Rich Blue, M.A., LCPC, IBCC, NCC, Founder and Clinical Director, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience. Rich first placed his faith in Jesus Christ in 1972. He joined the staff of Campus Crusade for Christ where he served for seven years and later became Campus Director at Northwestern University. It was through this ministry that Rich first discovered his love for counseling. Known for his insight, compassion and a no-nonsense approach to therapy, Rich believes that Christ has infinite love for all and each of us can be a vehicle for his love. As an avid athlete, he believes in competition, which brings joy and aliveness as the result of living life with dedication, purpose and passion. Rich and his wife, Sue, have been married over 27 years and have two children, a married daughter and a son in college.

Contact Info: rich.blue@cle.us.com (847) 272-3684, ext. 140
Click Here to read Rich Blue’s personal blog, “Out of the Blue” about faith, authenticity, and truth.

Nancy Rollins, M.S., LCPC, NCC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has worked for over 35 years in the Mental Health field. She was also on staff with Campus Crusade for Christ for 4 years serving the college ministry. She brings compassion, understanding and expertise along with vast life experiences to her work. Special areas of interest for Nancy include assisting people who are dealing with life changes, loss, transitions, marital, relational challenges, and parenting concerns. Nancy is also an accomplished marathon runner, having run 53 marathons. Nancy started the CLE Running/Walking Club in 2002 where clients are learning how to use exercise and fitness as a metaphor for their personal growth. She also has a passion for supporting moms and started the Mom’s Group in 2003 to empower moms to live grounded, balanced and nourishing lives. Nancy and her husband, Carle, have been married for over 20 years and have two sons.

Contact Info: nancy.rollins@cle.us.com (847) 272-3684, ext. 130

M. Gabriela Caballero Cantú, M.A., LPC, is a therapist who received her Master’s degree from Loyola University. She is a trusted counselor who enjoys seeing and cultivating the God-given potential in all people. She has an interest in supporting women and has strong and effective connection with men. Gabriela, who is bilingual, has a heart for people that struggle with issues of cultural identity which includes maintaining a sense of self and integrating living in the United States, assisting couples with transitioning from singleness to married life, and supporting blended families to navigate the waters towards community – moving from the yours and mine to ours. In addition, she has experience working with the foster care system. She and her husband, Gerardo, have four children.

Contact Info: gabriela.cantu@cle.us.com (847) 272-3684, ext. 150

Andrew Mercer, M.A., LPC, is a licensed professional counselor with a Master of Arts in Pastoral Counseling from Loyola University.

Before attending graduate school, Andrew spent a year exploring the French countryside after having completed his undergraduate work at Hope College in Holland, MI. Andrew regards truth, honesty, and compassion as essential ingredients in forming safe and satisfying relationships, and believes that healing is an inherently spiritual process that blends cutting edge trends in psychology with the wisdom and experience of the Christian tradition. He enjoys working with individuals, couples— both marital and pre-marital, and young adults.

Contact Info: andrew.mercer@cle.us.com (847) 272-3684, ext. 170
Click Here to read Andrew Mercer’s blog, “AskMerce”

Jon Noto, M.A., LPC, has received his Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University and has practiced in a variety of settings including Willow Creek Community Church’s North Shore campus, an inpatient hospital care facility in Hoffman Estates, and at Oak Park and River Forest High School. He has experience working with clients from adolescence to older adulthood and has worked with issues ranging from relational difficulties to severe mental illness. Jon values and enjoys walking with others who are striving to find authentic and productive meaning in their lives while maintaining responsibility and accountability. On a part time basis, Jon currently assists Willow Creek Community Church with adult ministry coordination and group life. Jon and his wife, Jaci, have been married since 2008.

Contact Info: jonathan.noto@cle.us.com (847) 272-3684, ext. 110
Click Here to read Jon’s blog, “Growing in Faith” about personal growth from a Christian perspective.