Our Team of Therapists and Counselors

Whether you’re navigating the emotional challenges of depression or anxiety, processing relationship or life transitions, experiencing the pain of grief and loss, or coping with the impact of trauma, the counseling staff at Siv is equipped to come alongside you.

Our Values

  • Accountability

    We value being able to see our own flaws and shortcomings so that we remain humble and open within this profession. We are not absolved from mistakes or wrong-doing, and when we find ourselves in those spaces we have awareness to address and apologize.

  • Compassion

    Being in this field and lacking in compassion is detrimental to ourselves and our clients. We want to first model compassion in ourselves so that we can rightfully share compassion with our clients and the world around us.

  • Wholistic Wellness

    We recognize that the body consists of 4 components - the mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical. In our own lives and with our clients we address the body holistically; acknowledging and honoring this interconnectedness that is critical to healing and healthy relationships.

  • Community

    Community holds all of our values together. We experience relationship, accountability, compassion, and wholistic wellness when we pursue community. We do not shy away from remaining in community when life gets difficult but instead run to it and embrace it.

Counseling Team

Our team of counselors is based in Chicago, with offices in the River West, Bridgeport/Bronzeville, Lincoln Square, and Austin neighborhoods. Telehealth is available for those residing within Illinois.

Clinical Residents

  • Erikah Rivera

    Erikah Rivera is a passionate advocate for holistic well-being, merging her deep commitment to spiritual growth with her developing expertise in clinical mental health. She holds a BA in Bible Theology from Moody Bible Institute and is currently completing her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Erikah, along with her husband Eric, co-founded The Brook, a vibrant and multicultural church on Chicago’s northwest side, where they have faithfully served their community since 2013.

    Dedicated to strengthening marriages and families, Erikah and Eric are national speakers for FamilyLife’s Weekend To Remember marriage getaways and contributors to FamilyLife’s The Art of Parenting video series and The Story of Us couples devotional. Erikah’s work is a testament to her belief in the transformative power of faith and love, both in individual lives and within the broader community. As she pursues her clinical training, Erikah brings a warm, compassionate approach, rooted in her faith and extensive experience in ministry, to support and uplift those she counsels.

  • Pranee Ruangmalai (Thai-speaking)

    Pranee Ruangmalai brings a rich blend of cultural wisdom and deep mindfulness practice to her work as a mental health counseling intern. Originally from Thailand, Pranee has been a dedicated member of the Meditation Center of Chicago since 2010. For over a decade, she has passionately organized Youth Camps that introduce mindfulness practices to young people in an engaging and enjoyable way. Her commitment to promoting mindfulness extends to adults as well, where since 2015, she has served as a coordinator of meditation programs and a meditation trainer, guiding individuals on their journey toward inner peace.

    Currently, Pranee is completing her degree in clinical mental health counseling at North Park University, an institution rooted in Christian faith. This environment nurtures her belief that true peace is attainable for those who genuinely seek and practice it.

    Pranee’s approach to counseling is deeply influenced by her long-term meditation practice and her experience walking alongside countless peace seekers. She is dedicated to helping clients find tranquility and balance in their lives, believing wholeheartedly that living in peace is possible when we fully embrace and embody it. Pranee looks forward to bringing her unique perspective, grounded in both mindfulness and spiritual exploration, to her counseling work, offering a compassionate and culturally sensitive space for healing and growth.

Office Manager

Victoria Gorton

I’m here to assist with any administrative questions you might have (billing, insurance, initial scheduling, practice-related questions, etc.). My goal is to be that first comforting individual you’ll interact with when you inquire about counseling - something that I know can be uncomfortable for those taking the first step to start this process. 

Our team is ready to partner with you in the growth process.