ana Baird, LCSW
A Better You Counseling was founded by Ana Baird, LCSW. Ana is a Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She graduated with her Masters of Social Work degree from Aurora University. Her level of expertise includes working with individuals, groups, and families from diverse backgrounds, as well as the LGBTQIA+ community. She addresses depression, anxiety, grief, anger, trauma, and family relational problems.
She is committed to assisting each individual build on their existing strengths to live their best possible life. She believes helping is an honor; therapy is a collaborative adventure; and that we are all choice-makers.
Mayra douglas, LSW
Mayra, a compassionate bilingual therapist, holds over 12 years of experience in human services. She specializes in bilingual and bicultural counseling. Mayra offers personalized support for individuals and families, focusing on trauma, anxiety, self-injury, depression, life transitions, emotional regulation, grief, anger management, and racial/cultural identity.
With a background as a Clinical Psychologist in Mexico, she successfully assisted adolescents with self-injury. Mayra has contributed to academia and literature, co-authoring a chapter on self-inflicting violence and addiction to pain in the book "Conductas Adictivas Fenómeno Biopsicosocial."
She employs a range of therapeutic approaches including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, narrative therapy, strength-based approaches, SFBT, DBT, and TF-CBT to meet individual needs. Her commitment is to empower clients through exceptional counseling services in a safe and supportive environment, guiding them towards mental and emotional well-being. If you're ready to begin your healing journey, Mayra is here to help.
Suki Singh, LSW
Suki's journey in the field of social work is marked by a strong educational foundation and a commitment to continuous professional development. With a degree from Aurora University, Suki has honed her expertise in social work and business administration, with a special focus on non-profit organizations and community resources.
Suki's experience is extensive and diverse, encompassing support for individuals dealing with a range of emotional challenges, from anxiety and depression to self-esteem issues and life transitions. Suki also has expertise in educational background and support for parents to be and individuals struggling with parenthood in general. Her approach is holistic and client-centered, utilizing a family systems perspective to guide individuals through significant life changes and developmental stages.
Suki's methods are innovative and adaptable, incorporating play, poetry, and movement exercises to help clients articulate their experiences. By weaving in creative expression and acknowledging cultural and religious contexts, Suki ensures that her therapeutic interventions are not only effective but also culturally sensitive and respectful of each client's unique identity. Her professional trajectory is a testament to her unwavering passion & dedication to fostering community connections and engagement. Suki is also fluent in Punjabi.