At LifeWorks, we strive to integrate and live the following values in our relationships with each other, our clients and the broader communities we serve and with which we interface:
- To have integrity in word, action and spirit through practices of honesty, transparency, and reliability.
- To show respect through inclusiveness, fluidity, compassion, and trust.
- To shadow box with life’s difficulties, being willing to dance or wrestle with unknown, denied and disavowed parts of ourselves and others, including the messy and distrubing aspects of life.
- To bring fun & creativity into our work and the lives of those we touch through play, enjoyment, and humor.
- To behave responsibly and mindfully in matters of confidence, finance, and stewardship for the relationships that are entrusted to us.
At Lifeworks we are committed to healing: to healing people, communities and the earth from violence and all forms of social injustice. In our mission, we acknowledge that the community in which we serve sits on the colonized land of the Anishinaabe Alliance of the Ojibwe, Odawa, and Potawami, often referred to as the Council of Three Fires.
We acknowledge that the spirits of the original people pass through us on our city streets and the healing wisdom traditions of the indigenous people are part of our human heritage- which we honor. As such, we make every attempt to recognize the deep wounds and atrocities committed against the original people of this land.
Welcome to our newest LifeWorks team members
Welcome Erin Houchin, MA We are very happy to introduce Erin Houchin, MA. We talked to Erin about their decision to join the Green House and what it means for them. Erin says, "I… Continue Reading
Welcome Amz Stump, MA, LPC We are very happy to introduce Amz Stump, MA, LPC. We talked to Amz about their decision to join the Green House and what it means for them. How did… Continue Reading
Welcome Leah Casey, MA We are very happy to introduce Leah Casey, MA. We talked to Alma about her decision to join the Green House and what it means for her. About her participation in… Continue Reading
Welcome Ruth Johnson, LCPC We are very happy to introduce Ruth Johnson, LCPC. We talked to Ruth about her decision to join the Green House and what it means for her. Ruth says, "It… Continue Reading
Welcome Laura Andreas Santos, Ph.D. How did you first learn about LifeWorks? I first learned about LifeWorks through word of mouth. I applied for a fellowship in another group practice, Free Life, led by Dr.… Continue Reading
Welcome to Becca McCormic We are pleased to introduce Becca McCormic, MA, who recently joined LifeWorks as a therapist intern. How did you first learn about LifeWorks? When I was researching pre-doctoral internship sites,… Continue Reading
Welcome Brittny Garcia, MSW We are very happy to introduce Brittny Garcia, MSW. Brittny joined the Green House Fellowship program in January of this year, she brings her own experience working with diverse cultural… Continue Reading
Welcome Mickala Randby, LSW We are pleased to introduce Mickala Randby, LCSW, who recently joined LifeWorks as a staff therapist. How did you first learn about LifeWorks? I’ve had my eye on Lifeworks for… Continue Reading
Meet Diane Duan, M.A. Diane Duan, M.A. We are pleased to introduce you to Diane Duan, M.A., who recently joined LifeWorks Psychotherapy as a Pre Doctoral Intern for 2022-23. How did you first learn… Continue Reading
Welcome Mars Vallon, MSW We are pleased to introduce you to Mars Vallon, MSW, who recently joined LifeWorks Psychotherapy as a therapist. How did you first learn about LifeWorks? I initially became aware of… Continue Reading
Programs and Professional Support
Trainers & Consultants
LifeWorks is deeply committed to ongoing staff training and development. We believe a learning culture helps us as a team to have fun, get to know each other better, meet our practice goals and provide the high quality psychotherapy to our clients.
Kink & Polyamory Aware Chicago Therapists (KPACT)
KPACT is an online community of psychotherapists, healthcare professionals, and graduate students to discuss professional and ethical issues related to psychotherapy with kinky and polyamorous clients. We host professional presentations, networking, and dialogue events quarterly.
The Green House
The Green House is a part-time, paid, post-graduate psychotherapy training fellowship program developed and sponsored by LifeWorks Psychotherapy Center. This program provides fellows with extensive training, supervision, and hands-on clinical experience.