About Us
Julie Algozino
… is the CEO and founder of Lake Barrington Professional Services, a full service Psychotherapy and Life Coaching Practice serving Northeastern Illinois with headquarters in Lake Barrington. Julie has worked in a variety of settings which gives her a broad professional background. In the last 12 years she has co-owned 3 corporations and worked as a business manager in a psychiatric practice before opening LBPS in August, 2006.
In her practice, Julie is a Solution and Options-based Professional Coach whose clients see results in reaching their ultimate goal of enhancing their capabilities and skills to their fullest potential. In addition to coaching individuals she also leads “Coaching Circles” monthly that promise to be a stimulating and empowering series of mature group sessions exploring the causes and methods of mitigating the effects of harmful stressors common to us all.
Julie also works with the many aspects of divorce process and the needs associated with divorce. She also provides Supervised Visitation for parents and children during the divorce process on site.
Clinician Statement: “My goal is to move my clients to the next plateau. Decisiveness and speed are benefits of the life coaching process. Professional Life Coaching has the ability to define and close the gap in your life. “The Gap” is the empty space between where you are right now and where you want to be in the future.”
Julie has been a member of the International Association of Coaches since 2006, serves on the Board of Advisors for the Barrington Area Special Voices, is a member of the Barrington Chamber of Commerce along with being a member of the Networkers 111 group and has served on the Board of Directors for the Barrington Area Professional Women’s Association in 2006-2007. In addition, in May of 2007, Julie was chosen to speak in Barrington on the topic of Re-Careering, Starting Your Own Business: From Employee to Entrepreneur.
Ellen Zimmerman
... is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a National Board Certified Counselor, and a Certified Custody Evaluator. She has worked in a variety of settings which gives her a unique professional background. Ellen was a special education teacher, school counselor, and school district director of student guidance and support services. Her psychotherapy background includes work for community mental health agencies, crisis intervention, and currently private practice.
In her practice Ellen works with individuals, families, couples, and groups. (Please go to the menu page for a full list of psychotherapy services.) Ellen’s clients are not a specific “type” of person. She works with all ages, individuals, and couples. Many clients are working through transition issues, while others are dealing with more chronic mental health issues. In addition to her private practice Ellen is an adjunct faculty member at McHenry County College in the Counseling Department.
Clinician Statement: “I value each person that I work with - it is an honor that they chose to share their lives with me. My goal with everyone is to provide services that facilitate an improved level of functioning and contentment in their lives. My style as a clinician is relaxed. Our sessions should be a positive interaction, even if we are discussing difficult issues. Whether a therapist or a coach, my sessions tend to have more of a feeling of two people relaxing in my living room and having a conversation. It is my job to make you comfortable and safe so that we can resolve the issues that have brought you. I do not sit back quietly, but instead engage with you to create movement and change towards a positive outcome. I look forward to talking with you.”
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