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OUR MISSION

Our shared mission is to transform the culture of mental health by destigmatizing and depathologizing the essence of what it is to be a human. We provide inclusive, trauma-integrated care that creates a world that embraces differences, reduces stigma and encourages access to mental health care.

Our Care Values

Humanistic Care

We challenge the standard mental health system of pathology; offering a non-pathologizing approach to mental care. We see you as a whole person- not a ‘label’. You are not ‘disordered’, ‘broken’ or ‘flawed’. We believe the challenges and ‘symptoms’ that bring you to therapy are meaningful reactions and responses to current or past experiences.

Neurodiversity-Affirming Care

We attend to the uniqueness of neurodivergent minds and believe in personalized, evidenced-informed, person-centered care. We understand that standard therapy approaches, with specific structure and format, were designed without much consideration of neurodiversity. We honor the neurodivergent culture and tailor therapy to your unique neurotype.

Innovative Care

Our integrative trauma approach blends clinical practice with neuroscience. We offer a range of innovative, non-invasive and drug-free therapeutic approaches guided by cutting-edge research in neuroscience to support and meet the therapy needs for all. 

OUR TEAM

Dr. Anna Jasiewicz,
Psy.D., QEEG-DL, BCN

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Jenny Lewanczyk-Terenzio,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Dr. Linda Tran
Doctor of Occupational Therapy

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Vanessa Diaz
Licensed Professional Counselor

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Dr. Ian Hoffman
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Sara Gosic
Licensed Professional Counselor

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Maria De Leon-Sanchez
Pre-Doctoral Clinical Psychologist

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Jaime Langosch
Licensed Professional Counselor

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Dr. Elizabeth Polek
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Dr. Nikhita Moolayil
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Megan Krumwiede
Licensed Social Worker

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Kristin Giometti
Client Care Coordinator

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Dr. Anuja Gadgil
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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Dr. Anna Jasiewicz, Psy.D., QEEG-DL, BCN

Founder/Clinical Training Director
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Board Diplomate Certified in qEEG
Board Certified in Neurofeedback
Neurodiversity Advocate

Dr. Jasiewicz (Dr. J) is a multi-neurodivergent clinical neuropsychologist who holds Board Certifications in qEEG and Neurofeedback. As the owner of ‘Bright Minds’ at LNC, she is honored to serve her community and lead a compassionate team of providers, all who hold shared values, standards and mission rooted in the neurodiversity movement.

Dr. J has worked in the field for over a decade providing therapy, evaluation and consultation services. Her therapeutic style is relational, strength-based, trauma-informed and unconventional. Dr. J views neurodivergence as a part of one’s identity and enjoys exploring how clients can use their differences constructively. She often works adjunctively with parents and the local school districts; working as an advocate for children who need academic supports (504Plan/IEP). In adjunction to her clinical work, Dr. J find a great sense of joy mentoring and supervising other clinical providers.

Dr. J’s clients would describe her as down-to-earth, relatable, easy to open up to, gentle but straightforward, often using a splash of humor. As a mother navigating services for her children, she understands the parenting challenges that many neurodivergent families face. Her work is grounded in modern psychology, with an interest in understanding how culture, economics and educational systems impact mental health. Dr. J offers an understanding approach to care & believes the challenges and ‘symptoms’ that bring you to therapy are meaningful reactions and responses to current or past experiences.

Jenny Lewanczyk-Terenzio, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Neurodivergent Group Therapy Coordinator
Polish Speaking Therapist

Jenny Lewanczyk-Terenzio is a neurodivergent therapist. Being an ADHD’er has helped her encompass a neurodivergent affirming lens when working with children, teens, adults, and their parents. She has a niche working with PDA’ers, Autistics, anxiety and depression, giftedness, school refusal, social anxiety and ADHD. She believes that every therapeutic approach can be molded to each individual and their needs. Some therapeutic modalities she tends to adapt to the client are as follows: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Play Therapy, Zones of Regulation, Social Thinking, and Sand-Tray therapy. As an ADHD’er, she has the gift of creativity which she often uses, including art, sandtray, music and other forms of expression in her sessions. She is bilingual and enjoys working with Polish speaking families who are trying to navigate the neurodivergent community and supports. She provides individualized parenting support services for parents who have a neurodivergent child and connects clients and families together by running neurodiversity affirming groups for children and adults.

Dr. Linda Tran OTD, OTR/L

Director of Mental Health Occupational Therapy Services  
Doctor of Occupational Therapy  Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)

Dr. Linda Tran (she/her) is a Mental Health Occupational Therapist who is honored to collaborate and co-regulate with children, adolescents, adults, and their families. She strives to deepen the connection and coherence between their minds, bodies, and hearts, through activities that nourish and feel aligned with each person’s unique neuro-profile and nervous system. Dr. Tran’s neurodiversity-affirming, holistic approach incorporates the use of trauma-informed, culturally-sensitive, sensory processing, mind-body-heart/mindfulness, and interpersonal neurobiology practices. Her highest hope is for clients to feel empowered to find or create spaces where their authentic (sensory) selves can truly feel safe enough to shine through. From there, she believes health and well-being can naturally flow.

Vanessa Diaz, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor
Spanish Speaking Therapist

Vanessa Diaz is committed to supporting individuals and families. She brings a blend of compassion and offers a variety of therapeutic services tailored to align with each individual’s needs. She is a proud mother of two wonderful children, including a neurodivergent child, which has deeply enriched her understanding and empathy in her work. Her commitment extends to serving the LatinX community, providing therapy services in Spanish to ensure inclusivity and accessibility. Her approach is neurodiversity-affirming; recognizing and celebrating the unique strengths and perspectives of each individual. She specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who may be navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, etc. She uses a collaborative and strengths-based approach, focusing on empowering clients to discover their resilience. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or your child, she is here to guide and support your journey towards healing and personal growth.

Dr. Ian Hoffman, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Ian Hoffman has worked in the field of mental health for over a decade. He completed his doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology through the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. His clinical experience includes hospital, private practice, school, and community mental health settings. He has presented in the community on how to manage high emotional stress and strategies for reducing stress and anxiety. Dr. Hoffman has extensive background in therapy and a niche in providing neuropsychological assessments across the lifespan. His comprehensive evaluations help connect clients to services and provide strategies for growth. He seeks to provide each client with a deeper understanding of their unique strengths and steps for academic, occupational, social and emotional success. His specific areas of focus include ADHD, Autism, learning disabilities, and mood/emotional well-being.

Sara Gosic, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor
Director of Training in Psychometrics
Pre-Board Certified Psychometrist

Sara is a neurodivergent and trauma-informed therapist who understands that being a human in this world is weird and complicated at times. Life can be a rollercoaster that can be fun and exciting but it can also be difficult to stay on through all the twists and turns. Sara takes a strength-based approach to the tackle the rollercoaster ride together with her clients. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, supportive, caring, honest, empowering- yet challenging. The neurotypical world expects us to fit in, but as a neurodivergent affirming therapist, she is here to encourage you to stand out. In adjunction to her therapeutic work, Sara is versed in administration of psychological and neuropsychological evaluations. She ensures that clients have a positive testing experience.

Maria De Leon-Sanchez

Pre-Doctoral Clinical Intern
Spanish Speaking Therapist

Maria is a third-year doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois, with a focus on neuropsychology. As proud Chicago native, she earned her bachelor’s degrees in psychology and biology from Saint Xavier University.

Maria’s clinical testing and therapy experience spans across the lifespan; supporting neurodivergent children and adults. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is trauma-informed; and emphasizes a strength-based and collaborative approach in her work with her clients. As a Latina, she has a passion for supporting the Latinx community, including immigrant families. Upon graduation, she wants to focus on providing cognitive and dementia evaluations in English and Spanish.

Jaime Langosch

Licensed Professional Counselor
Pre-Doctoral Therapy Practicum Intern

Jaime is a neurodiversity-affirming therapist who is passionate about working with clients who experience high levels of anxiety, obsessions-compulsions, social distress, sensory overstimulation and executive dysregulation. She particularly enjoys working with Autistics and ADHDers who are navigating the challenges of a world that was not built for them and OCDers who are seeking to better manage and cope their obsessions and compulsions. Her integrative style utilizing neurodiversity affirming framework with CBT techniques supports OCDers in a safe, accepting and empowering way. Jaime uses a strength-based approach to build confidence, self-acceptance, advocacy and meaningful connections. She is committed to walking alongside her clients as they break through external and internal barriers, strengthen relationships, and live more authentically in alignment with who they are. 

Her approach is individualized, collaborative, and respectful of each client’s communication style, processing needs, and goals. Jaime integrates creativity, DBT-informed strategies, and mindfulness in flexible, accessible and practical ways.

Dr. Elizabeth Polek

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Neurodiversity Clinical Training Director 
Clinical Supervisor

Dr. Polek is a clinical psychologist with deep roots in relational therapy and a long-standing passion for supporting children, teens, and their families. For many years she has provided comprehensive neuropsychological testing and therapy services, always centering the strengths, identities, and lived experiences of the neurodivergent individuals. In recently years, she has shifted some of her energy to include focus on what she finds most meaningful: home schooling her three children and providing supervision to emerging therapists and clinical psychologists. Navigating services, advocating within systems, and learning alongside her own children have profoundly shaped her perspective and professional identity. These experiences have strengthened her commitment to affirming neurodiversity; honoring the diverse ways children learn, communicate, and thrive. Dr. Polek finds joy in supervising and supporting therapists, helping them develop evidence-informed neurodiversity‑affirming strategies that honor each client’s strengths, autonomy, and lived experience. She particularly enjoys supporting ADHD, AuDHD and 2E clients- especially those whose strong interests include Star Wars, Animals, Lego’s, Unschooling, Women Rights and Perinatal Care.  Whether she’s guiding new clinicians or creating sensory-based learning experiences for her children at home, Dr. Polek remains grounded in her core values—curiosity, respect, and the belief that healing and change happens through genuine connection.

Dr. Nikhita Moolayil

Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Complex-Relational Trauma Psychologist

Dr. Moolayil is a clinical psychologist who brings a gentle and relational approach to therapy. Trauma care, and the layered experiences of neurodivergence is at the heart of her practice. Her passion is rooted in supporting those who are navigating relational trauma- including betrayal, narcissistic abuse, loss and emotional neglect; with a focus on working with neurodivergent clients who are OCD, ADHD, Bipolar.  She often works with women who feel and care deeply- who often pour so much of themselves into their relationships yet often feel unseen, unappreciated, or unmatched in the care they give to others. In therapy, she focuses on building a relationship that feels safe, predictable and deeply attuned. She helps clients explore emotions at their pace, while also guiding them to understand why the coping strategies and patterns that once worked are no longer helpful for the challenges they are facing now. Dr. Moolayil believes that therapy is more than a space to vent; and gently helps clients move into deeper work that leads clients to real and lasting change.

In additional to psychodynamic therapy, Dr. Moolayil offers neurodiversity-affirming neuropsychological and psychological evaluations. She often uses testing to guide therapy with greater intention—bringing insight to emotional patterns, highlighting how each client naturally thinks and processes the world, and identifying any neurodivergence that may be influencing current struggles. With this foundation, therapy becomes more focused, compassionate, and deeply personalized.

Megan Krumwiede, LSW

EMDR Trained Therapist
Clinical Social Worker
Expressive Arts Therapist 
Trauma-Informed Provider

Megan Krumwiede is a trauma-informed therapist who has a passion for working with children, teens and young adults. She believes healing can unfold through creativity, play and embodied expression. Her work integrates art, play, expressive and movement-based approaches (including Hula Hoop Therapy) to help clients safely express emotions and process experiences. Her work is deeply rooted in neurodevelopmental model, she believes that every client’s story is written not just in their memories, but in their nervous system. She has extensive experience working with neurodivergent clients- working together with clients in finding new pathways for regulation, connection and new ways of understanding and accepting themselves. As neurodiversity-affirming therapist, who is neurodivergent herself, she brings both professional knowledge and lived experience- truly understanding the types of experiences, stress and trauma that comes from growing up in a largely neurotypical world.

Kristin Giometti

Client Care Coordinator

Kristin Giometti is our Client Care Coordinator. With the assistance of Waffles (her dog, who you may hear in the background) she assists new clients with registration paperwork and answers any questions you may have before your first appointment. She manages the day-to-day communication between clients, care providers and billing department. She assigns new clients to providers that best fit the client’s needs and neurotype. Kristin is a mother of three daughters, and she loves spending time with her family and Waffles. She is here to provide support and ensure all clients have a personalized and informative experience.

Dr. Anuja Gadgil

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Anuja Gadgil earned her doctorate degree from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has worked in various settings, such as private practice, hospital, and community mental health. Dr. Anuja has experience in completing comprehensive psychological evaluations for individuals across the life span. She has provided services to individuals seeking testing for learning difficulties, attention-related issues, anxiety, socio-emotional functioning, autism, intellectual disability, and decision-making capabilities. Her approach focuses on allowing individuals to understand their abilities and work towards overcoming challenges based on their needs, strengths, and areas of growth.

Dr. Anuja utilizes an integrative approach to therapy. She approaches therapy in a person-centered manner and combines systems, dialectical-behavioral and cognitive therapies. She meets her clients where they are and creates a safe space for them to create a “life worth living.” Dr. Anuja has worked with adolescents, adults, couples, and families who present with concerns such as anxiety, mood difficulties, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, general life difficulties, and trauma. Dr. Anuja identifies as Indian-American and understands the impact of various diversity factors in one’s life. Therefore, her approach integrates cultural, social, economic, and other factors that sets the individual apart.