Dean's goal is to guide his clients to experience improved mental health and the empowerment needed to continue and maintain the improvements they attain.  He strongly believes in therapy that is strength-based and tailored to the individual client's needs.  

Dean considers himself a generalist and is comfortable working with most populations.  He has experience working in outpatient settings, residential treatment centers, and inpatient psychiatric settings.  His specialties include depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.  Dean excels at helping his clients to navigate life transitions successfully and with improved well-being.

Dean also earned his Juris Doctorate with a specialty in Healthcare Law and worked as an attorney for several years.  Dean is licensed and certified by the Illinois Supreme Court as a mediator.  He is able to mediate divorce, family issues, custody arrangements, and contract disputes.

Sees clients that range in age from 13 to Seniors.

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