Primary Counselor Thomas Kalapurakal is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). He earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. Thomas utilizes an eclectic psychodynamic approach including humanistic and Jungian techniques. Through this process, Thomas guides his clients to reflect on their life experiences and utilize new information to overcome present challenges…
Elizabeth is an intern at Millennium Counseling Center. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from Boston College and is currently pursuing her M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at DePaul University. Prior to entering the field of counseling, Elizabeth spent over 15 years in advertising working to connect brands with consumers in authentic ways.…
Primary Counselor Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. She utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach that is relational, trauma-informed, and client-centered. Jessica is passionate about working with survivors of trauma, loss, and abuse. She strives to build a safe, supportive, and collaborative relationship…
Sports & Performance Wellness Division Director ~ Primary Counselor Sarah is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University. Sarah previously worked in the Chicagoland area as a Public Relations Specialist after receiving a Bachelor’s in Journalism from the University of Missouri. She shifted careers…
Primary Counselor Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She has a bachelor’s degree in English from DePaul University and a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Roosevelt University. Jennifer works with a wide population of clients including emerging adults and student athletes. Her clinical focus includes, but is not limited to, anxiety…
Founder Ann has earned two Master’s degrees; one in theology from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary at Northwestern University and the other in counseling from National-Louis University. She is a clinically licensed counselor in Illinois, Michigan, Virginia and Ohio, as well as a licensed alcohol and drug addiction counselor Level II (LADAC) in Tennessee. She holds certifications…
President ~ Executive Director Derek is the Executive Director of Millennium Counseling Center and heads our 3A and Sports divisions. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a nationally board-certified counselor. He is also fully trained in EMDR Therapy. In addition to two bachelor degrees, one from Kalamazoo College and the other from…
Vice President ~ Clinical Director Oren is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). Oren holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Denver and a Master’s degree in counseling from DePaul University. Oren’s early work in the field was with adolescents and families in residential and…
Supervisor ~ Senior Counselor DeVona is a Licensed Professional Counselor. With dual master’s degrees in divinity and counseling from Loyola University Chicago, DeVona Alleyne utilizes a client-centered approach. DeVona’s goal is to help clients access what brings them peace, strength and meaning. As a former journalist and creative communicator, DeVona can quickly connect with people…
Senior Counselor Vince is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT). He is also an EMDR Certified Therapist. Vince holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Before becoming a counselor, Vince earned a B.S. degree in Psychology from Loyola University of Chicago,…