Meet the Specialists
Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, C-DBT
Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, C-DBT
Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, C-DBT
As a C-DBT clinician, Carol specializes in supporting individuals experiencing depression, emotional overwhelm, and persistent self-criticism. She integrate Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills with a collaborative, grounded approach to help clients regulate mood, build resilience, and develop healthier coping patterns. Carol provides a steady, compassionate space where meaningful and sustainable change can take place.
Rachel Dunning, LCSW
Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, C-DBT
Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, C-DBT
Rachel works with adults navigating depression connected to grief, caregiving stress, and major life transitions. With over a decade of clinical experience, she helps clients gently explore underlying patterns, rebuild motivation, and restore hope. Rachel's approach combines cognitive behavioral strategies with compassionate support to help you feel heard and understood.
Kanesha Walker-Amaro, LCPC
Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, C-DBT
Kanesha Walker-Amaro, LCPC
Kanesha supports adolescents, young adults and adults experiencing depression, identity shifts, and emotional overwhelm. She understands how low mood can affect confidence, relationships, and self-perception during formative years. Through a collaborative, strength-based approach, Kanesha helps clients build emotional awareness, challenge unhelpful narratives, and reconnect with their resilience.
Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, LCSW
Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, LCSW
Kanesha Walker-Amaro, LCPC
Vanessa works with adolescents and adults whose depression intersects with trauma, substance use, or mood instability. She provides a structured, non-judgmental environment where you can address underlying patterns, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and create practical strategies for daily stability and long-term growth.
Kesley Johnson, LSW
Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, LCSW
Kesley Johnson, LSW
Kelsey specializes in working with children ages 5 and older, as well as adolescents experiencing depression, low self-esteem, and emotional regulation challenges. Using developmentally appropriate strategies and play-based techniques, she helps young clients express feelings safely and build coping skills. Kelsey also partner closely with parents to support meaningful progress at home and school.
Heather Liebe, LCPC
Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, LCSW
Kesley Johnson, LSW
Heather supports adults experiencing depression alongside ADHD, trauma, or significant life transitions. She understands how low mood can impact focus, relationships, and daily functioning. Using tailored, client-centered strategies, Heather helps clients restore structure, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater emotional balance and connection.
Begin Depression Therapy in Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri
Our Approach
At Collaborative Healing, we use evidence-based approaches in a supportive and collaborative environment. Treatment may include:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Behavioral activation strategies
- Trauma-informed care
- Emotion regulation skills
- Strength-based and supportive therapy
We focus on helping you:
- Rebuild daily structure
- Reduce negative thought patterns
- Increase engagement in meaningful activities
- Strengthen self-compassion
- Restore connection in relationships
Depression thrives in isolation. Therapy helps rebuild connection — both internally and externally.
Depression is treatable. With the right support, energy, clarity, and hope can return.
If you are seeking depression therapy in Illinois or the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, or virtual counseling across Illinois, Wisconsin, or Missouri, we invite you to schedule a consultation.
Together, we can create a path forward.
Meet Rachel Dunning, LCSW
Grief, Anxiety & Life Transitions Specialist
Rachel is a Certified Grief Counselor with over 10 years of experience supporting adults and caregivers through aging, healthcare transitions, adoption journeys, and experiences of loss.
She specializes in grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, offering compassionate, collaborative care to help you process change and move forward with clarity and resilience.
✨ Now accepting new clients
📍 In-Person (Northwest Suburbs of Illinois)
💻 Virtual (IL)