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Layne Remington, MA
Layne Remington is a compassionate therapist who takes a strengths-based, client-centered approach, grounded in an intersectional framework. She meets clients where they are with warmth, empathy, and a collaborative spirit, believing that healing begins with understanding. At Chicago Psychology Services, Layne works alongside her clients to support their journey toward self-discovery and growth, tailoring each therapeutic experience to meet their unique needs. Her empathetic approach fosters a safe, personalized, and accepting environment where clients can experience unconditional support.
Layne specializes in helping individuals navigate stress, anxiety, burnout, grief, depression, and life transitions. Her work emphasizes mind-body awareness, guiding clients toward greater emotional insight and self-compassion. She is particularly passionate about working with individuals and adolescents who are introspective, reflective, and seek deeper meaning in their experiences.
In addition to traditional talk therapy, Layne integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities, including narrative therapy, somatic exercises, mindfulness practices, creative prompts, and art-based interventions. She believes in the power of nonverbal and embodied approaches, such as yoga and mindful art-making, to process trauma, cultivate a sense of safety, and encourage authentic self-expression. Layne also recognizes the profound impact of systemic issues on mental health and is committed to providing a safe, nonjudgmental space for growth and self-exploration.
Layne values the therapeutic relationship as a cornerstone of her practice. Once trust is established, she is not afraid to challenge perspectives, encourage accountability, and support her clients in stepping into their full potential. Her ultimate goal is to help individuals live with creativity, mindfulness, and a deep connection to themselves and the world around them.
Amanda sees patients online and in our offices in the Chicago Loop.
Amy Weider, MA, LPC
Amy is a licensed professional counselor at Chicago Psychology Services. She graduated from Roosevelt University, earning a master's degree in Clinical Psychology Counseling Practice.
Amy is committed to creating a therapeutic space where collaboration is key, and your experiences and wisdom are respected. She combines different approaches to care, such as client-centered therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Amy's primary goal is to support you in living authentically. Her expertise is working with individuals seeking to process significant life changes such as chronic illness, cancer, caregiving, and bereavement.
Amy has gained extensive experience working in nonprofit organizations, where she has supported individuals ranging from 8 to 80 years old. Amy has provided mental health services catering to various needs such as anxiety, specifically health-related anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, medial-related trauma, grief, and neurocognitive disorders. She has also provided affirming sexuality and gender education.
Amanda Donis, MA, LPC
Amanda is a licensed professional counselor at Chicago Psychology Services. She earned her master's degree in Family Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. During her past assignments, she had the pleasure of working closely with couples and families, honing her skills and passion for creating a safe and welcoming space for her patients. She speaks both English and Spanish.
What sets Amanda apart is her personalized approach to therapy. She understands that each patient is unique, and she tailors her methods to meet their individual needs. Drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches including client-centered therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), family therapy, and couples therapy, Amanda ensures that her patients receive the best possible care.
With experience in community mental health therapy, Amanda has provided crisis intervention, assessments, and short-term therapy. She has worked extensively with children and teens, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, school stress, and interpersonal struggles.
At Chicago Psychology Services, Amanda focuses on working with children, teens, families, and couples. She also offers perinatal services to support women and men experiencing difficulties during and after pregnancy. Amanda is known for her empathy, acceptance, and respect towards her patients, always striving to ensure their needs are met and their voices are heard.
Amanda sees patients online and in our offices in the Chicago Loop.
Martha Kowalczyk, PhD
Martha is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Chicago Psychology Services, who works with adults of all ages to navigate life’s challenges, build emotional resilience, and create lasting change. She earned her Doctorate in School Psychology from Fordham University and brings years of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Her clinical background includes working with children, adolescents, and families, and she now focuses on helping adults at every stage of life—whether you're managing stress and anxiety, feeling stuck or unfulfilled, or working through deeper issues rooted in past experiences.
Martha specializes in treating depression, anxiety, mood disorders, relationship and family stress, grief and loss, self-esteem concerns, and attention and learning differences. She also supports clients through major life transitions, such as starting a career, navigating parenting, adjusting to divorce, or re-evaluating life direction in midlife or at any stage.
Her approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. She draws from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness-based practices to help you deepen self-understanding, develop healthier coping strategies, and build more meaningful relationships.
Martha provides a supportive and nonjudgmental space where you can explore what’s holding you back and take steps toward healing, growth, and greater fulfillment.
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Sara Spevack, MA, LCPC
Sara is an Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Chicago Psychology Services. Sara holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the Chicago School for Professional Psychology. With a background in Psychology from the University of Puget Sound, Sara dedicated her time to advocating for sexual assault survivors on college campuses. She is trained in TF-CBT and played a key role in developing and organizing trauma education presentations for school-aged children in high-risk areas.
In her therapeutic practice, Sara takes an integrative approach, blending person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and interpersonal modalities to tailor treatment to each client's unique needs. By adopting a systemic perspective, she examines the interconnectedness of different aspects of clients' lives and environments.
Sara has extensive experience providing individual, group, and family counseling to adolescents and young adults dealing with various concerns. Her specialization lies in supporting those who have faced depression, grief/loss, ADHD, addiction, and traumatic experiences. Sara recognizes the prevalence of trauma and the profound impact it can have on memories and emotions.
Sara's therapeutic style centers around cultivating a strong and empathetic therapeutic relationship. Her direct approach aims to empower and motivate clients, fostering authenticity and enabling individuals to appreciate their strengths. With Sara as their therapist, clients can expect an engaging and vibrant experience, where confidence and self-esteem are nurtured through the exploration of personal authenticity.
Dr. Scott Hoye, PsyD
Dr. Hoye is a licensed clinical psychologist in Chicago, Illinois (River North & Chicago Loop) , and the founder and clinical director of Chicago Psychology Services. He provides comprehensive psychological services, including assessment, psychotherapy, biofeedback, and hypnosis.
Dr. Hoye works with a wide range of issues, including trauma and dissociative disorders, anxiety disorders, depression, and rehabilitation concerns, and chronic pain. He meets each person with dignity, to focus on their needs so they feel heard, and develop a sense of hope.
Dr. Hoye received his masters in counseling psychology and doctorate in clinical psychology from Adler University. He has worked in a variety of settings before opening Chicago Psychology Services. These included psychiatric wards, in-patient drug and alcohol treatment centers, and a rehabilitation hospital. He has been trained in therapeutic techniques since the early 2000s, and has worked extensively with clinical hypnosis.
Outside of the practice, Dr. Hoye is the host of The Psychology Talk Podcast.
Dr. Hoye sees patients online and in our offices in the Chicago Loop.
You can find out more about Dr. Hoye here