Our Family Intervention team intervenes with families who are on the verge of, or who have experienced a breakdown. In many cases, our team responds to youth who have run away, have been locked out, or who are otherwise homeless. Services are available 24 hours a day every day of the year. This critical program aims to unify, or reunify families, repair relationships, and maintain a safe home environment with a goal to divert them from the Department of Children and Family Services or the Juvenile Justice System when possible.

The Bridge provides comprehensive counseling and therapy services, specializing in depression and anxiety facing children and families. We use Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as our agency model, though our clinicians offer a variety of treatment options.

  • Individual (One on One Counseling)
  • Family Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Trauma Recovery

No one is ever turned away because of an inability to pay. Fees are based on family income and financial situation. The Bridge accepts Medicaid and BCBS PPO

The Bridge Mentor Program is a prevention program for children aged 11-18. Our unique program pairs adult mentors one-on-one with youth and facilitates monthly activities for the larger group. Mentoring is a proven method of promoting social skill development and healthy decision-making by teaching through example. Mentors help opportunity youth develop a more positive outlook on their futures, improve academically, and get along better with their peers and family members.

In addition to individual counseling, The Bridge facilitates many group therapy programs. Many programs are offered on-site and others meet at area schools and are in partnership with schools.
These Programs Include:​

Click the links above for more information about each group.

Meet our Counselors & Therapists

Samantha Schroll
Samantha SchrollFamily Stabilization Supervisor
Sam graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with an M.A. in Forensic Psychology, with a focus on Trauma and Terrorism.
​Sam is certified in DBT, dialectical behavior therapy, as well as CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy. Sam has received her 40-hour Domestic Violence certification and training in assisting survivors of Human Trafficking. Sam has experience in working with the most acute clients to clients who are high functioning.
Reagan Bell
Reagan BellChild & Family Therapist
Reagan graduated from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with an MA in Counseling Psychology, Generalist concentration. She is passionate about working with teenagers, families, and young adults. Reagan has 2 years of experience working with teens and parents with a focus on depression, anxiety, trauma, ADD/ADHD, school issues, attachment, and communication difficulties.
Rachel Lacheta
Rachel LachetaFamily Stabilization Counselor
Rachel graduated from Adler University with a Masters of Art in Counseling. She is passionate and has experience working with 11-18 year old’s and families. Rachel has years of experience working with teens and parents with a focus on anxiety, depression, ADHD, LGBTQIA+, and trauma and grief.
Michaela Perez
Michaela PerezBilingual Child & Family Therapist
Michaela is a Bilingual Child and Family Therapist at The Bridge Youth and Family Services. She received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has been working in the psychology field for three years with varying populations. The populations she specializes in are children and teens who have experienced trauma and mood disorders. Michaela typically uses an eclectic approach to each client she has, which includes a backbone of Cognitive Behavioral Theory—CBT—and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy—DBT. Michaela then will tailor the course of her treatment to her clients’ presentations. Michaela brings passion and fun to therapy each time.
Adriana Castro
Adriana CastroBilingual Child & Family Therapist
Adrianna is a Bilingual Child & Family Therapist at The Bridge Youth and Family Services. She received her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Counseling Practice from Roosevelt University in Chicago. Most of Adrianna’s experience has been working with children and adolescents and treating mood disorders, such as depression, and anxiety. One of her approaches to treating mood disorders is to utilize cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Colin McGreevy
Colin McGreevyChild & Family Counseling Supervisor
Colin is a Child & Family Counseling Supervisor at The Bridge Youth and Family Services. He has a dual master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Forensic Mental Health Leadership. Colin aims to provide mental health services for youth within Chicago’s suburbs. His specialties in counseling include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, and Adlerian therapy.
Nik Wicks
Nik WicksFamily Stabilization Counselor
Nik is a Family Stabilization Counselor at The Bridge Youth and Family Services. They has a master’s in art therapy and Counseling at Adler University in Chicago. Nik takes an eclectic approach to therapy, practicing from a strengths-based and person-centered perspective often utilizing CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing techniques.
Maribel Rodriguez
Maribel RodriguezBilingual Family Stabilization Counselor
Maribel is a Bilingual Family Stabilization Counselor at The Bridge Youth and Family Services. She received her master’s in social work from Aurora University. Maribel specializes in forensic social work where she has experience with court involved youth and adults that may or may not have a substance use disorder or mental health condition. Maribel loves to work with clients utilizing CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), this allows youth to question their thoughts, feelings, and beliefs through problem-solving