Our therapists
Michael Vernon, LCSW
Michael Vernon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota (Psychology, Religious Studies, Asian Philosophy). He completed his Masters degree at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. His graduate internships took place at Deplechin's Children Center in Houston, Texas and University of Chicago Hospital. Before entering private practice, Michael worked at UIC Hospital, Women's Mental Health Division and Family Care of Illinois.
Michael is a co-founder and senior therapist at Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago. He has been interviewed for articles in The Chicago Tribune and Chicago Parent Magazine. Michael's work is influenced by relational theory, Buddhist psychology, and psychodynamic concepts. His specialties include assisting couples in crisis, overcoming anxiety, EMDR, and the treatment of depression.
Jonathan Levy, LCSW
Jonathan Levy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He attended Ohio State University where he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. He completed his Masters degree at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts. Jonathan fulfilled his internship requirements at Jewish Family and Community Services in Cleveland, Ohio and the University of Colorado Health Sciences Division in Denver, Colorado. Prior to entering private practice, Jonathan worked at Chicago Lakeshore Hospital and Lutheran Social Services.
Jonathan is a co-founder and senior therapist at Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago. In addition to his work in private practice, Jonathan consults with area nursing homes, where he supervises a team of psychotherapists who provide counseling to residents. Jonathan has been interviewed by The Chicago Tribune. He has also made numerous presentations to corporations and psychology workshops. Jonathan's clinical specialties include the treatment of depression, addressing family conflict, overcoming addictions, and assisting children in crisis.
Julie Matija, LCPC
Julie Matija is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She holds a BA in Psychology from the Pennsylvania State University. Julie also holds a master's degree in Anthropology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she focused on how people experience illness. She received her MA in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University. Her clinical training included internships at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois and Children's Memorial Hospital. Before joining Psychotherapy Associates of Chicago, Julie worked for Uhlich Children's Advantage Network where she addressed the needs of children and families in the child welfare system.
Julie has experience working with adults, families and children. By working collaboratively with families, her practice specializes in addressing the behavioral and emotional difficulties of children and the effects of these issues on the family. In addressing these areas, her therapeutic approach includes elements of play therapy, psychodynamic theory, and behavioral strategies for growth. Julie also works with adults who have anxiety, relationship issues, a history of trauma, and anger management problems.
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