Meet the Therapists — Melissa Carlson Counseling

Raven Wynn, MSW, PEL

Primary focus: child development, family & relationship dynamics, anxiety, executive functioning, emotional regulation, self esteem, life & body transitions, developmental changes, parenting challenges, & school concerns.
Children, Adolescents, Teens, Adults, Parents
Hours: Monday evenings, Tuesday afternoons, Saturday mornings. Telehealth only.
In-network Insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, Cigna PPO
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Alyssa Meehan, MS, LPC (she, her)

Primary focus: childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, body image issues, identity exploration, relationship challenges, alcohol & substance use.
Children, Adolescents & Adults
Hours: Mondays & Wednesday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Thursday & Friday afternoons. Algonquin office & telehealth.
In-network Insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, Cigna PPO
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Suzy Wise, PhD, LCPC (she/they)

Primary focus: LGBTQ+/queer/questioning; sexual/affectional and gender identity work; grief; existential issues; life transitions; men’s issues.
Teens (16+), Adults
Hours: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays. Telehealth only.
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, Cigna PPO
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Melia Carter, MSW, PEL (she/her)

Primary focus: autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, situational mutism, behavioral concerns in children & parenting concerns.
Children, Adolescents, Teens (age 5-15), Parents
Hours: Tuesday & Wednesday evenings, Satursday mornings. Algonquin office & telehealth.
In-network Insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, Cigna PPO
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Debra Gorski, MSW, LSW, PEL (she/her)

Primary focus: anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, behavioral concerns, transitions, grief, personal growth. CBT, DBT, ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention)
Children, Adolescents, Teens, Adults, Parents
Hours: Wednesday evenings & Sundays. Algonquin office & telehealth.
In-network Insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, Cigna PPO
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Kevin Maraizu, MA, LCPC

Primary focus: depression, anxiety, anger managment, college/life transitions, grief/loss, men's issues, self-esteem, stress management, and racial identity issues.
Teens (15+), Adults
Hours: Evenings & Saturdays Telehealth only.
In-network Insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO.
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Rebecca Oller, MSW, PEL (she/her)

Primary focus: anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, behavioral concerns in children, family therapy.
Children (8+), Adolescents, Teens, Adults
Hours: Monday & Thursday evenings, Saturdays. Algonquin office & telehealth.
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, Cigna PPO
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Khari Osborne, MSW, LCSW, PEL (she/her)

Primary focus: childhood & inter-generational trauma, stress, anxiety, & depression.
Adolescents (12+), Teens, Adults
Hours: Monday-Thursdays 4-6pm, Saturday 9-2pm. Telehealth only.
In-network Insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO
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Judy Flores, MSEd, LPC (she/her)

Primary focus: anxiety, depression, self-esteem, childhood experiences. Person-centered, Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Children (6+), Adolescents, Teens, Adults
Hours: Sundays. Algonquin office & telehealth.
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, Cigna PPO
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Molly Raymond, MSW, LCSW (she/her)

Primary focus: anxiety, depression, attention disorders, parenting concerns, trauma, behavioral & school concerns utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Adolescents (12+), Adults
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings. Telehealth only.
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO. Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO
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Danielle Keys, MSEd, LCPC

Primary focus: relationship distress, trauma, issues with anger, anxiety, depression, persons with disabilities, domestic violence, life transitions, career counseling, LGBTQ concerns, ADHD, Autism Spectrum, and parenting concerns.
Adolescents (12+), Teens, Adults, Couples, Families
Hours: Wednesday-Fridays 11-8pm, Saturdays 9-3pm. Telehealth only.
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, USHIP (UChicago)
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Melissa Carlson, MAT, MSEd, LCPC (she/her)

Primary focus: personal empowerment, healing early childhood trauma, parenting. EMDR Therapy, Play Therapy
Children (3+), Adolescents, Teens, Adults, Parents
Hours: *returning clients only at this time.*
In-network insurance: BCBS PPO, Blue Choice PPO, Aetna PPO, UHC/Optum PPO, Cigna PPO
Additionally, Arizona Licensed Professional Counselor LPC-23652
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Melissa Carlson Counseling

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and the owner of Melissa Carlson Counseling. I work with children, adolescents / teenagers, and adults using talk therapy, play therapy, and sandtray therapy. My office is based in Algonquin, IL which allows me to serve all surrounding areas including Huntley, Dundee, Lake in the Hills, Crystal Lake, Carpentersville, and Cary.