Dr. Benson is the Executive Director of the Depression and Anxiety Specialty Clinic of Chicago. He is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois and a Certified Diplomate with the Academy of Cognitive Therapy (ACT). He is a member of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), the Anxiety and Depression Association…
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Anna Rodney
Anna is the owner and Founder of Chicago Family Doulas. She has supported families as a doula since 2009 and is committed to providing families with professional, compassionate, and personal support. Anna gives 200% in all she does in life and brings this commitment and passion to every aspect of her work as a doula. Anna…
Gabrielle Pendley
In my role as the manager of Wildflower Center for Perinatal and Family Mental Health, I am responsible for overseeing mental health services, educational programming and outreach related to Wildflower’s core specialty of perinatal and reproductive mental health. I am passionately committed to supporting women throughout their journey to motherhood and families in the transition…
Marco Renzi
I am a psychotherapist, clinical supervisor, and the Intake Manager at Wildflower Center for Emotional Health. As a clinician, I enjoy working with individuals and couples who seek to build a more meaningful and joyful life together that is congruent with their key values. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is the central pillar…
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…
Anthony Zwaga
I strive to help my clients find their inner therapist using a strength-based and person-centered approach, allowing for individuals’ own self-awareness and insights to support their capacity to heal, grow, and thrive. I utilize evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address a wide range of challenges including…
Anni Rasmussen
I am a psychotherapist and an educator in psychology and the implications of addictions. Many life experiences have naturally shaped my interests, personality, and identity. Some of the more profound have been: growing up outside of the U.S., becoming a parent, and being an immigrant while also being part of a culturally diverse family. In…
Chrissy Ellis
In my role as a co-founder of Wildflower Center for Emotional Health, I emphasize integrity, respect, and a commitment to fostering a supportive organizational culture. I oversee Wildflower’s human resources functions and key aspects of business operations that keep our practice running smoothly. I am dedicated to maintaining a workplace that aligns with Wildflower’s core…
Kate Ernstrom
I am the Executive Director of Wildflower. I provide vital leadership and strategic direction for the organization, overseeing all aspects of our operations to ensure we fulfill our mission with excellence and integrity. Leading with authenticity, empathy, and compassion, I foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth within our team. I am deeply committed…
Aga Grabowski
As a co-founder of Wildflower Center for Emotional Health, I lead with authenticity, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to our mission of delivering compassionate, ethical, and clinically sound mental health services. In my role, I not only guide the strategic direction of our practice but also ensure that our team has the resources and support…
