Regardless of the challenges you face, Gurnee Counseling Center will match you with the counselor that can best meet your needs. You will be treated with warmth and respect, and listened to without judgement by highly trained, seasoned professionals.

Click on one our therapists listed below for a description of their special area of expertise, a brief biography, contact information and photograph.

Adriana Argueta, L.C.P.C.
Adriana is a bilingual therapist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families, primarily with the Latino population.  She enjoys using creative and expressive methods in her therapy... [read more]

Rebecca Bier, Psy.D. 
Rebecca joined our team to strengthen our services to children, adolescents and families.  She has 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, individuals, families, couples and groups...[read more]

Richard Dilger, LCWS
Rich is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with adolescents, couples, and families. Rich uses a client centered and strengths based approach coupled with cognitive behavioral therapy treatment assignments to encourage clients ...[read more]

Debbie Ellis, MSW 
Debbie brings to our child therapy team years of personal and professional knowledge of children and adolescent issues. She has an energetic approach easily received by children, adolescents and parents ...[read more]

Nancy Flaherty, LCPC
Co-founder of Gurnee Counseling Center, Nancy has over 20 years of experience in working with adolescents, adults, couples and families.  She considers all aspects of a person’s lifestyle –mind, body, and spirit ..[read more]

Larry Grubb, LCSW
Larry has more than 30 years of experience in working with clients in a wide range of settings including psychiatric hospitals, family clinics, and both elementary and high schools.  He has worked with a diverse socio-economic population ...[read more]

Emily Hasselquist
Emily is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who specializes in working with adolescents and their families. Emily is able to quickly engage and develop trust with clients of .. [read more]

Barry Hoffman, Ph.D.
Barry is a licensed clinical psychologist and professional musician. He has extensive experience in providing one-on-one counseling to adults struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship problems ... [read more]

Phil Kirschbaum, LCSW
Co-founder of Gurnee Counseling Center, Phil has over 30 years of experience working with adults, adolescents and children.  His specialties include marital work, group work with men, stress/anxiety management and EMDR ... [read more]

Lin Lu, MD, PhD
Dr. Lu brings her unique understanding of mind and body to her specialized treatment of children and adolescents in her work here at GCC and at Rosalind Franklin University Outpatient Health Services in ... [read more]

Robin Miller, LCSW
Robin’s experience working within family service and school settings has provided her with a wide range of experience.  Robin’s belief in the strengths of her clients creates an atmosphere where in-depth work ... [read more]

Leigh Anne Moore, LCSW

Leigh Ann is a licensed clinical social worker with experience in providing counseling and support to children and families. Leigh Ann works with her client's strengths to help them improve family dynamics and communication and to build...[read more]

Laura Novak, LCSW

Laura has worked with older adolescents and adults experiencing alcohol and drug problems and addictions, as well as anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. She works with people to help them gain insight and awareness into their personal ...[read more]

Jori Riske, LCSW
Jori has many years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families.  She has exceptional abilities in engaging clients and working toward improved relationships... [read more]