Lynn, a seasoned counselor with over 35 years of experience, is available to assist individuals of all ages and mental health conditions. She holds a degree in art therapy from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has received training in various therapeutic modalities including Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, EMDR (video below), Family Constellations, Reconnective Healing, Dan Siegel, and Joe Despenza.

Kim McArthur is a highly skilled therapist with extensive experience in individual and family therapy. Kim’s expertise also includes nonprofit organizations, group therapy, event planning, customer service, and crisis intervention. She holds a Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) with a specialization in School Social Work Type 73 from the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Kim is available to offer both in-person and online therapy sessions.

Cate has worked as a counselor for 12 years. She earned a degree in Clinical Psychology from Governors State University in 2014. She has worked in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, a residential treatment center, community mental health, outpatient clinic, and psychiatric and independent private practices.

Cate has experience working with adults, children, couples, and families and treating a variety of mental health concerns including Anxiety, ADHD, Depression, Trauma, Life Stage adjustment, Womens’ Issues, and Relationship/family dynamics.

Cate’s experience as an EMT and shaman, as well as a counselor, make her uniquely qualified to address mind, body, and spirit in the pursuit of holistic wellness. She tailors therapeutic interventions to each client using research-supported modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, solution-focused, experiential, attachment, feminist, mindfulness, and psychodynamic theories. Her gift of intuitive insight as an ENFP personality type allows for rapid understanding and client progress in a relatively short time.

She finds purpose and meaning in helping clients not only reduce symptoms of mental illness, but to increase feelings of wellness and joy!

Rieko is a passionate counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and their families facing social, emotional, behavioral, and psychosocial development challenges. She also works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, life stressors, psychosocial development, and interpersonal relationship difficulties.

In counseling children, teens, and parents/caregivers, Rieko provides compassionate, warm approaches and support to develop a therapeutic relationship that facilitates exploration, growth, and healing. She incorporates techniques from play therapy, Adlerian, and person-centered approaches.

Rieko is an Okinawan native, a member of the Bi+ community, and is currently working towards becoming a registered play therapist (RPT).

Glenda is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with a passion for supporting women and children. With extensive experience working with teenage mothers and their children, She has dedicated many years to helping young parents navigate the transition into motherhood. Her approach focuses on equipping them with the necessary tools and resources to overcome challenges and build a stable future.

In addition, Glenda has worked with adolescents facing trauma and life challenges, providing guidance, teaching essential life skills, and supporting them in achieving personal goals and independence. More recently, her work has centered on adults, particularly women, as they process trauma and grief.

At Oakwoods Center, we take a holistic approach to therapy, integrating mindfulness techniques to promote healing from within. Our commitment is to provide compassionate, evidence-based support to individuals navigating various life challenges and traumas. Glenda’s goal is to empower clients to foster positive change and enhance their overall well-being.

Fluent in both English and Spanish, I value diversity and enjoy working with individuals from all cultural backgrounds.