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Meet our Team Our therapists have specialized training to treat relationship issues, life transitions, acute and complex trauma, difficulties in emotion regulation, and mood and anxiety disorders. Our clinical team is comprised of a culturally and ethnically diverse group of master’s-level therapists and professional trainees who are committed to offering high-quality counseling services. All therapists have experience and expertise in working with a wide variety of clinical settings and client concerns. Beginning services can sometimes be a stressful and confusing process, regardless of where you may be at this point in your journey. We are here to support you. Virginia Torres Ryan, LCSW, JD Founder & Practice Owner, Individual Therapist Rachael Siemon-Carome, LCSW Supervising Clinician, Child & Individual Therapist Lisa Macias, MSW, LSW Child & Family Therapist Nina Rickett-Green, MSW, LSW Child & Family Therapist, Clinical Intake Coordinator Tony Silker, LCSW Child & Family Therapist, Custody Evaluator Keri McGuire, MSW, JD Individual & Couples Therapist Yareli Carrera Master's-Level Social Work Intern

Natalia Obrochta, MSW Intern Natalia is a first-level intern at Family Horizons receiving advanced training on the intersection of family law and mental health. Natalia is a dedicated and compassionate professional with a strong background in psychology and extensive experience working with adolescents and children. Natalia earned a degree in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and is currently a graduate student of social work at Loyola. Natalia gained invaluable experience in wilderness therapy and at a residential treatment facility, working closely with struggling adolescents to support their emotional and behavioral development. This hands-on experience honed in Natalia's skills in crisis intervention, counseling, and building therapeutic relationships. Currently, Natalia works as a paraprofessional at an elementary school, where she provides specialized support to kindergarten students in special education. Outside of work, Natalia is passionate about rock climbing and camping, finding joy and relaxation in the great outdoors. Natalia also cherishes spending time with friends and family. Education & Background Masters of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago (Expected 2026) Bachelors of Science in Psychology, Loyola University Chicago (2021)

Nuestros servicios Family Horizons es una práctica clínica privada que brinda servicios de psicoterapia y servicios forenses relacionados con el divorcio y los niños. Obtenga más información a continuación. Servicios de Psicoterapia Divorcio y Paternidad

Resources Mental Health Crisis Support 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988 is the a three-digit dialing code that will connect callers or texters in crisis to trained counselors that will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary. Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor. Free 24/7 support at your fingertips. CARES & SASS Phone: 800-345-9049 Crisis hotline, mental health evaluation, and other services for youth and adults in Illinois with Medicaid. The Trevor Project Call 866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 Available 24/7 for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Trained counselors provide 100% free and confidential support through phone, text, or chat options on their website. Thresholds Living Room Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Located at: 4423 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 The Living Room is a free, confidential walk-in option for mental health crisis support on the north side of Chicago. It is an entirely peer-led crisis stabilization option as an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization. Trilogy First-Response Alternative Crisis Team (FACT) Phone: 800-322-8400 Provides urgent mobile response and interventions, as well as follow-up support, for individuals who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Fact operates in Rogers Park, Edgewater, West Ridge, Uptown, Skokie, and Evanston. Domestic Violence National Domestic Violence Hotline Call 800-799-7233 or Text BEGIN to 88788 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides free, confidential, and compassionate support and resources to survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse. City of Chicago Domestic Violence Helpline Phone: 1-877-863-6338 The City of Chicago Domestic Violence Help Line is a 24-hour, toll-free confidential number that provides services and information for those experiencing domestic violence. Between Friends Chicago 24-Hour Crisis Line: (800) 603-4357 Between Friends is dedicated to preventing domestic violence and ending the cycle of abuse by equipping communities in Chicago with the tools necessary for everyone to feel safe and equal in their relationships. Offers counseling, court advocacy, and crisis intervention services to survivors. Sexual Assault National Sexual Assault Hotline Call 800-656-4673 or chat online at online.rainn.org 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Sexual Assault Hotline provides free, confidential, and compassionate support and resources to survivors of sexual assault, violence, and harrassment. Mujeres Latinas En Acción Phone: 888-293-2080 Offers services for anyone requiring support in cases of sexual abuse or domestic violence on a walk-in basis with no appointment needed. Provides crisis intervention, court advocacy, community education, referrals, and other resources. Resilience (Medical and Legal Advocacy) Phone: 312-443-9603 Highly trained medical advocates are on call 24 hours a day to provide in-person crisis support to survivors of sexual assault and abuse at 15 hospitals located in Chicago. Legal advocates are also available to support in navigating the criminal justice processing or civil remedies. You will receive support regardless of whether or not you choose to report to law enforcement. Advocacy & Legal Aid Family Rescue Legal Advocacy Program Call 800-360-6619 Assists survivors of domestic violence with intervention, counseling, and legal advocacy. Supports with often complex and confusing legal issues, such as orders of protection, child support, custody, and divorce. Ascend Justice Phone: 312-971-5932 Empowering individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence and the child welfare system. Provides support with housing, safety concerns, employment, public benefits, court proceedings, and more. Sarah's Inn Phone: 708-386-4225 Offers comprehensive support and intervention services for children and families impacted by domestic violence. Provides legal support to help ensure that survivors of domestic violence receive equal rights and protection under the law.

Nina Rickett-Green, MSW As a transnational, transracial adoptee, Nina understands firsthand the need to create a solid foundation of identity and purpose amidst feelings of being misunderstood, unrepresented, and alone. Nina felt the experience of an adoptee as one always living in the in-betweens, but the more she lives the more she learns that every single person knows the feeling of being “not enough” of something. As a lifelong reader and writer, Nina naturally employs the power of story and metaphor in the therapeutic space to co-write a new narrative with her clients, one in which they are the protagonist of their lives. Nina completed her second-year Master’s level clinical internship at Family Horizons prior to joining the team as a therapist. She received her MSW at the University of Illinois at Chicago Jane Addams School of Social Work, and created her own Bachelor of Arts major entitled “Social Change: Activism and Agency” with a concentration in Race and Ethnic Studies at St. Olaf College. Nina is passionate about helping people understand and overcome experiences of trauma, familial conflict, and internal struggles to uncover what lies at the root and how we can begin to nurture regrowth. You can expect Nina to use a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic techniques, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) to address issues of anxiety and mood disorders, divorce and attachment concerns, and self esteem in settings of individual, family reunification and co-parenting therapy. With a background in nonprofit and social justice work, Nina will bring in questions about the many varying intersections of identity one may carry and how that has affected their selfhood. Education & Background Masters in Social Work, University of Illinois at Chicago Bachelors of Arts, St. Olaf College Clinical Specializations Anxiety & Mood Disorders Family Conflict & Divorce Child Therapy Additional Expertise Adoption & Attachment Eating Disorders Trauma & PTSD Life Transitions & Stress

Preguntas Frecuentes ¿Qué es la terapia? La terapia, también llamada psicoterapia o consejería, es cuando usted se reúne regularmente con un trabajador social, un consejero o un psicólogo para que lo ayude a abordar comportamientos y hábitos autodestructivos, resolver sentimientos dolorosos, mejorar sus relaciones con los demás y mejorar su salud y bienestar en general. -ser. Nunca he ido a terapia. ¿Qué debo esperar? Al comenzar la terapia, establecerá metas con su consejero y determinará los pasos que tomará para llegar allí. Puede esperar que su terapeuta sea alguien que lo apoye, escuche atentamente, modele una experiencia de relación saludable y positiva, le brinde comentarios adecuados y adapte sus sesiones a sus experiencias y objetivos. Ya sea en consejería individual, de pareja o familiar, su relación con su terapeuta es confidencial. ¿Por cuánto tiempo debo ver a un terapeuta? No existe una respuesta única para el tiempo que una persona debe ir a terapia. Algunos encuentran que la terapia es extremadamente beneficiosa y eligen que sea un proceso a largo plazo, mientras que otros comienzan a sentirse mejor después de algunas sesiones. El número de sesiones que recomendamos depende de tus objetivos, tu historial y el tipo de problema, entre otros factores. Nuestros asesores trabajarán con usted para desarrollar un plan que se ajuste a sus necesidades específicas. ¿Cuáles son sus honorarios por asesoramiento? ¿Y mi seguro lo cubre? Actualmente estamos en red con BCBS PPO y ComPsych. Si está fuera de la red, los costos de bolsillo oscilan entre $ 80 y $ 150 por sesión, según el proveedor. Las tarifas con un pasante de nivel de maestría bajo la supervisión de un médico con licencia son de $40 por sesión. ¿ Recetas de medicamento? Todo el personal de Family Horizons son trabajadores sociales y consejeros y no prescriben medicamentos. Si su terapeuta cree que podría beneficiarse de la medicación además de la psicoterapia, puede ayudarlo remitiéndolo a un psiquiatra de confianza. ¿Qué es la terapia de reunificación? La terapia de reunificación es una terapia especializada para familias que han experimentado trastornos, generalmente debido al divorcio o la separación. Todos los miembros de la familia tienen un papel en el proceso de terapia. ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre la terapia de pareja y la terapia de coparentalidad? La terapia de crianza compartida, a menudo ordenada por la corte, pero no requerida, se centrará en construir un frente unido para beneficiar los mejores intereses de su hijo. Trabajará con su terapeuta para crear límites y construir herramientas de comunicación efectivas con el otro padre para reducir el conflicto. La terapia de pareja prioriza la relación entre los dos individuos y las formas de fortalecer la conexión, la intimidad y mejorar la comunicación.

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Nuestros servicios Family Horizons es una práctica clínica privada que brinda servicios de psicoterapia y servicios forenses relacionados con el divorcio y los niños. Obtenga más información a continuación. Individual Therapy Family Therapy Couples Therapy Play Therapy Servicios de Psicoterapia Divorcio y Paternidad

Library & Resources A curated selection of our team's most recommended reading and other resources to compliment the process and support your growth. Trauma & PTSD What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, & Healing by Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn Mood & Anxiety When Panic Attacks by Dr. David Burns It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn Child & Adolescent What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, & Healing by Dr. Bruce Perry & Oprah Winfrey It Didn't Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle by Mark Wolynn Trauma & PTSD This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors. Mood & Anxiety This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors. Mood & Anxiety This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors.

Sharon Alvarado, MSW Intern Sharon is a second-level intern and master's-level clinician at Family Horizons receiving advanced training on the intersection of family law and mental health. Sharon is currently a Program Specialist for the Mentorship & Workforce Development Team at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Sharon graduated with a double BA in Sociology and Political Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has been working in program coordination and development for 5+ years. Sharon is a Chicago Native, currently living on the Northwest Side of the city. She loves to go on adventures, travel, and explore different coffee and food shops throughout Chicago. Sharon is very passionate about empowering Chicago's youth and working towards improving the quality of healthcare services available in under-resourced neighborhoods. In Sharon’s current role, she mentors and oversee over 500+ students yearly, engaging students in various programming with their team and be able to expose them to unlimited careers in healthcare. She also runs communications and social media for her team. Sharon has always had an interest in healthcare, which has landed her to pursue to apply to Graduate School for a master’s in social work. She is entering her last year as a grad student at Loyola University in the MSW Program. Sharon is a first gen student, and is looking forward to graduating and earning her degree Spring of 2025.

Keri McGuire, MSW, JD With a background as a former public interest attorney, Keri brings over 20 years of experience advocating for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Her extensive experience in this realm has honed her ability to provide compassionate and effective support to those in need, making her a trusted and invaluable resource in the community. Keri holds a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois Chicago and her passion lies in working with individuals and children who are navigating life's many transitions, providing them with invaluable support and guidance. Keri specializes in assisting clients in developing grounding techniques and creating healthy boundaries, crucial elements in enhancing their relationships with themselves and others. Keri's blend of academic knowledge, practical experience, and empathetic approach make her a highly effective and compassionate professional in the field. Education & Background Master in Social Work, University of Illinois Chicago Juris Doctor, DePaul University School of Law Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, University of Iowa Illinois Bar Member (Since November 2003) 40 Hour Domestic Violence Training 40 Hours Sexual Assault Training Memberships Member of Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Chicago Bar Association Clinical Specializations Domestic Abuse Family Conflict & Divorce Relationship Issues Additional Expertise Anxiety & Mood Disorders Child & Adolescent Therapy Life Transitions Trauma and PTSD Women's Issues

Virginia Torres Ryan, LCSW, JD As the founder of Family Horizons, Virginia brings a wealth of experience from the fields of both family law and mental health. She is deeply committed to providing accessible and equitable high-quality therapeutic services to individuals and families. Virginia's approach is strengths-based and solution-focused, aiming to help clients of all ages identify, recognize, and correct maladaptive behaviors and thought patterns. She is passionate about guiding individuals towards happiness and fulfillment for positive life outcomes. Trained as both an attorney and clinical social worker, Virginia can adeptly navigate complex, high-conflict situations with compassion and understanding. She serves as a strong advocate for equity in her work. Education & Background Masters in Social Work, Loyola University Chicago Juris Doctor, Loyola University Chicago School of Law Licensed Clinical Social Worker (since 2015) Illinois Bar Member (since 2013) Bachelor of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago Bachelor of Science in Sociology, Loyola University Chicago Memberships National Association of Social Workers Association of Family and Conciliation Courts Chicago Bar Association Clinical Specializations Relationship Issues Divorce & Separation Martial & Premarital Counseling Additional Expertise Anxiety & Mood Disorders Behavioral Issues Domestic Violence Peer Relationships Polyamory Self Esteem Sexual Abuse