About Best Life Counseling Services LLC

Chitaia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She firmly believes that no matter where you come from or what you have gone through, you are not defined by your circumstances. Chitaia has extensive experience working with adults, children aged 6 and up, and adolescents, particularly in areas of grief, loss, and trauma. 

Chitaia is passionate about empowering people to make positive changes that lead to living their best lives. She understands that we all come from different walks of life, but everyone deserves someone to listen and provide support. 

Yoli Holmes is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) with a degree in Human Development Counseling from the University of Illinois Springfield. With 15 years of experience in mental health and social services, she is dedicated to reducing stigma around mental health. Yoli believes that mental health challenges are as common as physical health challenges and that counseling is essential for mental well-being, much like nutritious food and exercise are for physical health. She has extensive experience working with individuals of all ages, focusing on trauma, life transitions, depression, and anxiety. Yoli only offers telehealth counseling services via video or phone.

Melissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience helping individuals, families, and children. She specializes in addressing grief, loss, anxiety, depression, women’s issues, and adjustment challenges. She earned her Master of Social Work degree in 2011 from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Jane Addams School of Social Work, with a focus on Mental Health. Melissa’s clinical expertise includes extensive training in grief therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Here’s a message from Melissa: "I enjoy working with individuals, children, and families who are seeking to make lasting changes while navigating difficult life challenges. I use various therapeutic modalities tailored to my clients’ needs, fostering a trusting and compassionate therapeutic relationship. I believe in leveraging my training and experience to meet my clients where they are, helping them uncover their inner strength to live their best lives."