Meet Our Team


Janelle Janelle A. DiMichele
MSW, University of Illinois, 1997, LCSW, Founder of the practice.

Janelle believes that each client has the unique ability to work through their issues and find productive solutions. Janelle’s empathetic approach, combined with her desire to be interactive and offer honest feedback to her clients helps them achieve emotional stability and make confident decisions. She is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and has additional interests in working with people who are facing depression, anxiety, eating disorders, low self-esteem, loss, sexual abuse, adoption, infertility and relationship issues. Email: jd@chicagotherapist.net
   
Annie Annie Wallace Hudson
MSW, Hunter College, 1989, LCSW

Annie brings extensive experience, having worked as a therapist,trainer and consultant in New York, California and Chicago. She is a compassionate, creative clinician who helps individuals and groups enhance interpersonal skills, build confidence, and overcome the emotional scars of domestic violence and sexual assault. Annie also enjoys working with people to better manage anger, anxiety and stress. She is trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and several stress reduction techniques. Email: awh@chicagotherapist.net
   
Evan Evan Lerman
MSW, University of Louisville, 1979, LCSW

Evan’s clients value his engaging and thoughtful approach to difficult issues. Having been in private practice for many years, Evan enjoys working with clients of all ages and focuses on children, adolescents, resistant clients and their families. Using a wide range of therapy models, Evan offers his clients a variety of tools to help them cope with many of life’s challenges. He is a supportive therapist who uses humor and direct feedback to assist with behavior modification.Email:el@chicagotherapist.net.