A place for honest, human dialogue
VMA Psychotherapy
Therapy for adults, adolescents, couples, and families in Oak Park and throughout Illinois.
We believe the best therapy begins with a real conversation.
At VMA Psychotherapy, you'll find experienced therapists who lead with curiosity, creativity, and genuine connection.
We are in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna and Medicare
Meet Our Therapists
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![Vince Murphy]()
Vince Murphy, LCSW, CADC
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Sara Dion (Ives-Louter), LCPC, CADC
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Abby Gomez De La Casa, LCSW
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Laurie Schmidt, LCSW
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Olivia Murphy, MA, LPC
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Margaret Jefferson, MSW, LSW
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Lau Torres, LCSW
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![Jeffrey Miley]()
Jeffrey Miley, LCPC
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![Sarah Allen]()
Sarah Allen, MA, LPC
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![Joseph Herbst]()
Joseph Herbst, LCPC
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![Aileen Apuli]()
Aileen Apuli, LCSW
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Robert Sheehan, MSW
Therapy rooted in honesty, collaboration, and real human connection.
We believe therapy works best when people feel comfortable showing up as themselves. Our approach is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in genuine conversation — creating space for curiosity, reflection, healing, and growth without pressure to have everything figured out.
Every therapist brings their own style, personality, and perspective to the work, but across our practice, we value authenticity, respect, trust, and meeting people where they are.
Whether you’re coming to therapy for the first time or returning after previous experiences, we aim to create a space that feels supportive, grounded, and connected!
“The purpose of psychotherapy is to set people free”
-Rollo May
Whatever brings you here, you're welcome!
Life doesn't fit neatly into categories, and neither do people.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, trauma, relationships, grief, burnout, identity, or a major life transition, therapy begins with a conversation. Together, we'll create space to understand what's happening and discover what moving forward looks like for you.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety • Trauma • Relationships • Burnout • Identity • Life Transitions • Adolescents & Young Adults • Parenting • Grief & Loss • Recovery
Adolescent Mental Health * Addiction * Recovery * Trauma * Anxiety * Depression * Couples/Marital Concerns * Women’s Health * Young Adult Launching * Neurodivergence * Men’s Issues * Life Transitions * Parenting * Grief/Loss * Retirement * Mid-Life *
Adolescent Mental Health * Addiction * Recovery * Trauma * Anxiety * Depression * Couples/Marital Concerns * Women’s Health * Young Adult Launching * Neurodivergence * Men’s Issues * Life Transitions * Parenting * Grief/Loss * Retirement * Mid-Life *
A place that feels different.
From the artwork on our walls to the way our offices feel, we've intentionally created a space that's colorful, welcoming, and full of personality!