Our Associates

Shama is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from University of Illinois at Chicago and Master’s in Social Worker from Loyola University Chicago with a concentration in Schools, Health, and Children and Families.  Shama has been a school social worker since 2014 and worked with children and adolescents, especially those who may have special education services through an individual education plan (IEP). She has also worked in a hospital setting providing level of care assessments in the Emergency Room to individuals who suffer from mild to severe mental health and behavioral issues. Shama works with all age groups and uses techniques from cognitive behavioral model to strengths based or solution focused therapy. She works with individuals on a holistic basis to understand all aspects of their needs and how she can best serve them.

Shama is passionate about working with clients to establish treatable goals and outcomes in order to become contributing members of society. She believes everyone has the power and knowledge to change and transform their lives, but sometimes requiring extra support and guidance, and her role is to do just that, but in a safe and nonjudgmental environment. Shama’s ultimate goal with clients is to provide an empathetic and compassionate ear while giving them her undivided attention.  She enjoys supporting and collaborating with her clients so they can successfully accomplish their goals.

Shama’s rates for treatment:
~Initial session: $170
~60 minute session: $135
~45 minute session: $120
~30 minute session: $70
~Family session: $135

Shama accepts Aetna, Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield- Blue Choice PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield- Blue Choice Preferred PPO, Ambetter, ERS, Medicare, Meridian Health, United Healthcare (Optum), and Cigna.

Erin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience, providing mental health treatment within diverse treatment settings.  She received a Bachelor’s in Social Work in 2007 and a Master’s in Social Work in 2008, with a concentration in mental health from Loyola University of Chicago.  She has worked with clients of all ages who have sought services for various presenting problems and mental health conditions.  Throughout her career, Erin has worked in community mental health and developed an in-home therapy program for older adults. Erin has also worked in traditional therapeutic settings with young adults struggling with transitions, anxiety and depression as well as, with those struggling with other mental health conditions, relationships, and grief. These experiences have resulted in Erin’s passion to provide trauma informed therapy tailored to each person while considering their values, motivation, and goals. Erin believes therapy should be a nonjudgmental experience, so her client has the opportunity to challenge and learn more about themself. She utilizes a strengths-based therapy approach, using a variety of techniques to help guide and facilitate her clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves along with finding more effective ways of addressing life’s obstacles.

Erin’s rates for treatment:

~Initial session: $170
~60 minute session: $135
~45 minute session: $120
~30 minute session: $70
~Family session: $135

Erin accepts Medicare, Cigna, Aetna, United Healthcare (Optum), and Meridan Health, Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance plans.