Meet Shauna

Shauna Wolf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is dedicated to creating a warm, genuine atmosphere where clients can feel empowered to confidently navigate stress, anxiety, burn out, relationships, and more. Shauna earned her master’s degree in social work from Aurora University. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in criminal justice from Carroll University in Wisconsin. Shauna has experience as a current School Social Worker and previously as a Probation Officer. She has advanced knowledge in special education, crisis interventions, working with young athletes, domestic violence, trauma, and adolescent resiliency. Shauna works with adolescents and adults looking for support during difficult times in their lives. She focuses on and utilizes a strength based approach with compassion and collaboration. Shauna’s caring, empathetic, and fun-loving personality influences her therapeutic approach to make all feel welcome and comfortable. Shauna believes everyone deserves a safe and healing place to navigate life’s difficult times. During her free time, Shauna enjoys spending time with her husband, 3 wild kids, camping, working out, and reading.

Shauna is in the process of completing her certification to become a “Certified Mental Health and Nutrition Clinical Specialist” (CMNCS). As a CMNCS, clients can be evaluated to see how nutritional patterns may influence their mental health and nutrition can be safely and ethically integrated within the scope of practice.

Meet Kimmerly

Your circumstances do not define you and I’m ready to meet you where you’re at. Whether you're struggling with overwhelming emotions, navigating a tough life transition, or simply need a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings, you deserve to feel heard, and I’m here to listen without judgement and without pretense. I’ll be honest with you, even when it might be challenging. My goal is to help you identify your strengths to develop your confidence, explore your chosen areas for growth, and gain clarity around what is within your control in the present moment. We will work together to figure out coping strategies that fit your unique lifestyle, and I’ll support you in creating a therapeutic environment where you feel safe putting in the work to make positive changes in your life, little by little. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience in the mental health field. Currently, I’m a school social worker, helping teenagers with emotional and/or learning disabilities. Previously I’ve worked with at-risk youth and families facing serious life challenges. I’ve seen the tough stuff people go through and I’m committed to being both compassionate and direct while helping you make sense of it all. I regularly work with special education, depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, decision-making, distress tolerance, stress management, self-esteem, life transitions, setting boundaries, trauma, and navigating peer and family relationships. Everyone has a story, and it would be a privilege to hear yours.

Meets Amy Penar

Amy Penar is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting children, teens, and families. She specializes in working with young people navigating anxiety, ADHD, neurodiversity, social skills challenges, and school-related difficulties. Her approach is individualized, compassionate, and rooted in a deep understanding of child development and emotional well-being.

Amy earned her B.A. in Psychology from Northern Illinois University and her Master’s in Social Work from Aurora University. She is a Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Illinois and has worked across school and clinical settings with students ranging from preschool through transition age.

In her private practice, Amy helps children and adolescents build insight, regulate emotions, and develop the confidence to manage life’s challenges. She creates a warm, supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, understand their strengths, and grow at their own pace.

Whether your child is struggling with anxiety, executive functioning, peer relationships, or school transitions, Amy works closely with both clients and families to provide strategies, connection, and lasting support. Her goal is to help each child thrive—socially, emotionally, and personally.