Narrative 

Amanda Best (she/her/hers)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

LMFT

Whether your looking to re-author the story of your life, align with a new narrative, or deconstruct dominant narratives, working with narrative therapy is a great way for us to co-author your story. My skills as a narrative therapist are focused on facilitating the process of narrative exploration and reconstruction, helping clients gain a fresh perspective on their lives, and empowering them to make meaningful changes in the stories they tell about themselves and their relationship.

Yael Kievsky (she/her/ella)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

LMFT

I practice primarily as a narrative therapist, influenced by relational and attachment approaches as well as Internal Family Systems, feminist psychotherapy, and existential and transpersonal approaches, and an intergenerational/systemic lens. I draw strongly from interpersonal neurobiology and neuroscience, such as polyvagal theory, and somatics.

Megan DeVoe (she/her)

Student Counselor

Emily Berry (they/them)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

The basis of my work with clients is through narrative therapy. Therapy is a profound opportunity to explore the ways we have made meaning of experiences in our lives, how we relate to our emotions, and the beliefs and ideas we've internalized from various sources outside ourselves. These things deeply impact our experience of ourselves and relationships, often unconsciously. Therapy is a space to build awareness and transform our narratives to support a truly authentic, values-driven life.

Ajay Dheer (He/They)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

M.S. Marriage and Family Therapy

Of all the orientations I have studied, narrative therapy has always resonated. Throughout my education, I have centered narrative techniques in my academic and applied work. In practice, I draw on narrative therapy to separate my clients from their problems in hopes of reducing feelings of guilt and shame.

Mara Sobesky (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Master of Arts in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy

Stephanie Avery (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC, M.ED.

Narrative Therapy examines the myriad stories we carry with us that influence our present day lives. Some of our stories are known, some of them are hidden, and some are waiting for an opportunity to be brought to life. Through Narrative Therapy, I help clients experience their life stories in new ways that are both meaningful and fulfilling.When we are able to bear witness to our stories and discover their complexity through exploration, that is when we have a true opportunity to grow.

Scott LaForce (He, him)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MFT-Associate

Rewrite the stories that make up your life; identify dominant discourses and author your preferred narrative.

Josephine Jardine (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

#R8352

The stories we tell, the language we weave, shapes the reality in which we interact with, and exist in.

Relendra Kaia

Licensed Professional Counselor

An emphasis on psychological flexibility means keeping one foot in one approach and the other foot in its complimentary approach. Whereas ACT and psychodynamic processes seek to liberate the psyche from established and internalized, rigid narratives, narrative therapy explores possible replacement narratives and alternate narrative approaches to life and being, guiding the client toward a concept of Self and World that facilitates a vibrant and purposeful experience of living.

Midori Ferris Wayne (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MA

La Saechao (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW, LICSW

Ray Nelson (He/Him)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC, CMHC, CCMHC

Firefly Institute

Licensed Professional Counselor

Narrative therapy is a form of psychotherapy that seeks to help patients identify their strengths and value and use those strengths the skills associated with them. It externalizes the problem, providing space for the client to examine their past, present, and future with knowledge of their ability to live their values so they can effectively confront problems.

Kelle DeBruin (she/her/hers)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

LMFT, Supervisor

Society offers us a narrative of how life 'should be' or 'is supposed to be' according to the details of who we are and the life experiences that we have had along the way. Narrative Therapy approaches those spoken and unspoken stories of who we are supposed to be and allows for further understanding of the narrative and how we desire to construct our narrative moving forward.

Robin Carlisle (She/her)

Professional Counselor

To make meaning is human. Like monkeys are the funny ones and birds are the flyers, we are the storyteller. The stories you tell about yourself and others, about the world around you, create the narrative of your life. So what then if some aspect of your life is not working? You tell a different story. I will help you. And whats better? You will come to believe it!

Victoria Solon (She/her)

Student Counselor

BS

I see therapy as a social construction, grounding my work in Collaborative and Narrative Therapy, which focus on conversation, curiosity, and shared understanding. This way of being positions me in a respectful, partnership stance, we'll explore your stories, deconstruct dominant narratives, and co-create new meanings, fostering mutual transformation. I also hold certifications in Narrative Therapy and in Collaborative-Dialogical Practices, allowing me to better support clients.

Mitch Bacon, MA, LMFT

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

I value and honor the story each person has to tell. When individuals, families, and communities collaborate to begin writing the story they want to exist in, changes occur. Through narrative therapy, I assist clients in exploring how problems get stuck in the language we use to communicate to ourselves and others, while helping you to start telling a story that serves as a catalyst for change.

Sid Napier

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

I incorporate narrative therapy to help clients explore and reshape the stories they hold about themselves and their lives. By highlighting strengths and uncovering alternative perspectives, I support clients in authoring more empowering and authentic narratives.

Caitlin Beckwith-Ferguson (she/her)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

MA, LMFT

I often hear clients tell me, "I should be doing this." I ask, "Where did you learn that?" Together, we will examine the socio-cultural narratives that have impacted the way that you perceive yourself and your relationships. We will consider what narratives fit and what do not fit. We will explore the story that you are currently living out, leading you to a deeper understanding of yourself. We will work to re-story your narrative so that you feel empowered in your own life.

Dan Harold LCSW (He/Him)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Narrative work, is a worldview. I believe all humans are experiencing their own reality and culture. I believe we all benefit from a safe way to tell our own personal stories. My narrative work allows for a certain type of conversation that you may not have had before. Your story and your reality are the most important part of our work together. I am a guide assisting you in navigating your story. We will explore together and find new pathways for your life and your story.

Anchi Howitz (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MA

Danica Williams (she/they)

Clinical Social Work Associate

MSW, QMHP-R, CSWA

I value and incorporate narrative work to explore the stories clients carry about themselves, their relationships, and their lives. Narrative therapy offers us an opportunity to notice patterns, meanings, and perspectives. Together, we examine how social systems, power, and culture further shape these narratives. This process highlights strengths, fosters agency, and supports clients in reflecting on, re-authoring, and creating more empowering stories for themselves.

Day Adams (he/him)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

LMFT, MA

Narrative therapy is a collaborative, non-pathologizing therapeutic approach. Two central ideas of this approach are that people are separate from problems and that we make meaning, act, and relate based on the stories that we know about our lives and the world. I first met narrative therapy in my graduate program and have since done extended graduate-level narrative therapy development through the Evanston Family Therapy Center.

Lisa Gascho (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW

David Kremmel (He/Him/His)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

M.A. LMFT

Narrative therapy helps develop deep understanding of how personal stories shape identity and actions. I help clients explore their narratives, uncovering patterns and meanings that influence their experiences. By guiding clients to reframe their stories, I empower them to adopt new perspectives, fostering resilience and growth. This approach allows individuals and couples to challenge limiting beliefs, create alternative narratives, and build more fulfilling, empowered lives and relationships.

Donna Prinzmetal (she/her)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

As a writer and a therapist, I am interested in stories. We live our lives based on our histories and the stories we have lived as well as the ones we tell ourselves. I sometimes use writing therapy to access and understand the narratives that have informed my clients' lives. If you know and understand your story, you have choices and it is easier to shape a new one.

Kelley O'Gorman (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

MFT LPC

I am a believer in hearing yourself tell your story. Many times it has been in our mind for so long, that hearing it out loud it pretty powerful. Sometimes even funny to realize what you've been telling yourself. I am curious about your internal dialog. Is it happy & healthy? What we think becomes how we act & resond.

Trent Weber (he/him)

Professional Counselor Associate

Laura La Rosa (She/Her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

MA, MSW, LCSW

I have completed specialized training and practice in narrative based interventions. I empower my clients to explore their personal narrative, dis-empowering old story lines that no longer serve them ultimately encouraging them to craft a new narrative that embodies who they truly are. You are the navigator of your life and together will will identify a sustainable path to well being.

Dawn Forrester (She/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

M.S., N.C.C.

Heather Simpson (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist

LMFT

Evoke Therapy LLC (they, them)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MA, MFT, RYT, RM

Narrative therapy is like crafting a story about your life where you're the author. Instead of focusing on problems as something fixed or part of who you are, we explore how these issues fit into the larger narrative of your life. By reshaping these stories, we can change how you see yourself and your possibilities.

Sarah Kimes (She/Her)

Professional Counselor Associate

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Qualified Mental Health Professional registrant

Natasha Laumei (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC LMHC Clinical Supervisor

Narrative therapy examines the ways we are influenced by the stories we tell about our selves and our lives. When we explore these narratives and our ability to retell our stories in new ways we realize a powerful opportunity for healing. I have found narrative therapy to be an incredibly effective therapeutic tool -- fun, creative, and transformative.

AJA BENNETT (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW, CEAP

Narrative Therapy is a collaborative, empowering approach that helps you explore the stories you tell about yourself and your experiences. Often shaped by past events, culture, or relationships, these stories can influence how you see yourself and what you believe is possible. In therapy, we work together to separate you from problems, identify strengths, and create new narratives that align with your values and preferred identity.

Art Chaklader (He/Him)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC, NCC

Everyone has a story. Whether you think about your life story, or have not in awhile, it has had huge impact on who you are today. This is why when we feel lost in life, it can be so grounding to reconnect with your life story. This is exactly my aim. We start from the beginning, and tie your narrative to what is happening today. This gives you back your story, and helps you continue it on.

Emily Smith (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MA

Narrative therapy focuses on the way we tell stories and relate to problems, and I will bring insight and awareness into what happens for you when you tell a story in the therapy room. I notice language and will be curious about certain phrases or words that you use in order to help you make sense of your experiences and how you relate to them.

Maddy Engelfried (she/her)

Professional Counselor Associate

MA in Art Therapy and Counseling, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

I see therapy as a space to explore and rewrite the stories we tell ourselves. Narrative reframing offers a chance to view challenges from new perspectives and harness the creativity necessary for meaningful change. I strongly believe that taking control of our personal narratives can foster empowerment, develop resilience, and help us discover what makes our lives worth living.

G. Ravyn (Ravyn) Stanfield (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

M.A.in Counseling, EMDR trained, Licensed Acupuncturist

It is possible to rewrite old tired stories that we and others keep telling about ourselves. When we shift the narrative, we often get a whole new perspective on problems that have plagued us.

Chantal Miniet (She/Her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

C8779

I use narrative therapy to help clients reclaim authorship of their lives, liberate themselves from constraining narratives, and cultivate new stories that reflect their values, strengths, and aspirations. Together, we co-create a narrative of healing, growth, and empowerment that honors the client's journey and potential for change.

Michaela Christopher (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

M.A. Marriage, Couple, & Family Therapy

Jeff Guenther (he/him)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC

Narrative therapy is my favorite therapeutic orientation. It’s the treatment that I study the most and find very compelling. I often observe the most improvement in clients when I use this type of counseling. Introducing new ways of thinking and believing can be a tricky thing but with the training and passion I have for it I often times see success.

Katharine Frothingham (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Masters of Arts, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

We are born on stories; stories from our ancestors, stories we hear from family, friends, culture-- stories we tell ourselves. It is through these narratives that we form a sense of self. And it is this sense of self that continues to author our lives. Therapy is a place where I hold space for you to curiously, compassionately, observe your storyline and decide whether this story is working or needs to be rewritten in certain aspects, toward whatever it is that you most want to cultivate.

Jillyan Medina (she/her)

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

MA, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate

Lisa Winestock (She/They)

Clinical Social Work Associate

MSW, CSWA

I have experience working with individuals experiencing loss, particularly aging older adults, where storytelling and reflection helped to reframe life experiences and create empowering narratives to restore peace and find acceptance.

Emma Bridges (she/her)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LCSW

Taylor Kravitz (She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Marriage Family Therapist

MA, LMFT

We all have stories about ourselves, our relationships, and our sexuality. Sometimes these stories keep you stuck in anxiety, shame, guilt and disconnection. Using Narrative Therapy, I help you get to know these stories you have and begin to identify what you really believe and value. Narrative Therapy also involves looking at how your family, past partners, and societal messaging may impact these stories that hold you back.