Willow Clinical Services

About Our Team

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The clinical team of Willow Clinical Services is committed to guiding couples toward relief and recovery. We are a team of clinicians that specialize in the treatment of sex and love addiction, including the use of compulsive pornography, and partners affected by this behavior.
We appreciate what it takes to receive treatment and are collaborative, directive, compassionate,
and empathic with our clients.

Anastacia Favela

MA, MS, LPC, CSAT-Candidate
Intake Coordinator

Anastacia’s nonjudgmental and understanding approach help to create a safe environment for clients to explore their inner worlds so they can further understand themselves and the nature of their challenges. She operates from a trauma-informed psychodynamic perspective to help her clients understand and heal from their core wounds. Anastacia is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) Candidate and utilizes Dr. Patrick Carnes's Task Model to support those struggling with sexually compulsive behavior as well as their partners. Anastacia has a Masters in Jungian Psychoanalytical Psychology from the University of Essex in England (2019) and is currently completing a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of West Alabama (2024). Her therapeutic orientation is a combination of psychodynamic theories, existential therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) and solutions-focused therapy (SFT). Her practice is rooted in helping clients find their greatest potential by growing in their conscious awareness and understanding of their problems and how to overcome them. Anastacia has experience working as a meditation teacher and offers various techniques to help calm the mind and nervous system. She has worked as a psychotherapist for both adolescents and adults in a residential and hospital setting. Anastacia also loves to travel and has a deep appreciation for culture, this has enhanced her ability to understand people from various cultures and communities.

Anastacia provides services via Telehealth as well as in person in our Oak Brook office.

Darius Collins

MA, LCPC, ASAT, APTT, DAIP Trained

Darius’ empathetic approach guides his attitude toward helping individuals who experience pain because of their impulsive or compulsive sexual behaviors. He utilizes Dr. Carnes’ Task Model and incorporates psychoeducation, rational emotive behavior therapy, mindfulness, and expressive or artistic techniques to help individuals to gain a deeper understanding of how their lived experiences have influenced their development, sexual attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. These insights can present an opportunity to find workable solutions, heal emotional wounds from the past and present, and increase overall life satisfaction. Darius works to create an environment conducive to facing the shame, guilt, and judgment associated with sex addiction. Using evidence-based practices and incorporating practical tools, he believes that individuals can safely encounter and address their struggles related to their sexuality and achieve their desired goals. Darius also has experience working with children and adolescents, which involves education about the neurological effects of exposure to sexually charged media and discussing sexual behaviors in developmentally appropriate ways. He can assist with developing insight regarding their challenges and learning to build and maintain satisfying relationships. His approach acknowledges that healthy relationships—with self and others—are fundamental and essential to overall well-being.

Darius provides services via Telehealth as well as in our Oak Brook office.

Jamie Ricks

MS, CSAT-Candidate

Jamie uses an integrative approach that considers an individual’s family, culture, and prior experiences to examine where they started and to determine where they envision themselves going as they travel along the path to healing. Jamie’s goal is to work collaboratively with clients to explore the story of their lives and to develop new ways of thinking and behaviors to rewrite those stories. Jamie has completed training with the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals focused on sexual addiction, recovery, relapse, and peer and family support. Jamie provides support to those struggling with sexually compulsive behavior, as well as those impacted by the behavior. Her background includes extensive work in behavioral intake and assessment in hospital and inpatient psychiatric settings as well as client support and counseling in residential treatment facilities for individuals with eating and co-occurring disorders. Jamie also has experience working with children and adults who are survivors of sexual and physical traumas. Jamie completed her Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University (2016). Her clinical training is focused on Family Systems Therapy, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Brief Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Jamie provides services via Telehealth as well as in person in our Oak Brook office.

Jessica Lopez Guzman

LSW, CSAT-Candidate

Jessica is a bilingual (Spanish-English), bi-cultural therapist who strives to create an empathetic, non-judgmental, identify-affirming space where treatment is tailored to clients’ unique needs to foster long-term wellbeing. She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) Candidate, utilizing Dr. Patrick Carnes’ Task Model to support long-term recovery, relational repair, and reclaim self-trust for those engaging in acting-out behaviors and those impacted by sexually compulsive behavior. She enjoys supporting children, adolescents, and adult children from families impacted by sexually compulsive behavior, including individuals who engage in acting-out behaviors. She obtained her master’s in social work from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) (2025) and a dual-bachelor’s degree in psychology and English from UIC (2018). Her clinical work is informed by a trauma-responsive, systems-aware perspective that draws on a range of evidence-based approaches including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). She employs psychoeducation, play and expressive therapies to further support emotional safety, conscious awareness, and communication skill-building. Her experience working in hospital and early intervention settings has allotted her with ample knowledge in behavioral management, family dynamics, attachment trauma, and the natural variations in human neurology.

Jessica provides services via Telehealth, as well as in person in our Lincolnwood office.

Spanish

Jessica es una terapeuta bilingüe (español- inglés), bicultural que se esfuerza por crear un espacio empático, sin prejuicios y de afirmación de identificación donde el tratamiento se adapta a las necesidades únicas de los clientes para fomentar el bienestar a largo plazo. Es candidata a Terapeuta Certificada de Adicción Sexual (CSAT), utilizando el Modelo de Tareas del Dr. Patrick Carnes para apoyar la recuperación a largo plazo, la reparación relacional y la recuperación de la confianza en sí mismo para aquellos que realizan acciones impulsivas relacionadas con la compulsión sexual y aquellos impactados por este comportamiento. Le gusta apoyar a niños, adolescentes y adultos de familias afectadas por el comportamiento sexualmente compulsivo, incluidas las personas que realizan acciones impulsivas relacionadas con la compulsión sexual. Obtuvo su maestría en trabajo social en el Colegio Jane Addams de Trabajo Social de la Universidad de Illinois en Chicago (UIC) (2025) y una licenciatura doble en psicología e inglés de la UIC (2018). Su trabajo clínico se basa en una perspectiva sensible al trauma y consciente de los sistemas que se basa en una gama de enfoques basados en la evidencia, incluyendo la Terapia Breve Centrada en Soluciones (SFBT), la Terapia Cognitivo-Conductual (TCC) y la Terapia Dialéctica-Conductual (DBT). Emplea psicoeducación, juegos y terapias expresivas para apoyar aún más la seguridad emocional, la conciencia consciente y el desarrollo de habilidades de comunicación. Su experiencia trabajando en hospitales y entornos de intervención temprana le ha asignado amplios conocimientos en manejo conductual, dinámica familiar, trauma de apego y las variaciones naturales en la neurología humana.

Jessica ofrece servicios a través de Telesalud, así como en persona en nuestra oficina de Lincolnwood.

Laura Lucas-Silvis

MS, LPC, CSAT

With experience spanning over 50 years, Laura offers a dynamic treatment approach which integrates a variety of methods. These include Sensorimotor Psychotherapy Trauma Treatment, Hakomi Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Gestalt, and Dr. Patrick Carnes' Task-Centered Model for sex addiction treatment. Her Somatic Trauma Treatment supports healing the physiological as well as psychological impact of discovering the betrayal of sexual acting out by one's partner. Laura is also a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in MN and OH. She is a member of the American Counseling Association and the National Board of Certified Counselors.

Laura provides services via Telehealth. She is accepting new clients for her Betrayed Partners Support Group. Laura is no longer taking new clients for individual or couples' counseling.

Manya Howie

MA, LPC, ASAT
Lincolnwood Office Site Manager

Manya Howie has an innate gift of intuition, insight, and connection. Her clients feel known, understood, and heard by her. Manya naturally has a trauma informed lens which she utilizes to help clients understand themselves and heal. Manya specializes in supporting betrayed partners of those who experience sexual compulsivity and addiction. She also supports those who have experienced other traumas as well as mental health concerns. Manya works to aid clients in self-compassion in understanding what happened to them and how they have responded to triggers and guides them as they learn new ways to cope. In addition to the 30-task CSAT model created by Patrick Carnes, Manya utilizes parts work, somatic awareness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) as well as psychoeducation, and mindfulness-based practices to facilitate healing. Manya is honored to be a part of her client's journey towards self-discovery and believes in the human capacity to continuously learn and grow into ones ideal self at any age and stage. Manya received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2019 from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2014.

Manya provides services via Telehealth as well as in person in our Lincolnwood office.

Yael Sonenthal

MA, LPC, CSAT-Candidate

Yael is a bright and compassionate therapist who creates a comfortable and supportive environment for her clients to heal and grow. Yael is knowledgeable in family dynamics and specializes in helping parents navigate difficult situations and boundaries with their children. She is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT) Candidate and specializes in supporting partners experiencing betrayal trauma. Yael also supports couples as they navigate complex dynamics using Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques to assist couples in healing from betrayal, enhancing communication skills and building empathy. She utilizes her expertise in attachment-based therapy, internal family systems (IFS), and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to tailor her approach to each client's unique needs. Yael holds a master's degree in counseling psychology from North Park University of Chicago and a bachelor's in speech and communication disorders from the Blitstein Institute. Her background includes work in agency and private practice settings, schools, and rehabilitation facilities.

Yael provides services via Telehealth as well as in person in our Lincolnwood office.

Cynthia Reetz

MA, LCPC, CSAT-Supervisor

Cynthia is passionate about supporting therapists, parents, and individuals through education, supervision, and specialized clinical consultation. She enjoys providing clinical supervision to provisionally licensed therapists working toward full licensure, as well as consultation to fully licensed therapists navigating complex cases—particularly when working with clients struggling with sexually compulsive behavior or those affected by this behavior. Cynthia helps clinicians assess whether a client may benefit from a higher or different level of care, offering clear, supportive guidance in these sensitive situations.
In addition, Cynthia is deeply committed to parent education and helping caregivers have open, honest conversations with their children about the risks of the internet and the reality of inadvertent exposure to inappropriate content. While setting limits and blocks on devices is important, she believes it is equally essential to equip children with the tools to respond when they encounter harmful material. Cynthia provides trainings and consultation for parents and professionals, guiding them through these difficult and necessary conversations to promote safety, resilience, and trust within the family.
Cynthia is trained and skilled in the treatment of sex and love addiction, healthy sexuality, family of origin issues, process addictions, codependency, depression, trauma, and relational and parenting challenges. She specializes in working with partners of those experiencing sexual addiction and has extensive experience in Sexual Reintegration Therapy (SRT). Her integrative approach blends attachment theory, parts work, somatic work, experiential work, a task-centered framework, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Cynthia has developed and facilitated consultation groups for therapists, intensive outpatient programs, experiential therapy groups, and task-focused therapy groups. Since earning her Master of Arts in Counseling from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in 2008 and her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2005, she has practiced throughout the Chicagoland area and continues to develop the clinical team and services offered within Willow Clinical Services.

Cynthia is currently welcoming new supervisees, parents seeking guidance via consultation, and professionals in need of clinical consultation - available in Oak Brook as well as virtually via Zoom.

Office Support

Cheryl

Office Manager

Michelle

Project Manager

Office Locations

1000 Jorie Blvd, Suite 206
Oak Brook, IL 60523

6600 N. Lincoln Avenue, Suite 230
Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Connect

Email: info@willowclinical.com
Phone: 630.752.9874
Fax: 630.752.9875