Our Therapists

Learn more about our Therapists, then contact our office to schedule an appointment.

Amber Beebe, L.C.S.W.
Ext: 128

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Amber’s Background

Amber Beebe is a licensed clinical social worker, earning a Masters Degree in Social Work from Aurora University. She has provided therapy services in a variety of community, inpatient, and outpatient settings to children and adolescents experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties, including anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, major depression, ADHD, trauma recovery, and self-injury.

Amber uses techniques such as Trauma Informed Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Play Therapy. Amber is passionate about creating a welcoming and safe place for each individual she meets.

Outside of the office, Amber enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.

Holly Cañas, L.C.S.W.
Ext: 306

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Holly’s Background

Holly Cañas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, earning a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has worked as a Clinical Counselor at the University of Illinois Counseling Center and provided mental health and substance use treatment services in a variety of community based and inpatient treatment settings. She has experience working with older adolescents and adults to address issues including substance use and behavioral addictions, criminal justice involvement, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, relationship concerns, transitional stress, and identity development. She uses an integrative approach to therapy that is highly Person-Centered and utilizes elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Psychodynamic Therapy, and Feminist and Multicultural Theory. Ultimately, Holly believes that all individuals are deserving of caring, compassion, and a safe space in which to tell their story.

Erin Klein, M.A., L.C.P.C.
Ext: 132

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Erin’s Background

Erin Klein is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, joining us after maintaining her own private practice in California and Illinois. She received her Master’s degree in Counseling and Family Therapy from Saint Louis University. She is experienced in working with adolescents and adults on many issues including anxiety, PTSD, transitional stress, substance abuse, family conflict, depression, and loss.

She uses techniques from many therapies, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). In her treatments, she also incorporates skills of mindfulness and education about how our bodies work with our emotions.

Outside of the office, Erin enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. She particularly enjoys the fall season, sampling many types of food, and learning about new cultures.

Bonnie Knox, M.Ed., L.C.P.C., C.A.D.C.
Ext: 124

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

Bonnie’s Background

Bonnie Knox is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who completed her graduate training at DePaul University in Chicago; she is also a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Bonnie enjoys working with adults and adolescents with mental health and substance abuse issues. She has extensive experience treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief/loss, as well as utilizing EMDR for the treatment of trauma. Treatment modalities include individual and family work.

Bonnie is a former professional dancer and teacher of dance. She loves music, traveling with her husband around the world, being in the outdoors as much as possible and spending fun times with her family (she still loves to dance!)

Andrew C. Nichols, M.S.W., L.C.S.W.
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Andrew’s Background

Completed his graduate training in clinical social work and family therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults experiencing a wide variety of difficulties including mood disorders, anxiety, substance abuse, self-injury, grief, and trauma recovery. Treatment modalities include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing), Cognitive-Experiential (Method of Levels), individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy.

In his free time, Andrew is a father of five, and enjoys spending time with his wife, adult children, his dog Thor, and his cockatiel “Birdy”. He also enjoys reading science fiction, listening to music and playing the ancient oriental game, Go.

Dr. Parks, Psy.D.
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Parks’ Background

Dr. Jennifer Parks is a licensed clinical psychologist. She earned her Doctor of Psychology degree from the William James College, and completed postdoctoral training in Ohio. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family therapy. Dr. Parks works with individuals of all ages and enjoys helping people enhance their well-being and accomplish their health goals. She works with various mental health difficulties such as: anxiety disorders, attention and concentration problems, depression and bipolar disorders, substance abuse, anger management, trauma and abuse, and personality disorders. She provides individual, couples, and family therapy.

Dr. Romano, Psy. D.
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Romano’s Background

Dr. Danielle Romano is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. She earned the Doctor of Psychology degree from Midwestern University and completed postdoctoral training at the DuPage County Health Department in Lombard, Illinois. Dr. Romano works with children, adolescents and families, helping people to understand and manage symptoms of mood, anxiety, self-harming behaviors, trauma, and oppositional behaviors. Her treatment modalities include individual, family, and group therapy, as well as psychological assessment. Dr. Romano holds adjunct faculty positions at graduate school programs in the Chicagoland area and enjoys the opportunity to teach graduate students.

Dr. Santee, Ph.D., DCEP
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Santee’s Background

Dr. Jeffrey L. Santee is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and one of the founding partners of Summit.

His mission is to promote the psychological growth of individuals and couples so that they may lead happier, healthier lives. In addition to his doctoral degrees from Johns Hopkins University and the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Dr. Santee has advanced training in Cognitive Psychology, Behavioral Medicine, Mindfulness Meditation, and EMDR.

 

As a Diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychology (DCEP), he has extensive experience in working with mind/body protocols, including Thought Field Therapy (TFT) and Emotional Freedom Therapy (EFT), which provide rapid, beneficial outcomes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and PTSD. These treatment approaches combine cognitive and exposure techniques while stimulating selected acupuncture points by tapping on them, and provide a comprehensive treatment approach when integrated with a more traditional therapeutic framework. In addition to his work with men’s and marital issues, Dr. Santee specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders, trauma, and stress-related health issues. Treatment modalities include individual, marital, and group therapy, provided in a safe, collaborative, therapeutic environment.

Along with 35 years of clinical work, Dr. Santee has a breadth of experience in other areas of psychology. He has worked in and published basic and applied research in academic as well as industrial settings. He has also enjoyed teaching psychology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

On a personal level, Dr. Santee values fitness and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, water sports of all types, and working out several times each week. He especially cherishes time with his wife, Cindy. They both love to travel and enjoy movies, concerts, and musicals, and in particular look forward to visits with their adult children and their partners who live out of town.

 

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