Meet Our Team

Our team of psychotherapists will help you gain awareness and understanding of yourself, so you can successfully navigate your life and relationships.

Michell Stanley
Founder & Executive Director

I help my clients to gain more fulfillment by empowering them to develop intuition into their own healing and fulfillment needs. My mission is to help people use emotional challenges as insight for self...

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Deirdre (Sekai) Mubaiwa
Counseling Intern

As a mindfulness-based clinical intern, my therapeutic philosophy is whole-person-based and celebrates the entirety of one's being. While I have deep roots in Gestalt, person-centered modalities and contemplative practice, I blend these into standardized clinical practices...

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Maisha-Atrice Ayodele, LGPC
Holistic Psychotherapist

Life presents overwhelming challenges and mental health is hard to manage. Fortunately, you don't have to work towards well-being alone. I work with clients who seek a blend of structured treatment and nuanced exploration. Structured treatment is goal-focused and efficient, addressing specific issues. Nuanced explora...

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Sonja Favaloro, LGPC
Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor

Do you appear to "have it all together," but inside have a constant feeling of inadequacy, with a critical inner voice whispering to you that you're never good enough? Have you tried talk therapy before and gained understanding of your issues, but not felt any real change in your life? Talk therapy might not go far enough to heal trauma and change limiting patterns.

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Caleb Dependahl
Counseling Intern

If you are feeling stuck, confused, or weighed down, we will work towards a real sense of freedom, internal clarity, and ease. If you feel you don’t have a place in this world or a right to be here, we will journey towards finding a grounded sense of belonging and authenticity, so that you can discover new possibilities for purpose and meaning

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Alexandra Evans
Counseling Intern

Hi there! I’m Alexandra Evans, a Pre-Licensed Professional Counselor in training, at Northwestern University. I specialize in helping clients through family issues, relationships, self-esteem, grief, and big life changes like pregnancy and postpartum. I also support people dealing with anxiety, depression, or PTSD, especially when those...

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Robin Dial, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with six years of experience providing trauma-informed and evidence-based care to individuals in private practice and clinical settings. I tailoring treatment to address a range of presenting concerns and is passionate about fostering resilience and personal growth. In addition to practicing as a psychothera...

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Amelia Choi-Freeman
Counseling Intern

I am currently in a clinical placement as part of the Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University where I am fueling my desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others. I believe in helping people grow through wellness and resilience with a specialty in cultural identity. With a foundation in psychodynamic theory...

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Michell Stanley
Founder & Executive Director

I help my clients to gain more fulfillment by empowering them to develop intuition into their own healing and fulfillment needs. My mission is to help people use emotional challenges as insight for self-growth and evolution.”

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Sonja Favaloro
Counseling Intern

As a holistic mental health therapist, I see you as a whole person — your mental health challenges are not all that define you. You also have unique strengths, forms of resilience, and inner wisdom. I look forward to working with you to uncover and develop that inner strength and wisdom.

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Nailah Turner
Counseling Intern

I am a Mental Health Counseling Intern at Northwestern University. I am passionate about creating an atmosphere where you can thrive in the world in a loving, healthy manner. I help clients dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, life and relationship challenges.

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Bona Busari
Counseling Intern

I am Bona Busari (BAW-nuh), a Mental Health Counseling Intern at Northwestern University. I believe that it's important to understand yourself.

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Ari Perez
Counseling Intern

As an intern pursuing Somatic Counseling Psychology at Naropa University, I offer a blend of traditional psychotherapy, somatics-based techniques, and insights from my military background to help you connect with your body..

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Sarah Jesup
Intern Therapist

I am currently completing my Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. I have a clinical focus on: young adults, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and supporting those going through significant life transitions. I believe in the therapeutic importance of safe and affirming spaces.

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Bona Busari
Counseling Intern

I am Bona Busari (BAW-nuh), a Mental Health Counseling Intern at Northwestern University. I believe that it's important to understand yourself.

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Deirdre (Dee) Mubaiwa
Intern Therapist

As a mindfulness-based clinical intern, my therapeutic philosophy is whole-person-based and celebrates the entirety of one's being. While I have deep roots in Gestalt, person-centered modalities and contemplative practice, I blend these into standardized clinical practices.

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Amy Gómez
Counseling Intern

It’s important for me to meet you where you are as a client. I prioritize seeing, hearing, and understanding you for who you are. My approach is warm and empathetic, and my goal is to create a collaborative and empowering therapeutic relationship with you, so we can work through your concerns and toward your needs and aspirations.

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Bona Busari
Counseling Intern

I am Bona Busari (BAW-nuh), a Mental Health Counseling Intern at Northwestern University. I believe that it's important to understand yourself.

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Maisha-Atrice Ayodele, LGPC
Holistic Psychotherapist

Life presents overwhelming challenges and mental health is hard to manage. Fortunately, you don't have to work towards well-being alone. I work with clients who seek a blend of structured treatment and nuanced exploration. Structured treatment is goal-focused and efficient, addressing specific issues. Nuanced exploration involves an in-depth review of life’s ups and downs and emotional processing for the purpose of long-term insights.

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Mackenzie Spangler
Counseling Intern

Welcome! I am a compassionate and skilled counseling intern at Northwestern University dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and find meaningful paths forward. With a dual foundation in psychodynamic therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), I blend insight-oriented exploration with practical, solution-focused tools tailored to your unique needs and goals.

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