As a psychotherapist and a member of the intake team, I wholeheartedly believe that making the choice to start therapy is a courageous one. My therapeutic stance involves a person-centered style, focusing on client choice and autonomy to make life decisions while acting as an informed, and collaborative guide along the way. I believe a…
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Amanda Matousek
As a psychotherapist, I strive to approach sessions with empathy, direct but gentle feedback, honesty, and a little bit of humor when appropriate. Whether this is your first time in therapy, a return to therapy after a long time, or just a change in approach that you are looking for, I understand that beginning the…
Carla Marquina
I am a bilingual and bicultural licensed marriage and family therapist at Wildflower Center for Emotional Health. One of my main areas of focus is helping clients adjust to life’s changes. Some of those changes include: grief and loss, new medical diagnosis and coping with existing medical conditions, dating, marriage, parenting, career transitions, relocation, and…
Scott Meyer
I believe that every individual has the strengths, resources, and abilities to live authentically according to their chosen values and life goals. As a therapist, my approach is collaborative and conversational, working with you to identify actionable strategies for addressing current challenges while also creating space to process past and present difficulties. In our sessions,…
Elizabeth (Beth) Moorhouse
In addition to offering virtual appointments, Beth sees clients at both our Oak Park and Chicago locations. It can be a courageous step to enter therapy. Doing so requires self-reflection and a desire for change of some kind. I wish to gain the trust of those entering a therapeutic partnership, empowering them to approach with…
Chelsea Moore
Life today can feel heavy and overwhelming. While therapy alone cannot remedy the crises of our world, it can offer a space to slow down, acknowledge suffering, reconnect with what matters most, and cultivate moments of resilience and belonging amid disconnection and marginalization. Therapy with me is a collaborative process where we explore the patterns…
Haley Moles
Hello, therapy participant! If you are perusing Wildflower’s webpage, you may be interested in taking a new step toward improving your quality of life, healing from adverse experiences, and strengthening your relationship with yourself and others. For this, I am thrilled for you! One of the most powerful aspects of therapy is how transformative and…
Sean Oakley
In my ten years as a psychotherapist, I have learned that we all have a natural ability to heal. Often, external barriers, life events, trauma, and difficult relationships can block us from fully accessing this inner healing power. I work to cultivate curiosity and compassion so that you can safely and deeply explore your lived…
Katie O’Connor
Katie O’Connor is the founder of Shine: A Light on Fertility, a Chicago-based nonprofit organization whose mission is inspire fertility empowerment by sharing the journey. Shine supports women through mentorship, community, and education. They empower women by encouraging a proactive approach to fertility health and fertility preservation. She is a wife, mom (to her daughter and cat),…
Anna Odarczenko
As Director of Practice Operations at Wildflower, I oversee daily operations, billing procedures, and work on implementing growth strategies that center client satisfaction and our organizational values. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Eastern Illinois University where I concentrated in human and plant physiology. My professional career has included considerable experience…
