ANGEL IANAKIEV, LCSW, CADC, PMH-C

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. 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, Magellan, United Health Care, Cigna, Medicare, and self-pay. Please call 630-765-3214 to schedule an appointment.

CHERI BENNETT, LPC, CAMSII

Cheri has experience assisting adolescents, young adults and adults with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, divorce and relationships. She is passionate in helping women who are in the process of divorce or relational changes.

She provides an eclectic approach to therapy depending on the clients need and can incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions Focused, Psychoanalytic, Rational Emotive Therapy and Christian Counseling.

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Cheri works with people with many concerns including:

Depression
Anxiety
Personality Disorders

Self-Esteem
Anger
Family conflicts

Sexual Abuse
Divorce
Grief

Trauma

Issues with spirituality
Family members of substance users

Chronic Illness

Call 630-765-3214 to schedule an appointment.

DANA PAULEY, LCPC, CFRC, CCTP

Dana has experience working with adolescents and adults. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), she has a strong passion for helping clients who are working through grief and trauma, as well as depression, anxiety, self-harm, behavioral modification, anger management, suicidal ideation, LGBTQIA+, transgender, and self-esteem issues. Having a Master of Science in Criminal/Social Justice, also from Lewis University, and being a Certified First Responder Counselor (CFRC), Dana has a passion for working with first responders.

She provides an eclectic approach to therapy depending on the clients need and can incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions Focused, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.

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Dana works with people with many concerns including:

Depression
Anxiety
Personality Disorders

Self-Esteem
Anger

Trauma

First Responders
Grief
LGBTQ

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Call 630-765-3214 to schedule an appointment.