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Calming Corner
THERAPY
(630) 277-9731 x 1
The Team
Meet Our Team
Emily Taylor, LPC
Emily Taylor is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical-Counseling Psychology from Illinois State University. Emily’s passion is working with children and adolescents experiencing depression, anxiety, self-injury, trauma, and mental illness. She uses various therapeutic modalities tailored to each individual including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Person-Centered Therapy.
Emily believes providing children with a safe and supportive environment allows them to express their emotions and deal with challenging situations. She has experience working with people of all ages in Crisis Intervention, Partial Hospitalization Programs, and Outpatient Therapy.
During her free time, Emily loves spending time with her family, friends, and pets. She also enjoys reading and any opportunity to spend time in the sun!
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630.277.9731 X 701 emilycalmingcorner@gmail.com
Amy Penar, LCSW
Amy has a B.A. in Psychology and her MSW in Social Work. She is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). Amy has been a School Social Worker for 14 years and has worked with students from Pre-School to Transition Age. She provides therapy services for children and teens using an integrated approach tailored to the unique needs of each new client. There are so many changes that happen as children grow and develop, and Amy is here to help with these transitions. Amy believes that change happens when people are given the support, they need to draw on their own strengths and realize their potential to live fulfilling, happy lives.
Amy enjoys working with children to support kids in learning to manage their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. There is a focus on building relationships that allow her clients to explore their experiences and feelings to support them when challenges come along. Amy provides an environment of compassion and support to help individuals and families overcome obstacles to move forward and thrive.
Amy earned her B.A. in Psychology from Northern Illinois University in 1996. Amy is also a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of Illinois. She graduated from the Aurora University with her graduate degree in Social Work.
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630.277.9731 X 5 amycalmingcorner@gmail.com
Anita Funkhouser, LCPC
Anita Funkhouser is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Counseling from Heidelberg University. I work with clients ranging from children, adolescents, adults, and parents who are dealing with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, self-injury, adjustment disorders, grief/loss, anger management, and mental Illness.
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Anita works as an intake worker in the ER of a hospital doing behavioral health assessments. Anita also worked at Little City Foundations for 6 years working with adolescents. Her therapy style is active and goal-oriented, teaching cognitive-behavioral techniques. Her goal is to help you reach your desired solution. She believes that all people are cable of change and have it within themselves to make any changes necessary to build a better life.
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In her free time, Anita enjoys spending time with her cats and family. Anita loves planting flowers and working in the garden. Anita has a love for traveling.
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Rachel Barry, M. ED
Practice Director/Billing​​
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Rachel’s passion is helping families and individuals get the best mental health support possible and helping individuals match with a therapist who will help everyone navigate life's challenges.​
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Rachel has also taken on the Role of Practice Director and is responsible for all our new admissions. Rachel enjoys pairing the client with the best-fitting therapist.
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630.277.9731 X 1 calmingcornertherapy@gmail.com
