Dr. Nefertiti Nowell, MS PHD NCC LCPC CLC
Seeking help is a powerful step to improving your quality of life. Talking to someone about whatever your concerns are is something that almost anyone can benefit from, but many people are afraid to reach out. If you are considering therapy or coaching, I applaud you, and I really do want to help you find what you need to feel POWERFUL and help you develop the tools to have peace in your life.
Darren Nowell, MSEE CLC
Darren Nowell has over 20 years of corporate and career/resume consulting experience. Over the years he has worked with several Fortune 500 companies and reviewed hundreds of resumes as a hiring manager. Mr. Nowell has a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering and is a Certified Life Coach.
Jasmin Walker, MA LCPC
Ms. Jasmin R. Walker is a Licensed Clinical Therapist (M.A. LCPC), who specializes in therapeutic services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and is fluent in American Sign Language. She has a combined 15 years of experience counseling children with Autism and the Deaf population. Ms. Walker takes a holistic approach to therapy, believing that all parts effect the whole and has had a measured success in the field of Psychology. She has presented at seminars across Illinois informing others about services for specialized populations in the clinical setting. Ms. Walker is a graduate of The Adler School of Professional Psychology and has worked for the Adler Institute on Social Exclusion as a workshop presenter; here she educated others on the culture of systemic denial of equitable opportunities for all which has created an environment of exclusion of those normed outside the status quo. As a form of relaxation, Ms. Walker enjoys the Art of Bonsai and is an active member of the Midwest Bonsai Society.
Angela Jordan, MSW LCSW
Angela Jordan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in therapeutic services for adolescents and adults. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology (AB) from Dartmouth College and a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from Loyola University of Chicago. She has 24 years of combined experience in school, hospital, outpatient and residential settings. She specializes in the treatment of the chronically mentally ill via symptom and medication management as well as the strengthening of interpersonal relationships and improving family dynamics. In addition to her practice at Nowell and Associates she is also a Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Director at an adult residential facility in Chicago’s North Shore Area.
Jennifer K. Ferris, LCSW
My main objective is to help clients feel like they are the center of initiative in their own lives: not just reacting to all that impinges upon them, not just doing what other people want them to do all the time and not just feeling at peace when they are all alone. Instead, clients can become the center of their own connections. Since obtaining my Master’s from The University of Chicago in 2006, I have been providing traditional psychotherapy, as well as, utilizing behavioral techniques including CBT and DBT to make sure clients meet their desired outcome goals. This can be done through individual, couples, family, group and mediation sessions to alleviate symptoms of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, anger management, social phobias, self-injury, eating disorders, substance use, medical illness and more. I also value working with diverse populations of all ages. I think pets and animals can also help speed recovery while providing necessary comfort and companionship. Currently, I have three dogs that I love to pet, walk, train and just spend time with. I am committed to helping clients be the change they want to see in their lives. It is a challenge to see yourself differently; here you can.
Dr. Darrell Troupe Sr. MD
Michael Gregg, MA LSW
Dawn Larry, MS LSW
I am a licensed mental health social worker and veteran educator with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families across a wide range of life challenges. My background as a teacher strengthens my clinical work, particularly when collaborating with families and schools to support children’s academic, emotional, and behavioral success.
I specialize in working with school-age children with ADHD, anxiety, and depression, and I assist parents in understanding and navigating the 504 Plan and IEP processes. I provide guidance and advocacy to help families effectively engage with school systems and ensure appropriate educational supports are in place.
In addition to my work with children and families, I have experience supporting adolescents, college-aged students, young adults, and adults of all genders. My clinical work includes trauma-informed care for individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. I also have experience working with marginalized populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness and those with mild substance or alcohol use concerns.
My therapeutic approach is holistic, strengths-based, and person-centered. I view individuals within their broader social, cultural, and systemic contexts and believe healing occurs when clients are empowered as active partners in their care. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, I work to remove barriers to clients’ natural growth and resilience while fostering self-determination and long-term wellness.
I am trained in Motivational Interviewing and integrate trauma-informed, collaborative strategies that honor each client’s lived experience. My work is grounded in social justice values, with a commitment to challenging systemic barriers and supporting clients in finding their own path toward balance, stability, and meaningful change
