A LEGACY OF HONOR AND SUPPORT
Our practice holds an awareness of our shared experiences as former first responders and family members of service professionals.
Angie's Place is an extension of our call to serve with the experience of awareness to honor and support the unspoken stories of those who serve us.
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The story of Angie Wilhelmi’s vitality and her 25 years as a police officer lives in memory and dedication to our influence and work within Angie’s Place. We hope to honor Angie’s story. YOU CAN READ HER STORY HERE.
Therapy and support for first responders, veterans, and their family members.
HOW WE HELP
Our First Responder Program actively considers the specialized needs, preferences, and concerns that first responders, veterans, and other service professionals may have in seeking behavioral health treatment.
REPEATED EXPOSURE TO TRAUMA CAN LOOK LIKE
Hopelessness
Isolation
Life Dissatisfaction
Relationship Conflicts
Suicidal Ideations
Substance Abuse
Sleep Disturbances
BENEFITS OF THERAPY
Increased resilience
Improved mental health
Improved physical health by processing traumas in a safe and confidential space
Meet the Team
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Cristie Fry LCSW, CADC
Director of Angie’s Place & Therapist
Former police officer
Clinical Specialties: Adults, trauma, PTSD, grief, substance use
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Clark Beckley MSW, LCSW
Founder & Therapist
Former police officer
Clinical Specialties: Teens, adults, couples, families, trauma, PTSD, grief, and addictions
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Carla Marquez Ripley MA, LCPC, RPT
Director of Clinical Development & Therapist
CPD Gold Star Family Member
Clinical Specialties: Children, couples, families, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief & loss
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Mariah Carstens MSW, LCSW
Client Services Manager & Therapist
Wife of firefighter & daughter of a former police officer
Clinical specialties: Teens, adults, life transitions, relationship issues
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Alexandra Durdon, NCC, LCPC
Therapist
Skilled in Crisis Management, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Adolescent Therapy, Crisis Intervention, and Case Management.
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Jennifer Ahrens, MS, MA, LPC, NBCC, CCTP
Therapist
Former police officer
Clinical specialties: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, First Responders & families, Northern Illinois Critical Incident Stress Management Team, Anxiety, Cumulative and post-traumatic stress, Depression and other mood disorders, Grief and loss, Life transition issues, Retirement issues, Stress and anger management, Trauma.
Contact us.
Please use this contact form for general questions or appointment scheduling.
Director of Angie's Place | Cristie Fry LCSW, CADC
Cristie@yourstoryinc.com | 630-442-1895 ext. 719
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