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.
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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.
Dana works with people with many concerns including:
Depression
Anxiety
Personality Disorders
Self-Esteem
Anger
Trauma
First Responders
Grief
LGBTQ
Call 630-765-3214 to schedule an appointment.
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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.
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.
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OLIVIA ESPINOSA, LCSW
Olivia is a licensed clinical social worker who values each client and their unique story and goals. She is humbled to be a part of her clients’ work towards change, healing, and growth. Olivia creates a safe and validating space for her clients to process, plan, and be encouraged each step along the way. She connects well with both adolescents and adults. Some areas of specialization for Olivia include:
Postpartum Disorders (training from Postpartum Support International)
Pregnancy
Grief and Loss
Trauma
Depression
Anxiety
Self-Esteem
Life transitions
Relational Issues
Utilizing techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Based, Attachment Based, Mindfulness, and Interpersonal Model, Olivia empowers each client as they work towards their goal of growth, healing, etc.
Clients have described Olivia as kind, genuine, funny, and helpful. Olivia is grateful for past field experience such as adoption, trauma, child development, and family support which inform her work today. Outside of providing therapy, Olivia also enjoys karaoke, discovering new restaurants, grocery shopping while listening to music, and walks with her husband and daughter.
Call 630-765-3214 to schedule an appointment.
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