Our Team

Alyssa Robbins (she, they) is a sexuality and reproductive health educator with a Masters degree in public health from Columbia University and over 17-years relevant experience. Her past programmatic work involved specializing in curriculum design, strategic cultural partnerships, and intersectional education designed to improve the conditions by which people access sexuality and reproductive health resources and information, resulting in strengthened self-advocacy, program evaluations executed through a reproductive justice lens and a focus on public health research and guidelines as best practices for inclusive programming. She is also a proud LGBTQIA+ rights activist, musician, pop culture buff and student of Spanish language classes.

Jean is a psychodynamic therapist who works with adolescents, adults, and couples struggling with a range of issues. Her empathic approach helps people understand their current functioning and gain insight with the goal of providing a corrective emotional experience. Jean’s clinical interests are depression, anxiety, addiction, gender identity, grief and loss, marital/partner concerns.

Rachel Muss (she/her) is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a national certified counselor (NCC). She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, specializing in counseling children and adolescents. Rachel has a diverse background in providing mental health services across various settings, including foster care, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric health, community mental health, and public education, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of a wide range of clinical presentations and mental health needs across different populations.

Rachel’s clinical interests include trauma, dissociation, body image, depression, anxiety, chronic suicidality, self-harming behaviors, life transitions, gender identity, and LGBTQIA+ challenges. 

Rachel believes that the foundation of therapy lies in the strength and genuine connection of the therapeutic relationship. She believes that every client has the great capacity to heal and grow, and tailors her support to help them flourish. In her therapeutic approach, Rachel emphasizes authenticity, warmth, acceptance, and a sense of humor to create a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their challenges and find healing. 

Carrie Kempler (she/her) is a licensed social worker (LSW) and holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the Jane Addams School of Social Work at UIC, with a specialization in Children and Families. Additionally, she has earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Boston University. Carrie's approach to her work combines the knowledge and skills from her social work and public health backgrounds, allowing her to provide holistic care to individuals.

Through her internship experiences, Carrie has had the opportunity to work with individuals dealing with chronic medical conditions, recognizing the significant impact these conditions can have on their mental well-being. She has also been involved in medical case management, assisting refugees who have recently resettled in Chicago. Carrie works from a strength-based perspective, where she believes that clients are the foremost experts in their own experiences and possess the solutions to their unique challenges.

Nate Miller (he/him/his) is a licensed professional counselor. He holds an MA in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a BA in Theatre Performance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is also a seasoned educational facilitator, professional actor, teaching artist, dog and cat dad, pop culture buff, and D&D enthusiast.

Nate interned at Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook, a child and adolescent-focused community mental health agency serving the North Shore. He has worked with young people experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harming behavior, LGBTQIA+ issues, questions and challenges surrounding sexual health, men’s issues, grief and loss, and artists’ issues. He has also co-led adolescents’ groups on social skills, homework help, and Hispanic/Latine affinity groups. Nate is also working towards his certification as a Therapeutic Game Master, specializing in adapting role-playing games to individual and group work.

Nate works from an active, strengths-based, sex-positive, and queer- and gender-affirming perspective that centers the client as the author of their story. He is passionate about helping clients use their creative and relational capacity to heal from life’s challenges.

Genevieve Lindley (She/Her) is a BSW Graduate from Michigan State University. She recently completed a year of service with the AmeriCorps at City Year in Seattle, WA. During her time with City Year, she worked as a social-emotional support specialist & academic tutor with elementary students. She is passionate about gender-based violence prevention, empowerment in the LGBTQIA+ community, and working with youth.

Brittany Sue Hines (she/her) is an educator, administrator, and current online graduate student at the University of Northen Colorado. The bulk of Brittany’s career has centered performing arts education and she has served the education departments of theaters across the country, most recently as the Associate Director of Education at Milwaukee Repertory Theater and the Education Associate at the New London Barn Playhouse. She has also worked as an advisor to 7th grade students at the Francis W. Parker School here in Chicago and as a writer, project manager, and social media curator for a New York-based LMFT and sex educator. Her passion revolves around amplifying youth voices and fostering creative spaces for young people’s light to shine. Brittany is also a triathlete, U.S. Masters swimmer, yoga instructor, rock climber, and Jeopardy fanatic.

Kaiya Bernard is a Community Education Coordinator at JCFS Response for Teens where they focus on supporting and educating teens and youth on important health issues. With a Master's degree in Public Health and a concentration in Health Behavior and Promotion, Kaiya is committed to empowering youth through education, advocacy, and community engagement.