Meet Our Counseling Team
Our diverse team of therapists is here to provide autism-affirming care to you or your loved one. We're proud that over one-third of Have Dreams' staff, including several of our therapists, identify as neurodivergent, bringing their lived experience to their work supporting clients. More than half of our team has a neurodivergent family member or partner. We bring this sensitivity and care to our work with clients, participants, and families.
Lora Slutsky, MS, CRC, LCPC
Director of Clinical Services and Therapist
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As Director of Clinical Services, Lora is a member of the Have Dreams leadership team and manages the Counseling and Employment Services department. Prior to her current role, Lora oversaw Have Dreams’ workforce training program and supported neurodivergent participants in pursuing and transitioning into competitive employment. A proud member of the Have Dreams’ team since 2015, Lora brings fifteen years of experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families in recreational, educational, therapeutic, and employment settings.
Lora graduated from Brandeis University with a Bachelor’s degree in both Psychology and Education Studies and received her Master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling at the Illinois Institute of Technology. As a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), her professional identity is rooted in rehabilitation counseling, a specialty within the counseling profession that focuses on supporting individuals with barriers to employment and independent living. CRCs are uniquely trained to holistically support folks with disabilities in the areas of mental health, return to work, and beyond. In addition to her CRC credential, Lora is also a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
In her work as a therapist, Lora supports neurodivergent clients ages 18+ in progressing toward their unique goals, be that addressing sensory needs and autistic burnout, building self-advocacy skills, preparing for employment, or developing executive functioning skills like staying organized and managing time effectively. Like all Have Dreams’ therapists, Lora’s approach is autism-affirming, focused on meeting each client where they are and helping them feel seen and heard. Lora specializes in working with individuals diagnosed later in life, assisting them in gaining understanding about their autism and its impact on identity, relationships with self and others, and access to services and supports. Lora brings a calm and empathetic energy to her sessions, using a person-centered, strengths-based approach and utilizing interventions tailored to each client. Lora brings her extensive autism and clinical expertise to her work with each individual, supporting them in gaining insight and tools as they grow.
Christine Bellosa, MA, LCPC
Clinical Consultant and Trainer
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Christine is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the psychology/counseling field. She received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and a master’s degree in Psychology (Human Development) from National-Louis University. She also has a post master’s graduate certificate in Counseling.
Christine’s specialty and passion is working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum (ASD) from children to adults and from individuals to families. She was first introduced to Structured Teaching methodologies when she was a program staff member at Have Dreams beginning in 2003. In 2010, Christine became a trainer for Have Dreams, training teachers and other professionals in best practices of Structured Teaching. In addition, she is a clinical consultant for Have Dreams with their counseling services for individuals with ASD.
Christine has experience working in various settings such as the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) juvenile division; hospital setting both in-patient and out-patient (PHP/IOP); and residential and therapeutic day school for children and adolescents. In many of these settings, she has had the opportunity to work with individuals with ASD as well as their family members. Over the years, Christine has had a great opportunity to work in the private practice setting and in 2016, she started a group practice in Park Ridge, IL.
In addition to Christine’s ASD experience, she has worked many years with individuals affected by anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma/PTSD, behavioral issues, ADD/ADHD, life changes, school/behavioral issues, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.
Christine is a member in good standing with The Illinois Counseling Association and The Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association. Her focus as a therapist, supervisor and consultant is to provide a comfortable and supportive atmosphere in order to help individuals improve their lives through education, insight and change.
Dana Fenceroy, MNA, MA, LPC eligible
Chief Operating Officer and Therapist
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Dana Fenceroy serves as Chief Operating Officer at Have Dreams and has been an integral part of the organization since 1998. Over the course of her career with Have Dreams, she has held multiple leadership roles, including Program Director and Outreach Director, before stepping into her current executive position. Dana holds a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Administration, as well as a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from North Park University. She brings three decades of experience supporting autistic individuals and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across school, home, community, recreational, and therapeutic settings. Her leadership experience provides her with a comprehensive understanding of service systems, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the evolving landscape of autism and developmental disability supports.
As a therapist, Dana specializes in working with individuals ages 18 and older, while also supporting parents and caregivers as they navigate the unique challenges and transitions that can arise across adulthood. She has extensive experience helping autistic adults and neurodivergent individuals strengthen executive functioning, build independence, improve communication, navigate relationships, and develop coping and self-advocacy skills across home, work, and community environments. Dana is passionate about supporting families in better understanding neurodiversity and fostering collaborative, strengths-based relationships.
Dana utilizes an eclectic therapeutic approach tailored to the unique needs of each individual and family. She integrates evidence-based practices including person-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), structured teaching, psychoeducation, and strengths-based interventions within a neurodiversity-affirming framework. Dana strives to create a welcoming, collaborative, and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to better understand themselves, build confidence, and develop practical strategies that promote autonomy, emotional well-being, and meaningful connections.
Haleigh Kent, MSW
Therapist
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Haleigh Kent earned her Master of Social Work degree from the Erikson Institute in Chicago and her Bachelor's Degree in Theater: Drama and Theater for Youth from the University of Northern Iowa. With over a decade of experience, she has worked with the autistic community across a wide range of settings including therapy, schools, in home, theater, and community programs.
Haleigh brings a unique perspective to her practice by blending her creative background in theater with her clinical social work training. She believes that each person has a story worth exploring, and she partners with clients to uncover and honor their personal narratives.
Her therapeutic approach draws on systemic and person-centered frameworks, creating a space where clients can explore their lived experiences in light of their individual goals. Whether working with a child, teen, or adult, Haleigh meets each person where they are, helping them build insight, connection, and meaningful change.
Jaime Langosch, MA, LPC
Therapist
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Jaime Langosch, LPC, is a dedicated clinician with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University and she is currently pursuing a doctorate in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School. She has experience working in private practice, where she specialized in supporting individuals with anxiety, ADHD, and autism. Additionally, Jaime has worked in school settings, providing support to individuals with intellectual disabilities and neurodivergent students, helping them navigate academic and social challenges. She has a strong interest in executive functioning skills, social skills development, and mindfulness-based interventions to support those with ASD to connect more with themselves and others.
Jaime is passionate about helping teens and young adults on the autism spectrum achieve their goals by tailoring therapy to meet each person's unique needs. She incorporates creativity into therapy, utilizing techniques that support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and social skill development. Her therapeutic style is highly individualized, incorporating skills training with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to support individuals, teens, emerging adults, and adults in building meaningful coping strategies and enhancing their overall well-being to meet their goals.
Maggie Liston, MSW, LSW
Therapist
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Maggie earned her Bachelor of Social Work degree from Meredith College in North Carolina and her Master of Social Work degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Maggie’s experience includes working as an outpatient therapist in community mental health, where she offered support and resources in a therapeutic setting to both children and adults. She also has experience supervising an adult day program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), where she works to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where people with IDD can thrive.
As a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Maggie specializes in working with teens and young adults and enjoys creating a therapeutic space that feels supportive and safe alongside them. She enjoys getting to know clients' unique dreams and helping them take steps toward those goals. She has specific training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), which focuses on skill-building in specific areas including mindfulness, emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
Elena Matta, MSW, LCSW
Therapist
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Elena is a compassionate and dedicated therapist with a deep commitment to supporting individuals across the lifespan. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Bethel University in Minnesota and her Master of Social Work (MSW) from Dominican University. Throughout her career, Elena has gained valuable experience working with diverse populations, including children in the foster care system and adults with brain injuries.
Elena's experience includes working with children on the autism spectrum and supporting their families, providing tailored therapeutic support to help them navigate the unique challenges they face. She recognizes the importance of a holistic, client-centered approach and works with her clients and their families to understand the interconnectedness of all aspects of their lives.
Elena specializes in working with tweens, teens, and young adults, creating a warm and collaborative space where clients can explore their identities, navigate life transitions, build emotional insight, and develop practical tools to manage the unique challenges of these formative years.
Elena’s therapeutic style integrates a systems approach, acknowledging that each individual’s mental health and healing journey is influenced by various factors, from family dynamics to societal pressures. She uses creativity as a key tool in her work, helping children, teens, and adults develop social skills, coping strategies, and emotional regulation techniques in a supportive and engaging manner.
Elena is also deeply invested in supporting the parents and families of individuals on the spectrum, offering a space for them to process their emotions and cultivate the tools they need for personal growth and resilience. Through her work, Elena strives to create a safe, nurturing environment where individuals and families can thrive and heal.
