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Name: Lifespan Counseling & Psychological Services LLP
Address: 6645 W North Ave, Oak Park, IL, 60302, US
Telephone: (708) 386-5080
Price range: $$$$
Rating: 5

LifeSpan Counseling & Psychological Services, LLP is a group psychological services practice located in Oak Park, Illinois. Whether you are seeking help for your child, spouse/partner, self, family member or a friend our practice has someone who can assist you. Because each client we work with has their own unique reasons for seeking help, we tailor our approach to your short and longer term goals and treatment needs. Our professional team reflects the diversity of our clients. Each therapist is well trained to work with the general population and each brings unique strengths and areas of specialization which helps us serve the many unique needs of our clients.

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Each of our therapists is well trained to work with the general population and each brings unique strengths and areas of specialization which helps us serve the many unique needs of our clients. Click on a therapist below to learn more about them.

Orson Morrison, PsyD

Founder & Clinical Psychologist

Orson Morrison, PsyD

Founder & Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Orson Morrison is co-owner of LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services. Dr. Morrison is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois. He obtained his Doctoral Degree at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Niagara University. In addition to his Oak Park practice, he works as the Associate Director of DePaul University’s Counseling & Psychological Services. He previously held positions as the Director of DePaul Family & Community Services, Vice President of Clinical Services at Lawrence Hall Youth Services, Clinical Director of Hartgrove Hospital’s outpatient psychiatric clinic and Director of Psychology Training at Riveredge Hospital. Dr. Morrison's clinical interests include working with adolescents, adults, and couples. He has developed specializations in working with individual, systemic and multi-generational trauma, mood disorders, strengthening couples’ relationships, multicultural psychology, and psychological testing (ADHD, IQ, Personality, and Academic Evaluations). In addition, Dr. Morrison is trained in Ancestral Lineage Healing, a healing arts modality that takes a non-dogmatic, animist approach to working with one’s ancestors to bring further healing around issues such as generational trauma. This healing modality is offered outside of Dr. Morrison’s role as a Psychologist.

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Keri Morrison, LCSW

Founder & Clinical Social Worker

Keri Morrison, LCSW

Founder & Clinical Social Worker

Keri Morrison is co-owner of LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services. Keri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. She earned her Master’s Degree from Loyola University in Chicago, and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Illinois State University. Keri received extensive training as a child and adolescent therapist at the University of Chicago Hospital Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinic and the DePaul University Community Mental Health Center where she provided outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, and families. Keri has also worked in the areas of child welfare, crisis triage and intervention, partial and inpatient hospitalization programs and the juvenile justice system. Keri works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has developed specializations in treating anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, parent training, and women's issues.

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Mark Radel, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist

Mark Radel

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Mark Radel is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois. He earned a Doctoral degree in Psychology and a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Indianapolis. Dr. Radel has worked with children, adolescents and adults. In therapy, Dr. Radel works to create an empathic, open, and collaborative atmosphere to treat issues such as post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma-related reactions, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders. Identity development, grief and loss, relationship problems, and domestic violence and abuse are other areas of clinical strength. Dr. Radel practices primarily from a psychodynamic approach and incorporates aspects of cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and interpersonal therapy to enrich the therapeutic process, suit individuals' specific goals for therapy, and promote growth and change. In addition to therapy, Dr. Radel conducts psychological assessments to address questions related to diagnosis, personality issues, cognitive functioning, attentional problems, and learning disorders.

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Caitlin Wurster, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist

Caitlin Wurster, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Caitlin Wurster is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in the State of Illinois. She earned her Masters and a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy, Schaumburg. Dr. Wurster has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families. Her primary clinical orientation is psychodynamic, though she also draws on interventions from multiple orientations, including interpersonal therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness practices, depending on the individual needs of each client. Dr. Wurster also provides services to adults. In addition to her child and family specialties, Dr. Wurster also has experience working with LGBT, trauma, and relationship issues in psychotherapy.

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Ken Chen, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Ken Chen, Ph.D.

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Ken Chen is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois. She is bilingual in English and Mandarin. Dr. Chen earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Palo Alto University (CA). She completed a pre-doctoral internship at Oakes Children’s Center in San Francisco, CA. Prior to working for Lifespan Counseling and Psychological Services, Dr. Chen worked at Wellnest LA, a community mental health agency and provided intake assessments and therapy services with diverse clients of all ages. Dr. Chen's style is warm, practical and straightforward. She specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety, autism, substance-related disorder, ADHD and trauma. She has worked extensively with culturally diverse school-aged children (5-18), and enjoys working not only with the child/adolescent but also providing support and coaching for the parents/caregivers. She believes that children can learn to process complicated feelings and painful experiences in the context of play and artwork. Dr. Chen uses a collaborative approach with clients of all ages to help develop treatment goals that are observable and developmentally appropriate. She views children’s challenges as a reaction to tensions in the context of relationships and systems. Dr. Chen also has experience running social skills groups for children and substance abuse groups for adolescents.

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Brittany Adams Yee, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist

Brittany Adams Yee, PsyD

Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Brittany Adams Yee is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in Illinois. Dr. Adams Yee takes a collaborative, egalitarian approach to treatment. She is open and nonjudgmental, and takes special time to tailor treatment approaches to fit each individual therapeutic relationship. Dr. Adams Yee practices from a predominately existential-phenomenological framework where individual needs, meaning-making, and pursuit of happiness are emphasized. She incorporates elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and attachment theory as needed. Providing culturally sensitive treatment is a cornerstone of Brittany's values as a therapist, and she welcomes any and all culturally sensitive issues into her therapy room. Additionally, Brittany considers children and adolescents to be a special area of focus. She has spent the past 5 years of training fostering and developing play therapy and parent coaching skills. In addition to children and adolescents, she has studied disability issues extensively as well as spent the last year of her training working within a health psychology setting, where she specialized in the intersection of mental and physical health. Brittany works with a variety of clientele but considers the following therapeutic concerns to be her specialties: mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioral disorders, adjustment disorders, attachment disorders, trauma, autism and other developmental disabilities (non-ABA treatment), adjusting to physical disability/chronic illness, disability culture-related issues, parent coaching for parents of children with disabilities, grief, children and families adjusting to divorce, couples’ issues, women’s issues, multicultural concerns, and psycho-diagnostic assessment.

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DeJohn Barnes, MA, LPC

Therapist

DeJohn Barnes, MA, LPC

Therapist

DeJohn Barnes is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois. DeJohn has worked with children, adolescents, adults and has a passion for incorporating pop culture into his therapeutic work. He believes that the media we love to watch and read can have an amazing impact on our identity development and that we can attain strength and insight from the characters and content that resonate with us. DeJohn believes that effective treatment begins with a thorough assessment taking account of an individual’s demographics, histories and experiences. Mr. Barnes also understands how diversity variables can impact client's life experiences and views of therapy. DeJohn's style is educational, informative, and empathic. He is LGBTQIA+ affirming and has worked with persons who are developing their sexual identities. He has also done grief and trauma work. Mr. Barnes aspires to incorporate traditional psychology with modern approaches. He utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy and Psychoanalytic techniques. DeJohn earned a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He has worked at the University of Chicago as an AFC certified medical case manager. In addition, DeJohn has worked extensively with persons living with HIV.

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Sandra Braine, LCSW

Clinical Social Worker

Sandra Braine, LCSW

Clinical Social Worker

Sandra Braine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. Her focus has been working with women and their families from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Sandra’s treatment incorporates Feminist psychotherapy, Trauma therapy, Interpersonal and Relational therapies, dream work and journal keeping. She has provided direct clinical services, clinical supervision and served as a professor at Dominican University in the Masters in Social Work program. Sandra has worked with pregnant/parenting girls and adolescent boys who have experienced trauma, separation and loss. She began mental health training in London, England, and returned to Chicago in 1984. She previously served as the Director of Clinical Services/Counseling at ERIC House, Maryville Scott Nolan, Casa Imani, Westside Health Partnership and Chicago Child Care Society. Sandra has completed Advanced Psychotherapy Certification at University of Chicago and is a candidate for certification in the Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training program (CAPPT) at the Institute of Psychoanalysis.

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Michelle Mate, M.Ed., LCPC

Therapist

Michelle Mate

Therapist

Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and Ohio. She earned her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University. She is also an EMDRIA-certified EMDR therapist and an EMDR Consultant-In-Training.

Michelle has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, and specializes in treating PTSD, mood disorders, substance abuse, attachment disorders, couples’ and relationship concerns, and helping clients through transitional phases of life. During her years as a clinician, Michelle has sought advanced training in trauma-focused therapy, mindfulness-based practices, expressive arts techniques, and working with couples.

Michelle utilizes a client-focused and humanistic framework in her clinical practice, drawing from Gestalt, Jungian, and existential schools of thought. As a trained yoga teacher with advanced training in meditation, Michelle brings a strong background of mindfulness, breathwork, and somatic awareness to her clinical practice. She takes a collaborative and holistic approach with her clients, to help them discover the fullest expression of their most authentic selves, taking into account mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual aspects.

Maria Adducci, LCSW

Therapist

Maria Adducci

Therapist

Maria Adducci is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois. She earned her Master’s in Social Work (MSW) Degree from Washington University in St. Louis. Maria uses a warm, open, client-centered, and empathetic clinical approach. She has extensive experience doing therapeutic work with children, adolescents, parents/caregivers, and families with a wide variety of specializations including anxiety, mood disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), grief and loss, and trauma. Maria practices from a predominantly cognitive-behavioral therapy approach, and incorporates elements of play-therapy, mindfulness techniques, art therapy, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based therapy. Additionally, she has over 8 years of experience providing counseling and social work services in the school setting, and can provide consultation related to special education services and diverse learners (such as IEP and 504 plans). Maria also has experience leading groups for children and adolescents related to building positive social skills, emotion regulation skills, and coping skills.

Josephina Cervantes

Clinic Office Assistant

Josephina Cervantes

Clinic Office Assistant

Josephina Cervantes grew up in the Suburbs of Chicago. She has spent over 10 years of her career building her interpersonal and customer service skills. She is compassionate, hardworking and enjoys supporting others.

As the Clinic Office Assistant, Josephina manages various administrative tasks of the practice and helps the staff at LifeSpan Counseling and Psychological Services connect with their clients making the experience for both the client and the clinician easier. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, and going on adventures.

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Meet Our Team of Experts

Orson Morrison, PsyD

Keri Morrison, LCSW

Mark Radel, PsyD

Caitlin Wurster, PsyD

Ken Chen, Ph.D.

Brittany Adams Yee, PsyD

DeJohn Barnes, MA, LPC

Sandra Braine, LCSW

Michelle Mate, M.Ed., LCPC

Maria Adducci, LCSW

Josephina Cervantes

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