Melissa is an MSW (Masters of Social Work) with her CADC (Certified Alcohol and other Drug Counselor) and experience working with both adolescents and adults. She studied at the Jane Adams College of Social Work and Aurora University for her MSW and BSW respectively. She is currently pursuing her LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and MISA (Mentally Ill, Substance Abusing) certification. Melissa is dedicated to providing the best services to her clients and adapting content to their needs. She practices from a person-centered approach and believes her role is to provide individuals with the tools they need to make sound decisions throughout their lives. Melissa has experience in the following areas:
Addictions |
Anxiety Disorders |
Mood Disorders |
Self-Esteem |
Adolescents and Children |
Adjustment Disorders |
Criminal Justice Population |
School-Related Issues |
Adults |
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Personality Disorders |
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Co-occurring Disorders |
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Erica sees herself as a guide that assists clients in developing self-awareness, and accessing their own inner strengths to make positive changes and gain solutions to their problems. She is able to walk alongside with the client and help them on their journey towards healing. Erica practices a non-judgmental stance with clients and has the ability to establish trust easily due to her genuine care, respect, compassion, and regard towards the clients that she sees. She has a peaceful demeanor and an appropriate sense of humor that make clients feel welcomed and safe.
Erica is LCSW eligible, has obtained her LSW and graduated in 2013 from Aurora University with a Masters in Social Work. Erica has experience in:
Adolescents |
Christian Counseling |
Grief/Loss |
Self-Harm Behaviors |
Adoption |
Codependency |
Life Adjustments |
Self-Esteem |
Anxiety Disorders |
Crisis Intervention |
Mood Disorders |
Spectrum Disorders |
ADHD |
Christian counseling |
Parenting |
Substance Abuse |
Anger Management |
Codependency |
Personality disorders |
Trauma |
Bullying |
Crisis Intervention |
Relationship concerns |
Women's Issues |
Khristy Wilson serves as practice manager for Creative Counseling Connections. She has been in the mental health field since 1997. Ms. Wilson is trained for NEBA and Quotient ADD/ADHD testing through Shifa Therapeutics LLC and Dr. Azhar. She is available to assist with insurance, billing and payment issues.
Ms. Paty is typically in the office on Saturday mornings. She has been assigned the task of trying to keep Rob organized on a weekly basis. Additionally she will greet patients, sometimes take your co-pay, and assist with other things that may be needed.
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