Counseling Providers

Megan Rosecrans Psy.D. LCP

Licensed Clinical Health Psychologist

Megan Rosecrans Psy.D. LCP received her doctoral degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology with a concentration in Health Psychology. Dr. Rosecrans consults with bariatric surgical teams to provide psychological support for patients both pre and post surgery. Dr. Rosecrans specializes in pre-surgical bariatric assessment and spinal stimulator evaluations. Additionally, Dr. Rosecrans offers biofeedback and hypnotherapy treatment options as part of a comprehensive treatment strategy. Dr. Rosecrans uses  empirically-supported treatments and a collaborative, directive, goal-oriented, supportive, approach for individual therapy. A customized treatment strategy is designed for the specific needs of each patient.

Dr. Rosecrans’ Approach to Therapy

Therapy can be scary as we are knowingly going to talk about topics that are uncomfortable. It takes strength to recognize and admit we need help, and then to open up about the discomfort we feel. Therapy is a safe space to explore these uncomfortable emotions, thoughts, behaviors, pasts, and relationships without judgement, and feeling like you are being heard. Therapy is designed to help you learn new ways to approach difficult experiences and learn tools to aid in coping with the discomfort you feel.

It is important for me to make therapy a safe and collaborative process. You are your own expert in life, and I am here to help you in finding the right tools that will work for you. I use a supportive, directive, problem-solving style, applying empirically supported techniques. I approach treatment using the biopsychosocial model and Existential therapies, which allows us to explore the interaction between varying aspects of our lives and how they affect our mental health. A better understanding of ourselves helps promote the change we strive for.

Specializes In: Depression, Anxiety, Panic, Mood Disorders, Adult ADHD, Bariatric Surgery Behavioral Changes, Weight Loss, Binge Eating Disorder, Chronic Pain and Pain Management

Professional Memberships: Midwest Pain Society, The Obesity Society

Certifications:  Certification of Advanced Clinical Hypnosis from the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH) Relaxation, Meditation, and Mindfulness Certification from Roosevelt University Stress Institute

Matthew Fleming Ph.D. LCP

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Matthew Fleming Ph.D. LPC received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Northern Illinois University, and his Master’s Degree from Illinois State University. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Boston University. He is native to Illinois, but has also lived in Alabama, South Carolina, Kentucky, Massachusetts, and Belgium. His experiences living abroad have helped him work with a variety of different cultural backgrounds. He is also familiar with the experience of stress from relocating and starting new jobs.

Dr. Fleming is fluent in French, and he added he could conduct therapy in French “as long as the patient does not mind his poor accent and grammar.” In his free time, Dr. Fleming likes to bike, play guitar, play video games, do wood carving, draw, and spend time with his wife and three children.

Dr. Fleming’s Approach to Therapy:

People seek therapy for a variety of reasons, and can range from mild relationship difficulties to more severe problems that affect their ability to work, love, and enjoy life. Although I use empirically-supported techniques, I do not believe in “cookie-cutter” approaches. In collaboration with my clients, I work to tailor interventions that are consistent with my clients’ goals and values. There is no one size fits all approach, but I draw most strongly on mindfulness-enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy. I teach people to see the connections between situations, thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. In therapy I try to get clients to become more focused on the present and help them to better cope with and experience unpleasant feelings that life inevitably brings. This helps them to both better deal with their problems in the present and bounce back better in the future if they have setbacks or relapses.

In therapy, individuals may want to address general feelings of anxiety and worries, panic attacks, specific fears, social anxiety, fear or discomfort speaking in front of others, or specific situational fears or excessive fears of animals, insects, or other things. Some people may wish to address specific intrusive thoughts and unwanted behaviors that they have to engage in despite the disruptions these behaviors cause in their lives.

Depression has been called “the common” cold of mental illness because so many people suffer from it at one point or another in life, but this does not make it any easier to experience. Depression can adversely affect health, work, school, relationships, and overall quality of life in those who experience it. With evidence-based approaches, I help people to reduce, manage, and cope with stress and anxiety and better manage those situations and circumstances that may trigger unpleasant of anxiety, sadness, or excessive anger.

Anger in itself, is not a bad thing. Anger only becomes a problem if it is excessive or leads to problematic behaviors, work difficulties, relationship issues, legal issues, or health related problems. I teach clients skills to better manage the circumstances and thoughts that lead to problematic anger. Relaxation training, meditation, mindfulness exercises, assertive communication training, and other techniques are used to help clients successfully navigation situations that have historically been triggers problematic anger. Many of these same skills can be used to address other emotions including but not limited to fear, sadness, shame, and guilt.

Specializes In:  Anxiety, Panic, Social Phobia, OCD, ADHD, Depression, Addiction and Substance Abuse, Insomnia, Work Stress, Grief, Marriage and Relationship difficulties, Anger Management and Anger-related issues, Expatriation/Repatriation Adjustment in adults and teens.

Brianna Kassel M.A. LPC

Clinical Mental Health Therapist

Brianna graduated with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University in 2022. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and a Minor in Human Development and Family Sciences from the University of Missouri in 2020. She received a Multicultural Certification upon graduation. In her undergraduate program, she volunteered with the Missouri Crisis Line and Suicide Hotline, and had an internship with at-risk children at Rainbow House in Columbia, MO. She has some ABA background as a behavior
technician for children on the spectrum.

Brianna works with adolescents (age 14+) and adults. She specializes in anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, communication, work/education issues, and self-harm. She conducts Bariatric and Spinal Cord Stimulator Evaluations. Her therapeutic approach is a mix of psychodynamic, CBT, and person-centered therapeutic approaches. Brianna uses techniques such as: harm-reduction, mindfulness, narrative therapy, exposure and response prevention, and psychoeducation. Brianna is experienced with a wide variety of client experiences and provides a safe space for clients to share their stories.

Brianna’s Approach to Therapy

I believe that therapy is important and therefore I believe client collaboration is essential. I approach therapy with the mindset that the client is in charge of their therapy and the direction that it goes in. From the initial session, creating a diagnosis and treatment plan, and later sessions the client’s will have a say in the discussions and their treatment. I believe the client-therapist alliance are essential in order to build trust and a collaborative environment. This is why I tend to take a person-centered therapy approach as one of my primary methods for therapy.

It is essential to me that my clients feel safe and comfortable in sessions, and feel that way when leaving my office afterwards. I accept clients from any and all backgrounds and identities as Rosecrans & Associates is a participant and practitioner of Open to All. Therapy is important to me and I want to be able to help anyone in need who is willing to take the first step and dive into therapy with me.

Throughout my work with clients, I hope that they can start their journey of self-exploration and find compassion and acceptance in their lives. Therapy will be done using scientific and evidence-based therapy approaches and theories. My goal for every client is to feel better about their situation that brought them to therapy, and to learn more about themselves along the way. I strive to give my clients an experience that does not make them feel as though they need to fit into a specific mold, but can explore themselves and work towards their active goals while maintaining their values and beliefs. I cater my therapy around what you believe is helping and is effective at tackling any mental health concerns. Call the office or schedule an appointment to start your journey! I look forward to working with you.

Specializes In:  Psychodynamic therapy, Mindfulness, and Person-Centered therapy.

Jelena Djurovic, Psy. D.

Clinical Psychologist

Jelena Djurovic, Psy. D. received her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her doctoral research concentrated on the mind-body relationship, which is how the positive relationship with oneself can affect physical health and, conversely, how taking care of our physical health can help us feel better psychologically. She also completed research on how brief training in mindfulness skills can affect depression and quality of life. Dr. Djurovic received her Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Illinois School of Professional Psychology. She has experience working with individuals with severe and chronic mental illness, individuals suffering from substance abuse, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, complex trauma, body image issues, eating disorders, relationship issues, and issues related to immigration and acculturation. Being an immigrant herself, Dr. Djurovic is familiar with many emotional, practical and legal issues that can arise from moving to a different country and is well versed in helping individuals facing those issues. Dr. Djurovic is a native Serbian speaker, and is fluent in English. Her Spanish is conversational. 

Dr. Djurovic’s approach to therapy

I believe in this day and age therapy is not a luxury, nor is it exclusively intended for those suffering from a mental illness, but it is rather a necessity and can be a benefit to nearly anyone in any kind of situation. Throughout history, human bodies haven’t changed much physiologically in the last several hundred years. However, our lives have changed significantly. Stress and anxiety are everywhere around us. We live our lives at a very fast pace and take on the amount of responsibility and stimulation that is nearly impossible to bear without the help and support from a loving, compassionate and objective partner. Thus my approach to psychotherapy entails a partnership between a therapist and a client which results in my clients getting to know themselves better, learning about their likes and dislikes, and learning how to implement steps in their lives that will help them create boundaries where boundaries are needed, and to create the best possible lives for themselves. 

Throughout my work with many different types of individuals presenting with many different kinds of issues, I have noted that nearly every kind of problem results from one’s negative relationship to oneself. I believe learning how to relate to oneself in a positive manner, regardless of how and why the negative relationship began, can be very beneficial and improve one’s quality of life in significant ways. It is important to note that self-compassion and a positive relationship with oneself means treating yourself as you would treat your own best friend or someone you really care about. 

My approach to psychotherapy is evidence-based, empirically supported and results from growing research. I use principles drawn from the research of Dr. Kristin Neff on self-compassion and her contemporaries related to other mindfulness-based interventions. I also use principles of AEDP (Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy), as well as Cognitive-Behavioral techniques when needed. 

Specializes In: 

Immigration issues, substance abuse issues, domestic violence, depression, anxiety, complex trauma, body image issues, eating disorders, relationship issues. I also perform pre-surgical Bariatric assessments, ADHD assessments, and spinal-cord surgery assessments. 

Julie Konrath M.A. LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor 

Julie Konrath holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from North Central University. Her background includes work as a behavioral health technician at an eating disorder treatment center and a behavioral health hospital. Julie works with adolescents (ages 14+) and adults. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD/trauma, and eating disorders. She also conducts Bariatric Evaluations for pre-bariatric surgery patients, as well as ADHD evaluations for adults. 

Julie uses a strengths-based approach to counseling that highlights how client strengths can be used to guide the treatment approach. She also focuses on a holistic approach to counseling by working to enhance the mind-body connection. She creates a safe atmosphere to be able to explore and process difficult emotions and situations. Her approach is non judgemental and authentic, offering skills to reduce symptoms and improve the lives of those she treats.

Julie’s Approach to Therapy

I believe in a holistic treatment approach. I strive to honor the mind-body connection by offering treatment that emphasizes the awareness of physical sensations in response to thoughts and feelings. My treatment approach centers on both skill-based learning as well as mindfulness techniques. I believe that in order to achieve success in treatment, you must address the underlying issues while at the same time learning new coping skills. I trust that the client is the expert, and I am a guide on their therapy journey. Therapy can bring up uncomfortable feelings, but I am here to provide a safe space in which to share those feelings and explore their impact.