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.
Nancy Leon is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), as well as a Certified Anxiety-Informed Professional and a Certified Grief Professional. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Capella University and a master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University. Nancy works with children, adolescents, and adults in individual, couples, and family therapy. Nancy is also fluent in Spanish.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For over three decades, Dr. Sarah Kelder has cultivated a distinguished practice as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, offering an exclusive sanctuary for profound personal transformation. She champions a holistic philosophy that honors the intricate connection of mind, body, and spirit, employing advanced, body-based modalities to facilitate deep, accelerated healing and liberation from distress.
Dr. Kelder’s expertise is grounded in elite, somatic-focused training in methods including Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and the Neuro-Affective Relational Model (NARM). This allows her to guide a discerning clientele toward not just the alleviation of suffering, but the rediscovery of innate joy, purpose, and a life of authentic meaning. Her practice is a dedicated partnership for those seeking to transcend past limitations and embody a future of vibrant well-being.
“Love her so comfortable talking to her ,she makes you feel relaxed,you can open up to her and she makes me see different points to my problems warm and down too earth”
Dr. Sarah Kelder, PsyD
Psychologist
2081 Calistoga Dr.
Suite 2s
New Lenox, IL 60451
4.94(18)
Donna Quiroz
Counselor 1.4 mi
1 East Northwest Highway
Suite 100
Palatine, IL 60067
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.
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.
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.
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.
