Don Olund, MA, LCPC, Owner/Executive Director of LWC
I am a native Chicagoan and remember when the Prudential Building was the tallest skyscraper in the city! Residing in the city and surrounding suburbs my entire life gives me a unique perspective of the “windy city” culture. Growing up fourth in a family of five children, I knew at an early age I wanted to help people connect. My youngest brother Tom was born with a disability that required special attention. I learned to modify my communication style in order to connect with him. Caring for Tom created strong and meaningful relationships in our family. Learn more…
Bethany Genenbacher, MSW, LCSW, CADC,
I have had the pleasure of working in mental health since 1995. My career began as a substance abuse counselor at a drug treatment center in Hannibal, Missouri where I worked for five years. During this period I treated women and their children. Additionally, I worked with male clients. This was a wonderful way to start my career and it gave me considerable experience. Learn more…
Scott DeValk, Psy.D, LCSW, CADC
Dr. De Valk has endeavored in the field of community and mental health for the last 29 years. He received his BA in Psychology from St. Xavier University in 1977, his M.S.W. from George Williams College (Aurora University) in 1981, and his Psy.D. from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in 2005. Learn more…
Annie Dolan, MA, LPC
Annie Dolan currently serves as a Licensed Professional Counselor here at LifeWork Counseling. She holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Governors State University. Learn more…
Karen Dorner, MA, LCPC, Director of Staff
My name is Karen Dorner and I am a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) with a Masters in Mental Health Community Counseling from the University of Louisville. I have been working as a counselor for over 11 years and I am so lucky to continue to love what I do all these years. My core passion is helping others improve the quality of their lives by overcoming and working through their pain, anxieties, and traumas and by navigating life’s challenges. I am blessed that my clients trust me to walk with them on their respective journeys towards finding balance, peace and connectedness as individuals and also within their families. Learn more…
Joshua Morris, MA, LCPC
Joshua is a counselor, life coach, and speaker. Through his work he passionately empowers people to achieve new levels of personal and relational growth. Joshua works with individuals, adolescents, couples, families, and organizations. Learn more…
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