Our Staff
contact Gabby:
GABBY Rascati, LCSW, RYT
Gabby (she/her), Owner and Therapist at Third Eye Counseling, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years of experience providing therapy and mental health services to individuals, couples, and groups. Her clients can expect to be met with empathy and authenticity, as she aims to create a space that feels safe enough to explore acceptance, coping tools, vulnerability, and personal growth. Gabby believes that we are resilient, already armed with skills that have gotten us this far in our story, and her hope is to help all clients navigate how to use and build upon these skills to help them further develop and meet their own goals.
Gabby specializes in anxiety, trauma recovery, relationship distress, self esteem, depression, substance use & life transitions for all people, and especially folks ages 18-35. She is passionate about social justice and serving historically marginalized groups, including the LGBTQI+ community.
Her work is holistic and wellness-focused, utilizing mindfulness, Yoga-Integrated Therapy, and tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). She uses a feminist, strengths-based, person-centered approach and believes in holding the duality of acceptance and desire for change.
Gabby has worked in the mental health field for over thirteen years, with experience providing individual, couples, and group services at Center on Halsted, Jewish Child & Family Services, Thresholds, and Intraspectrum Counseling. She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher and teaches Power Yoga at a local studio.
EMILY BATTLE, MA, LCPC
Emily Battle, MA, LCPC, therapist contracted with Third Eye Counseling, has over 10 years of experience practicing therapy with adults, children and families in a variety of settings, dealing with a wide array of clinical issues. She has great deal of experience working with depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, low self-esteem, anxiety, panic, trauma, and anger as well as behavioral and interpersonal problems in home-based and clinical settings.
Emily strives to provide a warm, open and empathetic environment to connect and collaborate with her clients. She believes that through therapy individuals can work as a collaborative treatment team with their therapist to facilitate positive change and foster hope in their lives. She believes that every person and what they may struggle with is unique and she is dedicated to providing care specifically tailored to the individual and their distinct needs.
"Mental health issues can halt our abilities to grow as individuals and to work toward our goals and desires." Emily believes that regular therapy is part of a balanced, positive and holistic way of being that treats the total self. She typically implements a strengths-based, CBT approach to help clients identify the systems at play impacting their mental health and actively work on altering those systems to facilitate real and sustainable change in their lives.
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SHANNON DAIDONE, LCPC
Life can be difficult and messy, but also beautiful. I believe wholeheartedly in helping others find the beauty and balance the uncertainty in their lives through a collaborative process. As your therapist, I will listen and provide support and guidance on your journey. I believe growth and change are best fostered in an environment where you feel heard, seen, respected, safe, and valued. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where growth is cultivated to find a deeper understanding of self and ultimately evolve as you discover the power within yourself to create lasting change.
I have experience working in both inpatient, outpatient and community-based services with a variety of clients experiencing challenges including: substance use, severe mental illness, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, self-esteem/identity issues, life transitions, grief/loss, relationship issues, and difficulties finding work life balance.
Life can throw out some unpredictable obstacles, and while we do not always have a choice in what comes our way, we do have a choice in how we respond. I feel privileged to have the opportunity to be a part of each client's change process.
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RACHEL DARTER, ART THERAPIST
Meet Rachel (she/they), the visionary Art Therapist at Third Eye Counseling. She has a Master's in Art Therapy from Adler University Chicago with a BFA in Graphic Design and Photography. With a background in community organizing, Rachel's passion lies in being able to offer mental health resources and services for all, prioritizing support for trauma recovery and the LGBTQ+ community.
Rachel specializes in guiding clients ages 12-50 needing support with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, ASD, and life transitions. Through the kaleidoscope of art, Rachel blends Adlerian and Feminist approaches to therapy while harnessing the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to provide unique pathways for healing for each client. Rachel firmly believes in the power of creative expression as a catalyst for transformation, reassuring clients that mastery is not a prerequisite for embarking on a creative journey to healing.
In addition to private practice experience, Rachel has used her leadership skills and artistry as an Arts Room Supervisor at Lurie Children's Hospital and also orchestrated art therapy groups for adults in community mental health day programs, further solidifying her dedication to fostering holistic wellness in diverse settings.
contact Angelica:
ANGELICA MARRUFO, LCPC
Life can be difficult and frustrating but Angelica (she/her/hers) is adamant that finding a safe and affirming space in therapy shouldn’t be. Because of this, Angelica strives to celebrate individuals’ identities and help them cultivate hope and meaning in their life through therapy. She uses a collaborative and strengths-based approach to empower clients facing adversities and want to overcome challenges toward a life they desire. She particularly enjoys providing a supportive and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their feelings and honor their truth to welcome growth.
When working with Angelica, clients can expect to be met with compassion, empowerment, and humor. Her past experience includes working with clients experiencing anger, anxiety, inter-partner violence, depression, trauma, and relationship issues. She embraces and values diversity in clients and demonstrates this through a trauma-informed, intersectional, and systems-based lens. At her core, she is passionate about assisting all communities and has a vast experience working with BIPOC folx and the LGBTQIA+ community in particular.
Angelica, therapist contracted with Third Eye Counseling, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who brings 5+ years experience working in clinical, community-based setting as well as teaching at Roosevelt University. She utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindful approaches with clients, individualizing her approach based on the client’s story and goals.
contact JON:
JON MATTHEW, LSW
Jon (he/they) is a Clinical Therapist at Third Eye Counseling, with a Masters in Social Work from Loyola University Chicago. As a nonbinary person of South Asian descent, Jon is passionate about providing mental health services to traditionally underserved populations, especially queer folks and people of color. With over six years of experience providing mental health services to clients of a variety of backgrounds—including persons living with severe and persistent mental illness and survivors of gender-based violence—Jon specializes in working with clients ages 18-35 who may be dealing with acute symptoms of anxiety or depression, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, religious trauma, or life transitions, as well as young couples looking to deepen their emotional connection with one another.
Jon’s compassionate, strengths-based approach integrates elements of Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help his clients recognize their own resilience. He is a firm believer in the transformative power of therapy, and creates an empathetic, judgment-free space where clients feel safe and capable of healing, growing, and writing their own stories.
contact LIZ:
LIZ POETZING, LCPC
Liz (she/her), Therapist contracted with Third Eye Counseling, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 6 years of mental health and therapy experience with people of all ages and backgrounds. Liz has developed a specialization in working with anxiety & mood disorders, trauma recovery, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and life transitions. She enjoys helping people more deeply learn about their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and will tailor her treatment approach to meet the individual needs of each person.
When working with Liz, her clients can expect to be met with empathy, understanding, and empowerment. She aims to provide a safe place where one can share struggles, disappointments, and overwhelming thoughts without judgment. Liz views therapy as a space to find ways to maintain a meaningful and full life amidst hardship. She uses a collaborative approach to foster self-awareness and builds upon strengths to help clients gain both a healthy understanding of themselves and skills for managing life’s difficulties.
Her work is strength-based and rooted in principles of mindfulness and acceptance. She takes a holistic perspective, in which she strongly values the role of our environments and cultural experiences on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Liz utilizes techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to provide a Person-Centered approach to her work.
contact ANNA:
ANNA YAS, LCSW
Anna Yas, LCSW (she/her), contracted therapist with Third Eye Counseling LLC, has over a decade of experience learning, and implementing therapeutic techniques and skills with adults, adolescents, children and families. Anna has provided clinical care to a variety of individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, psychosis, suicidal thoughts, interpersonal difficulties, identifying strengths, life transitions, grief and loss, trauma and overall stress management. She incorporates harm reduction, and safety planning along with anything else needed for an individualized experience. In the past, Anna has also provided supervision to other clinicians.
Knowing that therapy needs to be individualized to fit each client, and their needs and strengths, Anna uses an eclectic approach to inform her practice, including psychodynamic theories, psycho-education, person-centered, strength based, and trauma focused approaches, with an emphasis on self care and mindfulness. Anna welcomes diversity and uses a systems based, intersectional lens. Anna views therapy as a collaborative process, and will be there to provide support, and focus.
Anna is empathic, culturally humble, and responsive, and strives to create a safe, nurturing space to begin and maintain the therapeutic relationship. Anna believes that therapy can be part of growth and change in an environment that is safe and non-judgmental. With Anna alongside you, you can expect the foundation of therapy to be relationship building, trust and honesty. As your therapist she will listen, validate, and encourage you throughout your journey. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or for an appointment!
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ELIZABETH MAYES, CLINICAL INTERN
Elizabeth (she/her) is a graduate-level counseling intern at Third Eye Counseling, working towards her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adler University in Chicago. After obtaining her BA in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, she was drawn to Adler University's Clinical Mental Health Counseling program because of their strong passion and focus on social justice and its mission of producing culturally competent practitioners. As a biracial woman, Elizabeth understands how intersectionality strongly impacts individuals’ lived experiences and incorporates this in her work clients from a wide range of diverse identities. Elizabeth enjoys providing unconditional support to individuals seeking to understand trauma's impact on everyday functioning, identity issues and exploration, and those experiencing symptoms of mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorders.
Previously, Elizabeth worked for six years in the clinical mental health field within a community-based program. In this work, Elizabeth gained extensive experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and trauma-related difficulties. As a counselor, Elizabeth strives to establish a collaborative, judgment-free therapeutic environment. She is committed to creating a calm space where clients feel they can safely and openly discuss complex problems.
Through her work in the mental health field, Elizabeth has found her roots and subscribes to Adlerian, cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and interpersonal therapy. Elizabeth works with clients to provide a compassionate, strength-based environment where they can gain new insights into their lives and patterns, allowing for behavior change and understanding that leads to more positive ways of living.
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ELLA HARTEL, CLINICAL THERAPIST
Ella (she/her) is a Clinical Therapist at Third Eye Counseling with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago. She offers her clients a safe and non-judgmental space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Ella works collaboratively with her clients to help them feel empowered and cope with everyday challenges. She finds clients flourish when given the right tools and strategies that are adjusted to meet their individual experiences, strengths, and needs.
Ella specializes in working with young adults, adolescents, and children. She works from a feminist-based perspective and is passionate about uplifting women and their experiences. She utilizes strategies that foster self-reflection and personal growth to help clients recognize negative patterns, set boundaries, and find positive coping skills.
She has experience working with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship distress, and OCD. She aspires to meet her clients’ needs using various evidence-based practices, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, attachment-based therapy, and exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP). In addition, she is Phase 1 Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) certified and helps children and adults who have experienced childhood trauma gain support.