Meet Our Clinical + Counseling Team
About Brittany
Brittany works at our Addison office, providing counseling and case management services for individuals and families. Brittany also acts as a liaison between our schools, helping manage referrals, counseling services, and supportive programming.
Brittany worked as an intern with NuPAGE Communities, providing counseling services in our schools, and worked with our Step-Up program, which functions as a group probation diversion program for adolescents. Before NuPAGE Communities, Brittany worked as a Lead Clinician supervising staff and developing programming at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health for their inpatient units focused on treating anxiety, depression, suicidality, OCD, eating disorders, and other varied mental health diagnoses.
Brittany seeks to assist her clients in working through life’s challenges, discovering their strengths, and meeting their personal goals. She believes the therapeutic space should be judgment-free while fostering growth, understanding, and self-discovery.
Fun Fact
During college Brittany worked as a character performer with Disney World in Orlando, Florida
Specialties
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Crisis Intervention
- Substance Abuse
- Trauma Focused Therapy
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Individual + Group Counseling
Education
- University of Central Florida, Master’s in Social Work
- Elmhurst University, BA, in Psychology with a minor in Social Work
About Christian
Before NuPAGE Communities, Christian worked at the Addison Public Library and was a Youth Enrichment Instructor for the YMCA. He has worked with diverse populations and is always motivated to support his local community. Currently, Christian is the Client Services Associate for NuPAGE Communities, which includes speaking to current clients & potential clients and assisting with the intake process. Additionally, assisting in administrative tasks as well.
Outside of work, Christian is attending Dominican University for the MSW program.
Fun Fact
He loves watching films. Documentaries to Horror to Comedies, I love a good movie. My all-time favorite is difficult to pick.
Specialties
- Bilingual Services
- Customer Service
- Technical Support
Education
- Elmhurst University: BS – Psychology
- Dominican University MSW expected 2027
About Elizbeth
Elizabeth joined the NuPAGE team in 2021 as an intern and now works as a Clinical Supervisor, Therapist, and Juvenile Justice Program Coordinator. Elizabeth provides counseling services to individuals and families and facilitates therapeutic diversion groups, including Re-Direct and Step-Up.
Before joining NuPAGE, Elizabeth interned at the Hope House for Teens through the Chicago Dream Center, where she coordinated a summer social-emotional learning program, provided individual counseling, and facilitated various therapeutic groups. Elizabeth also completed an internship with the Sarpy County Juvenile Justice Center in Nebraska, where she co-facilitated an adolescent support group and supervised various educational groups.
Elizabeth is passionate about empowering her clients through a strengths-based, relational, client-centered approach.
Fun Fact
Outside of work, Elizabeth enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
Specialties
- Children & Adolescents
Education
- Loyola Chicago University, MSW, Specialization in Clinical Mental Health
- Creighton University, BS, Psychology
Certification
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- EDMR Trained
About Sean
Sean began working in the social work field in 2021 in partial hospitalization programs leading psychoeducation process and exposure groups for adolescents. Sean oversees the NuPAGE internship program ensuring interns gain valuable experinces working with our clients and partners. He provides support and guidance that prepares students for their future careers.
Fun Fact
I coach baseball.
Specialties
- DBT
- ERP
- CBT
- ACT
Education
- Viterbo University, Bachelor’s of Social Work
- University of St. Francis, Master’s of Social Work
Certification
- LCSW
About Katie
Katie works at our Addison and Bloomingdale offices, providing counseling and case management services to individuals, couples, and families.
Katie worked as an intern with NuPAGE Communities, providing counseling services in our schools, and worked with our ReDirect program, an intervention program designed to reset the path for youth arrested for minor offenses. Before NuPAGE Communities, Katie worked as a Middle School Special Education Teacher at a therapeutic day school in Melrose Park.
Katie is dedicated to meeting the needs of her clients and providing quality care.
Fun Fact
Katie loves to golf. She has been playing for the last 13 years and was a caddy at Medinah Country Club for 4 them.
Specialties
- Juvenile Justice
- Trauma
- Crisis Intervention
- Children + Adolescents
- Group and Individual therapy
Education
- Loyola University Chicago, MA School Social Work, expected 2023
- Illinois State University, BA LBS1 – Special Education
About Jordan
Jordan began working as an Associate Therapist at our Addison office in September 2023. She works within our partner schools to promote social-emotional learning, distress tolerance, and effective communication with students.
Before joining the NuPAGE Communities team, Jordan worked at Parkland Prep Academy, where she provided group and individual social work services for students needing additional support beyond the typical classroom. She completed an internship at Northwest Behavioral Health Services, working in the outpatient adolescent program to provide crisis intervention services and mental health therapy. She also completed an internship at Waubonsie Valley High School.
Fun Fact
Jordan is passionate about plants and nature. In her free time, she tends to her indoor garden, learns more about the care of native and non-native plants, and loves to travel with her husband to new places to experience the calm that nature has to offer.
Specialties
- Children and Adolescents
- Trauma Informed Care
- Group and Individual Therapy
- Social Emotional Learning
Education
- Aurora University, Master’s in Social Work
- Aurora University, Bachelor’s in Social Work
About Jamie
Jamie works at our Addison office, providing counseling and case management services to individuals, couples, and families. , Jamie previously interned with Healing Steps Counseling, providing counseling and case management services to youth residing at a foster care shelter in South Side Chicago.
Jamie is passionate about meeting the needs of her clients, prioritizes a welcoming environment, and empowers clients through a client-centered approach.
Fun Fact
Jamie was adopted from China. She also danced professionally with the San Francisco Ballet school for six years.
Specialties
- Individual Therapy
Education
- University of Arizona, BS, Human Development and Family Science
- Loyola University Chicago, MSW, School of Social Work
Certification
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
About Trevonya
As a Therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals navigate challenges and discover their strengths. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves and working toward meaningful change and personal growth.
Specialties
- Grief, Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Stress Management, Crisis Intervention
Education
- Western Illinois University, Bachelor of Social Work
- Aurora University, Master’s of Social Work