Meet Our Affiliated Therapist Team
About Emily
Emily joined the NEDFYS team as a clinical intern in 2024 and transitioned to a therapist in 2025. During her time with NEDFYS, Emily has assisted with the facilitation of Redirect, one of our therapeutic diversion groups and provided counseling services to youth referred through the juvenile justice system. Emily currently provides individual therapy to children and adolescents.
In addition to her therapist role at NEDFYS, Emily is the youth program supervisor at Access Living, a Center for Independent Living which serves Chicago residents with disabilities. In her role, she supervises several youth programs that prepare students with disabilities for their transition out of high school and empower them to become leaders within the disability community.
Fun Fact
Emily loves her dog, a Rottweiler named Nyx, and is active in dog sports. She also loves spending time with her daughter, trying new restaurants, antiquing, and spending time outdoors.
Specialties
- Children & Adolescents
- Children & Adolescents with disabilities
- Group and individual therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Education
- Aurora University, MSW, Specialization in Forensic Social Work
- Aurora University, BSW
About Aidee
Does it feel like you’re trying so hard and cannot find the right path? You don’t have to do it alone, with support, it gets easier, it’s time to invest in yourself and do something different; we can do this together.
I am a passionate and caring Bilingual professional. With over 28 years of experience helping families, couples, and individuals in the process of healing. Expertise in trauma, depression, self-esteem, marital issues, anger management, coping skills, and self-regulation; support therapy through the divorce process and co-parenting. Implementing Multisystemic Therapy for the last nine years, reconnecting families, and assisting parents in addressing their children’s behaviors as well as adolescents with high-risk behaviors.
I can help you embrace the challenges in your life while learning new skills to manage anxiety, stress, and depression, I can walk you through the process of grieving. I possess a natural connection with my clients, developing strong therapeutic relationships in a safe space for self-discovery growth, and healing. My approach is strength-focused, to help to add any life skills needed, increase confidence to manage your personal life and overcome personal barriers, and bring calm, comfort, and confidence into your life.
I provide services in English and Spanish. Telehealth and face-to-face sessions. I look forward to meeting you soon!