Therapist Spotlight: Zana Van Der Smissen

Zana (she/her) is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. Her training experience includes working with clients who are going through life transitions, social withdrawal, identity issues, relationship issues, and exploring sexuality. Having worked in an intensive outpatient clinic, she has experience with clients struggling with eating disorders, mood disorders, extensive trauma, and body image issues in both…

Therapist Spotlight: Rachel Mintz, MA, LCSW

Rachel (she/her) is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. Her therapeutic approach is holistic, relational, and informed by feminist and queer theory. At Wildflower, her work focuses on those who have concerns around sex, intimacy, fertility, or motherhood, people who have experienced trauma, and people with mood disorders. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Colorado…

Therapist Spotlight: Natalie Breitmeyer, MA, LCPC, R-DMT, RYT

Natalie is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. Natalie’s approach to psychotherapy is grounded in deep appreciation for the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. She describes her orientation to clinical work as person-centered, trauma-informed, holistic, and mindfulness-based. Natalie is also a Registered Dance/Movement Therapist and a Registered Yoga Therapist. She received her Bachelor’s degree in theater…

Therapist Spotlight: Mahin Khader, MS, LPC

Mahin (she/her) is a psychotherapist and intake coordinator at Wildflower. Mahin believes in the importance of honoring the unique experiences and needs of her clients and tailoring her clinical approach accordingly. Her relational, person-centered stance is combined with evidence-based therapies such as DBT and ACT. Mahin’s areas of specialty include anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions,…

Therapist Spotlight: Courtney Collins, MA

  Courtney is a psychotherapist at Wildflower Center for Emotional Health. She earned her Master’s Degree from Northwestern University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Courtney holds certifications in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Integrative Medicine (Nutrition) for Mental Health Clinicians, and Clinical Trauma Practitioner Training. Her clinical experience includes working with adults and adolescents facing anxiety, depression,…

Therapist Spotlight: Haley Moles, MSW, MA, LSW

Haley is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. Haley’s approach to therapy is based in recognition of every client’s unique needs, identity, and goals. Her clinical focus spans a wife variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, and trauma. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in psychology from DePaul University, as well as a dual…

Therapist Spotlight: Lisa Puccinelli, M.Ed., LPC

Lisa is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. Lisa’s approach to therapy is grounded in cognitive-behavioral and somatic therapy traditions which emphasize active interventions that improve psychological flexibility, body awareness, and behavioral habits. Her areas of specialty include: complex trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, complicated grief, OCD, and elder care. Lisa earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University…

Therapist Spotlight: Jennifer Nemecek, JD

Jennifer is an advanced clinical social work intern at Wildflower and is passionate about creating a therapy space that is welcoming, safe, and effective. Her clinical areas of focus include depression, anxiety, sexual functioning, gender identity, communication, grief, trauma, and self-esteem. Jennifer is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in clinical social work at the University…

Therapist Spotlight: Lolly O’Sullivan, M.Ed., LPC

Lolly is a psychotherapist at Wildflower. Lolly’s clinical experience spans private practice and inpatient mental health settings. She has received specialized training in, among others, ACT, MBCT, CBT, and ERP. Lolly earned her Bachelor’s degree from DePaul University in Communication Studies and her Master’s degree from DePaul in Clinical Mental health Counseling. Read Lolly’s full…

Spotlight on Anna Odarczenko, Wildflower’s Practice Manager

Anna Odarczenko, BS is Wildflower’s Practice Manager. Wildflower would not be the same without Anna’s skillful guidance, analytical skills, and caring commitment to clients and staff. Anna manages various aspects of billing, insurance, and administrative operations. She has obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Eastern Illinois University and has a wealth of…