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COUNSELING
Meet the team behind your care.
Drew M. Mjoen, MA, MDiv, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Founder / Director
Having worked with adults, couples, and adolescents on personal, marital, and professional issues, I've seen them experience significant healing by my joining them on their journey - exploring impasses, obstacles, and broken dimensions of their lives while also helping to identify effective coping strategies and lasting solutions. By engaging relationally in clients' unique stories, I draw out insights, affirm their strengths, and unlock potential so that they can achieve the healing, change, and growth that they desire.
Learn more about Drew by reading his profile in Psychology Today.
Karlee Williams, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
It's a joy to sit with people in their stories and walk with them into a new session of healing. By learning to develop new coping strategies, you'll gain a sense of adequacy as you move forward. With an integrative therapeutic approach, I'll adapt to you, rather than imposing my own beliefs or perspectives. I've helped clients of all ages face grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, marital concerns, and spiritual issues. My hope is that though in the middle of something difficult, they know how deeply loved they are, and how much they belong.
Learn more about Karlee by reading her profile in Psychology Today.
Andrea Freberg, MAATC, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Art Therapist
It's a privilege to walk alongside clients and meet them where they're at by developing a trusting, consistent relationship with them. With my background in art therapy, I offer clients space to include art-making within sessions if they are comfortable in doing so. I believe that using creativity and expression can be helpful for clients to gain new perspectives and find connection with themselves and others. My hope is to help every client develop coping strategies and gain personal understanding, self-confidence, and growth.
Learn more about Andrea by reading her profile in Psychology Today.
Lauren Hoffman, MA, LCPC, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor
When life feels overwhelming, disappointing, or difficult to navigate, I can provide a safe, compassionate space for self-exploration, collaborative problem solving, and personal healing. I am experienced in helping individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and perfectionism, as well as working on self-esteem, relationship challenges, stress, and life transitions. Offering a warm, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship, I strive to help each client develop a deeper understanding of past and present, self and other, belief and reality.
Learn more about Lauren by reading her profile in Psychology Today.
Luke Tillett, MA, MDiv, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
As a former pastor, I bring compassion, knowledge, and experience as resources for you. Working together, we'll establish an overview of your situation, then choose a path forward toward greater health and a fuller life - one that leverages your strengths, skills, and resources. Working from an eclectic and integrative theoretical model, I've helped couples, families, and individuals of all ages with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, relational conflict, spirituality, communication, and launching into adulthood.
Learn more about Luke by reading his profile in Psychology Today.
Martha Weil, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
I am honored to be a part of the therapeutic process meeting clients in their current life circumstances and partnering with them as they process their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Through the development of an warm, non-judgemental,therapeutic relationship and the use of a variety of different art materials I offer clients the space to gain personal insight, develop new skills, and connect in a new way with themselves and others. My goal as an art therapist using an integrative approach, is to create an environment, regardless of artistic ability, that fosters creativity, individual expression, and a secure sense of self.
Learn more about Martha by reading her profile in Psychology Today.
Marissa Cummings, MSW
Pre-Licensed Social Worker
I am passionate about walking alongside you, letting you know you are seen, heard, and not alone. My therapeutic approach aims to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for you to develop trust in yourself, the therapeutic relationship, and the process of therapy. I primarily serve children, adolescents, and young adults. When working with children and teens, I firmly believe in supporting the family as a whole and equipping parents and children with the skills needed to facilitate healthy communication and enhance family functioning overall. My specialty treatment areas include anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, life transitions, emotional regulation, and peer conflict and bullying. My theoretical approach is unique with the goal of meeting your individual needs. Primarily, my approach is a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, and Emotion Focused Therapy. When working with children and adolescents, I often use play and art therapies as an alternative to traditional talk therapy. These methods provide a fun and creative way for kids and teens to express their feelings and creativity. I utilize evidence-based therapeutic approaches to provide the best services possible for you.
Learn more about Marissa by reading her profile in Psychology Today.
Christine Mjoen, CSD
Certified Spiritual Director
Spiritual Direction is the art of listening deeply to another person in such a way that they begin to notice and respond to God's presence and movement in their life. This can be a life-giving and transforming process for those who participate in this special relationship. As a Spiritual Director, it is my goal to help others respond to this deep longing by allowing my clients to feel profoundly heard in a safe, confidential, non-judgmental space. In an age of busy, finding rest for our souls and what deeply satisfies is to encounter the love of God.
Learn more about Christine by visiting her website.
Erica Ingram
Administrative Manager
Erica takes care of all the general day-to-day tasks like client invoicing, insurance billing, calendar management, and marketing so that the counselors of LifePlace can focus on what's most important: their relationships with their clients. If you have any questions about your account or would like general information about the practice, don't hesitate to drop her a line. Erica is a professional actor/singer/dancer in the Chicagoland area. She holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from Webster Conservatory.
Learn more about Erica by visiting her website.
