Student Counseling - IL

Carrie Torgerson, Ph.D., LCSW

I have more than 30 years of experience in mental health. I've worked in psychiatric hospitals as well as in outpatient settings. As a clinical social worker, I've provided individual, marital, family, and group therapy to emerging adults and adults. I have been with Midwestern University since 2001, initially as the counselor and now as the Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Counseling Services.

Paul Quanbeck, LCSW

Prior to Midwestern, I worked for 12 years as a full-time therapist in Hinsdale, Illinois. I also worked in specialized foster care, including pediatric AIDS foster care program, in Cook County while I attended graduate school for my degree in counseling.  I have been counseling students at MWU for more than 10 years.

Emily Shewski, MSW, LCSW

Prior to joining the counseling center team, I worked as a medical social worker, providing therapy to individuals, families, and groups in both the outpatient and hospital setting. My areas of interest include grief and loss, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress management, and managing and adjusting to chronic health conditions. I have worked with individuals at all stages of the life course, with a particular interest in the young adult population.

Marko Sipka, LCPC, CCATP

I have worked in the mental health field for nearly 10 years. I have worked with individuals, couples, and groups in college counseling and inpatient and outpatient settings. I have counseled people with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, family and interpersonal relationships, stress management, trauma, and grief/loss. I am a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. 

Gricel Serrano, LCPC

I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and I received my Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Since 2011, I have worked in a variety of settings including Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), Psycho-social Rehabilitation (PSR), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), inpatient psychiatry, private practice, and various community mental health agencies. More recently, I worked at Columbia College of Chicago with emerging artists. My theoretical style draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I strive to help my clients improve their mental health and live authentic lives. I have experience treating clients for depression, anxiety, and identity formation issues.