Dr. Adrienne Little, Psy.D.
Throughout my career, I realized that I do lots of things competently, but I do some things exceptionally well and decided to focus on getting even better at those things. I love working with motivated clients who have specific issues bringing them into therapy rather than a desire to simply explore, do deep trauma work, or just discuss issues as they arise in session. I expanded my training to narrow in on solution-focused brief therapy, as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, all time-limited approaches.
Wait, does that mean I will feel rushed or that therapy with you is just a band-aid? Absolutely not! We work together to set and achieve your treatment goals and I often find that my clients and I both notice that it is time to graduate from treatment around the same time. I will never end services with you solely because your “time is up.” That is both unprofessional and unethical. Also, my door is always open and I see clients come back with new issues or for check-ins months, or years, later.
Several studies have compared the effects of short-term therapy with longer treatments and found that brief therapies were roughly equally effective and had sustained outcomes comparable to those of longer therapies. In addition to managing the issues at hand, therapy with me builds resilience and empowerment. It also helps you develop the important skill of metacognition, which is the ability to think about your thinking. These traits and abilities are therapeutic gifts that can last a lifetime.
Professional Bio
I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Hampton University in 2001, a Master of Arts degree in counseling from Valparaiso University in 2005, and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Adler University. I hold a variety of certifications including Certificate Program in Primary Care Behavioral Health (University of Massachusetts Medical School), Level II Certified Telebehavioral Health Practitioner (Telebehavioral Health Institute), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy Diamond Level One Certification (The Solution Focused Universe). I have worked in inpatient psychiatric facilities, medical practices, community mental health centers, a juvenile detention facility, and private practices. I am licensed by the State of Indiana as a licensed mental health counselor. I am licensure eligible as a clinical psychologist, but the designation is pending at this time.
Herliscia Roberts, MHS, MS, LMHCA
Herliscia Roberts is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate providing individual, family, and couples therapy services in Illinois and Indiana. With more than 25 years of experience in behavioral health and human services, she supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, substance use-related challenges, life transitions, work-related stress, high-conflict relationships, and interpersonal difficulties.
Herliscia utilizes an integrative approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Systems Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and create meaningful change. She provides LGBTQ+ affirming, inclusive, and nonjudgmental care for individuals, couples, and relationship systems.
Known for her warm, collaborative, and authentic style, Herliscia creates a supportive environment where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered to pursue healing, self-discovery, and personal growth.
What Therapy with us looks like
After the first session during which we conduct an assessment, we develop goals that will provide a general road map for your treatment. During each session, we check in briefly for a few minutes, then figure out together what the best use of our time in the session would be. We often ask a question like “What to you think would be the best use of our time?” It’s a loaded question that is supposed to be tough to answer, but often leads to the very best sessions. From there we will spend our session deep in goal-directed conversation.