Meet our Team
Rita Vaitauskaite
“I embarked on the path of psychiatry driven by a profound desire to alleviate the complexities of mental health, to empower individuals to conquer their inner struggles, and to provide unwavering support, understanding, and guidance, fostering a world where mental well-being is prioritized, understood, and accessible to all”
I’m a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with 3+ years’ experience, a Doctor of Nursing Practice graduate from Rush University. My residency at a community outpatient mental health clinic has honed my skills in treating anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Welcoming new clients to my virtual practice, I offer psychiatric evaluations, personalized medication management, psychotherapy, and genetic testing.
I advocate a holistic approach and urge your active participation for achieving desired outcomes. Your personal life story is what makes you YOU. In sessions, we delve into your unique experiences, addressing stressors or traumatic experiences. Together, we set goals to improve your life quality and fulfillment. I ensure not to re-traumatize patients during sessions by employing gentle approaches and creating a safe, supportive environment for their healing journey.
If you’re looking for compassionate guidance, a listening ear, and a personalized approach to navigate through your mental health challenges, I invite you to take the first steps towards healing by reaching out. Your journey to mental wellness begins with conversation, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
You are not alone, and your mental health matters!!!
Ausra Tauginas
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
I earned my Bachelor’s Degree from DePaul University and Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University. I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Counselor. I have clinical experience across a variety of settings including hospitals, crisis intervention, outpatient programs, government, education, and private practice.
I engage in a collaborative relationship with my clients and use empathy and authenticity to build trust. I work with a wide variety of client challenges, and my specialties include trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, and relationship issues.
Through my work I developed a deeper appreciation of the importance and value of learning and understanding each client’s own unique individuality and identity to foster the healing process. I firmly believe that therapy is only beneficial when clients feel truly heard, understood, and safe with their therapist.
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