Meet Our Team

Jami’s Experience

• Teen depression treatment with a certification in CBT
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Family therapy

As the director of our clinical team, Jami’s goal is to connect teenagers and emerging adults with their parents through open communication and strategies.

She also graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago Jane Addams School of Social Work focused on mental health and has received formal training in CBT.

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Meet Our Clinical Therapist: Megan Buetikofer, LCPC

Megan has experience working with adolescents and adults with co-occurring mental health disorders as well as athletes who are struggling in their sport and/or with the transition out of their sport. Being a former collegiate athlete and growing up in the Western Suburbs of Chicago, she understands the pressure and stressors that not only athletes experience, but young adults and adolescents experience as well. Megan has worked with collegiate, high school, middle school and athletes in club sports; in addition to those who have “retired” from the sport they were in and are struggling with finding who they are outside of the sport they have engaged in for so long. 

Megans’s Experience

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma informed care
• Sports Psychology

Megan’s goal is to help clients gain insight and awareness to be able to find and use skills to help them live a meaningful life they have envisioned for themselves.

Megan graduated from Adler University (previously known as The Adler School of Professional Psychology) with a master’s degree in counseling psychology and a specialization in sport and health psychology. She completed her undergraduate at Bowling Green State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is licensed in the state of Illinois as a Clinical Professional Counselor.

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Meet Our Therapist: Rayven Cornelio, LSW

Rayven is a bilingual therapist (English and Spanish) with experience working with individuals and groups of all ages. Her mental health work experience includes working in private practice with individuals and families, inpatient hospitalization, outpatient PHP/IOP, and group therapy.

Rayven’s Goal is to help clients feel empowered, create a safe non-judgmental space, and take control of their lives again.

Rayven graduated from Jane Addams School of Social Work also known as University of Illinois at Chicago with a master’s degree in social work. She completed her undergraduate at Benedictine University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She is licensed in the state of Illinois as a Social Worker.

Meet Our Therapist: Amanda Scott, LCPC, NCC

Amanda is a licensed professional counselor with experience in individual counseling with children, adolescents, and adults. She has extra training with anxiety, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. A passionate therapist, her background in education as a teacher drives her to help people learn the skills and processes needed to make meaningful changes in their lives. Amanda believes that there is no failure – only feedback. Through therapy she helps people build necessary coping skills and work towards desired goals of the future. In her personal life she draws on her journey into motherhood as the biggest motivator of her therapeutic self.

Amanda’s Experience

• Anxiety
• ADHD
• OCD
• Depression
• Life Goals

Amanda graduated from Concordia University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has 5+ years experience in the field. She has additional trainings with CBT, DBT, and ACT treatment approaches and has completed certification training for anxiety and ADHD. When she isn’t helping her clients reach their goals, you can find Amanda reading a book, curled up next to her dogs or listening to an audible book!

Meet Our Therapist: Jenni Ford, LCPC, ATR-BC, LMHC

Graduating from Adler University with a Masters in Counseling Psychology: Art Therapy and 15+ years of experience in the field of counseling after graudtion, Jenni is a great fit for our Dayrise team.

Jenni is an experienced therapist with a passion for helping people find their strengths, feel less alone, and build skills to manage their mood. She has experience working across the lifespan from little kids to Alzheimer’s patients. Much of her work with teens has been in CBT/DBT immersive programs, incarcerated teens in juvenile justice programs, and residential treatment of eating disorders, mood disorders and substance use disorders. Jenni spent 3 years in Florida working with kids suffering from life-threatening illness and providing grief support to children and teens after a loss. 

Jenni’s Experience

• LGBTQ+
• EMDR
• CBT
• Art Therapy
• Mood 
• Trauma

Jenni specializes in working with LGBTQ+ teens, teens struggling with perfectionism, and anxiety management. Jenni incorporates EMDR, Art Therapy, DBT, CBT into her work to help address trauma, mood regulation and growing skills that clients can use outside of the session. Jenni loves continuing education opportunities to expand her skillset. In her free time, she enjoys knitting, marvel movies, playing board games, and dancing. Jenni truly believes there is strength within us all that can be used to live full healthy lives!

Meet Our Therapist: Kailyn Donovan, MSW, LSW

Kailyn, MSW, LSW, brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her practice. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2016, followed by a Master of Social Work from the University of Georgia in 2020.

Kailyn’s three years of experience in the field have shaped her into a skilled and compassionate therapist. Her background includes working in Child Welfare, Foster Care, and a clinic setting, where she has specialized in supporting children diagnosed with Autism. Kailyn’s areas of expertise also encompass ADHD, behavioral disorders, and child welfare. With a client-centered approach, she utilizes techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, developmental models, and the Individual and Relationship (DIR) and Intentional Relationship models (IRM). Kailyn strives to create a safe and collaborative environment where clients can explore coping skills, social skills, and previous experiences, fostering personal growth and resilience.

Kailyn’s Experience

• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• ADHD
• Behavioral Disorders
• Child Welfare

With an impressive educational background and a wide range of clinical experience, a love for her dog, Kane and true crime podcasts, Kailyn is a great addition to the Dayrise Wellness team. She believes that even therapists need therapy and is dedicated to helping her clients grow and thrive.

Meet Our Therapist: Elias Oseni, LPC

Elias Oseni, LPC graduated from Augustana College with a Psychology degree and Concordia University with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He has specialized training in Motivational Interviewing, CPI nonviolent Crisis Intervention, Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR), and FEMA.

With three years of clinical experience, Elias has worked with a diverse range of clients, offering outpatient services to individuals overcoming emotional and mental health issues. He is particularly passionate about providing healing to youth and young adults who have experienced trauma or stressful events. He strives to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel accepted, understood, and empowered to overcome challenges.

Elias’ Experience

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief
• Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
• Violence & Trauma
• LGBTQIA+

Elias takes pride in exploring clients’ life experiences, addressing underlying patterns, and working towards SMART goals. Elias’s personal experiences with trauma have shaped him into an empathetic and non-judgmental therapist. Outside of therapy, he enjoys biking, playing tennis, and exploring new countries. Elias is excited to join the Dayrise Wellness team, where he is committed to providing exceptional care to teens, adolescents, and young adults, guiding them through their mental health journeys.

Meet Our Therapist: Rhealee Fernandez, LSW 

Rhealee Fernandez, LSW, graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Social Work with a Master’s in Social Work degree. She is passionate about helping people cope with trauma, overcome life’s obstacles, and build meaningful relationships.

Rhealee interned as a case manager and job coach at Outreach Community Services and completed her Mandated Reporter training for DCFS. She also interned with Loyola Community and Family Services, where she received her certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Trauma in Schools (CBITS). Working with a variety of different types of populations, Rhealee has developed her skills in strength-based therapy, DBT, CBT, Queer Affirmative Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.

Rhealee’s Experience

• LGBTQIA+
• Play Therapy
• Depression
• PTSD
• Eating Disorders

As a therapist, Rhealee thinks it is important to build a strong, trusting relationship with her clients. She enjoys highlighting her clients’ strengths, helping them set goals for their future, and exploring their past. She can also be a little goofy at times, so be prepared for friendly and appropriate compliments at almost every session! When she’s not working, Rhealee is an avid theater-goer and made her Broadway in Chicago debut last October. She also loves singing, weightlifting, climbing, and giving kisses to her cat Veruca!

Meet Our Care Coordinator: Bridget Brewer

Bridget has experience working with both teens and adults with a wide range of life and mental health experiences. Previously working hands on with women and young girls in a residential treatment facility, Bridget is well versed in the needs of crisis management, various evidence based therapeutic approaches, and the ability to provide encouragement to those doing the work involved in trying to function day-to-day when it feels like one’s mind is working against them.

Bridget’s Experience

As our Care Coordinator, Bridget works as first point of contact- aiming to place new clients with their best fit therapist, as well as connecting families with resources they need beyond the walls of our clinic. Bridget’s goal is to be a trusted resource for clients and families looking to take the courageous steps towards healthier and more meaningful life and along the way hoping to simplify the process of getting treatment to support local teens, emerging adults, and families.

Bridget grew up in the area and graduated from Concordia University of Chicago with her Bachelor’s degree in psychology.

If you are interested in joining the Dayrise Wellness, check out our Careers Page.

Meet Our Care Coordinator: Robbie Malbon

Meet our Care Coordinator Robbie! He graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2021 with a BS in Social Psychology, and is currently working on his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Roosevelt University for 2025.

Robbie has been working right out of school for two years now and started his experience in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), working with children with autism ages 3-10 years old. Now working towards a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, he takes pride in guiding people to find the right fit for therapy. It is important to him to make sure that all clients receive treatment with care and empathy. His work typically focuses on processing what is going on and giving context to behavior patterns from past experiences, as well as incorporating coping skills outside of session and setting goals inside of session time. In his free time he enjoys collecting vinyl records, watching baseball (Go Cubs!), traveling, music and exploring new hobbies! He’s excited to be part of the Dayrise Wellness team because of its warm community atmosphere and commitment to ensuring everyone feels supported!