Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Rebecca Balch, LPC, provides in-person and virtual therapy for adults at Relief Mental Health's Chicago West Loop clinic. She supports individuals facing anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-esteem issues, and more, using approaches like CBT, ACT, and exposure and response prevention.
Rebecca creates a safe, judgment-free space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions. She believes healing comes through self-discovery and is passionate about helping people who feel unseen. Her collaborative, flexible style meets each person where they are.
““Vashti is an exceptional therapist who has made a profound impact on my life. From the start, she created a safe space where I felt truly heard and supported. Her deep insight and compassionate approach have been instrumental in helping me navigate and heal from past challenges. I leave each session feeling more empowered and resilient. If you’re seeking a therapist who is both skilled and deeply committed to your growth, I highly recommend Vashti.””
“Derek William is an excellent Counselor who truly cares about the people he works with. He speaks about real-life situations that many of us can relate to, which makes his guidance feel genuine and helpful. Derek is a great listener and takes the time to hear everyone’s problems without interrupting or judging. He creates a comfortable environment where people feel safe opening up and working on themselves. His caring attitude and understanding approach make a real difference in the program”
Kristian Bulliner, LCSW, is a therapist at Relief Mental Health in Orland Park, Ill., specializing in anxiety, depression, body image, stress-related concerns, and couples therapy.
She helps clients identify their strengths, values, and goals to navigate life’s challenges and grow into the best version of themselves. Using evidence-based approaches like ACT, CBT, SFBT, and psychodynamic therapy, Kristian offers a supportive space for healing and self-discovery.
Denise Styer, LCPC, is a virtual therapist with Relief Mental Health in Illinois, bringing over 25 years of experience to her work with individuals navigating life transitions, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, and emotion regulation challenges.
Denise creates a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can reflect, grow, and build personalized plans tailored to their goals. She focuses on helping individuals understand their patterns, recognize emotions, and explore new ways of thinking and behaving. Her approach includes practical education, compassionate guidance, and empowering patients to take meaningful steps toward change.
In addition to therapy, Denise helps patients access other mental health resources when needed, including medication management, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and psychedelic therapy (SPRAVATO® or IV ketamine). Her goal is to ensure that each person receives comprehensive care that fits their unique needs.
Renee Perry-Portee is a therapist at Relief Mental Health in Orland Park, Ill., with 20 years of experience supporting individuals through life’s challenges. She offers in-person and virtual therapy for people ages 14 and older, using evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, person-centered care, and motivational interviewing.
Renee works with a wide range of diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, stress, family and peer conflict, life transitions, racial identity, and women’s issues. She is especially attuned to the needs of the Black community, individuals of Christian faith, and single mothers, providing inclusive, culturally informed care in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Known for her calm presence and ability to build trust, Renee helps clients feel grounded and empowered as they navigate difficult emotions or situations.
Tom’s approach to healing includes providing cognitive behavioral therapy, self-help/self-care counseling, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and experiential therapy for clients suffering from PTSD. Tom works with many people addicted to alcohol and drugs and helps them down the path to recovery.
Tom has worked in mental health for more than 25 years in both inpatient and outpatient settings. He prefers to help clients find what works best for them in order to attain balance in their lives and achieve self-satisfaction. Building trust and safety is perhaps the most critical aspect of providing meaningful counseling, according to Tom. He encourages clients to take charge of what they believe in and choose to act upon.
Tom has a master of science in community counseling from National Louis University and a bachelor of science from Northern Illinois University. Tom is a licensed clinical professional counselor with certifications in alcohol and drug addiction counseling.
Vince Ver Kuilen’s approach to helping others combines acceptance, warmth, with effective, realistic, evidenced-based solutions to improve their lives. Vince is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin. He earned his Master’s Degree in Counseling from Northern Illinois University in 2010 and his Bachelor’s Degree in Family and Child Studies in 2005. He has 24 years of experience in the helping professions, with 16 years of experience as a Counselor.
Vince has experience and training working with individuals, couples, families, groups, ranging in age from 6 years old to 75 years old, using a variety of interventions. He also specializes in ADHD, Autism, trauma, anxiety.
Denise Styer, LCPC, is a virtual therapist with Relief Mental Health in Illinois, bringing over 25 years of experience to her work with individuals navigating life transitions, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, self-harm, and emotion regulation challenges.
Denise creates a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can reflect, grow, and build personalized plans tailored to their goals. She focuses on helping individuals understand their patterns, recognize emotions, and explore new ways of thinking and behaving. Her approach includes practical education, compassionate guidance, and empowering patients to take meaningful steps toward change.
In addition to therapy, Denise helps patients access other mental health resources when needed, including medication management, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and psychedelic therapy (SPRAVATO® or IV ketamine). Her goal is to ensure that each person receives comprehensive care that fits their unique needs.
