Meet Our Providers

PsyD, LCPC 

Dr. Tonya Battle

Dr. Battle is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Battle Clinical Services.  Dr. Battle offers over 15 years of expertise in the treatment of adolescents and young adults with depression, anxiety, trauma, and learning disorders.

She utilizes a person-centered and systems approach to help clients and their families work together to understand and overcome the challenges they face.  She views each individual as a unique system where culture, spirituality, and community are all vital components.

By utilizing integrative techniques, she helps her clients explore areas in their life-space where they are experiencing distress. 

PsyD, LPC 

Dr. Stephanie Conforti

Dr. Conforti is a licensed professional counselor who has a background working with children, adolescents, their families, and adults within a variety of settings, including residential treatment facilities, therapeutic day schools, inpatient and partial hospitalization programs, private-independent practices, and community outpatient centers. Dr. Conforti earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University and she received a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. 

Dr. Conforti currently provides individual services for adolescents, emerging adults, and adults dealing with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and loss, identity development, LGBTQIA issues, interpersonal relationships, and helping adolescents who may be at higher risk of using maladaptive coping strategies to deal with stressors. Dr. Conforti combines evidence-based treatment with a collaborative and holistic approach in her work with clients. She focuses on personal strengths, skill acquisition, and she believes that a strength-based approach is essential to fostering a sense of self, personal empowerment, and a sense of identity within a system. 

LCPC

Kijuana Boulrece

Kijuana Boulrece treats clients of all ages with a specialty in adolescent development.   Her expertise is in trauma, anxiety, depression, couples distress, parenting, multicultural/racial issues, and spiritual and identity development.

Kijuana utilizes evidence-based practices and experiential therapies, coupled with psychoeducation and understanding of the brain.  Her approach is nurturing, strengths-based, and solution-focused.  S

Kijuana received a Master of Counseling from Northwestern University, an MBA from North Central College, and is Trauma Certified (CCTP).  Throughout her career, she has worked in the corporate world of business and finance, as well in education, helping adults and students develop actionable plans to accomplish their goals.  

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LPC, ALMFT

Sylvia S. Neil

Sylvia Neil graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She also earned a bachelor's degree in computer information systems from St. Leo University.  In 2020 Sylvia enrolled at Regent University in Virginia to pursue her M.A. in Marriage, Couple, and Family Therapy and subsequent licensure as an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.) Her passion is for strengthening marriages and families through therapy. Sylvia brings a sense of mature wisdom, powerful presence, and hopefulness to each of her clients.

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Sylvia is a Christian, however, she works with all clients regardless of their spiritual preference. Her preferred theoretical approach for individuals is cognitive behavioral therapy and structural family therapy for couples and families.

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Clinical Intern

Veronica N. Buckles, B.A.

Veronica Buckles completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology at Chicago State University. Upon graduation, she immediately began to pursue a Master of Art in Counseling.​

She has completed targeted training programs aimed at working with children, adolescents, and families and she uses this training to help patients work through complex and traumatic experiences. Veronica also works with adults who are in need of an empathic ear and clinical interventions.

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Veronica has a professional background in

working with youth and as a family mentor

with The Department of Children and Family Services. As a former Youth Pastor, Veronica is able to integrate her spiritual beliefs within the therapeutic context.

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