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Collaborative Healing
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Finding the right therapist matters.

 Finding the right therapist is an important part of the process. Our clinicians bring different specialties, experiences, and approaches to their work, while sharing a commitment to thoughtful, personalized care. Explore our team below to find a therapist who feels like the right fit for you. 

Meet Our Therapists

Lauren Trotter, LCSW, CADC

Lauren Trotter, LCSW, CADC

Founding Owner | Clinician


Adults | In-person & Telehealth


Anxiety | Depression | Life Transitions | Stress & Burnout | Substance Use | Parenting Support

 

I founded Collaborative Healing after years of leadership, clinical, and teaching experience with one goal: creating a practice where clients receive deeply personalized, evidence-based care from therapists who genuinely know them. As a practice owner and clinician, I am committed to building a space where both clients and clinicians experience excellence, compassion, and integrity in care.


As a therapist, I’m warm, open, and direct. I believe therapy works best when you feel comfortable enough to be completely yourself. I’ll listen without judgment, help you make sense of what you’re experiencing, and challenge you when it can help you move forward. Therapy with me is collaborative and active—we’re working together to create meaningful change, not simply talking about what’s wrong.


I work with clients to better understand themselves, navigate difficult relationships and life experiences, and recognize patterns that may no longer be serving them. Together, we’ll work toward changes that feel realistic, intentional, and aligned with your values and the life you want to build.


Whether I’m sitting with a client or leading Collaborative Healing, my goal is the same: to create a space where people feel genuinely known, supported, and cared for.

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Danielle Wright, LCSW

Lauren Trotter, LCSW, CADC

Clinician | Strategy & Operations Manager


Adults, Teens, Adolescents & Children, Couples & Families | In-person & Telehealth


Anxiety | Depression | Trauma/PTSD & EMDR | Emotional Regulation | Social Challenges | Life Transitions | Family Dynamics | Relationship Concerns


I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and supported. My goal is to create a warm, welcoming space where you can explore life's challenges without fear of judgment. Together, we'll build a trusting relationship and work toward meaningful, lasting change.


I work with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with a special passion for supporting children and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, and social challenges. I also enjoy helping adults through life transitions, relationship concerns, family dynamics, and personal growth.


My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique needs and goals. I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Family Systems Theory to help you build practical skills, gain insight, and create lasting positive change.

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Lauren Mickelson, LCSW

Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, C-DBT

Clinician


Adults, Teens, Adolescents & Children | In-person & Telehealth


Depression | Trauma/PTSD & EMDR | Emotional Regulation | Developmental Disabilities | Substance Use | Family Stress | Life Transitions

 

Creating a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free space is at the heart of how I approach therapy. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself, sharing what’s going on, and knowing that you don’t have to have everything figured out before you walk through the door. We’ll start where you are and work together toward goals that feel meaningful and realistic for you.


I work with children ages 6 and up, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, emotional regulation, developmental disabilities, substance use, family stress, and life transitions. I believe every person brings their own strengths, experiences, and needs into therapy, and I take the time to understand what works best for you or your child.


My approach is flexible and collaborative, drawing from CBT, DBT, EMDR, Solution-Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, mindfulness, and strengths-based techniques. With children and teens, I often incorporate creativity and play to help them feel comfortable, express themselves, and build skills in ways that feel natural and engaging.


Above all, I want therapy to be a place where you feel genuinely heard, supported, and accepted. Whether you’re looking for help for yourself or your child, I’ll meet you with compassion and work alongside you as you navigate challenges, build on your strengths, and move toward positive change.

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Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, C-DBT

Carol Trejo Kroeger, LCPC, C-DBT

Clinician


 Adults | In Person & Telehealth


Women's Mental Health | Anxiety | Burnout | Substance Use | Grief | Life Transitions 

 

I have been a therapist for more than 12 years, blending evidence-based approaches with a warm, collaborative style. My work centers on helping clients build resilience by drawing on their strengths, reconnecting with themselves and others, and moving toward a life that feels more aligned and sustainable.


I know that therapy can be simple in concept but not always easy in practice. My goal is to offer a grounded, compassionate space for people navigating life’s more challenging moments.


My areas of specialty include mental health and substance use, women’s mental health, women in leadership, individuals working in healthcare and higher education, anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and life transitions. I understand burnout, compassion fatigue, and the quiet pressure of feeling like you have to hold everything together.


I would be honored to support you as you care for your mental health and overall well-being.

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Rachel Dunning, LCSW

Clinician


Adults | In Person & Telehealth


Grief & Loss | Anxiety | Depression | Caregiving | Life Transitions | Adoption

 

I believe therapy can be a place to slow down, feel understood, and make sense of experiences that can sometimes feel overwhelming to carry on your own. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, and I work to create a space where you can talk openly about what you’re experiencing without judgment.


I work with adults navigating grief and loss, anxiety, depression, caregiving, and life transitions. I have a particular passion for supporting people through experiences of loss and change, including the challenges that can come with aging, healthcare transitions, adoption journeys, shifting roles and relationships, and unexpected changes in life.


As a certified grief counselor, I understand that grief extends far beyond the loss of a loved one. It can also come with changes in identity, relationships, health, expectations, or the life you imagined for yourself. Together, we can make space for those emotions while developing practical ways to cope, adjust, and move forward.


My approach incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, grief-informed care, and supportive therapy. Above all, my goal is for you to feel heard, supported, and less alone as we work toward greater clarity, resilience, and hope.

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Vanessa Lowrey, LCPC, CADC (IL), LPC (MO), LPC (WI)

Clinician


Teens, Adults & Couples | Telehealth


Trauma/PTDS & EMDR | Couples | Substance Use | Anxiety | Depression 

 

With over two decades of experience in the mental health field, I’ve had the privilege of working with people through some of life’s most complex and difficult experiences. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can be honest about what you’re going through, feel genuinely understood, and begin working toward meaningful change.


I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, substance use, mood disorders, relationship challenges, and co-occurring concerns. I’m comfortable working with complexity and understand that the challenges bringing you to therapy don’t always fit neatly into one category.


My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to you. I draw from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, and I am also trained in EMDR and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Together, we’ll work to better understand what’s happening, build practical tools, and create changes that can carry into your everyday life.


Above all, I want you to feel that you have someone experienced and supportive in your corner. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll meet it with openness, compassion, and a clear path forward.

Contact Vanessa

 Collaborative Healing, PLLC • Therapy & Counseling in Inverness, IL
1624 West Colonial Parkway • Inverness, Illinois • 224-281-1886 


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