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
Diana Kopicki, B.F.A.
Clinical Intern
Diana Kopicki , B.F.A.
Clinical Intern
Works with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, perfectionism, grief and loss, and life’s inevitable disruptions.
Jada Williams, M.A.
Masters Level Therapist
Jada Williams , M.A.
Masters Level Therapist
Works with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, interpersonal relationship dynamics & cultural/ethnic struggles.
Priscilla Yien, M.A.
Masters Level Therapist
Priscilla Yien , M.A.
Masters Level Therapist
Works with individuals from diverse backgrounds who are struggling with mood-related issues.
Carly Melody, MSW, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Carly Melody , MSW, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Creates a safe space for children and adolescents, while offering a trusted line of communication to parents and families. Aspires to help clients pave a pathway toward inner hope, healing, and self-discovery.
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.
Allison Rackow, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Allison Rackow , MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with children, teens, and adults. Specializes in life transitions and supporting blended families.
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
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Courtney Billman , MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Deeply connects with teen and adult women experiencing mood disorders, trauma, and disordered eating.
Lisa Nguyen, MSW
Masters Level Therapist
Lisa Nguyen , MSW
Masters Level Therapist
Works with adolescents and adults who are struggling with self-esteem and identity issues, general anxiety and depression, trauma, life adjustments, and career transitions.
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.
Michelle Van Elst, MSW, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Michelle Van Elst , MSW, LSW
Licensed Social Worker
Passionate about helping children, teens, and young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, and traumatic life events.
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
Carol Schwerha , PsyD
Clinical Psychologist
Works with all ages from children to adults, specializing in family therapy, life transitions, eating disorders, and the LGBTQ+ community.
Jennifer Sheriff, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jennifer Sheriff , MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety and life transitions.
Linden Kovarik, MS
Master's Level Therapist
Linden Kovarik , MS
Master's Level Therapist
Helps clients build strong therapeutic relationships where they feel supported and understood.
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, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Lexus Rose , MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with clients experiencing depression, anxiety and trauma, & families who've been impacted by the criminal justice system.
Sarah Ahmed, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Sarah Ahmed , MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Licensed clinical professional counselor, works with emerging adults who may be undergoing life transitions.
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
Masters Level Therapist
Megan Rivera , MA
Masters Level Therapist
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.
Mary Palacios, LCSW, M.Ed
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Mary Palacios , LCSW, M.Ed
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with adolescents and adults, specializing in school and work issues, life transitions, anxiety, and depression.
Arushi Bhardwaj, MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Arushi Bhardwaj , MA, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Works with adults and young adults with anxiety, depression, life transition, grief and eating disorder issues.
Victoria Mackowiak, RD, LDN, CEDS
Registered Dietitian
Victoria Mackowiak , RD, LDN, CEDS
Registered Dietitian
Works with adolescents and adults, specializing in eating disorders, mood disorders and substance abuse.
Tanesha Watkins, Billing and Data Specialist
Billing and Data Specialist
Tanesha Watkins , Billing and Data Specialist
Billing and Data Specialist
Works to make sure the office runs smoothly and remains a safe and welcoming place.
Erica Steenbergen, MS, LMFT
Intake and Client Care Coordinator
Erica Steenbergen , MS, LMFT
Intake and Client Care Coordinator
Helps clients get the support they’re seeking and answers all of their questions.
Ele Santini, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Ele Santini , LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Works with preadolescents, adolescents, and adults who are facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, executive functioning challenges, life transitions, learning disabilities, and general work or school issues.
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