Renee Raap, LCSW

Renee (she/her) earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago and then later completed the Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy training program at the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis. Renee has experience working with children, adolescents and their families, as well as adults. She has worked in multiple settings, including community mental health centers, residential treatment, public schools, and nonprofit organizations, providing individual, group, and family therapy, case management, consultation, and clinical supervision. Renee believes in the importance of forming relationships with each of her clients and utilizing this connection as an agent of change. She approaches her work from a psychodynamic perspective and, thus, focuses on helping her clients increase their self-awareness and understanding of how the past influences present behavior. When working with children and adolescents, Renee typically incorporates play into the therapy to help reduce anxiety, provide an avenue for communication, and work through difficult emotions in a non-threatening manner. 

Julia Somerville, LCSW

Julia (she/her) earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Chicago. She has experience working with children and adolescents and their families in multiple settings, including, but not limited to, residential care, domestic violence agencies, and psychiatric hospitals. Julia has extensive experience providing individual, group, and family therapy, as well as, case management and consultation services.  Julia also has experience assisting families and clients with transition planning and accessing community based resources. Her clinical areas of experience include mood and anxiety disorders, relational problems, and identity development. 

Michelle Bonin, LCPC

Michelle (she/her) attained her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and Psychotherapy from the Institute for Clinical Social Work in Chicago. She has experience in school settings working with children and adolescents both individually and within small groups. Michelle works with children and their families to face struggles resulting from invisible disabilities, as well as mood and anxiety disorders, along with those who identify with the LGBTQIA community, spanning across sexualities and gender identities.

Francesca Williamson, LPC (Supervised by Renee Raap, LCSW License #149.015492)

Francesca (they/them) earned her double Master’s degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Sport and Human Performance from Adler University in Chicago. They have prior experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and families. Francesca previously worked as an intensive in-home family clinician for a nonprofit organization and also has experience working in school settings. Francesca uses a holistic approach when working with clients, with a focus on the mind-body connection. She utilizes a cognitive behavioral perspective to help clients and families understand how our thoughts influence our emotions and behaviors. Francesca has a passion for working with clients throughout the lifespan, families, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.  

Ebonie Cannon, MA (Supervised by Renee Raap, LCSW License #149.015492)

Ebonie (she/her) attained her master’s degree in Clinical Counseling and Psychotherapy from the Institute for Clinical Social Work in Chicago. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and families across school, non-profit and community settings in both Chicago and New York City. Her background includes extensive work within community outreach, youth development, and creative arts programming, providing individual and group therapy, case management, and consultation. Ebonie approaches her work from a holistic and integrative psychodynamic perspective, blending relational concepts with creative, tactile, and somatic modalities. Her clinical areas of experience include identity development, trauma and navigating developmental disruptions. She believes in the importance of creating a secure holding environment where authentic connection allows clients to increase self-awareness and safely explore their internal worlds. When working with children, she typically incorporates interactive tools, play and art into the therapy to help reduce anxiety, facilitate communication, and support individuals in reclaiming their agency.

Grace Conley, LSW (Supervised by Julia Somerville, LCSW License #149.018842)

Grace Conley (she/her) earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Aurora University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in both residential and outpatient settings. Grace has provided individual and family therapy to clients navigating a variety of mental health concerns and life transitions. Her clinical areas of experience include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), eating disorders, and other behavioral and emotional challenges. Grace utilizes a holistic, person-centered approach to therapy, creating a warm and supportive environment where children and adolescents feel safe, valued, and understood. She is passionate about partnering with clients and families to build on existing strengths, develop effective coping skills, and support meaningful growth.