LaWanda Thomas, MA, LPC, NCC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor at Personal Balance Counseling in Orland Park. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, and also provides couples counseling. Her clinical focus is trauma, and she is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She is continuing her education in a doctoral program specializing in Trauma.
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Michelle Conrad, LCPC, DBTC | Founder & Clinical Director
Many of the people who seek therapy with Michelle are highly capable, thoughtful individuals who appear to have things together on the outside but feel overwhelmed, emotionally reactive, or exhausted internally. Michelle works primarily with older teens and adults navigating burnout, relationship stress, trauma, mood disorders, and emotional dysregulation.
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Mary Walker, LCPC
Mary is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who received her M.A. in Counseling from Northwestern University. She has experience in treating anxiety, depression and stress-related symptoms as well as post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, relationship issues, major life transition, addictive behavior, emerging adulthood and developmental concerns. Mary is level 3 Gottman Trained and is invested in working with couples as well.
Karissa Habel, LCPC
Karissa Habel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who obtained her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University. She provides individual counseling to adolescents and young adults through adulthood.
Stephanie Arambula, LCPC, CADC
Stephanie Arambula is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor (CADC). She has experience working individuals who are struggling with substance use disorders, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, trauma and self-injury behaviors. Stephanie thrives with teenage and adult clients alike who are interested in gaining control over their life and creating a life worth living.
Linzie Hartmann, LPC
Linzie Hartmann, LPC, is an EMDR therapist at Personal Balance Counseling in Orland Park, IL, specializing in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. She provides a compassionate, collaborative environment that integrates various therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, and EMDR, to foster self-acceptance and growth while addressing clients’ unique needs.
Megan Kirkpatrick, LCSW
Megan Kirkpatrick is a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinicial Social Worker, therapist, with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Lewis University with several years experience. She specializes in providing individual therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults who are navigating the complexities of mental health challenges.
Sarah Lesniak, LCSW
Sarah Lesniak, LCSW, is a dynamic and compassionate therapist who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her practice. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of St. Francis and has since dedicated herself to helping individuals navigate their mental health journeys. Sarah specializes in providing individual counseling to children, adolescents, and young adults, addressing challenges such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, eating disorders, and PTSD.
Kathy Muloski, LSW
Kathy Muloski, LSW is a Licensed Social Worker with a master’s degree in social work who provides therapy for teens and adults in Orland Park and the greater Chicago suburbs. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions using a holistic and mindfulness-based approach. Kathy is also EMDR-trained (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), offering an evidence-based option for clients looking to process and heal from past trauma.
Kathy creates a calm and supportive therapy environment where clients feel safe exploring both past and present challenges. Whether you are working through trauma, managing stress, or adjusting to life changes, she provides a grounded and compassionate space to process, heal, and grow.
Samantha Newsome, LPC
Samantha Newsome is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She received her Master’s degree from Trinity Christian college in Counseling Psychology. She provides counseling to individuals, couples, adolescents, and adults of all ages and backgrounds.
Sam Pagana, LPC
Sam Pagana is a Licensed Professional Counselor who obtained her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University. She is continuing her education in a doctoral program specializing in Trauma. Sam provides individual and family counseling to clients ages 10 and up.