Community Spotlights
Amanda Aguilera
is from the Southeast side of Chicago, and is currently a distance master’s student at ICSW. Amanda chose ICSW because she was intrigued with the psychodynamic approach that is offered and wanted to expand she knowledge within that framework.
Megan Antosh
“I am incredibly passionate about my research and applying it to social policy and I am passionate about my work as a psychodynamic therapist.”
Stephanie Simpson
utilizes a psychodynamic approach to therapy, focusing on the psychological roots of emotional suffering. Her hallmarks are self-reflection and self-examination and the relationship between therapist and patient as a window into problematic relationship patterns in the patient’s life.
Kyle Steinke
“I would recommend ICSW for the small cohort sizes, access to clinician-instructors, and to establish connections and network with the Chicago psychodynamic community.”
Maxwell Weiss
“My cohort, teachers and advisors challenge me to understand the nuance in human experience and relationships, all while remaining steadfast in their support of my education and personal well-being. I have found the program to be intense at times, but the experiences have been invaluable for my development as a clinician.”
Felita Anane
“My experience as a PhD student thus far has stretched me introspectively to think critically and clinically about the psychotherapeutic services I provide to my patients. It’s an experience that has enriched both my professional skills as well as my personal outlook on life and relationships.”
Xochitl Ramirez
“I strongly believe ICSW will be able to provide me with the education I need to begin my career as a psychodynamic therapist.”
Andrew Petersen
Andrew was born and raised in Queens, New York. I completed my MSW in 2013 and am currently a full-time distance PhD student at ICSW.
Upon graduating, my first position in Northern New York was providing attachment-focused psychotherapy to children within the foster care system.