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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. 

Solinna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience across many age groups and settings, including schools, therapeutic services, case management, and vocational/ job training. She is very passionate about supporting youth and individual's mental health and social-emotional well-being. She is experienced in different types of therapy and frameworks that include: trauma-informed care, cultural humility practices, restorative justice practices, crisis intervention, vocational/ job training, and therapeutic services.

Solinna attended the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign where she received her Bachelor's degree in Developmental Psychology and Social Work. She continued her studies at the University of Wisconsin in Madison and received her Master's in Social Worker with a concentration in disability services and schools.

Beyond her work in the clinic, Solinna is passionate about her community. She currently serves as a volunteer board member at the Cambodian Association of Illinois in Chicago. She also enjoys arts and crafts, trying new restaurants and foods, and spending time with her family.

Jason is a licensed clinical professional counselor with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. He received his Masters Degree in counseling from National Louis University in 2010. Jason has worked as a senior clinician at Alexian Brothers and Streamwood Behavioral Health Care Centers and started working with EYT Counseling and Wellness Center in 2019. Jason work with children, teenager and adults and specializes in anxiety and depression in middle school and teenage children. He also specialized in issues surrounding grief, divorce, and life changes.

Beyond counseling, Jason is a certified personal trainer and enjoys supporting clients with wellness and fitness goals. Jason loves counseling others while exercising, walking ouside, or playing ping pong in EYT's rec room.

Donna is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping children and families feel understood, connected, and empowered. She brings a warm, relationship-centered approach and has extensive experience in both clinical and community-based settings.

Donna specializes in infant and early childhood mental health, trauma-informed care, and perinatal mental health. As a bilingual (English/Spanish) clinician and daughter of immigrants, she is deeply committed to providing culturally responsive, affirming care that honors each family’s unique story.

She works with:

• Young children and adolescents
• Parents and caregivers
• Perinatal individuals (pregnancy and postpartum)

Areas of focus include emotional regulation, anxiety, self-esteem, social skills, family relationships, life transitions, and perinatal mental health.

Donna’s work is collaborative, play-based, and integrates caregiver involvement to support growth beyond sessions.

Sabrina Connelly, LCSW, provides virtual therapy at Relief Mental Health. Drawing from over 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, school social worker, and restorative practices facilitator, she specializes in helping teens and young adults manage anxiety, life transitions, and school-related stress. Sabrina uses CBT, mindfulness, and strength-based approaches to build emotional resilience and confidence. Sabrina offers a warm, supportive space where clients feel empowered to grow both in and out of therapy.

J Cangialosi, LCPC is a licensed clinical professional counselor with over a decade of experience supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, sleep difficulties, and stress. She uses a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, REBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy, to tailor treatment to each person’s unique needs. J creates a welcoming, inclusive space for all, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. She meets patients where they are, helping them break through barriers and make lasting changes that lead to a better quality of life. In addition to therapy, J collaborates with our team to connect patients with TMS, SPRAVATO®, IV ketamine, and psychiatric care when appropriate. She also contributes to clinical training and public advocacy to help destigmatize mental health.

I am a prescribing psychologist and can combine psychopharmacological treatments with more traditional psychological treatment approaches.

I am known for my effective and compassionate approach to therapy. With years of experience and a strong educational background, my practice is dedicated to helping individuals achieve personal growth, healing, and overall well-being. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from various evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and client centered techniques. By tailoring my approach to meet the unique needs of each client, I create a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

A key strength is my ability to build strong therapeutic alliances with clients. I believe that a trusting and collaborative relationship is essential for successful therapy outcomes. I believe that a warm and non-judgmental demeanor allows clients to feel heard, understood, and validated, which in turn fosters a sense of empowerment and encourages personal growth.

If you are reading this, you have already taken the first step. How are you feeling? Nervous, relieved, excited, anxious, helpless, overwhelmed, indifferent, eager, all the above? When you decided to seek therapy, you moved yourself out of your comfort zone into your courage zone and that can be scary. Although you may be feeling both undesirable and desirable emotions at this moment, I consider you here as an act of bravery, and I admire your willingness to move toward this 2.0 version of yourself. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, I bring a unique approach to my clinical work, empathizing with vulnerability as a key aspect, complemented by a strong sense of empathy and curiosity. I have a deep passion for the therapeutic process and a firm believer in the transformative power of change. I have spent years working with folks who are struggling with many different mental health issues; however, my specialties are listed below.

Eating Disorders - Do you know someone or are you someone who has an unhealthy relationship with food? Treatment includes the following elements: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, as well as Acceptance Commitment Therapy. These approaches are aimed toward understanding the roots of one’s eating disorder. Perinatal Concerns - Whether preconception, pregnancy, infertility, miscarriage, or postpartum; your maternal moments matter. Since the beginning of time, birthing folks as well as additional caregivers/parents have struggled with understanding the emotional conflicts that come with parenthood. It is a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to express their feelings, emotions, concerns, and experiences related to postpartum challenges.

Relational Issues - If you’re looking for better communication, repairing trust, or throwing out the rulebook and creating your new paradigm, I’m here to help. One of my key teachings is the importance of vulnerability in a relationship. I encourage couples to open up and share their deepest fears and insecurities.

Most importantly, my practice is guided by an anti-racist/anti-oppressive and multicultural perspective focusing on supporting underserved and marginalized communities. Additionally, I am LGBTQIA+-affirming and keenly aware of the significance of cultural nuances with minority groups.

Hi! I’m Juliana Morgan, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 15 years of experience. I hold a Masters in Clinical Psychology degree with a specialization in Counseling from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, as well as, a Masters in Education in School Counseling, from Loyola University Chicago. I have experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I’ve worked in a wide variety of settings including community mental health centers, nursing homes, private practice, in-home counseling, and in both elementary and high schools.

My clinical specialties include depression, trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, women’s issues, infertility, birth trauma, post-partum, eating disorders, life-cycle transitions, wellness/body image, relational issues, career, codependency, and many more. I utilize cognitive-behavioral and strength-based approaches to create a personalized client-centered experience. I believe that change and growth can happen and aim to guide my client’s on their path of discovery. I value the therapeutic relationship and seek to provide a safe, empathetic, and authentic healing environment.

I discovered my passion to make a difference in others’ lives when I began my career in Behavioral Health over 20 years ago. I am privileged to meet people and together we find the solutions to whatever life problems come into our lives. I have been consistently told by clients that they feel safe and comfortable talking about whatever brings them in and that they feel better when they leave a session. It’s my goal to provide you the ability to leave a session with more than you came with as part of the process of personal growth and healing.

Through life experience, having worked with thousands of people, I share information, methods of coping with situations and people, suggestions of solutions that allow you to make informed decisions about what you want to do. I never judge anyone about anything and am accepting and supportive. I have a positive, professional approach that has shown to be effective to help people with respect and dignity, improve self-esteem and confidence, self-acceptance, and the ability to learn from mistakes.

Hi, my name is Bret Bertrand, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor here at Integrative Family Counseling. I received my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University and previously earned my B.A. from Illinois State University. My goal as a therapist is to welcome, encourage, and motivate people to move forward in life.

For the past 25 years, it has been a privilege to journey alongside many individuals, couples, and families through the transitions and challenges of life.

I have worked with those moving from overseas and am familiar with transitional issues and starting over. I also have experience counseling the incarcerated who face addiction, shame, trauma, grief, and family conflict.

While we cannot change the difficult experiences from the past, we can strive together to understand and overcome any negative impact you currently have in your life. I believe together we can develop a path toward healing, health, and freedom to keep moving forward.

I have been working in the court system since 1993. I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 1999 and was licensed as a psychologist in 2000. Regular training with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology helps keep my skills up to date. Evaluations I complete for the court include Child Custody and Psychological, Specific Forensic Psychological, Fitness to Stand Trial, and Criminal Responsibility. FOID reinstatement evaluations as well as those for DCFS are also completed by me. I complete evaluations in several county courts including Boone, DeKalb, Kane, Kendall, Lee, Ogle, Whiteside, and Winnebago. Pre-employment, fitness for duty, and promotional examinations are also completed for local police and fire departments. Fitness for duty evaluations are also completed for local companies. Braden Counseling Center opened in 2002 and has been providing services to individuals with different challenges with evidence-based treatments since that time.