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Team Members

Vanessa Broderick

Vanessa Broderick

Licensed Master Social Worker

Vanessa thoroughly enjoys walking with others through this thing called life. Her personal philosophy on healing: "I believe everyone is doing their best with the information they have and therapy is one of the ways to gain perspective and tools to better navigate life’s challenges and transitions. Change and growth can be uncomfortable and overwhelming, so I value meeting my clients where they are, being trauma-informed, and being an emotionally safe space to process thoughts and restore healing. You are the expert on your own life and I want to empower autonomy in your change."

Allyson Carothers

Allyson Carothers

Certified Life Coach

Hi my name is Allyson Carothers, I am so excited you believe in yourself enough to take a peek.

Laura Olivieri Wood

Laura Olivieri Wood

Licensed Professional Counselor
Clinical Supervisor

The founder and Clinical Director of Benavieri Counseling, trained in Structural Dissociation and EMDR. She is responsible for training and supervising of associate licensed counselors and interns.

Sydney Phillips

Sydney Phillips

Licensed Professional Counselor

Sydney is certified in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and is a certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). ART is a type of treatment that utilizes calming bilateral eye movements and a technique called voluntary image/memory replacement so that her clients can break emotional, physical, and emotional pain often associated with traumatic experiences.

Julie Roberts

Julie Roberts

Masters Level Counseling Intern

Julie is in her final year of her Masters in Counseling at Northwestern University and has experience working with children and adults who've experienced trauma in their lives. She is passionate about helping people and the community through the overall development and improvement of the mental health field.

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