Illinois staff

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Kristina Byrd is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies. Kristina then graduated from Indiana University with a Master in Social Work. Kristina is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Clinical Telehealth, and is a Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. 

 Kristina's purpose is to help you believe that you can achieve more than what you can see. Kristina services individuals, couples, and families who are experiencing increased stress, caregiver stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. Kristina believes that there is power in simply being heard. 

Kristina is also the owner of TheByrdzNest.com

Kristina.ByrdJoseph@essentialcounselinggroup.com  

Chanel Hampton is an attentive and compassionate therapist trained in a variety of therapy modalities. Chanel received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Spelman College and Master of Arts in Social Work at The University of Chicago. Chanel has served in the field of social services for over 10 years, having worked in various capacities from care coordinator to therapist.

Chanel seeks to help individuals and families address anxiety, depression, and trauma. Chanel works from an interpersonal approach and believes that healing takes place by identifying the source of the issue at hand. Chanel considers the therapy hour to be a sacred time of healing. To schedule an initial appointment, please click the link below. 

Chanel.Hampton@essentialcounselinggroup.com

Cynthia Muite is a  professional Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over ten years of experience. Cynthia finds great joy in assisting individuals with navigating through life's challenges. Cynthia firmly believe that everyone needs a safe place to share thoughts and reflect to promote self growth. 

Cynthia’s goal is to explore core issues and help you to become the best version of you. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, grief therapy, obsessive compulsive disorder or cognitive behavior therapy, she’s here to help. Make your first steps with Cynthia! Click below to start your journey to healing. 

Cynthia.Muite@essentialcounselinggroup.com

Melody Wilson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign and Master of Arts in Social Work at University of Chicago. Since that time she has worked in various environments and with various populations, primarily dealing with mental health. Melody believes we all can benefit from the support of a Therapist because good or bad stress has effects on mental health.

Melody.Wilson@essentialcounselinggroup.com

My name is Erica Minnion-Klyce and currently I am a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. I am currently enrolled at Purdue University Global in their Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner’s program. My goal is to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who has a passion for population health and serving the needs of a complex population. 

My passion is to care for and counsel clients with common identified chronic psychiatric conditions. I look forward to providing individual, group, and family psychotherapy. 

Some of the duties that I am able to perform include:  

 • Physical health assessments
• Mental health assessments
• Psychotherapy
• Designing treatment plans
• Prescribing psycho-pharmaceuticals and medication
• Working with patients and families to explain treatment plans
• Educating communities on mental health
• Help adjust medication and treatment for patients
• Learn about new medicines and treatment options for mental health

Some of the diagnosis that I work with include:
• Anxiety
• Panic attacks
• Bipolar disorder
• ADHD
• ADD
• Depression
• Alcoholism
• Drug use
• Schizophrenia
• PTSD
• Trauma
• Postpartum depression

managementmanagement@essentialcounselinggroup.com 

Erica is offering only telehealth sessions. 

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Nicole Chisum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is committed to improving the lives of others through the therapeutic process. She received her Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois at Champaign- Urbana in Health Education, a Master of Science from Erikson Institute in Child Development and a Master of Social Work from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Nicole has over 15 years of experience working with individuals, children and families as a dedicated Social Worker.   Nicole believes that when individuals are given the space to fully express themselves and have a supportive therapist. Then clients can see the positive changes they are looking for. Nicole is ready to meet you where you are in your therapy journey and help guide you toward positive mental health.