Michelle holds a master’s degree in social work from Boston College with a concentration in clinical mental health. For 9 years, she has worked in hospitals, community health centers, and nonprofits providing counseling and support services, community education, and professional training. Her work has centered on helping women heal from and overcome the effects of partner abuse, trauma, and loss. Michelle speaks English and Spanish and has worked with immigrant, LGBTQ+, elderly, youth, and adult populations. Michelle’s passion lies in helping people envision what it means for them to live fully and freely and accompanying them on their path forward. She values our human capacity to change, heal, and thrive, and aims to support clients toward safety, self-acceptance, and hope. Michelle sees the uniqueness of each person and honors their individual experiences and perspectives. As a certified, trauma-informed yoga instructor, she incorporates mind-body connection and healing into her work. Her calm yet vibrant energy creates a comforting space for reflection and growth.

Deanne became a counselor as a second career after years in education and business. Deanne’s passion has always been in the helping field whether in her roles in account management or with the students in her years in education. Deanne has a Masters Degree in Education with a speciality in Counseling from DePaul University (LPC). She has four children, ranging from late teens to young adults, and this combined with her education helps her connect on so many levels to her clients. She believes connections are the key to well-being, and with that approach in mind, the client-counselor relationship is of the utmost importance in Deanne’s person centered therapy. Deanne’s natural empathetic nature and love for people drives her passion for this field of practice. She believes in helping her clients work on strategies to address the root of her clients difficulties and build meaningful connections.

Nancy joined Spiezio & Affiliates 18 years ago as the Business Manager. After a 30+ year career in Finance and IT, she became passionate about counseling and helping others. Having raised three daughters who are also Doctors and Masters in Social work and Psychology, there was much support in this decision as well. This led […]

Joanna holds a masters degree in Clinical Counseling from Franciscan University of Steubenville. She is a Lisenced Professional Counselor in the state of Illinois and is working towards her LCPC for full liscensure. Joanna has worked in the community mental health setting doing both outreach and individual and group counseling. She has training and experience […]

Annette has been speaking, consulting, and educating in the realms of Spirituality and Psychology for nearly 20 years. She is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC)). Annette holds two Master’s Degrees from Loyola University Chicago, in Pastoral Studies and Pastoral Counseling. Annette is trained in the Enneagram System and in Internal Family Systems. She spent […]