Briana Chernak is an empathetic mental health counselor who believes in providing a safe, collaborative, and judgement-free environment where her clients can show up as their most authentic selves. She prioritizes the therapeutic relationship between client and counselor and dedicates time to truly understanding the client. Briana utilizes approaches from an eclectic range of psychological theories to ensure a holistic approach that best treats the client’s needs rather than focusing on a diagnosis. Briana enjoys working with a wide range of populations including those processing grief, adjusting to life stage transitions, and facing relationship challenges.  Briana received her M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.