Meet Our Team

Kris Rinkenberger

MA, LCPC, CCTP, CCATP, EMDR Certified Psychotherapist, EMDRIA
Approved Consultant and EMDR Facilitator in Training with Deany Laliotis

With grace, understanding, and support, I seek to help clients understand how their past has shaped them, discover how ensnaring behaviors began (and continue) and then to restore dignity, well-being, and relationships.

My goal is to work with clients to heal from past wounds, address issues of personal faith, explore and address thoughts and emotions, and move forward to a hopeful and fulfilled future. And, of course, to offer a little humor along the way.

Certificates in EMDR, EMDR Consultant and Facilitator in Training, Grief and Loss, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Anxiety, and Trauma Therapy. Process Communication Model educator and trainer.

Individual therapy for PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Trauma, Sexual Abuse, Recent Traumatic Events, Parenting, Personal Boundaries, Grief and Loss, Family of Origin issues, and Women’s issues. Family and couples therapy with an emphasis on building stronger communication.

Charlotte Uteg Haning

MA, LCPC

I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families become the healthiest and happiest versions of themselves. I focus on fostering strong, trusting relationships by providing a therapeutic space that is safe, supportive, and free from judgement. I believe in working collaboratively with individuals and families in order to help create a path for realistic and lasting change.

My approach to treatment varies based on the unique needs of the individuals and families I work with. I practice from a strength-based perspective and meet clients where they are with understanding and empathy. I enjoy engaging children through play, movement, and creative activities.

I have experience working with a range of issues and disorders including attachment difficulties, behavioral challenges, ADHD, anxiety, depression, autism spectrum disorder, trauma, and general life stress. I welcome and support those that identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community. I often incorporate social/communication skill development, psychoeducation, and parent coaching into my work with families. I am in the process of becoming Level I and II certified in EMDR.

I received a Master of Arts from Bradley University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois. Prior to working in private practice, I provided community-based counseling services with children and adults involved in the child welfare system. I have also worked with children and families coping with a range of emotional and physical disabilities. Additionally, I supervised a team of clinicians working with families in the community. Personally, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, trying new recipes, and playing tennis when the weather allows.

Roberta Pool

MA, LCPC, PMH-C

My goal as a counselor is to build a partnership with my clients to create a safe space to process through their hardships and struggles. My intention is to help clients find a path they are comfortable with and feel empowered moving forward with their lives.

Graduating from University of Illinois Springfield with my Master’s Degree in Human Development Counseling, I have roughly 10 years of clinical experience. I am certified in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders. With this specialized training, I focus on infertility, all stages of pregnancy, postpartum anxiety, and depression, as well as pregnancy and infant loss.

I am experienced in a variety of settings, including communities, schools, and the primary care setting. I have worked side by side with clients to navigate anxiety, depression, ADHD management techniques, creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as well as grief and loss. Working with clients of all ages and families, I utilize many different evidence-based techniques, including play and sand tray therapies for children and adolescents, writing and journaling techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, as well as motivational interviewing. I am trained in EMDR and am trauma informed.

Tara Wellenreiter

MA, LCPC

I love working with children, families, and adults to provide a supportive and safe environment where problems can be explored, and healing can be achieved. I use relationship-based intervention to meet clients where they are and partner together to explore barriers and create solutions to life’s challenges. I also use an attachment-based, trauma-informed lens to look at challenges in the context of a client’s life, relationships, and family of origin.

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois. I have experience working in community, school, and private practice settings. My clinical work has focused on trauma and attachment, especially of infancy and early childhood. I have experience working with individuals across the lifespan who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, parenting issues, ADHD, postpartum issues, mood disorders, and attachment disorders.

I am a nature lover, mother of two, musician, and reading enthusiast. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, traveling, or snuggled up with a good book.

Kandace Roth

MA, LCSW

Are you a woman who suffers from anxiety, overwhelm, or trauma related symptoms? I will approach our work together from a knowledgeable, attentive, and compassionate perspective. My goal is to utilize the clients’ strengths and focus on the relationship to meet each client where they are at and work alongside them as they process challenges and work toward their goals. By integrating Brainspotting, I’ll help you navigate and transform your challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment, leading you toward a more authentic and fulfilling life.

My clinical work has focused on trauma and perinatal mood disorders including bereavement and infertility. I am trained in Brainspotting. I have experience working with individuals across the lifespan who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, parenting issues, and interpersonal challenges.

Katy Watson

MSW, LCSW

Whether you have experience with therapy, or this is your first time, I strive to provide a safe and comfortable space for everyone. My multidisciplinary approach will look at all areas of your life, using your strengths and values to meet your needs. As a therapist, I have worked in community mental health with serious mental illness, hospitals, and primary care settings with a diverse population. I use cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, strength based, solution focused, mindfulness and DBT techniques. I am trained in EMDR and am trauma informed. I work with teens and adults on a wide variety of issues such as: grief and loss of all kinds, anxiety disorders, panic disorders, depression, difficulty with life adjustments and changes, trauma, motivation to make necessary changes in life and I am an LGBTQ ally.

Emma Seynemeier

MA, LPC, NBCC, CCATP-C, Brainspotting Technician

I am dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental, space full of support where clients can process and heal.  Using an empathic approach, I seek to learn clients’ stories and build upon their strengths to allow for growth and increased quality of life. I am committed to helping clients heal and grow through evidence-based therapeutic techniques. I have experience in cognitive behavior therapy, play therapy, motivational interviewing, attachment-based interventions, and sand tray techniques. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and with diverse backgrounds to address issues of depression, anxiety/stress, ADHD, relationship struggles, and adjustment to life changes.

I have over 8 years of experience supporting adolescents as they undergo life challenges. I have experience in providing community-based counseling for women in crises, such as survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and addiction. I am passionate about an individual’s self-determination and treating everyone with dignity. My goal is to help individuals heal from their past to enjoy family, friends, work, and live life fully. In my down time, you can find me either golfing, baking, or watching baseball.

Brittany Miller

MA Candidate, Counseling Intern

I enter the field of counseling with a heartfelt commitment to guiding individuals through the unique narrative of their lives. Embracing the belief that every person is the author of their own story, I am dedicated to empowering clients to navigate their paths with resilience and authenticity. Wherever you find yourself in life’s journey, there is always an opportunity for growth and self-discovery.

Through a lens of narrative therapy, my goal is to empower clients to take control of their stories and the meanings they derive from them. I combine techniques of motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy to offer strategies for overcoming challenges, promoting a mindset geared towards personal development, and furthering self-acceptance.

Clients from all walks of life can expect a journey of healing and empowerment, guided by empathy, respect, and a deep belief in everyone’s ability to author their own path.

Areas of focus include grief and loss, anxiety, stress and burnout, and substance use.