Our Therapists

ANVIKSHA KALSCHEUR,
FOUNDER, DIRECTOR

Anviksha is an experienced and passionate Director and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her leadership and commitment to the clients and therapists comes through everywhere at Introspective . Her holistic and integrative approach to therapy also helps treat depression and life transitions and provides her therapists a foundation to work with cultural identity and multicultural relationships. Her approach to therapy is multidimensional, utilizing traditional Western approaches such as cognitive behavioral, neuropsychology and others, mixed with Eastern psychology such as mindfulness, yoga, and somatic processing. Anviksha teaches a therapy style that is active, guided and experiential with compassion and non-judgement.

Anviksha earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin- Madison and her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, California. Her academic experience includes years of research on race, prejudice, culture and the acculturation process. She has also worked and studied with several leaders in transpersonal psychology and is informed by various types of spiritual practices. Anviksha brings new age to the modern world that is informed and grounded. She has presented at state conferences, to the public, and is a guest lecturer for marriage and family therapy graduate programs in Chicago.

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Thank you for contacting Introspective Family Therapy. Our Intake Team will reach out to you at your preferred method as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please email intake@introspectivefamilytherapy.com. You can also leave us a voicemail at (773) 998-1624. Form submissions, emails, and voicemails are returned within 24hrs Monday through Friday.

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NATALIE STANISH,

LMFT, INTEGRATIVE TRAINING PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Natalie’s approach to therapy is holistic, introspective and non-blaming. She brings her warmth, nurturing and gentle humor to every session. Natalie strives to help people bring their attention inwards to become more in-touch with their emotions and experiences. She creates and holds a safe space for people to heal their emotional wounds. Natalie has a genuine passion for helping others find strength and empowerment and believes that every person deserves the opportunity to see themselves as the strong and capable individual that they really are.

Natalie specializes in working with couples, parents, families, and individuals impacted by trauma. Her work is trauma-informed and she draws heavily from emotionally focused approaches and Internal Family Systems (IFS). IFS is an evidence-based approach that provides a way for individuals to access their inner resources to heal the traumatized and wounded “parts” of themselves. Natalie provides clients with practical skills and tools to utilize in the present while also exploring the origin of the problem and re-processing past trauma. Natalie helps parents and co-parents when they are facing challenges in parenting and discipline. She assists parents with conscious parenting: finding ways to provide children with equal amounts of unconditional sensitivity and compassion, and structure and consistency. She also helps couples communicate in new ways, find intimacy, and create trusting and long-lasting bonds.

Natalie received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Summa Cum Laude honors from Eastern Illinois University, and earned her Master’s of Science in Child Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue University. In addition to her clinical work, Natalie has taught Human Development and Human Sexuality Undergraduate courses and was also a Limited Term Faculty for Purdue University Northwest’s Marriage and Family Therapy Master’s program.

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LEAH SWENSON, LMFT 

Leah approaches therapy with the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives. Using compassion, warmth, and curiosity, Leah creates a space where clients can confidently explore, learn to recognize, and live in their own values and beliefs.

Leah specializes in working with couples and individuals who may be experiencing difficulties in communicating and navigating life transitions. Leah also works with folks who are looking to nurture and grow their sense of Self-Love. She works from a trauma-informed and systemic background.

Leah earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Michigan State University (Go Green). She then graduated from Adler University with a Masters Degree in Couple & Family Therapy. Leah has research experience in parenting,attachment, and Narrative Therapy. She believes keeping up to date with current research in the mental health field is vital in providing lasting and ethical treatment for clients.

When Leah is not working with clients, she will be at the park with her two Australian Shepherds, reading a fantasy book, or visiting family in Michigan.

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KATHERINE ROSS,

ALMFT

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Katherine approaches therapy with compassion and warmth. Her therapeutic practice is directed towards helping individuals, couples, and families cope with trauma, anxiety, and depression. Katherine specializes in working with children and families. She believes that it is important to guide children, as well as adults, as early as possible, to understand and develop self-love. Self-love promotes development, balance and all around wellness. Simultaneously, Katherine challenges her clients to become proactive in their life and commit to healing and growth.

For Katherine, becoming a therapist started much earlier than her training. The qualities and passion that embody her professionally and personally are one in the same. Her desire to relieve pain and suffering from others is what drives her the most. Since she can remember, she was always the person that others would come to when the weight of the world seemed a little too heavy to carry on their shoulders alone. Katherine’s intuition has always been her strongest informant. She attunes to the energy and emotions of others and then is able to uniquely connect, empathize and find the best approach to work with clients.

Katherine has solid research and clinical experience in parent-child relationships and attachment. Katherine earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. She then graduated from Adler University with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy.

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BRIDGET IACCINO, LCSW, TEEN SUPPORT COORDINATOR 

Bridget empowers clients to recognize that through conscious awareness, acceptance, and compassion, everything they need to heal is already within. She provides clients with a supportive and trauma-informed space to reconnect with their inner selves and healing abilities. Her approach to client care is warm, empathic and caring. Bridget is passionate about helping clients bring awareness to their unhealthy patterns and transform them into sustainable change. Her belief is that through the power of the therapeutic relationship clients can reduce shame to find their unique version of health and well being.

Bridget utilizes a systemic lens to therapy, which understands the important interplay between human behavior and past and current environmental influences including family, friends, and culture. In doing so she seeks to bring clients in deeper awareness of their experiences, core values, and authentic self.

Bridget has experience working with children, adolescents, parents, and adults. She specializes in helping individuals cope with difficult life adjustments, trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. Bridget incorporates a variety of approaches to therapy based on her clients needs. Some of her orientations to therapy include Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with a foundation in Humanistic Therapy. In addition to her work in private practice, she works with adults and children within schools and the foster care system. Bridget’s work is also greatly impacted by her experience in advocating for individuals experiencing mental illness within the criminal justice system.

Bridget attended Loyola University Chicago where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, with a minor in Psychology and a Masters of Social Work with a specialization in Mental Health.

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DANIELLA TORRES,

ALMFT

Daniella values collaboration and empowers clients to direct their therapeutic journey. She brings her patience, compassion, and intuition to connect and build trusting relationships with clients. With a systemic and experiential approach to therapy, she helps clients gain clarity and confidence in themselves.

Daniella is bilingual in Spanish and works with young adults, adults, couples and families. Her experience with marginalized communities on the south side of Chicago ignites her passion to work with and uplift underrepresented populations. She understands cultural context and has a special interest in working with front line workers impacted by trauma, couples and individuals navigating life transitions, and parent-child dynamics looking to repair their relationship. Daniella is passionate about co-creating a safe therapeutic space that feels authentic to each individual client.

Daniella received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and minor in Spanish from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and earned her Master’s Degree in Couple and Family Therapy with a Certificate in Sex Therapy from Adler University. In her downtime, Daniella enjoys quality time with her friends and family, playing board games, and sipping on a cup of coffee.

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MARA HANDLER, ALMFT 

Mara utilizes her warmth and curiosity to foster a safe space for clients to explore themselves and grow. From a young age, she has been deeply attuned to the emotions of others. She feels that this allows her to thoughtfully approach her clients in a way that aligns with their unique outlook on life. Mara understands the vulnerabilities that come with seeking professional help, and is honored to have the opportunity to be a part of her client’s lives. She hopes that her empathy, humor, and kindness will bring comfort to her clients and encourage honest communication.

Mara’s approach to therapy is client-centered, strength-based, and collaborative. She truly believes that clients are the experts of their own lives, and that their thoughts, opinions, and hypotheses are incredibly important to the therapeutic process. She tailors the therapeutic experience to meet each person’s unique needs and allow them to grow at their own pace.

Mara’s experience working with a diverse population of children and adults has inspired her passion to treat all parts of the family unit. She appreciates the role that her clients’ unique cultural, familial, and social contexts play in forming their identity, and leads with curiosity and humility rather than making assumptions. Her clinical interests include expanding personal and emotional awareness, repairing strained relationships, helping children and families navigate life transitions, and developing effective communication skills. Mara also works with clients experiencing anxiety and depression, and those impacted by trauma.

Mara earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Child Psychology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She then graduated from Adler University with a Master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy. Her career goals include helping to minimize the stigma around seeking support for mental health and making therapeutic resources more accessible for all populations.

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YIJIE LI, MFT Graduate Intern 

Yijie (Ee-Gee) adopts a collaborative, insightful, and strength-based approach to therapy. She firmly believes in her clients' innate power and is dedicated to helping them rediscover their healing capabilities. Yijie creates a safe and non-judgemental space for her clients to explore and nurture authentic connections with themselves and others.

Yijie is bilingual in Chinese Mandarin and works with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural backgrounds. As a womxn of color, she is committed to supporting marginalized communities, including people of color, LGBTQIA+, international folx, and other underrepresented groups. Yijie is passionate about exploring how clients’ complex identities impact their self-view and social life. She also equips her clients with valuable skills and tools to cultivate self-acceptance and build confidence in relationships. Her clinical interests include relational conflicts, life transitions, children/teen support, and post-trauma healing.

Yijie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Ohio State University and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Couple and Family Therapy at Adler University. She is actively working towards a Certificate in Sex Therapy and has completed Level 1 of the Gottman Method training.

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AMY WREN, MFT Graduate Intern 

Amy believes that when we dare to be vulnerable, we invite genuine connections with others, let go of expectations, and honor our values and passions. As someone who carries her heart on her sleeve, Amy understands and celebrates emotions and the clarity they can provide. She brings curiosity, empathy, and, many times, laughter into every interaction with the awareness that healing is not a “one size fits all” experience.

Amy’s journey into therapy began with a curiosity about the stories we tell ourselves and how they impact our emotional well-being. Embarking on her second career, Amy brings a diverse wealth of experiences and insights from her previous endeavors. She has a background in cultivating relationships and channels this skill into her work with adolescents, adults, and couples. Amy specializes in narrative therapy with a solution-focused approach. She is passionate about working with clients who are navigating anxiety, self-doubt, and life transitions to assist them in transforming their narrative. She recognizes and appreciates the significance of personal stories and how they shape our lives; By embracing the power of storytelling, we allow ourselves to heal and grow.

Amy is pursuing her Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University. She earned her Bachelor of Business in Business Management from Western Illinois University. When she is not in the therapy room, you can find her getting lost in her artwork, making memories with her family, and attempting to build and fix things around the house that she should really leave to the professionals.

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PATRICK KALSCHEUR, MEDIATOR & PROCESS CONSULTANT

Patrick has been a leader in the alternative dispute resolution field in Chicago for several years. Patrick has a legal background where he has focused his interests in helping divorcing families and families in transition find comprehensive solutions.

Patrick’s approach as a divorce coach and process consultant is informed by 20 years of meditation and yoga practices, training as a mediator and collaborative attorney, 700 hour massage therapy training, Reiki Level 2 training, and his intuitive approach to helping people find solutions to some of their most daunting problems.

Patrick is the founder of Kalscheur Conscious Family Law. He is active in the Chicago legal community where he serves on the board of directors of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, the Illinois State Bar Association and Chicago Bar Association (domestic relations committee chair 2013-2014), young professionals board of the Chicago Bar Foundation, and advisory board of the DePaul College of Law Family Law Center.

Patrick received his Juris Doctor degree from DePaul University College of Law. He has been recognized as an exceptional family law attorney (Super Lawyers Rising Star (2016, 2017), Leading Lawyer (2016, 2017), and Emerging Lawyer (2016, 2017).

Patrick enjoys collaborating and working with his wife, Anviksha, the founder of Introspective Family Therapy. As the father of two boys, Patrick enjoys collaborating with Anviksha to help families in a holistic and conscious manner at all stages of a family’s development.

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