Our therapists
About Cynthia Stafford, LCPC
Cynthia Stafford is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 30 years of experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. Her approach incorporates various therapeutic interventions, tailored to each individual and their situation, including psycho-education, anger management, stress management, mindfulness therapy, communication and parenting skills, emotional regulation and relaxation techniques, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and EMDR. She provides a safe, confidential, and accepting place for her clients to share their struggles and learn to care for themselves and find balance in their life.
Cynthia obtained her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology in 1986 from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL. She has worked in clinical, outpatient, and hospital settings intermittently for many years. In 2017, Cynthia founded TruLife Counseling, serving Naperville and the surrounding communities. Her vast personal experiences raising 4 (now adult) children and her love for the outdoors and living a healthy lifestyle, along with her varied professional experiences, make her an excellent therapist with a heart full of compassion for her clients and great practical strategies to help you accomplish your goals.
About Kristen Unterberg, LCPC
Kristen Unterberg is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples on their journey of personal growth. Kristen provides individual and family therapy to adolescents and adults in a safe and warm environment. She specializes in working with couples struggling with relationship issues, including infidelity; with individuals going through life transitions; or with issues of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or trauma. Kristen will come alongside you, your partner, and your family to help you grow personally, communicate better, and reach your full potential.
Kristen obtained her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northern Illinois University in 1991. She has a variety of professional experiences, including working as a Residential Counselor, in an Outpatient clinic, as an Adjunct Professor at Aurora University, and in her own Private Practice. Kristen joined TruLife Counseling in Spring 2020. She is the mother of three children and enjoys spending time with her family. She also volunteers for her church and loves to stay healthy by playing tennis. Kristen's experience coupled with her warm, caring heart make her a great choice for a therapist.
About Christi Boegl, LPC
Christi Boegl is a Licensed Professional Counselor at TruLife Counseling who received her Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wheaton College. Christi is passionate about walking with individuals to find greater hope and healing in life. Christi’s counseling experiences include working with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, grief, chronic illness, spiritual concerns, life transitions, sibling dynamics (particularly twins, triplets), and trauma. In her counseling work, Christi draws from person-centered, attachment based, and cognitive-behavioral therapy approaches, and aims to empathetically support her clients to walk in greater truth at a heart level, and experience personal growth and transformation. Using her past experiences in ministry, international non-profit work in North Africa, college counseling, and teaching English (K-12), Christi has experience working with children, adolescents, college students, adults, and clients from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
In her spare time Christi enjoys being outdoors in the sun, traveling, decorating, and having heartfelt conversations over tea. With Christi’s professional and educational experiences and warm and compassionate heart, she counts it an honor to walk alongside clients and witness their courageous healing journeys.
About Tracy McCrillis, MSW
Tracy McCrillis is a Master’s level social worker with 19 years of counseling and ministry experience serving individuals and families, including children, adolescents and adults. Her compassionate and attentive care is demonstrated by developing therapeutic relationships with her clients using the approaches of modern psychodynamic therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and systems approaches, which are tailored to fit the individual. She welcomes each client into a safe and confidential space to gain a deeper understanding of who they are and to collaborate with them on their healing journey to help them break through barriers and reach their potential.
Tracy obtained her Master’s of Arts Degree in Clinical Social Work from the
University of Chicago in 2005. She has worked in outpatient mental health, schools, churches, and private practice settings. When not working, she takes joy in spending time with her husband of 23 years and her four delightful children as well as fondly observing the growth of her home garden and taking walks to the coffee shop. With her calm and heartfelt care, she helps her clients to understand themselves more fully and become a healthier and more whole version of their authentic self.
About Greg Unterberg, Business Manager
Greg Unterberg is the Business Manager at TruLife Counseling. He received his Bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Iowa in 1990. Greg brings his 30+ years of business expertise and experience as a billing coordinator to the team. Passionate about helping others, Greg views this role as an opportunity to play a small part in changing the lives of our clients. Greg supports the practice through his help with marketing, business growth, client management, and billing.
Greg is married to his wife, Kristen, and has three children. He is passionate about his family and faith. In his spare time, Greg loves the outdoors, walks with his dog, fishing and playing tennis. The combination of his caring heart, positivity and business knowledge help contribute to the success of TruLife Counseling.