Meet Our Team

Jean is a psychodynamic therapist who works with adolescents, adults, and couples struggling with a range of issues. Her empathic approach helps people understand their current functioning and gain insight with the goal of providing a corrective emotional experience. Jean’s clinical interests are depression, anxiety, addiction, gender identity, grief and loss, marital/partner concerns.

Kathy earned her master’s degree in clinical social work from the University of Chicago. She has worked with children, adolescents and adults for over 20 years, helping them navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with illness, parenting issues, grief and loss, and aging. Kathy believes that each person deserves an empathic, non-judgmental space to process challenging emotions and thoughts while using their strengths to promote healthy healing. Her approach is relational and person-centered: she uses multiple therapeutic and evidence-based methods to create a tailored treatment plan for each individual based on their goals. Kathy meets with clients in our Skokie office, as well as virtually. 

Nate Miller (he/him) is a licensed professional counselor. He holds an MA in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a BA in Theatre Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is also a seasoned educational facilitator, professional actor, teaching artist, dog and cat dad, pop culture buff, and D&D enthusiast.

Nate interned at Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, a child and adolescent-focused community mental health agency serving the North Shore. He has worked with young people experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harming behavior, LGBTQIA+ issues, questions and challenges surrounding sexual health, men’s issues, grief and loss, and artists’ issues. He has also co-led adolescents’ groups on social skills, homework help, and Hispanic/Latine affinity groups. Nate is also working towards his certification as a Therapeutic Game Master, specializing in adapting role-playing games to individual and group work.

Nate works from an active, strengths-based, sex-positive, and queer- and gender-affirming perspective that centers the client as the author of their story. He is passionate about helping clients use their creative and relational capacity to heal from life’s challenges.

As a clinician deeply passionate about their work, Leigh Hare (they/them) is committed to providing a judgment-free environment and meeting people where they are. Often incorporating humor and a playful attitude to build rapport, Leigh fosters a safe and nurturing environment for collaborative work. At the core of Leigh’s clinical values are transparency, empathy, and cultural humility. Drawing from evidence-based methods and established therapeutic modalities, they will craft a personalized plan tailored to address each person’s challenges. Leigh follows an anti-oppressive, humanistic, and compassion-focused approach, ensuring people feel empowered and secure throughout their journey. Leigh meets with clients in our Skokie office, as well as virtually.

Carrie Kempler (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker and holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at University of Illinois at Chicago, with a specialization in children and families. Additionally, she has earned a Master of Public Health from Boston University. Carrie’s approach to her work combines the knowledge and skills from her social work and public health backgrounds, allowing her to provide holistic care to individuals. Carrie works from a strength-based perspective, where she believes that clients are the foremost experts in their own experiences and possess the solutions to their unique challenges. Carrie meets with clients in our Skokie office, as well as virtually. 

Kaiya Bernard (she/her) holds a master's degree in public health, with a concentration in health behavior and promotion. She is committed to empowering youth through education, advocacy, and community engagement. Kaiya enjoys staying active and exploring the world around her. Running is an important part of her routine, helping her stay focused and energized. She has a passion for trying new foods and loves discovering local favorites, whether at home or while traveling. 

Rosemary Sissel (she/her) is an educator with experience developing curricula, concocting interactive activities, and leading accessible classrooms. She is passionate about inspiring youth to own their learning and finding creative ways to engage students. Rosemary has been a Beth Emet Hebrew teacher, District 65 substitute, and outdoor educator at Soil and Soul (a Jewish regenerative agriculture farm). She earned her BS from Northwestern, where she completed an independent research project on Jewish curricula. Rosemary also loves handywoman projects, inventing games, ASL, hiking, and saying hi to babies (and adults with babies).

Tema Zeldes-Roth (she/ they) is an educator with experience engaging young people through ELA, visual arts, and social justice issues. Past employment opportunities have included 6^th grade AmeriCorps summer teaching, middle school arts enrichment, K-5 Hebrew school education, and college peer facilitation. Across settings, she is passionate about fostering conversations where community members can support one another through sharing their challenges and experiences. She holds a BA from Brown University in Media & Cultural Studies and believes strongly in the ripple effect of community education and youth empowerment. She is also a visual artist, dancer, and nature enthusiast.