President and Founder

Sarah Warren, PhD, served as the Midwest Regional Testing Psychologist for the National Football League’s Program for Substances of Abuse, one of four psychologists in the country to serve concurrently as a regional psychologist. She is a nationally renowned hospital-trained psychologist with decades of experience in work with complex psychiatric cases, often in high-stakes contexts. She has considerable experience with the challenges particular to high net worth individuals and families.

She trained at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (now Northwestern Medicine), and previously worked at Rush University Medical Center. She co-launched and directed the Alcohol and Drug Prevention Program at University of Chicago, and has appeared in the Chicago Tribune and on national television. The ARC Professional Group continues to provide clinical services through the National Football League’s Program for Substances of Abuse.

Dr. Warren is an innovator in the field of mental health care delivery, having created a novel theoretically-informed model for family and executive Interventions, as well as a unique approach to delivery of team-based concierge services.

Education:

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Research in Adolescence, at University of Chicago and Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

PhD in Clinical Psychology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

BA in Social Science (Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Clinical Social Worker (Independent Contractor)

Jen Geiringer works as a coach with clients of all ages, from high school seniors through retirees, who are struggling to find a sense of purpose or a path forward in their educational or vocational lives. She brings a multi-faceted background to her role as coach and workplace wellbeing consultant.

Jen's areas of coaching expertise include:

ADD/Executive Functioning

Career Transitions

Work-Life Emotional Balance

Career Management

Prior to earning her social work degree, Jen spent almost two decades working as a labor and employment attorney. Jen brings to bear an unparalleled perspective into not only the emotional, but the practical aspects of vocational and educational transitions, and the challenges of workplace dynamics.

Jen is passionate about partnering with her clients to move forward in their lives in a values-driven, meaningful way. She brings a warm and approachable style to her role, and loves to bring humor and laughter into her work. Jen believes that her clients hold the answers to the questions that they are asking, and views herself as their trusted partner.

Education

Masters in Social Work, Jane Addams School of Social Work, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL (summa cum laude)

JD, DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, IL

BS in Social Policy and Education, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Yoga Therapist (Independent Contractor)

Eliza Hofman, MFA, E-RYT, is a Psychiatry Residency Candidate who has almost one and a half decades of experience teaching Yoga for Mental Health. Her background includes training in yoga postures, breathing techniques, meditation, and yoga nidra with Parayoga, Kripalu, and Yandara Yoga Institute. Eliza compassionately guides her clients to establish an embodied peace within the body and mind. Her teaching style is appropriate for beginners and advanced practitioners alike.

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Education:

Medical Student, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin U-Med & Science, North Chicago, IL

MFA, Mary Baldwin University, Staunton, VA

BFA, New York University, New York, NY

Additional training in Yoga for Special Populations, Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health

Ongoing education through Parayoga in yoga nidra and other modalities

Clinical Social Worker (Independent Contractor)

Tracy Trauscht, LCSW has over 20 years experience working with individuals and families who struggle with mental illness. Her work has included treating those impacted by trauma, substance dependence/ abuse, and pervasive mental health issues.

Ms. Trauscht is an experienced group leader including facilitation of groups on DBT, CBT and ACT. Ms. Trauscht’s work history includes an active presence in both hospital and residential settings including North Shore University Health System and Yellowbrick. Her clientele included individuals 17 years of age and older, families, and couples.

While in attendance at Loyola University Chicago, she was awarded a fellowship with the Center of Urban Research and Development where she did research on the availability of residential access to persons with physical differences.

Her areas of mental health expertise include working with individuals, couples and families to address anxiety and mood disorders, severe mental health conditions, personality disorders, trauma, and substance use and other compulsive disorders.

Education:

Masters of Social Work, Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL

BA in Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Recovery and Wellness Coach (Independent Contractor)

When the Covid pandemic began, Jeremy left a successful career in theater to pursue a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. During his internship at The Josselyn Center, he treated a broad variety of concerns, including substance use issues, ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, anger, and shame.

Jeremy’s long career includes teaching and coaching young people in a variety of contexts. He understands that today’s world can feel overwhelming to anyone, particularly teenagers and young adults. He works compassionately to develop a safe, welcoming, and collaborative environment that promotes healing and fosters growth.

Whether you are dealing with depression, substance concerns, or simply feeling lost, Jeremy says, “I have witnessed the joy of recovery, and I know that having a compassionate, supportive guide can make a huge difference when forging a new path.”

Education

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL

BS in Speech, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

Staff Fellow (Employee)

Sarah Schacht works as a psychotherapist with adults -including emerging adults- who are curious about underlying issues that may cause internal distress,  interpersonal challenges, or disrupted sense of self. 

Sarah has experience in working various forms of loss, from unexpected losses, to ambiguous losses, to violent death of a loved one. 

Sarah has a special interest in working with individuals who wonder whether they might engage in harmful use of substances or other compulsive behaviors. She has particular experience with disordered eating.

She is fascinated by group dynamics and is versed in the field of Group Relations. 

Sarah enjoys working with clients to cultivate curiosity about what motivates their behavior and underlies their struggles. 

She trained at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute & Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Clinic.  She has also worked at Working Sobriety, a small group practice focusing on clients struggling with substances and other problematic behaviors, including disordered eating. 

Education

MA in Clinical Counseling and Psychotherapy, Institute of Clinical Social Work, Chicago, IL

BA in Political Science & Economics Barnard College at Columbia University, New York, NY