Julia M. Rahn, Ph. D., Director, Studio For Change® and Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Julia Rahn is a Clinical Psychologist with more than fifteen years of experience in helping people meet their individual and family goals. Her key to success is working with the whole person who has many different aspects and using creative interventions to promote change. It soon became clear to her that the best way to serve her clients is to collect all of her therapeutic efforts and resources under one roof. Dr. Julia is the head of the Studio for Change®, a therapy practice staffed by nine therapists who specialize in individual, family, and couples’ counseling. Around the practice, she built Flourish Studios®, a relaxed atmosphere where people can learn to create positive change in their lives through education, art, therapy and other resources. From empowering art to unusual greeting cards, developmental games and puzzles, and products that stimulate the creative spirit, Flourish Studios® is a unique place where people can find what they need to feel better.
To reach Dr. Julia Rahn email her at DrJulia@icanflourish.com or call 773-281-8130 (extension 802).
Melanie Arons, LcPC, Adult and Child Therapist
Melanie Arons has a Master’s degree in Family Counseling and enjoys working with children, teenagers and adults. She specializes in working with children and families struggling with school and learning difficulties as well as behavioral issues at home and school. Melanie’s past experience includes working as a psychotherapist and high school counselor as well as a teacher working with children diagnosed with learning and behavior disabilities at Jewish Child Family Services. Melanie is a strengths-based therapist who uses mostly solution-focused, cognitive behavioral and client-centered therapy. She is also trained in play therapy to support her interventions with young children. Her experience working with adults include helping individuals and couples overcome depression and other mood disorders, anxiety disorders, grief, eating disorders, relationship issues, life transitions, and addictions. Melanie is available for individual, couples and family counseling. She is also available for parenting and school consultations.
To set-up an appointment or for more information about Melanie either call 773-281-8130 (extension 803) or email her at Melanie@icanflourish.com.
CAROLYN A. BARSANO, PSY.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Carolyn A. Barsano specializes in prevention and treatment for children and adolescents with mental illness. Carolyn conducts individual and family psychotherapy and psychological testing, and is also trained as a provider of early childhood assessment and intervention. She has a special interest in attachment issues, acting-out behaviors and childhood trauma/abuse. Carolyn is experienced in working with individuals of all ages, treating a range of clinical issues related to mood disorders, self-esteem, grief and loss, attention deficit and hyperactivity, educational or occupational difficulties, and life transitions. She leads therapy groups for children and adolescents dealing with social skills, grief and loss, and anger management as well as psycho-education and support groups for caregivers. Carolyn believes a safe, nurturing environment is essential to developing a positive therapeutic relationship so a person can focus on strengths, insights, and goals to address concerns and problems.
For more information about Carolyn or her services please call 773-281-8130 (extension 804) or email her at Carolyn@icanflourish.com.
Michelle Cain, LCSW, Child Therapist
Michelle Cain works with adults, children and teens who struggle with attachment issues, loss, depression, anxiety, behavior problems, and adjusting to changes in family and school. She creates a safe environment so her clients share their experiences and feelings through play, art, and talk. After graduating from the University of Iowa, Michelle received her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. Before entering private practice, she spent four years working in the special education system dealing with children with severe emotional and behavioral difficulties and three years supporting families in a Healthy Families/Early Head Start program. Michelle believes that every child experiences the world in a unique way so therapy must be individualized process to create change, build on existing strengths and encourage the use of positive coping skills. She is available for individual and family work with children, teenagers and adults.
To make an appointment with Michelle Cain call 773-281-8130 (extension 805) or email her at Michelle@icanflourish.com.
Lesley Foreman, MSW, Psychotherapist
Lesley focuses on the individual client. For her, each client is different, unique and deserves a dynamic, flexible approach to therapy. Human development strongly influences her theoretical foundation. She firmly believes that wellness is an inside out job, that physical illness can manifest from emotional pain and that often times, one’s psychology can become one’s biology. Lesley addresses relationship issues, self-esteem, parenting, divorce recovery and the navigation of female and male issues throughout the lifespan. She employs an empathic and nurturing approach focusing on one’s strengths and resiliencies rather than a from a deficit approach. She believes in a creative, positive approach to therapy that focuses on personal empowerment. Working with individuals and couples, Lesley supports each person’s individual process and utilizes an eclectic variety of therapeutic approaches. Her work is firmly rooted in the philosophy that with some awareness, everyone has the opportunity to live an extraordinary life! Lesley feels fortunate to be able to help clients discover their passions in the creative and healing space of Studio for Change. Lesley earned her Master’s in Social Work from Loyola University and a Master’s in Child Development from Erikson Institute. In addition, she completed the divorce mediation program at Northwestern University. She continues to expand her knowledge to best serve her clients by regularly attending training seminars in the areas of family mediation and personal empowerment. Lesley has completed advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT).
For more information about Lesley or her services please call 773-281-8130 (extension 806) or email her at Lesley@icanflourish.com.
CATHY HENNESSY PRICE, LCSW, Child & Family Therapist
Cathy Hennessy Price is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience working with children, teens and families. Her experiences include working in the areas of trauma, children and youth with special needs, school related issues, anxiety, divorce and family changes among other areas of interest and focus. Cathy believes it is important for people to develop the confidence and skills needed to consistently live to the best of their ability in everyday life. Cathy values the importance of supporting the child as well as engaging each member of the family in the therapeutic process. She treats each client as a unique individual and tailors the supportive service to the specific needs of each client. She conducts individual, family and group therapy, with children, teens and parents, and is available for supervision and consultation.
For more information about Cathy or her services please call 773-281-8130 (extension 810) or email her at Cathy@icanflourish.com.
DEBRA KISSEN KOHN, PH.D., MHSA, Anxiety Specialist
Dr. Debra Kissen Kohn deals with anxiety and obsessive-compulsive (OCD) disorders along with treatment for school refusal and related behaviors. She also offers home-based treatment for sleep training, toilet training and management of childhood oppositional behaviors. With a Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Austin, Dr. Kissen Kohn specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for anxiety and related disorders, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Her advanced training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps those dealing with anxiety disorders and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) focuses on emotional regulation. A special interest in the principles of mindfulness and acceptance and their application for anxiety disorders led to the development of an application to help clients struggling with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, detailed at www.ThinkMindfully.com. She has presented her research on mindfulness-based treatments at regional and national conferences.
To schedule an appointment with Debra Kissen Kohn call 773-281-8130 (extension 808) or email her at DebraK@icanflourish.com.
AMANDA C. MALLONI, MA, LPC, Psychotherapist
Amanda Malloni is the intake coordinator for the Studio For Change and a psychotherapist. She specializes in working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty with life transitions, relationship concerns, and those who have experienced trauma. She believes that a solid therapeutic relationship, awareness, and the use of an individual’s unique strengths can inspire growth, positive change, and healing. Using creative intervention techniques, she encourages self-expression to help the individual find balance from within. She is also certified through PREPARE- ENRICH to facilitate premarital counseling for couples. Amanda uses and integrative counseling approach with strong ties to Humanistic theory to support, empower, and guide individuals to their own self-discoveries.
To contact Amanda Malloni for an appointment call 773-281-8130 (extension 809) or email her at Amanda@icanflourish.com.
DEBRA STEELE, LMFT, Marriage and Family Therapist
Debra Steele works with people struggling with anxiety and depression, couples who want to improve their relationship, and families dealing with child behavioral issues. She holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and takes a holistic approach combining a person’s strengths with mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional wellness to help facilitate positive change. Debra has experience and enjoys working with people from diverse backgrounds including single mothers, LGBTQ families, minority groups, trauma survivors, children and teens, dating and married couples, and individuals going through a life transition. Debra is available for couples counseling, family and individual adult therapy. To set-up an appointment or for more information about Debra Steele either call 773-281-8130 (extension 800) or email her at Debra@icanflourish.com.
Judith Wenz, MSMFT, AMFT, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Judith Wenz earned her Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the Family Institute at Northwestern University. She draws upon a variety of therapy models and creative interventions, and helps her clients achieve their personal goals by exploring the relationships between their thoughts, feelings, body, history, relationships, patterns, and environment. In order to facilitate change, Judith works with the strengths of her clients while working to overcome barriers that prevent them from achieving the life they want to create. She is also developing herself to become a mind-body focused therapist and is completing her training to earn her yoga instructor certification.
Judith has experience and is passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families from diverse backgrounds with a broad array of problems and goals. She is working towards her license as a Marriage and Family Therapist and is able to see clients at a reduced rate depending on their financial situation. For more information about Judith or her services please call 773-281-8130 (extension 812) or email her at Judith@icanflourish.com.