Our team of Healers
Jessica Carrillo-Guerrero, LCPC
Bilingual Psychotherapist / FounderJessica is the founder of Soluna Wellness and a first generation Mexican American, queer woman, mother, and therapist with over 20 years of experience in community-based mental health. Her holistic, trauma-informed approach brings together clinical therapy, EMDR, mind-body practices, and ancestral and Indigenous approaches to healing. She is especially passionate about supporting first generation individuals, women, LGBTQ+ people, people of color, caregivers, and leaders. Jessica creates space to explore identity, culture, family, and the experiences that have shaped you while helping you decide what you want to carry forward and become the narrator of what comes next.
Schedule a free consultation with Jessica or reach out via email Jessica@solunawellnesschicago.org.
Jana Gillespe, LCSW
PsychotherapistJana is a trauma therapist with over 15 years of experience working alongside youth, young adults, families, and diverse communities. Her approach is trauma informed, strengths based, and grounded in genuine connection. Jana is especially passionate about supporting youth and young adults navigating trauma, anxiety, relationships, identity, family dynamics, and major life transitions. She approaches differences in culture, race, identity, and lived experience with humility and curiosity, creating space for clients to bring their whole selves into therapy. Clients can expect warmth, honesty, thoughtful support, and a therapist who will meet them where they are.
Schedule a free consultation with Jana or reach out via email jana@solunawellnesschicago.org.
Linda Avila, LCP
Bilingual PsychotherapistLinda is a first generation Mexican American, bilingual therapist with over 20 years of experience in community mental health. Her approach is holistic, trauma informed, culturally grounded, and deeply connected to the relationship between mind and body. As a certified trauma-informed yoga instructor, Linda may incorporate movement, breathwork, mindfulness, and other body-based practices into therapy. She also creates space for clients who want to explore culture, spirituality, and ancestral wisdom as part of healing. Linda is especially passionate about supporting Latino families, first generation women, and individuals navigating trauma, identity, and life transitions.
Schedule a free consultation with Linda or reach out via email Linda@solunawellnesschicago.org.
Davida Fuller, LCSW
PsychotherapistDavida is a trauma therapist with over 15 years of experience working with individuals, families, and communities, particularly those who have historically faced barriers to mental health care. Her approach is trauma informed, strengths based, inclusive, and centered on each client's unique experiences and goals. Davida works with adolescents and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, relationships, identity, and life transitions. Grounded in community mental health and social justice, she creates a supportive space where clients can bring the difficult parts of their stories, recognize the resilience already within them, and build toward healing and growth.
Schedule a free consultation with Davida or reach out via email Davida@solunawellnesschicago.org.
Maya Ben-Shahar, LCPC
Art and Play-Based PsychotherapistMaya is a warm and compassionate therapist specializing in children, teens, and young adults. She uses play and art to help young people express themselves, learn tools for emotional intelligence and navigate life’s challenges in a way that feels natural and safe. With years of experience working with youth in crisis, Maya creates a nurturing environment where clients feel seen and supported. She believes healing begins with building safety—both in the body and in relationships—and partners with caregivers to strengthen supportive connections. Maya’s gentle, creative approach empowers young people to thrive.
Schedule a free consultation with Maya or reach out via email Maya@solunawellnesschicago.org.
Patsy Thayieng, LCSW
Art and Play-Based PsychotherapistPatsy is a first generation Hmong American therapist whose work is rooted in social justice, compassion, and connection. Her holistic, trauma-informed approach incorporates CBT, DBT, somatic practices, and creative approaches, including art-based interventions. Patsy understands the ways culture, family, systems, and intergenerational experiences can shape mental health and is especially passionate about working with immigrant, refugee, Indigenous, and multicultural communities and queer and LGBTQ+ youth. She creates an affirming space where clients can show up authentically, reconnect with their strengths, and move toward healing at a pace that feels right for them.
Schedule a free consultation with Patsy or reach out via email Patsy@solunawellnesschicago.org.
Lina Espinoza, LCSW
Bilingual PsychotherapistLina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of experience whose approach is rooted in both trauma-informed therapy and the ancestral wisdom of her family and community. Coming from generations of women herbalists and natural healers from Morelia, Michoacán, Lina brings together clinical care, somatic practices, mindfulness, breathwork, herbalism, and ancestral and land-based approaches to healing. She is especially passionate about supporting BIPOC and historically marginalized communities navigating trauma, grief, loss, stress, and burnout. Lina creates space for clients to unravel at their own pace and feel deeply seen, heard, and witnessed.
Schedule a free consultation with Lina or reach out via email carlolina@solunawellnesschicago.org.
Margarita Santamaria, LCP
Bilingual PsychotherapistMargarita is a Mexican American and bisexual Licensed Professional Counselor from Gage Park whose approach is warm, collaborative, curious, and grounded in the belief that clients are the experts on their own lives. She works with children, teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, identity, self-worth, relationships, emotional regulation, and life transitions. Margarita is also spiritually open and welcomes clients who want to explore spirituality or meaning-making as part of therapy, including optional practices such as reflection, journaling, mindfulness, tarot, or oracle cards. Her goal is to help clients feel more connected to themselves and empowered to create lives that feel authentic and meaningful.
Schedule a free consultation with Margarita or reach out via email Margarita@solunawellnesschicago.org.
Amanda Seitz, LPC
PsychotherapistAmanda is a queer, non-binary, polyamorous, and neurodivergent therapist passionate about creating therapy that feels approachable, authentic, and free of shame. They especially enjoy working with queer, trans and non-binary people, neurodivergent individuals, and those exploring sexuality, relationships, identity, and different ways of creating connection. Amanda's collaborative approach incorporates ACT, DBT, mindfulness, and somatic practices, informed by their background in dance and interest in the mind-body connection. Clients can expect warmth, curiosity, honesty, humor, and a space where they do not have to perform, have the right words, or hide parts of themselves.
Schedule a free consultation with Amanda.