Sara Brandt, Ph.D., M.S., LMFT

Credentials
· Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Iowa State University, 2000
· M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northern Illinois University, 1996
· Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Illinois (#166.000532)

Areas of Expertise
» Couples Therapy
» Forgiveness/Affairs
» Anger Management
» Emotion-based vs Cognitive-based partners
» Decision-Making around relationships

Dr. Brandt works from a practical result-focused approach. Her style involves identifying factors that are keeping the client stuck and assisting with finding solutions around those issues. Coaching focuses on current issues and what creates those roadblocks to movement. Dr. Brandt uses a variety of tools to assist the client in moving forward including education, skills training, testing and interviews with outside sources. Dr. Brandt does not focus on past life issues unless they are directly related to current issues in functions.

Jodi Macaluso, MA, LCPC, CADC

Credentials
· M.A. in Professional Counseling from the Illinois School of Professional Counseling, 1999
· Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois (#180-004470)
· Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Counselor in the State of Illinois (#21085)

Areas of Expertise
» Working with Partners of Substance Abusers
» Toxic Relationships
» Trauma
» Addictions
» Grief and Loss

Change is a natural part of life; yet this seems to be a difficult time for many. Jodi joins her clients where they are at in their process of change. She guides her clients in identifying patterns and behaviors that have kept them stuck. Jodi creates an environment of comfort and openness so growth happens.

"If we do what we always did, we'll get what we always got" ~ Proverb

Irene Schreiner, MS, LMFT

Credentials
· M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University
· Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
· Membership Committee member for Illinois Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
· Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Illinois ( # 166.000789)

Areas of Expertise
» Couples Therapy
» Sex Therapy
» Adult Individuals
» Divorce Recovery
» Affair Recovery
» Trauma

Irene has a goal-oriented, direct style of therapy. She works with her clients to identify therapeutic issues and moves quickly toward a working plan to find solutions. Irene focuses on assisting clients in moving forward toward skill development and problem-resolution. She educates clients about healthy relationships and assists them in developing the skills needed to achieve health in relationships and their personal lives.

Teresa Petersen, MS, MFT

Credentials
· M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue University, 2004

Areas of Expertise
» Family Therapy
» Individual Relational Issues
» Parent Coaching
» Workplace Issues

Teresa utilizes a direct approach with clients. By integrating warmth and humor into the process, she creates a relaxed atmosphere. Teresa's focus on education and developing skills are tailored specifically to meet the clients' unique needs. Teresa brings many years experience to the practice and has a diversity of experiences on which to draw in working with clients.

Bari Sturman, MS, LMFT

Credentials
· M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, 2001
· Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Florida (#MT2307)
· Clinical Member American Associate of Marriage and Family Therapy

Areas of Expertise
» Family Therapy
» Adolescent & Family Relations
» Individual/Relational Issues
» Couples Therapy
» Anger/Stress Management

Bari’s energetic yet calming persona allows her to provide a comfortable and supportive atmosphere for her clients. She strongly believes in the therapeutic process and working collaboratively with her clients to facilitate positive change in behavior, interactions and relationships. Bari works from a systemic perspective utilizing education and practical tools that create solutions and help empower clients so they can achieve their goals.

Steven Brown, D.Min, M.Ed. LMFT

Credentials
· Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in state of Illinois (# 166.000858)
· D.Min. & M.Div. in Personal Counseling from Southeastern Seminary, 1989, 1985
· M.Ed. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Georgia State University, 1981
· Clinical Member & Approved Supervisor with American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

Areas of Expertise
» Building Mutually Rewarding Relationships
» Life and Career Goal Attainment
» Reconnecting Broken Partnerships
» Brain Research Change Strategies
» Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

Dr. Steve utilizes his diverse background to quickly and powerfully assist couples and adults with achieving their desired goals. His straight forward yet compassionate style challenges folks to stretch their limits in what they want out of life, work, and relationships around them. Using a combination of humor, down-to-earth dialogue, and effective training techniques Dr Steve’s clients find solutions to difficult modern day issues.