Marlee Mendelson

Marlee MendelsonMSW, LSW

Therapist at Tandem Psychology · Chicago

3354 N Paulina St, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60657

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About Marlee Mendelson

Marlee Mendelson, MSW, LSW, is a Licensed Social Worker at Tandem Psychology. Mendelson lists LGBTQ among her stated specialties, alongside anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, and grief. Drawing on a background in teaching art and yoga, Mendelson describes her approach as centered on the healing power of relationship-building, approaching clients of different backgrounds, ages, and identities with genuine curiosity, and helping them develop insight and address day-to-day difficulties alongside healing from traumatic experiences.

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Becca ChadwickMEd, LPC

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3354 N Paulina St, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60657

Becca Chadwick, MEd, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Tandem Psychology. Chadwick lists "LGBT and Queer" among her stated specialties, alongside anxiety, relationship issues, college and life transitions, self-esteem, and body image. She works with adults across the lifespan with a special interest in supporting individuals in early adulthood, describing her approach as grounded in trust, honesty, and human-to-human connection, and telling clients, "I'm human too." Chadwick frames therapy as a place to slow down, reflect, and feel supported rather than a space requiring anyone to have all the answers.

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Peitao Zhu

Peitao ZhuPhD, LCPC

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3354 N Paulina St, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60657

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Peitao Zhu, PhD, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Tandem Psychology. Zhu lists "LGBT and Queer" among his stated specialties alongside relationship issues, trauma and PTSD, college and life transitions, stress and performance, men's issues, and chronic illness. He works with adults at various life stages, describing therapy as a collaborative journey in which client and therapist act as fellow travelers, helping clients relieve stress, navigate difficult transitions, and explore life's larger questions of identity and purpose.

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Timothy Naus

Timothy NausMA, LPC

Tandem Psychology

3354 N Paulina St, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60657

Timothy Naus, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Tandem Psychology. Naus lists "LGBTQ+ and Queer Issues" among his stated specialties, alongside anxiety, religion and faith, trauma and PTSD, men's issues, grief, and substance abuse, and describes his practice as offering "a queer-, poly-, and kink-affirming environment." He works with adults of all ages and backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals, people navigating religious trauma or identity conflict, and those recovering from trauma or addiction, describing his approach as depth-oriented and ecological.

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Vincent Marasco

Vincent MarascoPhD, LCPC, NCC

Tandem Psychology

3354 N Paulina St, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60657

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Vincent Marasco, PhD, LCPC, NCC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Tandem Psychology. Marasco lists "LGBT and Queer" among his stated specialties alongside anxiety, depression, relationship issues, college and life transitions, men's issues, sexual health, and chronic illness, and has authored publications on queer issues in counseling and clinical supervision. He works primarily with adults in individual and couples counseling, with a stated specialization in men's issues and sexuality-related concerns, and is currently under clinical supervision.

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Tyler Fortman

Tyler FortmanPhD

Tandem Psychology

3354 N Paulina St, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60657

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Casey Coppess

Casey CoppessMA, LCPC

Tandem Psychology

3354 N Paulina St, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60657

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Rob Bodary

Rob BodaryMA, LCPC

Tandem Psychology

3354 N Paulina St, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60657

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Becca WhiteMSW, LCSW

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Meg McMorrow

Meg McMorrowMA, LPC

Tandem Psychology

3354 N Paulina St, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60657

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Claudia Hall

Claudia HallMA, LCSW

Tandem Psychology

3354 N Paulina St, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60657

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Khoury Daher

Khoury DaherMA, LPC

Tandem Psychology

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Joshua WonMA, LCSW

Tandem Psychology

3354 N Paulina St, Suite 205, Chicago, IL 60657

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