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.

Lana Sukach, LCPC

Email: lanas@psychologicalcounselingcenter.com
Phone: (312) 929-6911
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Over 30 years of diverse experience in Social Service, Mental Heath and Hospital Settings performing Crisis Assessment and  Psychiatric Evaluations; Case Management and Utilisation Reviews with Managed Care; Job and Resettlement Counseling with children, adults and families. Strong Advocate for refugees and immigrants in the United States since 1989. 

In my  professional  path I have learned to focus on hearing people aches in  hearts and souls, assisting them in a process of healing  and empowerment by being with them in  Learning and Growing process.

Working within hospital setting and Emergency Rooms I have witnessed that Crisis can be a paramount  experience in both directions — pain and despair and ,on the other hand , Turning Points in one’s life … Once depressed or anxious one can turn for a professional help to make those changes for better.

Being an immigrant myself,  I can’t emphasise more on importance of culture and adjustment, struggles in conformation and acceptance of your journey to a different and ,sometimes,  challenging experiences finding you own self in a different culture .  My immigrant life journey and professional approach is here for anyone seeking advice and counseling for adults, children and families.
In my Rogerian approach as well as eclectic mix of therapeutic models  I believe in each and one of my clients to become self aware of their internal powers to strive and succeed.  My faith- based approach is also available who regards Faith highly in life as well.

In 1998 I Graduated  from ILLINOIS SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY I received my  MA in Counseling Psychology and LCPC licensure in Illinois.

I am fluent in Ukrainian and I comprehend other Slavic languages.

Currently I’m available in Deerfield, River Grove and Schaumburg offices.

Malgorzata Olczak

Malgorzata Olczak is an Illinois Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Use Counselor (CADC), a Certified Clinical Specialist for Anxiety Disorders (CCATP ), and an ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider (CCCP-ADHD) with decades of experience in the field. 

Malgorzata strives to be a consistently creative and resourceful bilingual counselor with a proven ability to motivate others, develop successful culture-sensitive services, and create an environment conducive to personal growth.
She is a graduate of the University of Łódź with a Master of Arts in Social Pedagogy (MA). Before coming to the United States, she worked as a therapist at the J. Babiński Psychiatric Hospital in Łódź. 

Once in the United States, she graduated from Montay College-Addiction Program in Chicago with additional practice at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Chicago. For over twenty years, she ran a consultation program for children and parents at the Polish American Association in Chicago.

Malgorzata has extensive experience providing support for individuals experiencing difficulties due to mood disorders, depression, anxiety, sleep, and eating disorders. She supports patients in crises, as well as those who want to develop or make a positive change in their lives.

She also offers assistance in carrying out family oriented interventions for substance use and other disorders. Malgorzata offers individual and/or group consultations for parents and guardians to address various aspects of family life and effective parenting techniques. In doing so, she hopes to foster an open dialogue that allows people to achieve their own personal growth. ​

Urszula Duszynska LSW, CADC

Email: urszulad@psychologicalcounselingcenter.com
Phone: (224) 267-5090​
I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). I have experience working with an adult population in areas such as addiction, mental health and couples therapy.  Also, as a religious Sister, which is part of my identity, some clients may find additional benefits in discussing their issues with me. My professional goal is to help people in their struggles addressing their unique, individual needs. Every person is different, when I work with those who struggle with addiction, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, trauma, and marital problems, I am meeting clients in their reality. I connect easily with my clients, both men and women, accepting them and seeking to help them grow and make positive changes in their lives. ​I completed my undergraduate studies at Oakton Community College with two Associate Degrees: one in Human Services and another in Substance Abuse.
I have both a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Social Work with specialization in Mental Health from Loyola University of Chicago. Previously, I worked at the Polish American Association as an Addiction and General Counselor. I provide my services in the Polish and English language, and currently I am available in all of our locations: the Deerfield, River Grove and Schaumburg offices. “I want you to get excited about who you are, what you are, what you have, and what can still be for you. I want to inspire you to see that you can go far beyond where you are right now.” Virginia Satir

Cristina Froah

Email: Cristinaf@psychologicalcounselingcenter.com
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Cristina Froah is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) who’s passionate and dedicated about providing emotional support, psychoeducation, and empowerment to a diverse population of children, adolescents, adults, and families by using a variety of therapeutic approaches. 

The therapeutic approaches primarily utilized: CBT/DBT, Trauma Informed Care, Individual Psychology, Animal Assisted Therapy, Nature Therapy and much more. 

Specialty areas include:
General and Social Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Depression, ADHD, Trauma, 
PTSD/C-PTSD, LGBTQ+, Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Relationships and other challenging life transitions. 

I graduated in 2017 with two Social Work Degrees: Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Western Illinois University and Master of Social Work (MSW) at Aurora University. 

I value safety, security, and rapport building. To secure our therapeutic relationship, I prioritize coming forth with my most authentic self to best help us work together as a team. I look forward to having the opportunity to join you in your journey for a fulfilling lifestyle and overall wellness. 

I’m available in Deerfield, River Grove and Schaumburg offices; as well as via telehealth.