’s degree in mental health counseling from Northwestern University and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He has worked as both a private practitioner and at a community health center. These settings provided him with navigational techniques to meet clients where they are in their lives. His s experience includes working with adults, families, and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses, from generalized anxiety and adjustment disorders to mood disorders. Love understands that most people need a space where they can feel comfortable and not judged to share their journeys. He is honored and enthusiastic to be the person to share that space and navigate that journey together.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-River North and Rosecrance Virtual

Danielle Murphy takes a relational and collaborative approach to working with clients and enjoys using treatment modalities such as DBT, CBT, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Governors State University and a master’s degree in social work with a concentration in mental health from the University of Illinois at Chicago. During her master’s program, she participated in the Integrated Behavioral Health Treatment Program, helping with the incorporation of behavioral health and substance use services in hospital settings and MAT programs. She joined Rosecrance in 2015 as a clinical intern for outpatient services in Frankfort, Illinois, and completed multiple internships providing both case management and clinical services to clients in a wide variety of settings. Murphy joined the Rosecrance Lakeview team in June 2016 when the location opened its doors. She enjoys working with folks of the emerging adult age and all that comes with it. As a leader, she has a passion for empowering those in the helping field to grow and reach their full potential. Away from work, Murphy is a huge Chicago sports fan and loves to catch a game or talk about fantasy football in her free time.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-River North and Rosecrance Virtual

Maria Nadupparambil is a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes that healing consists of creating partnerships with clients to work toward empowerment. She is passionate about encouraging adults and adolescents to embrace diversity in all its forms, including ethnicity, religion, culture, and sexual orientation. Maria strives to create a safe therapeutic environment in each setting while working with mood disorders, multicultural issues, relationship conflicts, communication issues, ADHD, women’s issues, self-esteem, and life transitions. Nadupparambil’s therapeutic approach is solution-focused; she helps clients overcome life’s obstacles by teaching coping skills, improving self-esteem, and encouraging clients to live a life aligned with their values. Her background greatly influences her work in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), behavior modification, and positive psychology. She uses her knowledge of therapeutic modalities, experience in a variety of mental health settings, and her own cultural experiences to destigmatize mental health and provide effective services to underserved communities. When not meeting with clients, she spends time with family and friends, trying local restaurants, relaxing outdoors, or traveling to learn about different cultures.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-River North and Rosecrance Virtual

Ellie Nicol is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience working primarily with children and families. Nicol earned her Bachelor of Arts in social work at Carthage College. She later went on to earn her Master of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago with a focus on children and families. Nicol started her career working with families involved in the child welfare system, working both individually with children and adults, as well as families as a whole. She has experience working with both youth and adults who have experienced significant trauma. Nicol uses mindfulness and strengths-based approaches in her sessions. She believes in the partnership of the client and the therapist working together to identify the client’s goals. While she uses a variety of methods, she understands that each client is different and each session will be unique to their needs. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, traveling, and walking her dog.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Beverly and Rosecrance Virtual

David Saxon is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is dedicated to preventing and reducing substance use and mental health stigma. He currently facilitates the adult intensive outpatient substance use program (IOP) at Rosecrance River North in Chicago. Saxon earned his Bachelor of Art in clinical psychology from Augsburg University in Minneapolis and his Master of Art in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University. He has previously worked as an alcohol and drug counselor at an outpatient facility providing individual and group therapy to those seeking support for their recovery. Saxon also has facilitated LGBTQIA+ support groups. Before joining Rosecrance, he worked with a diverse and underserved population at Northwestern. He has experience working with individuals who have a trauma history, are in recovery, and/or looking to explore their identity, relationships, self-esteem, career path, or family issues. He advocates for clients through education, support, insight, skill development, and a few laughs along the way. He hopes that therapy enables you to feel more connected and empowered, to help you make decisions from a grounded, intentional place. Saxon enjoys live music, theater, old movies, crafting, and spending time with friends.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-River North and Rosecrance Virtual

Megan Steinhoff is an adolescent and adult counselor at Rosecrance Naperville/Warrenville. She has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University. Steinhoff has a wide range of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She has experience treating adjustment disorder, anxiety, depression, substance use, mood disorders, PTSD, life transitions, and relationship, communication, boundary, and self-esteem challenges. Steinhoff provides a comfortable, honest, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship for her clients. Clients are encouraged to speak their minds, work toward goals, and address issues that are causing barriers in their personal lives. She utilizes a broad set of modalities based on client needs, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gestalt, Adlerian, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and person-centered theory. Steinhoff also employs play, art, music, and nature to enrich the therapeutic relationship. She is an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist and fluent in Polish.

Locations: Rosecrance Naperville/Warrenville and Rosecrance Virtual