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.
Christian Ledezma, LCPC, is a therapist at Relief Mental Health in Chicago’s West Loop. As a first-generation Mexican American, he is passionate about supporting minority and marginalized communities and offers culturally sensitive care for Hispanic and Latino patients. Christian is fluent in Spanish and creates a safe, supportive space where individuals can heal and grow. He treats depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, and more, using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, psychodynamic therapy, SFBT, and trauma-focused techniques. His care is LGBTQ+ affirming and individualized to each patient.
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.
““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 ensured that the intake was painless and eased any pains of entering the program. He showed compassion and connected easily to me while giving encouragement for the journey ahead! ”
I am passionate about supporting individuals on their journey to recovery from addiction. Working with those in addiction has allowed me to develop a deep understanding of the challenges they face and the importance of compassionate, personalized care.
My approach to treatment focuses on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore the underlying causes of addiction, build healthy coping skills, and develop resilience for long-term recovery. I believe that effective care combines evidence-based strategies with empathy, tailored to each individual’s needs and goals.
I also specialize in working with adolescents struggling with substance use and am currently accepting new adolescent clients.
I am committed to empowering my clients and their families, offering guidance and support every step of the way. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or a loved one, my goal is to provide the tools and encouragement needed to achieve meaningful, lasting change.
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.
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.
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.
Karyn provides an exclusive, bespoke counseling journey, artfully synthesizing her advanced clinical acumen with deeply held personal wisdom. Her practice is dedicated to a select clientele of individuals, couples, and families, offering a confidential sanctuary to navigate complexities from mood and identity disorders to life's profound transitions. With a refined expertise honed in esteemed clinical settings, her approach is a curated blend of premier modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, tailored with precision. Karyn’s distinguished ability to foster genuine connection empowers a transformative path toward self-mastery, resilience, and a life of profound emotional fulfillment and purpose.
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.
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.
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.
