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OUR TEAM

Dr. Katarzyna Pilewicz, Ph.D, LCPC, CADC

Dr Katarzyna Pilewicz, LCPC, CADC is the clinical director of the facility she founded in 2014. Her mental health clinic is a place of peace, safety and comfort for all. Here, help is provided to all those who participate, regardless of age, gender and profession. From the treatment of depression, neuroses, to addiction, therapy, help in educational therapy effective for children and family help is provided. And above all, it is a place that provides the strength to build positive changes in life and pressure to pursue goals. Our center offers individual and group psychotherapy tailored to the individual needs of children, teenagers and adults.

Dr Pilewicz is a psychologist by vocation, a psychologist with a passion for helping, treating, discovering new possibilities, techniques and methods for mental improvement. For years, she has been writing articles on psychology, bringing knowledge about our mental well-being and combating the stigma that has been causing mental illnesses. Her role model is Dr. Antoni Kępiński, a humanistic psychiatrist, who saw all complexity in patients, including strengths of character, and believed that one could beat the deepest obstacles. Since childhood, she has been fascinated by the human mind and the secrets underlying psychological traumas that lead to mental disorders such as depression, neurosis, eating disorders, personality disorders and psychotic diseases such as schizophrenia. Upon her arrival in the United States, she started the rigor training at Adler University in Chicago, which she completed with a Master's degree, and at Walden University, Minnesota, where she became a PhD in Positive Psychology.

Ms. Anna Michalczyk, LMFT

Anna is a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Illinois and New York State.  Anna’s therapeutic approach acknowledges that we are fundamentally social beings vulnerable to feeling emotional pain in our personal and professional relationships.  Anna creates a safe and confidential space where clients can better understand and transform their pain.  Throughout the therapeutic process clients learn to improve communication with loved ones, manage interpersonal stress, challenge negative self-thoughts, and resolve emotional injuries.

Anna completed her undergraduate studies in psychology at Columbia University (NYC) and earned her MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mercy College, graduating with high honors.  She trained at the Child and Family Institute at Mt. Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital providing individual and group psychotherapy to children, adolescents and families with experience on both the inpatient and outpatient units.  Anna also provided home-based therapy and child welfare support throughout the Bronx as a Functional Family Therapist.  Currently Anna is on call at Northwestern Hospital and sees clients in private practice. 
Anna is an active member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and the  Psi Chi International Honors Society in Psychology.  Anna also holds a MA in Economics and has conducted research for the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.  She has presented research at the American Family Therapy Academy Conference and the Academy Health Conference focused on improving clinical interventions. 

Anna holds sessions at both the Deerfield and Schaumburg locations.  She can be reached by phone at (224) 241-2298 or via email at annam@psychologicalcounselingcenter.com

Karolina Kozakiewicz LPC, CADC

Karolina works with adolescents, families and adults, and specializes in mood, substance use, and anxiety disorders.

Her experiences include work at an inpatient psychiatric hospital and different community mental health settings. She utilizes a variety of techniques, including CBT and DBT skills, strength-based approach, and emotion-focused therapy.

She believes that counseling is a collaboration. She would like to join you on the journey of discovery. She will accompany you in the search for peace, meaning, and solutions. She will assist you in practicing skills that work best for you and find ways to create your best life.

Anna Zeglen, LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with wide-ranging experience offering in-person and online counseling. My life’s passion is helping children, teens and young adults to reclaim their emotional wellbeing and live their life to the fullest. My therapeutic goal is to accompany clients on their way to self-acceptance and finding inner balance.

I work with individuals and their families and specialize in treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma and focus on family problems. I focus on the client's strengths and discovering their potential. It is important for me to get to know client’s unique way of communicating, and how the relationships are built with their loved ones.
I understand the importance of culturally competent therapy, as well as the continuous stigma towards mental health. I'm committed to create an environment where my clients can feel safe, understood and supported and more important - heard without being judged. I am bilingual -Polish/English. I look forward to connecting with you and partnering on your journey to independence and emotional health and wellbeing.

“We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.” - Galileo Galilei

Iwona Krasnowska-Guzek, MA

Iwona Krasnowska-Guzek, MA is a psychotherapist committed to helping families, children, adolescents and adults learn how to build healthier relationships with their loved ones and themselves. Iwona believes in a holistic approach to our life. She considers the whole person-body, mind and spirit.

Iwona is passionate about helping parents with young children to improve the quality and happiness of their relationships. Iwona creates a respectful, compassionate and encouraging space to explore your unique needs and set and achieve your goals. Through this process clients rediscover their strengths, deep self-exploration and personal growth occurs.

​ Iwona completed her undergraduate degree in Counseling Psychology at National Louis University and earned her MA in Counseling Psychology from Adler School of Professional Psychology. Iwona worked at the Polish American Association providing individual and group therapy.  Iwona was in charge of IOP for patients with chronic mental health illness at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital and worked with the geriatric population in an inpatient setting at Arlington Hts Hospital. Currently, Iwona holds sessions in the Schaumburg location.

Sylwia Zwolinski, MA

Sylwia is a Marriage and Family Therapist who earned her master’s degree and training from Northeastern Illinois University.

Sylwia specializes in working with couples and families with a focus on improving communication skills, develop and maintain healthy boundaries, learn how to rebuild trust and respect, and restore emotional and physical intimacy.

“ I’ve been always passionate about working with people and trying to help those who struggle the most. My goal is to guide couples and families through personal challenges, help ease emotional distress, and empower to achieve a healthier mind.”

“To make a relationship last: couples must become better friends, learn to manage conflict, and create ways to support each other hopes and dreams.”
Dr. John Gottman
The Gottman Institute

If you’re interested in scheduling a consultation with Sylwia, please call our office.

Samantha Nusinov-Kolko, MA

I am a Social worker (MSW) with a clinical specialization. I have experience in working with clients of all ages. My teenage clients find me to be most relatable during these trying times. I also enjoy working with adolescents too. I offer in-person and telehealth sessions. I am very passionate and driven when it comes to my clients' needs. My therapeutic goal is to have clients be able to achieve their own created goals that are customized to their needs and leave them feeling empowered.

My focus is to meet my clients where they are at and work collaboratively to address their anxiety, depression, and various other mental health needs. Rapport building is incredibly important to me. I use this to build a safe and non-judgmental environment during all our sessions. 

“Great things come from hard work and perseverance, no excuses. If you love a thing you will overcome all difficulties.” Kobe Bryant

Lana Sukach, LCPC