Meet the Counselors

Sandra Carlson
RN, MS.Ed., LCPC

Laura J. Fabián-Wolfe
M.S.Ed, LCPC

Cary Edgerton
MSW, LSW

Carla Bader
MS.Ed., LPC

Gregory Rodriguez
MA, LPC

Holly A. Craig
BA, MS.Ed.

Jordan Carlson
BA, Counseling Intern

Biographies

Sandra Carlson, RN, MS.Ed., LCPC

Sandra Carlson opened the Sandra Carlson and Associates Counseling Services in 2000. Her dream was the desire to bring together mental health professionals to meet the needs of families in Bolingbrook along with its surrounding communities.

Sandy brings to her counseling a background in health care as a registered nurse. With an understanding of the mind/body connection, Sandy brings to her counseling a unique perspective. She believes that just as we are created to heal physically, we are also created to heal emotionally, spiritually and sexually. Sandy also believes that we are created to be able to heal relationships, such as marital or parent/child.

Sandy received her Master’s degree in counseling from Northern Illinois University (NIU). She is married and has three grown sons. She is currently a doctoral candidate at NIU, with specialties in the areas of couple counseling, sexuality, trauma, and spirituality. Sandy also teaches at NIU as adjunct faculty.

Sandy feels blessed to be able to help people through life’s tough times. She is also grateful to be joined by other counselors who are committed to excellent service through a commitment to knowledgeable, compassionate care.

Laura J. Fabián-Wolfe, M.S.Ed, LCPC

Laura J. Fabián-Wolfe, M.S.Ed, LCPC, is a bilingual/bicultural therapist who works with children, adults, couples and families. Laura specializes in areas of grief, loss, relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and personal empowerment. Laura empathically works with clients to meet them where they are at and to support change, healing and growth.

Laura J. Fabián-Wolfe, M.S.Ed, LCPC, es una terapeuta bilingüe y bicultural. Ella trabaja con niños/niñas, adultos, parejas y familias. Laura especializa en trabajar con personas quienes se encuentran dolidos, con perdidas personales, dificultades en cuanto sus relaciones, dificultades en las transiciónes de la vida, ansiedad, depresión, problemas con autoestima y poder personal. Laura trabaja con empatía y comprensión con los clientes para ayudarles, apoyar los cambios, el sanamiento y el crecimiento.

Cary Edgerton, MSW, LSW

Cary is the first social worker at the practice. She brings to us experience with children and adults. Cary is an alumni of Aurora University with a Master’s in Social Work.

Outside of work, Cary enjoys the “college life” as an instructor at Benedictine University. She also loves spending time with her family and friends.

Cary loves her profession and looking forward to working with and helping others.

Carla Bader, MS.Ed., LPC

Carla received her Master’s Degree in counseling from Northern Illinois University in 2006 and is enjoying serving her clients in this rewarding field. With a decade of experience in the high school setting as a classroom teacher and school counselor, Carla is able to connect quickly with adolescent clients, as she has a unique view into their daily school life and the pressure and emotional struggles that may come with it. Carla also enjoys working with individual adults, helping them to identify and restructure thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may be hindering them from engaging in healthy relationships, meeting personal goals, or finding contentment.

Gregory Rodriguez, BA, MA, LPC

Greg has been working as a counselor since 2005. He enjoys working with men’s issues, couples in therapy, young men and the role spirituality plays in people’s lives.

Outside of work, Greg is a talented musician who is very involved with his family, church and spiritual retreats. Greg also enjoys sharing his musical talent and playing ice hockey.

Holly A. Craig, BA, MS.Ed.

Holly A. Craig is a student in the Master’s Counseling Program at Northern Illinois University and will graduate in the fall of 2009. She is serving as an intern with Sandra Carlson and Associates Counseling Services. Holly’s counseling approach is based on a client-centered philosophy of empathic listening, support, and individualized guidance for improving life and relationships. Holly’s desire is to meet people where they are and provide a safe environment for healing. She works with individuals, couples, and families who are struggling with relationships, life transitions, recovery, and career issues. She also works with single mothers, teenagers, couples, and challenges facing remarried/blended families.

Holly is also pursuing final BCIA certification in Neurofeedback. She currently offers Neurofeedback training as a non-medical approach to overcoming depression, anxiety, headaches, and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for adults and children. Outside of work Holly enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and dog Roscoe.

Jordan Carlson, BA, Counseling Intern

Jordan Carlson has currently finished his coursework for his master’s in counseling and is working toward finishing his degree. Jordan works very well with children and adolescents. He is certified in Neurofeedback and is the technician for the practice on Thursdays.

Outside of work, Jordan is a huge fan of Chicago sports and loves to discuss sports. Jordan also is owned by a cute little pug named Rocky who is also a therapy dog.