Meet the Clinicians — Melissa Carlson Counseling

Shana Anderson, MSEd, MSEd, LPC (she/her)

Primary focus: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationships, Divorce, Non Traditional Relationships, Spirituality/Religion, Self Esteem/Self Compassion work, Identity Development, and Adjustment Issues.
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Telehealth only.
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO
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Julie Crowe McCarthy, lCPC — Julie Crowe McCarthy, MSEd, LCPC (she/her)

Primary focus: Adults with ADHD & executive functioning concerns, anxiety, stressm self-esteem, college & career transitions. Teens & adults. **Offering an online educational group for adults with ADHD - please click here for more information.**
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10-3pm. Telehealth. Mondays Grayslake office (limited availability).
Licensed in: IL & WI
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO
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Brittany Pettiford, MSW, LCSW (she/her)

Primary focus: Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment issues Relationships/Attachment, Self-Esteem, Decision Making, Trauma/ Behavioral Health, Childhood experiences, Personality Disorders, Survivors of sexual assault, African American Psychology, Racial Trauma, CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8-5pm, Friday 8-12pm. Telehealth only.
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO
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Danielle Keys, MSEd, LCPC

Primary focus: relationship distress, trauma, issues with anger, anxiety, depression, persons with disabilities, domestic violence, life transitions, career counseling, LGBTQ concerns, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, and parenting concerns.
Hours: Wednesday-Fridays 11-8pm, Saturdays 9-3pm. Telehealth only.
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO
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Josh Symbal, MEed, LPC (he/him)

Primary focus: depression, anxiety, executive functioning, personal loss, athletes, teens, adults.
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Algonquin office or telehealth.
In-network Insurance: BCBS PPO. Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO
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Suzy Wise, PhD, LPC (she/they)

Primary focus: LGBTQ+/queer/questioning; sexual/affectional and gender identity work; grief; existential issues; life transitions; men’s issues
Hours: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Telehealth only.
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO
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Khari Osborne, MSW, LCSW, PEL (she/her)

Primary focus: Childhood & inter-generational trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression. Children, teens, & adults.
Hours: Monday-Thursdays 4-6pm, Saturday 9-2pm. Telehealth only.
In-network Insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO
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Rebecca Oller, MSW (she/her)

Primary focus: anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD. Children, teens, young adults, family therapy.
Hours: Monday & Thursday evenings, Saturdays. Algonquin office or telehealth.
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO
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Molly Raymond, MSW, LCSW (she/her)

Primary focus: Anxiety, Depression, Attention disorders, parenting concerns, trauma, behavioral & school concerns utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT). Children, Teens, Adults.
Hours: Mondays & Tuesdays 6-9pm. Telehealth only.
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO. Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO
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Melia Carter, MSW (she/her)

Primary focus: autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, situational mutism, behavioral concerns in children & parenting concerns.
Hours: evening & weekend availability. Algonquin office or telehealth.
In-network Insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO
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Judy flores sender — Judy Flores Sender, MSEd, LPC (she/her)

Primary focus: Person-centered, Bilingual (English/Spanish). Children, Teens, Adults.
Hours: Sundays. Algonquin office or telehealth.
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO
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Melissa Carlson, MAT, MSEd, LCPC (she/her)

Primary focus: personal empowerment, healing early childhood trauma, parenting. EMDR Therapy. Children, teens, adults.
Hours: not accepting new clients at this time.
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO
Click here for full bio: Melissa

Melissa Carlson Counseling

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and the owner of Melissa Carlson Counseling. I work with children, adolescents / teenagers, and adults using talk therapy, play therapy, and sandtray therapy. My office is based in Algonquin, IL which allows me to serve all surrounding areas including Huntley, Dundee, Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake, Carpentersville, and Cary.