Meet Our Team

At Blackbird Counseling Center, our team of dedicated professionals is committed to providing empathetic and personalized care to help you achieve emotional well-being. Each team member brings unique expertise and a compassionate approach to support your journey toward healing and growth.

Diana Brda, MA, LLP

Therapist / Owner

Diana Brda established Blackbird Counseling Center with a vision of creating a welcoming space where individuals can heal and thrive. With over 15 years of private practice experience, Diana has worked with clients from all walks of life. Her specialties include treating a variety of conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, relationship challenges, trauma, and mood disorders.

Diana’s approach to therapy is integrative and eclectic, recognizing that every individual’s journey is unique. She employs a range of evidence-based techniques, including:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Practices
Self-Reflection Exercises
Visual Tools and Worksheets
Coping Skill Development

Her ultimate goal is to foster a trusting and collaborative relationship with clients, enabling them to achieve greater self-awareness, utilize healthy coping strategies, and find fulfillment in their lives.

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Emily DeLine, MS, LPC

Therapist

Emily DeLine is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, families, and individuals as they navigate emotional and developmental challenges. Her specialties include:

Depression and Anxiety
Emotional and Developmental Disorders
Self-Esteem Issues
Domestic Violence

Emily's patient-centered approach empowers her clients to build resilience, enhance self-awareness, and develop the tools they need for long-term well-being. She combines therapeutic techniques with compassion, ensuring each client feels heard and valued.

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Pamela Gebrayel, LMSW

Therapist

Pamela specializes in working with individuals and families to navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. She is passionate about helping clients improve communication, interpersonal relationships, and household dynamics. Pamela works with children, families, and adult individuals, tailoring her therapeutic approach to meet each client's unique needs.

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Robin Keller, MA, LLP, MEd, ATR

Therapist / Art Therapist

Robin is passionate about providing a therapeutic collaborative relationship where clients can grow and heal from events that “broke” them. Her approach to therapy is Humanistic at its heart and includes meeting clients where they are at and helping them move towards their goals by overcoming obstacles and developing coping strategies. She specializes in working with adults with various concerns such as but not limited to:

· Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar

· Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

· Grief, Loss, and other transitions

· Substance Use Disorders

Working in therapeutic environments since 2010, Robin has become skilled in many therapeutic interventions including behavioral strategies, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, art therapy, enhancing self-awareness, trigger identification, and development of coping strategies. Robin is a Registered Art Therapist and a certified provider of EMDR therapy.

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Lia Gonzalez

Intern Therapist

Lia Gonzalez is currently an intern pursuing her M.A. in Clinical Counseling at Northwestern University. She enjoys working with individuals seeking support with interpersonal relationships, identity and life transitions. She utilizes psychodynamic and humanistic approaches to walk alongside clients on their journeys to healing. Her passion is to facilitate growth, empowerment and resiliency in her clients to help them improve their mental wellness and live their most authentic life.

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Now Hiring

Join Our Team!

Blackbird Counseling Center is expanding, and we are looking for licensed therapists to join our dedicated and compassionate team.

Available Positions:

LPCs

LMSWs

LPs

LLPs

TLLPs

If you're passionate about helping others and want to be part of a supportive and innovative practice, send your resume to blackbirdcounselingcenter@gmail.com.

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