Jonathan Anderson
MA, MDiv, LCPC
Jonathan Anderson, MA, MDiv, LCPC, founded Steeple Counseling in 2018 with the help of his colleagues and friends in response to a deep and growing burden for gospel-centered counseling that is clinically excellent and biblically faithful. He has developed a niche for working with a range of issues, including: depression, anxiety, life direction, career counseling, panic attacks, marriage/relationship issues, anger, post-traumatic stress, addictions and trauma. He also has a great passion for working with children and adolescents. Jonathan felt called to counseling just one year before completing his seminary degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, at which time he enrolled in the dual master’s program to earn both his Master of Divinity and Master of the Arts in Mental Health Counseling.
David Beirne
MA
David’s counseling philosophy is founded on one pivotal word: Growth. He is inspired to help clients see real growth over time, yet discerns that this growth doesn’t come out of human effort—there are divine appointments along the way. As a Christian, he believes he does not counsel alone, and that each session is an opportunity for God to bring healing and help into the life of another. David often works with individuals who have a significant hardship they want to understand (including a traumatic experience), depression, anxiety, executive functioning, as well as academic issues—such as going back to college or a second career. David earned his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL and also holds a Master’s in Biblical and Theological Studies from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, IL.
Lori Boutelle
MA, LPC
The epitome of encouragement, Lori commonly works with young women, moms and wives as they serve in their homes, families, ministries and workplaces. Lori knows how influential life can be inside the walls of a home, and particularly connects with women who have come to the end of themselves—who have realized they simply can’t just “will” themselves to be better in the presence of difficult patterns, trying situations, recurring issues or trauma. Lori specializes in counseling women and families as they face anxiety and depression, challenging teen years, and a variety of relationship issues with children, friends, spouses or family. She helps people sort through family of origin matters and understand trauma. Lori holds a Master of Science in Community Counseling from National Louis University in Illinois, and earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Evansville in Indiana.
Sheri Golden
PhD, LPC
Sheri works with people struggling with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, compulsive behaviors, addiction, trauma, abuse recovery, marital problems, and relationship conflicts. Sheri is passionate about facilitating spiritual growth in the lives of her clients, wanting them to feel both encouraged and challenged in their healing process in order to make necessary changes. One of Sheri’s primary therapy goals is to provide a safe place for Christian people to talk truthfully about uncomfortable issues. She works with individuals, couples, groups, and families and considers it an honor to be a part of the life journey God has planned. Sheri has a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision, and a master’s degree in mental health counseling with a specialization in human sexuality. Prior to Steeple Counseling, she ran a Christian coaching ministry for people experiencing unwanted same-sex attractions, sexual/pornography addictions, sexual abuse trauma, and gender confusion.
Aaron McMahon
MA, MDiv, LCPC
Aaron believes we all have some area of our lives that we would like to change. His passion is to walk with individuals who want or need this change. For change to take place in treatment, we need clear direction with measurable goals, a strong sense of hope, and a good fit between the therapist and client. Aaron takes a holistic approach to counseling that addresses the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, ethical, and spiritual needs of the client. He would love to be a part of your change process. Aaron specializes in counseling adults and adolescents in the areas of parent-child relationships, couples and family problems, men's issues, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and Christian spirituality. He also has extensive first-hand experience in the treatment of individuals and families dealing with addiction and its human impact. Aaron earned a Master of Divinity, as well as a Master of the Arts in Mental Health Counseling, from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Krista Sanchez
MA
Krista believes the counseling experience can be completely transformative, powerful and healing—especially for people who may not even realize there is something from which they need to be healed. Krista often works with adults or younger clients on issues like anxiety, self-image and self-esteem. Another area of interest is helping people through spiritual issues, church abuse, complex church relationships, or those who are wrestling with their view of God. Krista wants to help those clients break down their experiences with the goal of rebuilding and reconstructing. Similarly, Krista is also passionate about helping people navigate issues like multicultural relationships and racial or cultural identity. Krista has a particular heart and readiness to help with women who experience maternal hardships like infertility, pregnancy loss (miscarriage), infant loss, stillbirths, termination for medical reasons (TFMR), post-partum depression and post-partum anxiety.
Michael Schumann
MA, LPC
Michael Schumann, LPC is known by his authentic, approachable and compassionate personality. His typical clientele includes students (from children to adolescents and teens), young adults, men and couples. He works on issues ranging from anxiety, panic, mood-disorders, relationships, educational and executive functioning, as well as career and post-secondary planning. He has more than a decade of experience as a professional counselor in north shore public high schools. Michael earned his Master’s from DePaul University in Chicago, IL, completing a Dual Master’s Program in Education and Counseling with a focus Psychotherapy and Community Therapy. He completed his undergraduate studies from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a double major in Communications and Spanish. Michael is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Phyllis Siebert
MS, LCPC, CADC
Phyllis loves that counseling is a gift of God, seeing people who are struggling persevere through difficult circumstances and walking by faith. She has worked with veterans struggling with chronic homelessness, substance abuse issues, many of whom were involved with the criminal justice system. She has also spent several years working in substance use treatment, as an intake counselor, and then as a rehab counselor and did individual, group and educational counseling with individuals in the adult inpatient unit. Many of the individuals treated were dual-diagnosed with mental health and substance abuse issues. These experiences have led Phyllis to work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, mood disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), abuse histories, and substance abuse. Phyllis earned her master's degree in Community Counseling at National-Louis University, a bachelor's degree in Psychology from DePaul University and an Addiction Counseling Certification.
Billy Weaks
MA, LPC
Billy works with children, teens and adults and focuses primarily on dealing with anxiety, depression, school issues, college and career decisions, anger management, developing communication skills and relationship issues. After earning his Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Trinity International University in Deerfield, IL, Billy spent four years in private practice in Wheaton, IL. Additionally, he holds an endorsement in School Counseling from Northern Illinois University, and actively serves as a high school counselor in Illinois. Additionally, Billy has a true passion and loyalty in youth ministry. Billy’s heart and dedication to the youth, along with his professional experience in working with students in school, have also shaped his ability to support and care well for parents—and keep an open line of communication—as their children are in counseling.
