Meet The Team
Rebecca Jaster, LCSW (she/her)
Crystal Lake and Virtual
Rebecca graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work in 2008 and has been licensed as a clinical social worker since 2011. She has worked in varied settings and with many different populations. Currently she works with children 10 and older, adolescents and adults and utilizes a variety of therapeutic methods including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and brief solution-focused therapy. Rebecca enjoys working with families and couples as well and strives to help all of her clients to reach their goals.
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She is accepting new clients!
Jeridith Lord, LCPC (she/her)
Virtual
Jeridith's areas of expertise include working with survivors of trauma, military families, comorbid substance use, and general mental health concerns. She has extensive experience working with a wide variety of different backgrounds and truly believes that no two people are the same. Jeridith primarily works with adults using a trauma informed, but person centered and client driven approach. LGBTQIA+ Specialty.
She is accepting new clients!
Marta Micko, LCPC (she/her)
Crystal Lake and Virtual
Marta is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor that has worked extensively with individuals struggling with relationship dissatisfaction and other relational issues, depression, anxiety, anger and emotion management, emotional eating, panic attacks, trauma, struggles with self-esteem, stress-management and burnout, difficulties with parenting or co-parenting, career related hurdles and work dissatisfaction, adult ADHD, OCD, and intrusive thoughts. Marta works with adults trying to navigate life’s hurdles, and is very well versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and a variety of other methods, therapies, and techniques to help you achieve your goals. Her focus is on personal fulfillment, growth, and change and she is also a huge advocate for self-care. Marta is bi-lingual in English and Polish and is accepting new clients!
Kristina Pomagier, LCSW, CADC (she/her)
Crystal Lake and Virtual
Kristina works with clients 8 and older who have experienced a variety of mental health issues including trauma, attachment disruptions, grief and loss, depression, and anxiety. She has specialized training in substance abuse across the lifespan. She also works with athletes on improving sports performance. Kristina also works with clients struggling with severe mental health issues, psychosis (hallucinations and delusional thinking), and personality disorders. LGBTQIA+ Specialty.
She is currently accepting new clients!
Elliott Lugo, LCSW, CADC (he/him)
Chicago and Virtual
Elliott is trained in a variety of therapy styles, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic Psychology, and Acceptance-Commitment Therapy. ​Elliott works with teens and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, parenting difficulties, building healthy relationships, and finding purpose in life. LGBTQIA+ Specialty.
He is accepting new clients!
Morgan Goorsky, LCSW (she/her)
Crystal Lake and Virtual
Morgan enjoys working with young adults who may be facing various struggles including anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. Her goal is to meet you where you are at and to help you obtain the changes you are looking for. Furthermore, identify barriers or obstacles you are having and explore ways to manage them to improve your overall emotional well being. She values creating a non-judgmental space that accepts whatever you might bring to therapy.
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Additionally, Morgan has a passion for working with young children 8 years old and under. She works through a lens that places a large emphasis on the nervous system of a child. By focusing on the nervous system, this allows the child to feel deeply seen, felt, and understood. Through deep attuned connection and co-regulation, she helps offer the safety a child needs to integrate their emotions and life events that have been distressing for them. In addition, she believes a strong collaborative approach with parents and caregivers leads to successful outcomes.
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Morgan is currently accepting new clients!
Hannah Stewart, LCSW (she/her)
Crystal Lake and Virtual
Hannah treats children, adolescents and young adults struggling to cope with symptoms of depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, life transitions and interpersonal relationship problems. Hannah has experience supporting LGBTQ+ youth and has successfully worked with a variety of socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, races, religions and cultures. Hannah’s therapeutic approach includes Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Skills, Psychotherapy and Motivational Interviewing. LGBTQIA+ Specialty.
Hannah is not accepting new clients at this time.
Emily Kunash, LCPC, CAADC (she/her)
Owner
Woodstock and Virtual
Emily is a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Counselor with a profound commitment to supporting individuals on their journey towards mental well-being. With a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Florida Gulf Coast University and a license in Clinical Professinal Counseling (LCPC) as well as Substance Abuse (CAADC), Emily brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our practice.
Emily specializes in a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, trauma, substance use, and disordered eating. She employs a holistic approach, integrating evidence-based therapeutic modalities including CTB, DBT, Intuitive Eating, Multiple Channel Exposure Therapy for trauma, and substance use disorders to tailor her interventions to each client's unique needs.
Emily's warm and engaged demeanor, combined with her professional competence, has earned her the trust and gratitude of those she has supported on their mental health journeys. Whether guiding individuals through personal crises or helping them navigate long-term challenges, Emily is a beacon of support and understanding in the field of mental health counseling.
LGBTQIA+ Specialty.
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Emily is accepting new clients- availability is limited to daytime appointments.
Lauren Tockey, LCSW, CAADC (she/her)
Woodstock and Virtual
Lauren has experience and passion working with adolescents and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance use, and bipolar disorder. Her therapeutic approach includes motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and humanistic theory. Through an empathetic lens, Lauren works collaboratively with each client to best suit each person’s individual needs.
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Lauren in not accepting new clients at this time.
Jen Polizzi (she/her)
Clinic Administrator
Jen and her family have been lifelong McHenry county residents and she enjoys serving those in her community. Jen comes to us with many years of benefits administration experience and is excited to join our staff team to help support both clinicians and clients.
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We are always open to discussing contract employment with LCPC and LCSW clinicians! Please email your resume: info@nlwell.org.