Labyrinth’s Psychotherapists

• Suzanne Peroutka, M.S., LCPC, ATR-BC, SEP

  

  Suzanne Peroutka (she, her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist. She is also an EMDR Therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. She works with children, adolescents, and adults.

  Peroutka uses Art Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Hypnosis, HMR (Holographic Memory Resolution), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Play Therapy and Vibrational Sound Therapy to treat a wide range of issues such as trauma, anxiety, overwhelm, eating disorders, self-injury, abuse and depression. She assures clients that Art Therapy requires no experience in the “arts” only a willingness to explore the creativity within.

  Peroutka offers a monthly Somatic Experiencing Consultation Group for SE Therapists (see Consultation for more information.) She is also a provider for SE personal and individual consultation sessions, at all levels, for SE Therapists pursuing their SEP.

• Dr. Paula Jo (PJ) Hruby, Ed.D., LCPC, SEP

  

  Dr. P.J. Hruby (she, her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and works with adults 25 years and older. She has been a practicing therapist for over 26 years. Dr. Hruby earned her doctorate in transpersonal psychology, which considers the whole person: mind-body-emotions-spirit. Her therapeutic background includes individual, relational and family counseling. In each session, she uses alternative or experiential methods of therapy, which help accelerate change and often reduce time in counseling. Dr. Hruby is a Certified Therapist and Approved Consultant in EMDR and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP).

  Dr. Hruby believes each individual is unique and has an innate drive to develop to her/his/their fullest potential. Her therapeutic approach is client-centered and focuses on insight-oriented therapies including transpersonal forms of therapy, particularly Jungian Psychology and Psychosynthesis. Psychosynthesis is a process of personal and spiritual growth that combines Western psychology and Eastern disciplines.

  Dr. Hruby integrates many techniques and therapeutic methods into her work with clients. These include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing), Somatic Experiencing, Guided Imagery, Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy, Dream Work, Expressive Therapies, Hypnosis, TWR/WHEE (Transformative Wholistic Reintegration), HMR (Holographic Memory Resolution), Voice Dialogue, Dream Work and SoulCollage® in promoting growth and healing and to address relational issues, family problems, trauma, abuse, depression, disordered eating, overwhelm and grief.

  As a trauma and anxiety specialist, Dr. Hruby helps individuals who have had intense experiences (sad, mad, bad, and scary) that keep popping up or in some way interfering with their lives. Past experiences can drain energy and prevent happiness. Her expertise is in resolving these events/memories/feelings by aiding the mind and body in integrating or digesting them. Her goal is always to help clients feel more centered, in control, and moving forward in their lives.

  Dr. Hruby offers a monthly EMDR Consultation Groups for EMDR Therapists (see Consultation for more information). Also, she is a provider for SE personal sessions (Beginning & Intermediate Years) for SE Therapists pursuing their SEP.

• Dianne Samp, M.S., LCPC, ATR, SEP, RYT

  

  Dianne Samp (she, her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Registered Art Therapist, Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapist, a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and a Yoga teacher. She is a Personal Session Provider for Beginning and Intermediate Level SE Students. Ms. Samp received her master’s degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in both Counseling and Art Therapy.

  Ms. Samp specializes in working with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression. She is experienced in working with women who are survivors of domestic abuse and helps them navigate back to their inner strength and wisdom. Ms. Samp also works with women in transition facing the quandary of what to do next in their lives. Using her therapeutic skills and life experiences, Ms. Samp works alongside adults as they encounter the various challenges life presents helping to bring back to them the excitement of possibility.

  Dianne Samp uses a combination of therapeutic methods including Art Therapy, Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Yoga, and Somatic Experiencing (SE). These therapeutic methods and practices can work together to help you travel through what is overwhelming to a place in which you are able to experience the spaciousness, grace, and joy of life.

• Dr. Valerie Maty, DAT, ATR-BC, LCPC, SEP, CADC

  

  Dr. Valerie Maty (she, her) journeys with children, adolescents, adults, parents, and families. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP), a Board Certified /Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) and a Certified Addictions Counselor (CADC). She earned her Doctorate of Art Therapy Degree at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and her Masters Degree from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in Counseling and Art Therapy, as well as Addictions Counseling. Dr. Maty utilizes many therapeutic approaches including: Art Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Play Therapy, Sand tray Therapy, Relaxation and Solution-oriented techniques to promote healing and growth. Dr. Maty incorporates the Twelve Steps and Relapse Prevention Planning to assist individuals who are exploring recovery.

  Dr. Maty believes in compassionately and creatively encouraging and supporting you on your unique journey, while providing a safe context of hope where you can discover your authentic strengths and illuminate your inner light as you move towards wellness in your life. Dr. Maty has many years of experience walking alongside children, adolescents, adults and families journeying with them in the therapeutic process. Dr. Maty assists with exploring parenting concerns, parent/child relationships, adolescent transitions, overwhelm due to divorce/life transitions, medical trauma, anxiety due to ongoing medical procedures/treatment, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, family of origin issues, PTSD, self-esteem, stress, school anxiety, and substance use.

  She welcomes the opportunity to meet you and join you on your unique “journey” towards wellness.

• Joseph Glim, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.

  

  Joseph Glim (he, him) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). Glim enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults and families using a collaborative approach to foster a therapeutic relationship in a safe and supportive environment. You will find him to be passionate about his work, non-judgmental towards your challenges and confident in your ability to heal and overcome those challenges.

  During therapy sessions, Glim utilizes both traditional psychotherapy and experiential therapies that include: EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Guided Imagery, Mindfulness, Sand Tray therapy, and the use of Play and Art in therapy sessions. Glim’s areas of specialty include: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, grief and loss, self-harming behaviors, suicidal thoughts, managing stress and overwhelm, chronic pain, interpersonal/communication challenges, parenting concerns and behavioral issues with children at home and/or school.

  Using a holistic approach, Glim’s goal is to help clients enjoy life more fully in the present and to experience healthy/fulfilling relationships by finding balance in Mind, Body and Spirit.

• Nancy Andrews, LCPC, CADC, ATR-BC, CCJTS

  

  Nancy Andrews (she, her) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC), Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CACD), and a Clinically Certified Juvenile Treatment Specialist (CCJTS). She also is trained in EMDR and Somatic Experiencing and has extensive experienced in treating trauma, substance abuse, anxiety, and depression. Nancy works with individuals 14 years and older.

  Nancy utilizes traditional therapeutic treatment, incorporating creative components of art, journaling, and experiences in nature to reconnect with the joy of living. She has taught Illustrated Journal classes with adults and in the High School setting, which emphasizes the joy in creatively recording the rich “ordinary” moments of our lives. Nancy is encouraging toward others and has faith in the abundance and love of God. This summarizes Nancy’s beliefs and values for her own life and the lives of those with whom she comes in contact. She believes that God can truly bring good out of every situation despite life’s difficulties. She will help you look for how this miracle can unfold in your life as it has in hers.

• Ruben Flores, LCPC

  

  Ruben Flores (he/him) is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). He has worked in mental health for over 14 years. His experience is working in schools as a social worker. Ruben is also trained in Somatic Experiencing (SE), an experiential body-awareness approach that uses the wisdom of the body to treat trauma. SE restores self-regulation and returns a sense of wholeness and aliveness to traumatized individuals. Ruben often uses other mind-body interventions in therapy sessions such as breath work and physical movement to help support regulation. He is trained in Breath for Change Yoga, which is a yoga curriculum that supports the well-being of children, teens, and young adults in the school environment.

  Ruben has a warm, approachable energy that allows him to connect with individuals from many walks of life. His personal experiences in adversity as a Hispanic male have taught him resilience and compassion for underserved populations in therapy. He is a father of two young boys and enjoys exploring with them or working in the yard together on their large garden. Ruben is a former rugby player who enjoys staying active and exploring new adventures with his family.

• Ciara Athy, LPC, ATR-BC

  

  Ciara Athy (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC) who works with clients of all ages at the outpatient level of care. She supports individuals processing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma through creative interventions. Her clinical strengths include working with children, adolescents, adults, and families as they experience life transitions. Ciara has supported clients through divorce, coping with grief and loss, job and career transitions, school transitions including 504/IEP development, and other challenges that impact daily living and require support.

  Ms. Athy has presented group workplace wellness seminars and art therapy workshops for local schools, hospitals, and professional organizations. She is also skilled in developing and directing creative art-based interventions through telehealth/virtual counseling sessions.

  The creative interventions Ciara incorporates during sessions draw from person-centered, strengths based, and Adlerian counseling-art therapy techniques. To have a positive therapeutic experience, she believes it is important to develop a holistic understanding of the client. This includes exploring a client’s previous experience with treatment as well as the client’s identity, culture, and community. She is sensitive to where a client is in their life journey and seeks to move and progress with them.

  Ciara welcomes clients that enjoy being creative or are seeking to re-energize their ‘creative self.’ Her approach is often hands on and collaborative — encouraging creative problem solving as she models judgement-free art making. By supporting needs and illuminating strengths, Ciara works to create a space where clients gain insight and become empowered to shine on their own with skills to maintain a balanced quality of life.

• Michelle Marrocco, LPC, ATR-Provisional

  

  Michelle Marrocco (she, her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Provisional Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-Provisional). She is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and works with children, adolescents, and adults from all backgrounds. Her experience is in psychiatric hospital settings and working with children in a therapeutic day school. She studied painting and sculpture at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and received her master’s degree in counseling and art therapy from the Adler School of Professional Psychology.

  Michelle uses Art Therapy, EMDR, guided imagery, and creative journaling to help clients build self-esteem, develop coping strategies, process trauma, and find meaning through the creative process.

  Born in southern Italy, she grew up traveling between Italy and New York City, Michelle developed a strong connection to Italian culture and a true love for the arts. Being an art therapist, an artist, and a mother of two children fills her life with constant opportunities to share creative space with others. She believes that the reparative nature of artmaking is truly elemental and is a universal therapeutic approach across all cultures, populations, and ages.

• Eppo

  

  Eppo enjoys spending time at Labyrinth Counseling & Consulting Center. Whether working with clients in Suzanne Peroutka’s office or greeting clients in the reception area, she loves to be with people.

  Eppo is a 9 year-old, European Labrador Retriever. She’s a service dog with a gentle nature and calm personality. Her specialities are napping and using her skills to assist clients with PTSD.