Our Providers
At NorthWork Counseling you will find therapists passionate about helping people find real change and relief.
Our Focus is simple: we create a safe, supportive space where you can face painful memories and difficult experiences. Our process is not about erasing the past. It’s about erasing the weight it carries and opening the door to more peace, connection and confidence in your life.
Curious about how we can help? Take a moment to learn more about our therapists and the ways we support healing.
Clinical Director
Seth Erickson is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker who helps adults facing anxiety, trauma, and the challenges that come with men’s mental health. He has a particular interest in working with clients experiencing post-traumatic stress and dissociative symptoms such as depersonalization and derealization (DPDR).
Seth earned his Master of Social Work from Southern Illinois University, where he was selected as a fellow in trauma-based behavioral health with the SIU School of Medicine. He also holds a Master of Human Services Counseling from Liberty University. Before opening NorthWork Counseling, Seth supervised a school-based program, supporting a team of therapists who worked with children and families.
In therapy, Seth uses evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, strengths-based practices, and trauma-informed care. His calm and straightforward style helps clients uncover root causes, set clear goals, and practice strategies that bring relief both in and out of session. His mission is to guide clients toward greater confidence, healthier relationships, and lasting peace of mind.
With over 25 years of experience, Lynne provides a steady and encouraging hand for adults and teens navigating life’s most difficult seasons. She specializes in dismantling the patterns of anxiety and trauma that keep people feeling “stuck” or on edge.
Having served on specialized crisis intervention teams and led clinical support initiatives, Lynne has a deep understanding of how to help people regain their footing during high-stress moments. She holds a Master’s in Counseling from Wayne State College and brings a wealth of practical wisdom to every session.
Lynne is known for her upbeat and direct style. She doesn’t just listen; she partners with you to build resilience and improve the way you communicate and connect with the world. Whether you are an adult facing professional burnout or a parent seeking support for your family, Lynne offers a warm, solution-focused space to find real relief.
Ashley Thomas, EdD, LPC, brings over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate high-stress life transitions and emotional hurdles. With her Doctorate in Traumatology, Ashley is a specialist in the science of healing. While she has a deep background in supporting teens, she is equally passionate about helping adults dismantle the effects of chronic anxiety and past trauma.
With two decades of experience in high-stakes environments, Ashley has a unique ability to remain steady and clear-headed during her clients’ most difficult moments. She understands that trauma isn’t just about what happened in the past—it’s about how it shows up today as exhaustion, worry, or feeling “stuck.”
In her sessions, Ashley offers a sophisticated blend of trauma-informed CBT and solution-focused care. She skips the clinical jargon to provide high-level insight and practical tools that actually work in the real world. Her goal is to create a safe, highly-informed space where you can move past survival mode and start building a life defined by resilience and emotional well-being.
Alicia is a Licensed Master Social Worker who, ensuring clients have a safe, supportive space to stop performing and step out of survival mode. She approaches therapy through a trauma-informed partnership and blends a warm, normalizing approach with genuine curiosity, helping her clients dismantle shame, build resilience, and find a true space to exhale..
Alicia earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas, where she developed a strong foundation in client-centered, evidence-informed care. Her clinical experience includes providing outpatient therapy in a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, where she supported individuals navigating a wide range of mental health concerns, life stressors, and emotional challenges. Alicia also brings experience from her work with the Child’s Voice Project, allowing her specialized understanding of how childhood trauma, family conflict, and major life transitions can shape a person’s emotional well-being.
In her sessions, Alicia works primarily with children, adolescents, and families. She is highly passionate about utilizing evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and the Unified Protocol.
Angelica Maese is a bilingual (English and Spanish) Licensed Master Social Worker dedicated to helping individuals and families move through life’s emotional hurdles and find steady ground. She approaches therapy as a true partnership, blending genuine empathy, acceptance, and culturally responsive care to create a safe, judgment-free space where clients feel seen, respected, and empowered to make lasting changes.
Angelica earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas, following a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Park University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. With five years of experience across community mental health, school-based support, and outpatient clinical settings, she brings a well-rounded, grounded understanding of how stress, systemic barriers, and past trauma impact daily well-being. Having served in recovery coaching and school social work, Angelica has a natural ability to meet clients exactly where they are—acting as an advocate, guide, and steady collaborator.
In sessions, Angelica focuses on recognizing her clients’ innate strengths while addressing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and interpersonal conflict. She utilizes evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness-based interventions. Her goal is to equip clients with practical coping skills and emotional regulation tools that translate directly into everyday life, fostering genuine self-confidence and meaningful relief.
Rachel Miller is a Licensed Master Social Worker who specializes in supporting children and teens facing anxiety, emotional hurdles, and behavioral challenges. She is passionate about creating a safe, relatable, and collaborative space where young clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to stop performing and step out of survival mode.
With a strong clinical background rooted in school-based support, Rachel brings firsthand experience helping kids and adolescents navigate academic pressure, peer dynamics, and difficult life transitions. Having worked directly within school settings, she understands the unique social and developmental stressors students encounter every day, and she excels at partnering with families to ensure tools learned in therapy translate into real success in the classroom and at home.
In sessions, Rachel blends trauma-informed care with evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and strengths-based interventions tailored to each young person’s world. Her warm, down-to-earth approach skips clinical jargon to deliver practical coping skills and emotional regulation strategies—helping kids and teens build lasting resilience, stronger communication, and genuine confidence.
Call Our Office
(913) 213-3755
Easily schedule your first step towards embracing change
Are you ready to take control of your mental health but feeling stuck and unsure of how to do it? Our individual counseling services can help you identify your goals and meaningful ways to accomplish these goals.
Business Hours
Monday 9am-7pm
Tuesday 9am-7pm
Wenesday 9am-7pm
Thursday 9am-7pm
Friday 9am-3pm
Your Therapy Process
01. We Work Together
In our first session, you will do an intake assessment, figure out how you and your therapist can best collaborate, and set meaningful goals for you to accomplish.
02. The Journey
Each therapy session follows a similar path but the journey is always directed towards your specific needs and goals that you have set.
03. Living Life
As you and your therapist work through your plan, the goal will be that you are able to begin living the life you have envisioned for yourself.
