Meet Our Team

Alyssa Robbins (she, they) is a sexuality and reproductive health educator with a master’s degree in public health from Columbia University and over 19 years of relevant experience. Her past programmatic work involved specializing in curriculum design, strategic cultural partnerships and intersectional education designed to improve the conditions by which people access sexuality and reproductive health resources and information. She is also a proud LGBTQIA+ rights activist, musician, pop culture buff and student of Spanish language classes. 

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.

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 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. 

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.

Genevieve Lindley (she/her) is a BSW Graduate from Michigan State University. She recently completed a year of service with the AmeriCorps at City Year in Seattle, WA. During her time with City Year, she worked as a social-emotional support specialist & academic tutor with elementary students. She is passionate about gender-based violence prevention, empowerment in the LGBTQIA+ community, and working with youth.

Brittany Sue Hines (she/her) is an educator, administrator, and current online graduate student at the University of Missouri. The bulk of Brittany’s career has centered performing arts education and she has served the education departments of theaters across the country, most recently as the Associate Director of Education at Milwaukee Repertory Theater and the Education Associate at the New London Barn Playhouse. She has also worked as an advisor to 7th grade students at the Francis W. Parker School here in Chicago and as a writer, project manager, and social media curator for a New York-based LMFT and sex educator. Her passion revolves around amplifying youth voices and fostering creative spaces for young people’s light to shine. Brittany is also a triathlete, U.S. Masters swimmer, yoga instructor, rock climber, and Jeopardy fanatic.

Kaiya Bernard 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.