Sheli Ruffer joins MRHC as a Dance Movement Therapist with a specialization in somatic therapy. She holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado and a bachelor’s degree in dance from the University of Michigan. Sheli has a deep belief in the body’s wisdom and movement as a gateway to transformation and brings warmth, presence and professional care to every session. Outside of work she loves reading, laughing with friends and family, and spending time with her dog Dodi.
Tehilla Dubin is a mental health therapist who works with children, adolescents, and adults to strengthen emotional regulation, build self-esteem, and foster a greater sense of calm, clarity, and confidence. She holds a master’s in social work from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work and is passionate about creating a supportive, down-to-earth space where clients feel safe to explore, grow, and be themselves. Tehilla takes a person-in-environment approach, recognizing the impact of one’s surroundings and experiences on emotional well-being, and helps clients navigate those influences with greater insight and clarity. With a blend of compassion, curiosity, and collaboration, she empowers clients to connect with their strengths and move forward with purpose. Outside the therapy room, you can usually find Tehilla cooking for her family and friends or playing with her dog.
Clara Treadway joins MRHC as a Board-Certified Music Therapist. She holds a master’s in music therapy and counseling from Drexel University, where she completed the majority of her clinical work in behavioral health. Clara looks forward to collaborating with her fellow creative arts therapists and the rest of the MRHC team. Outside of work, she enjoys painting, playing violin in orchestras and practicing yoga.
Dr. Alban Fischer has joined the MRHC Behavioral Health team as a psychologist. He holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has received specialized training in family systems. Dr. Fischer brings valuable experience working with youth in foster care and residential treatment settings. His clinical background includes providing and supervising individual, family, group, and milieu therapy. Outside of work, Dr. Fischer is a longtime fan of Bob Dylan and baseball—and he’s still holding out hope for a White Sox comeback!
Shainy joins MRHC as a Mental Health Therapist. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology, Law, and Justice. Shainy brings a deep-rooted passion for supporting the emotional and behavioral health of children and families. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her six children, reading, writing, and exploring new learning opportunities. Shainy is excited to make a meaningful difference in the lives of MRHC patients and the broader community.
Jessica is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and registered art therapist (ATR) who specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and their families. She began her career at Asian Human Services where she provided individual therapy for children in Chicago Public Schools and group therapy for adult immigrants and refugees. Later, she joined Compass Health Center’s Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs as a Child Group Therapist. Outside of work, you can find her biking, drawing, or practicing meditation. All in all, Jessica is passionate about harnessing creativity and mindfulness to foster resilience and well-being.
Hannah graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2022 with a board certification in Psychiatric Mental Health care across the lifespan. She has spent the majority of her nursing career working for a community hospital in the City of Chicago with a drive to engage in patient centered care. She currently works with an at need patient population in the City of Chicago and is passionate about a multifaceted approach to health and wellness utilizing not just western medicine but also education on foundational aspects such as sleep, nutrition and exercise.
Rebecca received her master’s degree from Lesley University in clinical mental health counseling and drama therapy. As a drama therapist, she fosters a warm, creative space where arts-based techniques (e.g., storytelling, poetry, drama techniques, movement) are available to support clients with their personal and interpersonal goals. Rebecca has experience working with clients of all ages to address themes such as self-esteem, attachment, emotion regulation, relational challenges, identity development across the lifespan, grief and loss, and belonging.
She especially enjoys working with family systems and collaborating to identify each family’s unique strengths.
Specialties: children and adolescents 6-16, trauma-informed approach, Integrated Attachment Family Therapy (IAFT), role theory/method
Currently seeing patients from 4-120
Jodi is a Marriage and Family Therapist whose professional approach is strength-based, positive, respectful, and nurturing while being inquisitive, direct, and goal-oriented. By building a strong therapeutic relationship with each client, Jodi collaboratively and creatively helps her clients grow socially, personally, environmentally, and within every systemic relationship she engages in. Jodi uses the most current, best-practice theories and techniques to match the client’s needs. Jodi brings a wealth of experiences to each therapeutic session after more than four decades in education working with special education and typically developing students (and their families) from preschool through high school as well as spanning the gamut of professional positions including classroom teacher, mentor, educational consultant, professional development coordinator, supervisor, director, and principal in public and private schools in the United States, Europe, and through the Department of Defense Dependent School (DODDS) systems.
Specialties: Individuals ages 4-120, couples, and families.
Currently seeing patients 6-120
Yitzchok Aryeh Freid is a clinical therapist with a wide range of experience working with teens, adults, and couples struggling with challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. With a strong foundation in ACT and EFT, Yitzchok works with a collaborative, relational approach to therapy and believes in helping people take ownership of their lives as they navigate their challenges. Yitzchok has experience working in other clinical settings including LCSC in Lakewood, The Jewish Board in Brooklyn, and Gersten Center in Chicago. He is an alumnus of Yeshiva Gedolah Shaarei Shmuel and Beth Medrash Govah and graduated from Long Island University with a master’s in social work.
Specialties: teens-adults, failure to launch, finding meaning and purpose in life, connecting with one’s values, relationship challenges, couples, and trauma.
Currently seeing patients 12-120
