Meet the Team
Allison Stein, LCSW
Allison has been in both group and private practice since 2018, and works exclusively with adults over the age of 25. She uses a collaborative and integrated approach to therapy that guides her clients through a careful and safe exploration of their conscious mind and subconscious psyche. With a strong therapeutic alliance at the core of therapy, this type of depth work often leads to profound changes in thought, behavior, and feeling, resulting in a more fulfilling and peaceful life experience. Allison’s clinical interests lie in working with anxiety and related mood challenges, OCD, complex relational trauma, relationship issues, and suicidal ideation.
Working from a psychodynamic perspective, and informed by theories of attachment, Allison integrates the following modalities when clinically appropriate: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS).
Over the last few years, Allison discovered a passion for the training of novice therapists and peer consultation. Outside of Emerald, Allison trains and supervises advanced clinical interns seeking graduate degrees in Social Work and Counseling, newly licensed therapists, and facilitates group consultation among colleagues.
Fun Facts: Allison enjoys playing volleyball, exploring Chicago’s food scene, and visiting our National Parks whenever possible. She often has a tiny guest in her virtual sessions, her rescue pup, Douglas.
*Allison is accepting new clients although there may be a short wait.
Clark Halliday, LCSW
Clark Halliday is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and works with adults over the age of 18 years old. He brings a robust clinical history to Emerald, having previously worked with a wide range of populations and presenting problems. He emphasizes the importance of building a solid therapeutic relationship, using curiosity and empathy. His dedication to ongoing professional development and providing quality mental healthcare makes him an integral part of the Emerald team.
Clark works closely with his clients and adapts his approach to meet their own unique needs. In your work with Clark, you will explore what's troubling you at a pace that feels comfortable to you, while simultaneously building a space of trust and safety. He will help you build on the strengths you already have through intentional and incremental changes. Clark’s clinical interests include ADHD, depression, anxiety, OCD, gender identity, sexual identity, relationship challenges, occupational issues, bipolar disorder, men's eating disorder, and trauma.
Practicing primarily from a psychodynamic perspective, Clark integrates the following modalities to meet his client’s unique needs: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Fun Facts: Clark graduated from the University of Chicago with a Masters in Social Work where he also discovered an interest in neuropsychoanalysis. When he's not in session, he enjoys trying new restaurants, playing board games, and going to comedy shows.
*Clark is accepting new clients virtually.
Emerald prides itself on its commitment to professional development and quality mental healthcare backed by integrity. Our therapists engage in ongoing clinical trainings and conferences, and actively participate in group consultation with leading professionals in the field of psychotherapy.
Emerald clients can rest assured that their care is held in the highest regard, always.