MEET THE STAFF

Angel Hernandez Ianakiev is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified in Perinatal Mental Health and Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. With 15 years of experience in social services, her passion for helping others led her to found Anchor Counseling Inc.

Conveniently located in the Western suburbs of Chicago, Anchor Counseling provides hope and guidance to individuals and families through expert therapy services.

Angel specializes in Women's Mental Health with training in Domestic Violence, Infertility and Perinatal Mood Disorders. She works with children, adolescents and adults, personally and compassionately addressing their unique needs. She provides an eclectic approach to therapy depending on the clients need and can incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy. Her therapy techniques and services treat many concerns including:

Depression
Anxiety
Mood disorders
Anger
Family conflicts

Infertility
Postpartum mood disorders
Stress
Behavior disorders
Family members of substance users

Life transitions

Angel is now accepting new appointments in Geneva, IL. She is able to accept clients with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, ComPsych, Aetna, United Health Care, Cigna, Medicare, Meridian, Ambetter, Wellcare and self-pay. Please call 630-765-3214 to schedule an appointment.

Alexis "Lexie" Czarnecki is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), who has 7 years of experience in the clinical field. She has worked with adolescents who were committed to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, offering individual, group, and family therapy, along with crisis intervention. She earned her master's degree in Forensic Psychology from the Chicago School or Professional Psychology in 2015 and has a passion for working with those impacted by the legal and criminal justice system. She also has a strong desire to work with those seeking life transitions, personal or career-related, and those who have been impacted by traumatic experiences in their life. 

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Lexie has worked with individuals who battle anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, conduct and oppositional issues, grief and loss, community violence, perpetrators and survivors of abuse, incarceration, family conflict, self-harming behaviors, pervasive personality symptoms, and substance abuse. She believes in fostering a safe place through building rapport with clients and allowing them to feel comfortable to be themselves within the relationship.

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Lexie provides an eclectic approach and incorporates techniques pulled from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy-Trauma Focused, Motivational Interviewing and Multisystemic Therapy.

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In her spare time, Lexie maintains self-care by playing with her therapy dog, Maeve, engaging in aerial fitness, recreational softball, and volleyball, watching movies, reading books, traveling, and visiting family members. 

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Call 630-765-3214 to schedule an appointment.

SARA MADRID, LPC

I believe that we are always healing and already whole. I see therapy as a tool to help restore your view of of yourself and others. As someone who is passionate about making mental health services affordable and accessible for everyone, I understand how healing receiving clinical services can be. I am committed to my clients, and I take joy in discovering and calling attention to your strengths and walking alongside you on your journey to living your life to the fullest. 

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I obtained my Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Trinity Christian College and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Wheaton College. Additionally, I have received a Trauma Certificate and a certificate as an Enneagram Coach. I have previous experience working at a community-based practice with children, teens, young adults, and adults. I am most passionate about working with women ages 14-40 who face struggles related to stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, life transitions, and self-esteem. 

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I understand that therapy does not look the same for everyone, and I believe everyone has different needs. I am to implement customized and practical care that employs evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trama-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and experiential approaches beyond talk therapy including play therapy, sand tray therapy, and artistic interventions. 

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Call 630-765-3214 to schedule an appointment.