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Clinical Therapist—Oakbrook Terrace & Wheaton office's

Biljana Kasum, LCPC, is a skilled therapist at Suburban Behavioral Health Services, which has locations in Wheaton and Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Her passion is connecting with people in helping relationships, recognizing that we all struggle with various things at some point in our lives. Her primary focus is the well-being of the people she works with as she continues to expand her multicultural approach to counseling.

Biljana’s background includes working with teens, adults, and mature adults struggling with mental health issues of substance abuse and co-morbid disorders, trauma, morbid obesity, and other mood and personality disorders. She spent several years in an inpatient unit helping women of various races, cultures, and backgrounds, including the homeless population. She provided individual and group counseling, including moral reconation therapy, movement therapy, and music therapy. She also spent several years working with people with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and obsessive-compulsive disorders, and teens and adults with ADHD.

Biljana acquired her master’s degree in counseling from Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and received supervision from established LCPCs and clinical psychologists in Illinois. She completed her training residencies in Orlando, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia.

Biljana bases her approach to therapy on empathy, trust, and a strong therapeutic relationship. She is integrating different theoretical approaches based on the individual needs of her patients, with a special interest in acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive processing therapy for the treatment of trauma. She is LGBTQ+-affirming.

She is fluent in Serbian, Bosnian, and Croatian. 

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Clinical Therapist- Oakbrook Terrace 

Jane Ballis, LCPC, CADC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor at Suburban Behavioral Health Services, which has locations in Wheaton and Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. She appreciates working with people of varied ages and abilities as a therapist. Jane seeks to understand differences in various cultures, races, and religions and strives to be as knowledgeable as possible in treating people with diverse backgrounds.

Jane’s background includes many years of helping children, adolescents, and adults express themselves through various artistic mediums such as painting, drawing, photography, and multimedia. She completed her masters in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Jane learned behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy and trained and worked under a clinical psychologist’s supervision for many years, learning psychodynamic theory, play, and family therapy while specializing in children, adolescents, adults, and families at an APA-approved training site. Jane has practiced in child welfare and substance abuse settings. Jane has worked with at-risk men who were involved in prostitution as well as many issues such as LGBTQ, homelessness, medical, and employment challenges.

Jane has completed her EMDR Level 1 training and obtained specialized training with Ana Gomez, an author and specialist in EMDR and dissociative disorders with children. EMDR is used to treat many issues, from mild to very complex, such as PTSD, trauma, anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive and generalized anxiety disorder, and excessive grief. Children and adolescents have alleviated their symptoms using EMDR, including depression caused by disturbing life experiences. Studies have shown that many crime victims, police officers, firefighters, and field workers were no longer disturbed by the aftereffects of violent assaults and/or the stressful nature of their work. Victims of sexual assault, natural and manmade disasters, accidents, surgeries and burn victims, family, marital and sexual dysfunction, and involvement were also assisted. Clients at all stages of chemical dependency, sexual deviation/addiction, and pathological gamblers have also been treated successfully, along with people with dissociative disorders.

Many people with performance anxiety or deficits in school, business, performing arts, and sports have benefited from EMDR as a tool to help enhance performance. People with somatic problems/somatoform disorders, including migraines, chronic pain, phantom limb pain, chronic eczema, gastrointestinal problems, CFS, psychogenic seizures, eating disorders, and negative body image, have attained relief from suffering with the help of EMDR.

Adults and adolescents have been successfully treated for diagnosed depression. Clients with acute trauma and a wide variety of PTSD and trauma-based personality issues experience substantial benefits from EMDR. There are many applications for EMDR, which has been used by many major treatment facilities, such as the armed forces.

Jane also has completed levels one and two of the Gottman Institute in couples therapy. This is a research-based couples therapy that has three phases. For nearly four decades, Dr. Gottman has conducted research on all facets of relationships, including parenting issues. At the Institute, in collaboration with Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, he developed an approach that not only supports and repairs troubled marriages and committed relationships but strengthens happy ones. One goal of the research is to make the services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. For more information, please visit the Gottman Institute. http://www.gottman.com/the-gottman-institute/

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Clinical Therapist—Oakbrook Terrace & Wheaton office's

Biljana Kasum, LCPC, is a skilled therapist at Suburban Behavioral Health Services, which has locations in Wheaton and Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Her passion is connecting with people in helping relationships, recognizing that we all struggle with various things at some point in our lives. Her primary focus is the well-being of the people she works with as she continues to expand her multicultural approach to counseling.

Biljana’s background includes working with teens, adults, and mature adults struggling with mental health issues of substance abuse and co-morbid disorders, trauma, morbid obesity, and other mood and personality disorders. She spent several years in an inpatient unit helping women of various races, cultures, and backgrounds, including the homeless population. She provided individual and group counseling, including moral reconation therapy, movement therapy, and music therapy. She also spent several years working with people with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and obsessive-compulsive disorders, and teens and adults with ADHD.

Biljana acquired her master’s degree in counseling from Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and received supervision from established LCPCs and clinical psychologists in Illinois. She completed her training residencies in Orlando, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia.

Biljana bases her approach to therapy on empathy, trust, and a strong therapeutic relationship. She is integrating different theoretical approaches based on the individual needs of her patients, with a special interest in acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive processing therapy for the treatment of trauma. She is LGBTQ+-affirming.

She is fluent in Serbian, Bosnian, and Croatian. 

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Clinical Therapist- Oakbrook Terrace 

Jane Ballis, LCPC, CADC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor at Suburban Behavioral Health Services, which has locations in Wheaton and Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. She appreciates working with people of varied ages and abilities as a therapist. Jane seeks to understand differences in various cultures, races, and religions and strives to be as knowledgeable as possible in treating people with diverse backgrounds.

Jane’s background includes many years of helping children, adolescents, and adults express themselves through various artistic mediums such as painting, drawing, photography, and multimedia. She completed her masters in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Jane learned behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy and trained and worked under a clinical psychologist’s supervision for many years, learning psychodynamic theory, play, and family therapy while specializing in children, adolescents, adults, and families at an APA-approved training site. Jane has practiced in child welfare and substance abuse settings. Jane has worked with at-risk men who were involved in prostitution as well as many issues such as LGBTQ, homelessness, medical, and employment challenges.

Jane has completed her EMDR Level 1 training and obtained specialized training with Ana Gomez, an author and specialist in EMDR and dissociative disorders with children. EMDR is used to treat many issues, from mild to very complex, such as PTSD, trauma, anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive and generalized anxiety disorder, and excessive grief. Children and adolescents have alleviated their symptoms using EMDR, including depression caused by disturbing life experiences. Studies have shown that many crime victims, police officers, firefighters, and field workers were no longer disturbed by the aftereffects of violent assaults and/or the stressful nature of their work. Victims of sexual assault, natural and manmade disasters, accidents, surgeries and burn victims, family, marital and sexual dysfunction, and involvement were also assisted. Clients at all stages of chemical dependency, sexual deviation/addiction, and pathological gamblers have also been treated successfully, along with people with dissociative disorders.

Many people with performance anxiety or deficits in school, business, performing arts, and sports have benefited from EMDR as a tool to help enhance performance. People with somatic problems/somatoform disorders, including migraines, chronic pain, phantom limb pain, chronic eczema, gastrointestinal problems, CFS, psychogenic seizures, eating disorders, and negative body image, have attained relief from suffering with the help of EMDR.

Adults and adolescents have been successfully treated for diagnosed depression. Clients with acute trauma and a wide variety of PTSD and trauma-based personality issues experience substantial benefits from EMDR. There are many applications for EMDR, which has been used by many major treatment facilities, such as the armed forces.

Jane also has completed levels one and two of the Gottman Institute in couples therapy. This is a research-based couples therapy that has three phases. For nearly four decades, Dr. Gottman has conducted research on all facets of relationships, including parenting issues. At the Institute, in collaboration with Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, he developed an approach that not only supports and repairs troubled marriages and committed relationships but strengthens happy ones. One goal of the research is to make the services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. For more information, please visit the Gottman Institute. http://www.gottman.com/the-gottman-institute/

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Khana Kleyn, MS, LMHC, is a mental health care provider specializing in logotherapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) at Cynical Psychotherapy in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.

Khana hails from Russia, Colorado and New York. She has an excellent sense of humor that is counterbalanced with her deep, existential views on life and life’s processes.  

Khana holds a master’s degree in industrial psychology from Brooklyn College, as well as a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University, C.W. Post. 

Khana specializes in trauma processing, attention disorders, grief counseling, chronic illness support, and family (marriage/divorce/co-parenting) therapy. Khana is experienced and very comfortable working with survivors of emotional, sexual and physical violence, as well as those recovering from narcissistic relationships. 

Khana is qualified to provide evaluations and letters for various communal/career needs. Mental health can affect all areas of life, and Khana is skilled in identifying what is stopping individuals from progressing to the next stage in their careers and personal lives.  

Khana’s approach to therapy is to create organic dialogue and genuine trust between therapist and patient. Khana excels in person-centered, active listening, as well as validation for the extreme suffering we humans endure throughout our lives. After exploring the components that make up an individual, and when the patient feels safe and heard, Khana guides the patient gently and carefully in the rewriting of their life narratives to a place of strength and resilience.

Khana uses an eclectic mixture of modalities, including DBT (helping individuals rediscover the value in themselves), logotherapy (finding purpose and meaning in one’s experiences, both negative and positive), as well as CBT. Khana has also undergone extensive clinical training with the underprivileged/high-risk population. 

Khana is diagnosed with ADHD herself, suffers from chronic illness, and has been married for almost two decades. She is the proud mother of three children. Khana’s range of life experiences helps her view the patients’ world through a realistic lens and with sincere empathy. Khana works with people of all ages and backgrounds.

In her free time, Khana enjoys watching documentaries and starting new hobbies.

My approach is to meet you where you are, in an authentic and compassionate way.  I remain challenging yet sincere, open and non-judgmental in an effort to cater to your needs while ensuring a high standard of quality care. With a specialty in marriage and family and organizational counseling. I’m like a primary care physician of mental health care. I treat an array of patients, including kids (ages 5-18), adults, couples, families, groups and organizations.  

Together, we will explore the experiences that have molded your personality and the presenting issues that bring you to therapy in the first place, including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, insecurity, learning disabilities, relationship & family conflict, grief and loss, rejection, perfectionism, feelings of inadequacy, stigma, prejudice, and marginalization within your family, organizations and in society. Our therapeutic rapport will be the instrument for change in your relationships with significant others. The insight you gain from our relationship will sharpen your awareness of your thoughts, feelings & roles you play in relationships with the people you encounter in your every day life.  

Kelley Hershman, B.S., M.A., M.S., LMHC, is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Director and Co-Founder of The Soho Center for Mental Health and Clinical Learning in New York City.  She received both her B.S. in Applied Psychology, and her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from New York University. She received her M.S. in Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology at The University of California in Santa Barbara.  Her research interests include the study of adult attachment in marriage, family and organizational behavior. She also researches race, interracial marital stress, authority, gender and status as they relate to power and leadership within human systems and cultures. She has been practicing the Group Relations Consultation since 2008.

When scheduling an appointment, you may be seeing Kelley or one of the clinicians on her team.

My approach is to meet you where you are, in an authentic and compassionate way.  I remain challenging yet sincere, open and non-judgmental in an effort to cater to your needs while ensuring a high standard of quality care. With a specialty in marriage and family and organizational counseling. I’m like a primary care physician of mental health care. I treat an array of patients, including kids (ages 5-18), adults, couples, families, groups and organizations.  

Together, we will explore the experiences that have molded your personality and the presenting issues that bring you to therapy in the first place, including depression, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, insecurity, learning disabilities, relationship & family conflict, grief and loss, rejection, perfectionism, feelings of inadequacy, stigma, prejudice, and marginalization within your family, organizations and in society. Our therapeutic rapport will be the instrument for change in your relationships with significant others. The insight you gain from our relationship will sharpen your awareness of your thoughts, feelings & roles you play in relationships with the people you encounter in your every day life.  

Kelley Hershman, B.S., M.A., M.S., LMHC, is a Licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Director and Co-Founder of The Soho Center for Mental Health and Clinical Learning in New York City.  She received both her B.S. in Applied Psychology, and her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from New York University. She received her M.S. in Counseling, Clinical & School Psychology at The University of California in Santa Barbara.  Her research interests include the study of adult attachment in marriage, family and organizational behavior. She also researches race, interracial marital stress, authority, gender and status as they relate to power and leadership within human systems and cultures. She has been practicing the Group Relations Consultation since 2008.

When scheduling an appointment, you may be seeing Kelley or one of the clinicians on her team.

Serving clients for over 30 years combined practice in a public psychiatric hospital and in private practice: --psychology department management (chronic care psychologists, computerized testing, quality assurance, credentialing/privileging, clinical supervision doctoral training seminar; --Female professionals in paramilitary, clergy and business settings; --Christian mediation; --Grief counseling and education; --Adult targets of workplace bullying; --conducted training inf trauma-informedd care; adult targets of workplace bullying, marriage God-style; My therapy approach is solutions-focused cognitive behavioral emphasizing narrative and polyvagal techniques. I do not try to get clients to conform to my clinical preferences, instead I strive to select from my toolbox, and craft what is best suited to the clients' needs.

Christine Kadin is a licensed psychotherapist in Florida and Texas, certified in Addiction and Trauma, and also a Life and Wellness Coach. With 26 years of experience, she combines clinical expertise with warmth and a deeply intuitive approach to healing. Christine helps individuals and couples uncover and heal childhood wounds that impact their relationships, confidence, and daily lives. Using neuroscience-based psychotherapy, mindfulness, and mind-body practices, she goes far beyond traditional talk therapy to create deep, lasting change. Whether in-person or virtual, Christine offers a supportive space where people feel hopeful, motivated, and understood. For anyone ready to break old patterns, build healthier relationships, and step into a more empowered life, Christine provides the guidance and proven tools to make it happen.

Kaylin Fleisher, LSW, is a therapist at Relief Mental Health in St. Charles, providing in-person and virtual therapy for teens and adults. She specializes in mood disorders, complex trauma, and self-esteem. Kaylin has more than four years of experience supporting individuals across a wide range of clinical needs. Her background includes conducting assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing crisis intervention, all within multidisciplinary settings. She draws on a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and strengths-based approach in her work. She is skilled in a broad range of evidence-based modalities, including ACT, CBT, CPT, DBT, IFS, ERP, Somatic and Expressive Arts approaches, Emotionally Focused Therapy, MBCT, and others. Her integrative style allows her to tailor care to each patient’s goals and needs. Kaylin earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from Loyola University Chicago.

Sheridan (She/her) holds an M.S in Counseling & Human Development with a focus in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Radford University. She provides in-person and telehealth therapy for Adolescents, Teens, young adults, and adults. Sheridan integrates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and mindfulness-based skills to support trauma healing, strengthen emotional regulation, and deepen self-awareness. She complements these core approaches with elements of person-centered Therapy , CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, and Multicultural counseling to create a flexible and individualized treatment experience. She is dedicated to offering a safe, affirming space where clients feel genuinely heard, empowered, and supported as they navigate ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, emotion regulation, and burnout. Her goal is to collaborate with each person to foster meaningful growth, resilience, and a stronger connection to their authentic self.

My motivation to pursue this field stems from a childhood influence. Our next-door neighbor was a social worker, and I remember her as a kind, warm person who always had an ear to listen. At the age of 13, I decided I wanted to enter the same profession. When I work with clients, I strive to provide that same warmth and security, allowing them to share their life experiences openly. I believe the patient-therapist relationship is crucial to effective therapy. Many individuals struggle with life in general, feeling overwhelmed and challenged in numerous ways. They often feel out of touch with themselves and lack a sense of purpose. Additionally, many are dealing with anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma. I believe there is great power in being heard. This can lead to a better understanding of oneself, the ability to change, and the gift of acceptance.

With an emphasis on holistic care and optimal living, Dr. Wilson has developed a clinical practice called the Atlanta Center for Family Wellness, LLC, which is centrally located in midtown Atlanta. The Atlanta Center for Family Wellness, LLC serves a range of institutions, organizations, groups and individuals throughout the metropolitan area. Youth services include but are not limited to children’s identity problems, attention/ focus concerns, and changes in mood, learning differences, academic testing and planning, divorce reaction as well as social problems. Adult services include matters associated with stress, relationship difficulties, emotional challenges, blended family problems, domestic concern, family reunification planning and career issues among others. In recent years, Dr. Wilson has been effective in offering court-appointed child(ren) evaluation, parental fitness assessment and served as an expert witness for child welfare matters during the divorce process.