people

Nancy Segall is a social worker and credentialed Illinois Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist with over 30 years experience working with mothers, children and other mental health professionals. She has an MA from the School of Social Service Administration at The University of Chicago. She is on the Adjunct Faculty of Erikson Institute…

As a psychotherapist, I support individuals and families to accomplish meaningful goals and positive change.  As a presenter and educator, I focus on the unique challenges faced by women and couples struggling with infertility, miscarriage, and complicated pregnancies. I provide therapy to clients going through different life transitions.  We work through the various meanings of…

Before graduating from the Jane Addams College of Social Work in 2005, Lita started her path with AMITA Health/Alexian Brothers at the Behavioral Health Hospital as a Case Management Intern, and also began working in the Pregnancy and Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorder Program. She has been an outpatient therapist at the Alexian Brothers Center…

Linda Szmulewitz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach.  For the past 10 years, she has worked with moms and families in a dual setting through her new moms educational and supportive program, The Chicago New Moms Group, and her work as a sleep consultant and owner of Sleep Tight Consultants.  In…

I believe that therapy is at its heart about change. That can be a change in our behavior, thoughts, and in the ways we talk to ourselves. I bring a kind, non-judgmental approach to therapy, focusing on building safety for my clients as we work together to identify where change is most needed. As a…

I am a psychotherapist and a yoga instructor. I lead mind-body trainings and workshops for professionals and clients alike. The fulfillment I feel when working with clients has not been matched by either of my other professional experiences in higher education, and strategy and business development. While I’ve worked with a wide range of clients…

I specialize in helping parents improve the quality of their relationships with their children.  Relationships start during pregnancy and can be strengthened at any point during the child’s life.  I draw inspiration when parents learn new ways to manage strong feelings during challenging moments.  I also work with individuals seeking support with anxiety, depression, relationship…

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),…

Karen Laing is a mother, lactation consultant, midwife and educator and the founder and president of Birthways and WisdomWay™ Institute. She was trained at Duke Integrative Medicine as an Integrative Health Coach and is a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction instructor. ​ Since 1994, Karen has cared for families in a variety of ways. She has…

Jennifer Litner, MSc, MEd, LMFT, CST is a licensed psychotherapist and sexuality educator who is passionate about helping people navigate sexuality-related concerns. Jennifer specializes in sex therapy and relationship therapy and helping people work through life transitions and anxiety. Jennifer is the founder and director of Embrace Sexual Wellness, LLC., a sexual wellness center providing…