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.
Dr. Patrycja Nykiel is a compassionate therapist who has extensive knowledge of mental illnesses and symptom management through the usage of different therapeutic modalities obtained by working in therapeutic schools, residential treatment center and private practice. Her greatest professional passion is to provide psychotherapy to those that want to change. Dr. Nykiel believes in innate positive nature of human beings and as a therapist, she considers herself a catalyst that is much needed to inspire health change. She applies the motto of “I believe in the inherent beauty and strength of all human beings, and I will not assume that I know what's best for them. Instead, I will model defensiveness, strength, security and inner peace that will reverberate to those in need." – Anonymous, in her professional as well as her every day life.
Dr. Riley is a compassionate and dedicated licensed clinical psychologist. Before pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University in 2006, Dr. Riley was the lead special education teacher at a local middle school. Dr. Riley’s primary interests encompass working with children, adolescents and their families, therefore she remained in the academic setting as a school psychologist all while managing her own successful private practice in Palatine, IL.
Shannon is an expert on diagnostic evaluations for:
ADHD
Learning Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Mood Disorders (e.g., Bipolar Disorder, Major Depression)
Anxiety disorder
Psychotic Disorders
Dr. Riley provides diagnostic evaluations for children at Pediatric POST, as well as supports the dynamic staff that provides successful and meaningful interventions geared toward a spectrum of disorders.
Outside of work, Dr. Riley is a proud mother to 2 sons and a dedicated wife to an engineer. She enjoys traveling, attending her son’s sporting events and spending time with her family, including her 2 pups, Jett and Piper.
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.
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.
Clients who feel misunderstood, inadequate, and lonely often feel recharged, heard, and inspired after working with Corry. Many people struggling with depression, anxiety, and the fear that “it’s too late” have gotten their life back through her diligent care.
Corry utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy, depending on her client’s needs in the moment. She often draws from The Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, expressive interventions and other interpersonal and existential theories.
Corry works alongside her clients to help them identify what is truly important to them and live as their authentic selves. Her clients are often surprised that she can be both grounded and hilarious, direct and whimsical. She has a rare gift for helping clients open up to topics they are scared to talk about. She has helped many who struggle with depression, anxiety, and PTSD recover their lives, set boundaries, and cultivate relationships full of delight, appreciation, and empathy. As a queer and creative therapist, Corry has many inroads to supporting clients from diverse backgrounds including artists, trauma survivors, and the LGBTQIA community. Corry’s Specialties: Trauma and Abuse Recovery Panic Disorders Anxiety Depression Bi- Polar Creativity LGBTQIA Community Couples Counseling Poly and Kink Positive
Therapeutic approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) The Gottman Method Narrative Therapy Trauma-Focused Existential Emotion Focused Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Stephanie Guerra, LSW is a therapist at Relief Mental Health in Chicago's West Loop and Lakeview, Ill. Stephanie provides virtual and in-person therapy to children and adults. She offers a genuine and non-judgmental environment where patients can explore life's challenges, build resilience, and develop practical strategies for meaningful change.
Stephanie has experience helping patients manage anxiety, depression, substance use, life transitions, relational and family issues, and loss. She draws from a range of evidence-based approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and trauma-focused therapy. Stephanie's approach is grounded in creating a conversational and authentic space where patients can work toward meaningful change.
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.
