Our mental health counseling services are offered in-person in Orland Park and via telehealth appointments based on your comfort!
Individual Counseling is a personal opportunity to improve your quality of life. Working with our trained clinician, we explore who you are, identify your unique needs and develop personalized approaches to establish a balanced and improved quality of life. We conduct the therapeutic counseling sessions in a safe, caring and confidential environment.
Family / Couples Counseling is a personalized process for families and couples to improve the quality of life. Partnering with our clinician, you explore and develop an understanding of relationships, the unique needs of the family and approaches for improving the quality of life. We conduct the counseling sessions in a safe, caring and confidential environment.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group Counseling is a cognitive-behavioral approach that emphasizes the need to find balance in everyday life. Cognitive behavior is the way we think and react to the world around us. This approach to counseling focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful mental distortions and emotional behaviors that we may have.
Nutritional Counseling offers an individualized approach to exploring your relationship with food and helping you find balance. Our clinicians provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to allow clients to be open and honest allowing long-term sustainable changes.
Many of the people who seek therapy with Michelle are highly capable, thoughtful individuals who appear to have things together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or exhausted internally. Michelle works primarily with older teens and adults navigating burnout, relationship stress, trauma, mood disorders, and emotional dysregulation.
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Mary is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who received her M.A. in Counseling from Northwestern University. She has experience in treating anxiety, depression and stress-related symptoms as well as post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, relationship issues, major life transition, addictive behavior, emerging adulthood and developmental concerns. Mary is level 3 Gottman Trained and is invested in working with couples as well.
Karissa Habel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who obtained her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University. She provides individual counseling to adolescents and young adults through adulthood.
Stephanie Arambula is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC). She has experience working individuals who are struggling with substance use disorders, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, trauma and self-injury behaviors. Stephanie thrives with teenage and adult clients alike who are interested in gaining control over their life and creating a life worth living.
Linzie Hartmann, LPC, is an EMDR therapist at Personal Balance Counseling in Orland Park, IL, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. She provides a compassionate, collaborative environment that integrates various therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR, to foster self-acceptance and growth while addressing clients’ unique needs.
Megan Kirkpatrick is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinicial Social Worker, therapist, with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Lewis University with several years experience. She specializes in providing individual therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults who are navigating the complexities of mental health challenges.
Sarah Lesniak, LCSW, is a dynamic and compassionate therapist who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her practice. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of St. Francis and has since dedicated herself to helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys. Sarah specializes in providing individual counseling to children, adolescents, and young adults, addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, and PTSD.
Kathy Muloski, a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with a master’s degree in social work, specializing in holistic aKathy Muloski, LSW is a Licensed Social Worker who provides therapy for teens and adults in Orland Park and the greater Chicago suburbs. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions using a holistic and mindfulness-based approach. Kathy is also EMDR-trained (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), offering an evidence-based option for clients looking to process and heal from past trauma.
Kathy creates a calm and supportive therapy environment where clients feel safe exploring both past and present challenges. Whether you are working through trauma, managing stress, or adjusting to life changes, she provides a grounded and compassionate space to process, heal, and grow.
Samantha Newsome is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master’s degree from Trinity Christian college in Counseling Psychology. She provides counseling to individuals, couples, adolescents, and adults of all ages and backgrounds.
Sam Pagana is a Licensed Professional Counselor who obtained her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University. She is continuing her education in a doctoral program specializing in Trauma. Sam provides individual and family counseling to clients ages 4 and up.
Dawn White is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist. With over twenty years as a dietitian, Dawn has seen the freedom and life that is possible in working toward a balanced, healthy relationship with food and body. Dawn’s gentle, compassionate approach helps individuals feel accepted and supported as they explore their relationship with food and body working together to establish realistic, sustainable goals for nourishment, healing, and finding freedom with food.
Past trauma can significantly impact your ability to experience intimacy in relationships, and that’s not your fault. Learn how trauma affects your sense of safety and trust, why vulnerability feels dangerous after overwhelming experiences, and how protective responses create tension between wanting closeness and needing protection.
ADHD and bipolar disorder are two distinct mental health conditions that can share similar symptoms like racing thoughts and difficulty focusing. Understanding the key differences between these conditions helps clarify diagnosis and treatment options. Learn what sets them apart and why proper evaluation matters.
You meet deadlines and appear successful, but feel completely drained inside. High functioning burnout means maintaining productivity while experiencing severe exhaustion and disconnection. Learn to recognize burnout symptoms, understand why this type goes unnoticed, and discover steps toward recovery and well-being.
Workplace burnout symptoms go beyond just feeling tired. When job demands consistently exceed your ability to cope, chronic stress affects your body, mind, and relationships. Learn to recognize the physical and emotional warning signs before stress becomes burnout, and discover practical strategies for managing workplace pressure.
Compulsive eating episodes during addiction recovery aren’t just about food—they involve the same brain reward system as substance use. Understanding this connection helps you recognize patterns that affect your recovery. Learn why these episodes feel out of control and how they fit into your broader healing journey.
Difficult child behavior isn’t manipulation—it’s communication. When children act out, they’re expressing something they can’t put into words. Understanding what drives challenging behavior helps you respond with both compassion and structure. Learn age-appropriate expectations and discover why your child isn’t trying to make life difficult.
