Meet our Staff

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Mary B. McMillan, LCSW, ACSW

Mary is the founder and Executive Director of Fox Valley Counseling Center.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Southern Illinois University with a Minor in Aviation, and a Master of Social Work Degree from Aurora University.  

Also, Mary is an Adjunct Professor at Aurora University.  Mary has over 30 years of counseling experience with individuals, couples, children, adolescents and families.

 
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Amr Abdelkireem

Amr earned his Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and Legal Studies and worked within the special forces. Shortly after, Amr earned a second Bachelor’s in Psychology from Columbia College of Missouri, and then went on to earn his Master’s in Counseling and Organizational Psychology from Adler University. Amr earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Amr’s clinical work experience includes providing psychological services in residential and outpatient treatment settings. Amr currently works in private practice as a clinical psychologist. Amr strives to provide genuine and authentic services and aims to utilize a wide range of theoretical orientations to best support clients’ at an individual level.

 
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Marki Kaim

Marki earned her Bachelor of Communication degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago while playing Division One golf. She is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work from the University of Denver with a specialization in trauma and mental health. Marki believes that it is unconditional positive regard and human connection that promotes change. Marki has a wide range of clinical interests from prenatal care through geriatric counseling, her latest position was working with homeless men, women, and children at Lazarus House. She believes that therapy is most successful when tailored to an individual with a strengths-based approach. Marki places emphasis on looking holistically at an individual as one’s background, culture and values are the core of a person; rather than solely their symptoms.

 

Stephanie Klewin

Stephanie holds her Bachelor of Art in Psychology from Northern Illinois University. She is currently pursuing her Master of Art in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adler University while she completes her clinical internship at Fox Valley Counseling Center. Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality conditions. Stephanie aims to enhance and maintain therapeutic relationships by providing strength-based, eclectic approaches with individuals from all backgrounds. Stephanie specializes in assisting individuals that have lived experience of severe and persistent mental health conditions.

 
 
 

Bridget Owens

Bridget earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Illinois State University. She is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University while completing her internship at Fox Valley Counseling Center. Bridget specializes in assisting individuals who are dually diagnosed with obtaining emotional and overall well-being. She believes that collaborative and positive approaches with the client bring success. Bridget possesses a clinical focus in anxiety, depression, group counseling, and developmental disorders. She aims to provide client focused relationships that utilize client empowering techniques and are effective in assisting client’s meet their desired goals.