Hinsdale & Burr Ridge’s Premier Counseling Practice
We make getting help simple so you can live
a life that delights you.
Our Focus
We are here to help.
At Life Insight, we offer the therapy you need for the season you’re in.
Anxiety Counseling
If anxiety has made even the simplest tasks in your life feel overwhelming and kept you from experiencing all the good in your life, we are here to help.
Teen Counseling
The only thing harder than being a teenager is raising one. Let us help you find harmony and connection as your teen becomes a happy, successful adult.
Depression Counseling
There is hope and a way out. Let us lead you there. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. If you struggle to find joy in your life – we are here to help.
Family & Relationship Counseling
Whether you’re struggling with major conflicts, or want to improve relationships, our team of therapists can help you build better connections.
Child Counseling
Kids today have to face pressures we, as parents, never had to deal with. Our therapists work with children that struggle at home or school.
Eating Disorder Treatment
The battle against an eating disorder has little to do with food. If you or someone you know might have an eating disorder, we want to help.
BIPOC Services
Whether you are in need of exploring the impact of race across your lived experience or needing to process unexplored parts of your identity, our door is open to you.
EDMR & Hypnotherapy
EDMR & Hypnotherapy practices can help you free yourself from trauma and PTSD and manage your reaction to it.
Grief & Loss Counseling
We know how traumatic it can be to lose someone close or to experience another major life change. If you feel like your life is out of control, we can help.
Trauma & PTSD Counseling
You are not defined by the bad things that have happened to you. We will give you the tools you need to process through what happened so you can heal.
Life Coaching
If you have big dreams, but don’t know how to achieve them, then you might be a good fit for life coaching. You’ve got goals. We’ll help you reach them.
Stress Management Counseling
Life is stressful. We will assist you in developing the coping skills you need to handle your stress so it doesn’t keep you from living the life you want to live.
Life Transition Coaching
Life is always changing. We are here to help you deal with the range of emotions that can come with major life transitions and handle them with grace.
We make getting help simple.
Life Insight is a full-service counseling practice in the heart of Hinsdale. We’ve been a resource for the families of this community for over 15 years, providing care to all ages.
Our clients are people just like you, juggling the demands of work, family, and community involvement. They, like most of us, have a clear vision of where they want life to go – but aren’t quite sure how to get there. That’s where we come in.
Our therapists are incredibly skilled guides, helping you and your family navigate through even the hardest of seasons in a way that best meets your needs.
Our Vision
I started Life Insight with the sole purpose of creating a home for our clients and therapists – a place where they could be supported, achieve the goals they set for themselves, and thrive in their lives, their work, and their relationships. We are proud to serve Hinsdale and the surrounding community and are honored by the meaningful relationships we experience with our clients.
Sarah Stukas, MS, LCPC, Founder
Your Best Life Is Just One Call Away
We will help you find the answers, healing & happiness you envision.
Meet the Team
Our Staff
Lisa Keller, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lisa Keller , MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with teens and adults experiencing mood disorders, trauma, personality disorders, and eating disorders.
Courtney Billman, MSW, LCSW, CEDS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
Courtney Billman , MSW, LCSW, CEDS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
Deeply connects with teen and adult women experiencing mood disorders, trauma, and disordered eating.
Lisette Martinez, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Lisette Martinez , MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Passionate about helping children, young adults, and families experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and difficult life changes.
Phillip Garber, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Phillip Garber , MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with children, adults, and families to build their coping skills, explore past experiences that may be barriers to change, and learn to be present in the moment.
Jada Williams, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jada Williams , MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationship dynamics & cultural/ethnic struggles.
Lisa Nguyen, MSW, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Lisa Nguyen , MSW, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Works with adolescents and adults who are struggling with self-esteem and identity issues, general anxiety and depression, trauma, life adjustments, and career transitions.
Claire Callahan, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Claire Callahan , MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Carmen Mellone
Director of Administrative Operations
Carmen Mellone
Director of Administrative Operations
Oversees and manages the daily operations of the administrative departments ensuring client care is the highest priority.
Amanda Peterson, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Amanda Peterson , MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with children, adolescents, and families who experience symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-esteem, and substance use.
Amy Jeffers, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Amy Jeffers , MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Practices from an eclectic approach and believes that therapy should be accessible to everyone, carefully modified and adapted to the unique needs of each client.
Lauren Dearborn, MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Lauren Dearborn , MS, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Balances empathy, humor, and empowerment to build authentic connections and creates a safe space so that clients feel valued and supported.
Prayer Childress
Clinical Intern
Prayer Childress
Clinical Intern
Practices from an eclectic psychotherapy approach which allows clients to be provided a lens that is unique and personalized to them.
Patty Anaya
Intake and Client Care Coordinator
Patty Anaya
Intake and Client Care Coordinator
Maintains accurate records of client communication and appointment scheduling to ensure seamless coordination of care.
Bria Williams-Roby, M.Ed, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Bria Williams-Roby , M.Ed, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with individuals facing substance use, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, trauma, racial identity challenges, suicidal thoughts, and crises.
Carol DePaolo
Billing & Insurance Specialist
Carol DePaolo
Billing & Insurance Specialist
Provides billing and insurance support to our team and clients.
Gretchen Hoge, PhD, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Gretchen Hoge , PhD, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with children, teens, and adults, specializing in trauma, domestic violence, and life transitions, including relationships, parenting, careers, aging, illness, anxiety, and depression.
Stephanie Goldina, MSW, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Stephanie Goldina , MSW, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Works with children navigating ADHD, anxiety, disruptive behaviors, depression, trauma, picky eating, peer difficulties, family conflict, autism, and more.
Dara Kaiser, M.Ed, Ed.S
Masters Level Therapist
Dara Kaiser , M.Ed, Ed.S
Masters Level Therapist
Works with children ages 5–17 experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral and adjustment challenges, building strong connections with children and families.
Alexis Cameron, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Alexis Cameron , MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with all ages from children to adults, specializing in school refusal and academic support, family therapy, and relationships.
Allie DiVito, MA, LCPC, CADC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Allie DiVito , MA, LCPC, CADC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor
Works with adolescents and adults, specializes in addictions, eating disorders, trauma and young professionals.
Carol Schwerha, PsyD
Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director
Carol Schwerha , PsyD
Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director
Works with all ages from children to adults, specializing in family therapy, life transitions, eating disorders, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Jennifer Sheriff, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Jennifer Sheriff , MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety and life transitions.
John Millett, MS, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
John Millett , MS, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with adolescents and adults, specializing in anxiety, depression, relationships, and couples.
Lexus Rose, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Lexus Rose , MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with clients experiencing depression, anxiety and trauma, & families who've been impacted by the criminal justice system.
Linden Kovarik, MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Linden Kovarik , MS, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Helps clients build strong therapeutic relationships where they feel supported and understood.
Kate Solomon, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Kate Solomon , MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with individuals who are experiencing substance use and addictions and eating disorders.
Sarah Ahmed, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Associate Clinical Director
Sarah Ahmed , MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Associate Clinical Director
Licensed clinical professional counselor, works with emerging adults who may be undergoing life transitions.
Shanti Kennedy
Billing Specialist and Coordinator
Shanti Kennedy
Billing Specialist and Coordinator
Keeps all client accounts up to date with their insurance as well as personal billing information.
Mary Pacejka, M.Ed, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Mary Pacejka , M.Ed, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with adolescents and adults, specializing in school and work issues, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
Sarah Stukas, MS, LCPC Founder
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Founder
Sarah Stukas , MS, LCPC Founder
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Founder
Licensed clinical professional counselor and founder, works with adolescents and adults, specializes in anxiety, relationships and professional coaching.
Megan Rivera, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Megan Rivera , MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with adolescents and adults with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, self-harm, difficult life transitions, grief, feelings of shame, trouble with emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Munesah Khan, MSW, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Munesah Khan , MSW, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Works with adolescents and young adults facing depression, anxiety, life transitions, self-esteem issues, OCD, self-harm, grief, emotional regulation, and interpersonal challenges.
Arushi Bhardwaj, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Associate Clinical Director
Arushi Bhardwaj , MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Associate Clinical Director
Works with adults and young adults with anxiety, depression, life transition, grief and eating disorder issues.
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