Yvonne Fanizza
LCPC, BCPC,
CADC
In 2000, Yvonne established Consider Yourself Counseling Services with the primary mission to respect the mind-body connection as she provided counseling out of physician offices. The services were provided while closely coordinating mental and physical health care with local physicians in the area. Since that time Consider Yourself Counseling now employs counselors who also believe in the importance of the mind, body, spirit in assisting individuals, couples, and families to obtain healthier lives.
She specializes in many different areas including mood disorders, personality disorders, environmental problems and stress, health-related issues, chronic pain, couple and family adjustment disorders, work-related stress, eating disorders, substance abuse, grief and loss, as well as developing coping and problem solving skills.
Yvonne approaches clients with a genuine unique approach that is flexible and adaptive to your needs and communication style. She gives concrete skills, reflective feedback and listening skills which is adaptive toward your style and needs.
Kailey Bocanegra
LCPC, MS
Kailey received her Master’s degree in Clinical-Counseling Psychology from Illinois State University in 2017. She provides outpatient-counseling services for individual, couples, and families. She counsels adolescents and adults. Kailey collaborates with each client to create an individualized treatment plan, as well as working with family members and primary care physicians if necessary to provide integrative and effective care. She has a passion for helping clients discover and utilize strategies and techniques to make each day happier and healthier. She has experience working with mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality disorders, trauma, grief, behavioral issues, self-esteem, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, LGBTQ+ community, and life stressors.
Kailey strives to provide a safe and comfortable environment for her clients. She helps her clients establish connections from previous experiences to current thoughts and emotions. She utilizes an eclectic approach focusing on Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), strength-based therapy, solution-focused therapy, and family systems therapy to accommodate the needs of her clients. While completing her graduate studies, Kailey received advanced training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and utilizes this approach consistently within her eclectic style. She greets any opportunity to meet with you to discuss your goals or needs.
Jennifer Cataldo LCPC, MA
Jennifer has over 30 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults in various outpatient settings. She uses a variety of techniques to help people accomplish their goals and is passionate to help people improve their quality of life and relationships. She understands the intricacies of marriage and parenting, in addition to having skills and knowledge to help lead toward healthy relationships.
As Jennifer understands the difficulty of discussing past hurts and experiences; she provides a nonjudgmental place to heal while finding hope and humor along the way. In appointments, she will help you let go of dark times and find light in the present and future. Everyone struggles, we are all working to the best of our ability. Jennifer provides an objective, safe place with skilled guidance to promote healing and create hope.
Tiffany Kasper LCSW, MSW
Tiffany received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago in 2012. She has expertise with the following: anxiety, emotional and behavioral challenges, mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem, ADHD, eating disorders, substance abuse, chronic illness and pain, divorce, bereavement, and other life changes. Her focus is on helping you gain awareness of your strengths, behavior patterns, and thinking in order to make significant and meaningful changes in your life.
Challenges can inevitably find their way into our lives in numerous ways and we may not always know how to cope with or manage it all. Tiffany uses a number of therapeutic approaches to best help the presenting problem including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), strength-based therapy, and solution-focused therapy. Her focus is to place importance on the therapeutic relationship while connecting with you, creating a safe and healing space, and allowing you to feel heard. Her role as a therapist is to assist you in finding your best self by providing insight, making better choices, and assisting with problem-solving skills. She deeply respects who her clients are and the wisdom they already have within.
Emily A Kendall
MA, LCPC, CADC
Emily received her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adler University. She is a Certified Addiction and Drug Abuse Counselor as well as a Licensed Clinical Counselor. Emily enjoys counseling older children, adolescents, and adults and can customize her approach to different ages and personalities. Her expertise is working with individuals struggling with substance use disorders, mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, eating disorders, process addictions such as gambling disorder, grief, and trauma. She is well versed in the many treatment options available and will help you create a realistic treatment plan to fit your needs.
Emily has worked in residential and intensive outpatient treatment for co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health disorders. She understands the disease model of addiction and the importance of therapy, implementing coping skills, and working with your provider to prescribe medications when necessary to sustain recovery. Emily will work with you to find balance and purpose in your life.
Bethany (Winter) Kosek, MA, LPC
Bethany received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Judson University in 2022. She has experience working with individual adolescents (13+) and adults experiencing various challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal ideation, relationship/marital issues, stress/emotional regulation, and life adjustments. Bethany also has previous experience in PHP/IOP programs for mental health.
Bethany utilizes evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). By exploring both past and present life situations and thoughts, she gains a comprehensive understanding of her clients' experiences and worldview, enabling more effective support and guidance.
Bethany believes in establishing therapeutic relationships rooted in empathy, creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients. She understands the courage it takes to confront daily struggles and is dedicated to empowering and challenging each client to achieve their counseling goals. Bethany strives to create an environment where each client can be the best version of themself, and discover their unique strengths, ultimately achieving personal growth and well-being.
Marquita Crudup
Ph.D., LPC
Marquita received her Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Walden University with a specialization in trauma and crisis counseling. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Human and Social Services with a concentration in Military families and culture.
Her resume includes volunteer work as a sexual assault crisis advocate- assisting victims of sexual assault in local county hospitals, as well as ,counseling survivors of domestic violence.
Marquita has experience working with children, teens, and adults with a variety of backgrounds and concerns. Her experience includes working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, LGBTQ+, military, couples, family, grief, personality disorders, and eating disorders.
Marquita works from a cognitive behavioral approach (CBT), using collaborative techniques to address the specific and individual needs of the client. She provides an environment that is both welcoming and safe, where clients can be comfortable crying, laughing, and being emotionally supported.
Lisa Torok-Fry,
BS in Business,
Administrative Office Manager
Lisa has over 14 years of experience in the medical field. Her previous roles include the following: working with patients, hospitals, finance, insurance claims, as well as eligibility and credentialing. Lisa started her career in the medical field as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in 2005. She also obtained hospital-based experience working with patients while performing functions as a Patient Care Technician (PCT).
Lisa completed her Bachelor of Science in Business in 2012. After graduating, she was given the opportunity to stay in the medical field and accepted a role appealing medical claims by using state and federal laws. She has extensive knowledge in claims, billing, eligibility, and credentialing. Lisa prides herself on being customer-friendly, giving knowledge-based education on insurance claims, and providing support to all of our clinicians while performing billing and credentialing.
Courtney Greenwell, Intake Coordinator
Courtney provides all Intake Coordination for new patients, referrals, and returning clients at Consider Yourself Counseling . She has over 15 years of experience in management, customer service, scheduling, and marketing. Courtney is well versed on the expertise of each therapist and how our team works together for family sessions. She will be happy to schedule your first appointment and set-up your Therapy Portal account. Therapy Portal is where you will find your Registration paperwork, it allows secure encrypted technology so that we may exchange information electronically to set-up your file and bill your insurance. Courtney looks forward to assisting you with any of your New Client or Therapy Portal needs.