We are here, and we want to help.
Our team
Therapist, Founder
Victoria Garrison, LCPC
With a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental attitude, I support you as you explore who you are and what you want, so that you can create the life you want to live. Life can be hard, but it is often during these confusing, painful moments that you find the greatest opportunities for growth. Please call or message our office today with any questions, or to schedule your first appointment. I look forward to speaking with you!
Therapist
Katy Padula, LCSW
Katy Padula (She/Her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Lake House Therapy Group. Katy has worked with a wide variety of clients since starting her career. Currently, Katy enjoys partnering with clients struggling with T/trauma, depression, anxiety, life-changes (such as marriage, divorce, new parents, early adulthood, etc.), and more. Katy believes in providing a nonjudgmental, safe space to explore lifes challenges. To help clients reach their goals, Katy uses several therapeutic approaches including but not limited to EMDR, CBT, and DBT. For Katy, therapy entails looking for what life changes you want to make, a willingness to make those changes, and sees her role as a helper for clients to find the courage and strength they already possess to make those changes. She believes in a strong therapeutic relationship that is based on trust and safety. Katy works with teens, young adults, and adults in office and/or virtually. Katy lives by the idea that the future begins in the present. "Try to help you, I will"
Therapist, Licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin
Kelsey Hutchins, LCPC
Out of struggle, pain, and suffering, hope can emerge. Yet for many who have experienced trauma, hope can feel like a complicated—or even unwelcome—word. Often, clients seek therapy when the ways they have learned to cope are no longer working. At that point, I may join you on your journey of change, offering a holistic approach that honors mind, body, and soul.
My work is grounded in a somatic trauma therapy approach called Tholage Neuropsychotherapy. When appropriate, I also draw on my training as an Integrative Mental Health Provider, incorporating food, supplements, and medicinal herbs to support the therapeutic process. With a foundation in both faith and spiritual training as well as psychological, I also provide a safe and compassionate space for those navigating religious trauma or spiritual abuse.
Over the years, I have worked alongside clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and grief. My approach to therapy focuses on healing and resolving root issues, not solely managing symptoms—though symptom relief may be part of the early stages. Ultimately, my goal is to help you learn to trust yourself more, move forward with hope amid suffering, and create space for restoration and healing.
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Tholáge® Neuropsychotherapy is a gentle, body‑based approach that combines somatic practices, eye movements, and mentalization techniques. These methods help calm the nervous system, shift the body out of fight‑or‑flight or freeze, and restore a sense of safety within the Window of Tolerance. This process supports the release of specific neurochemicals that promote emotional access, connection, and regulation. As a result, difficult emotions and memories can be processed more safely, new neural pathways can form, and many people experience meaningful relief from symptoms—often alongside a deeper sense of safety, clarity, and connection.
New to the Team!
Martha Lucia Aristizabal
I'm a bilingual therapist with over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s most difficult moments. Throughout my career, I’ve worked extensively with people facing trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and other complex life situations. My passion lies in supporting others as they work toward healing, personal growth, and a renewed sense of well-being.
I enjoy working with adolescents, young adults, and adults, and I believe that therapy should be a collaborative and empowering experience. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. Together, we’ll build a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, working as a team to help you move forward.
Trained in a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches, I tailor my methods to best meet your individual needs and goals. No two people are the same, and your path to wellness should reflect your unique experiences and strengths.
Thank you for taking this first step. I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey.
Co-founder, Director of Operations
Ben Garrison, MS
Ben has an undergraduate degree in Business from Southern Illinois University, and a Masters degree in Organizational Psychology from DePaul University in Chicago Illinois. Ben originally grew his career in the Healthcare IT space, helping small/midsized therapy practices implement Scheduling/Billing/EMR software in their offices - eventually becoming the Senior Director of Implementation for a leading rehab therapy EMR company. Having always been a passionate advocate for mental healthcare and the importance of talk therapy, Ben left his career in healthcare IT to co-found Lake House Therapy Group.