Rosecrance Therapies | Ascend Chicago-Michigan Avenue

Maddie Bennett is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Rosecrance Therapies | Ascend in Chicago. She believes in building a collaborative partnership with her clients. Utilizing an integrative approach, she tailors each treatment plan to meet individual needs and support healing and personal growth. She earned her master’s degree in mental health counseling from Northwestern University. Prior to her role at Rosecrance, Bennett honed her skills as a therapy intern at Ascend Consultation in Healthcare as well as The Family Institute at Northwestern where she gained a comprehensive understanding of client needs and challenges. Bennett has experience working with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, transitions, and relational challenges. She recognizes that emotional wellbeing is deeply connected to all aspects of life. She aims to support individuals with gaining the insight and self-understanding needed to navigate their personal journey with more confidence and clarity. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, running outdoors, baking, and traveling to new places.

Lauren Hendry, M.S., RDN, LDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Rosecrance Therapies Chicago, certified by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She earned her Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she also completed her dietetic internship. Hendry’s interest in nutrition began in high school while learning to fuel for sports. She developed a passion for working with eating disorders during her dietetic internship at Center for Discovery. Her goal as a dietitian is to use an individualized approach to help improve clients’ relationships with their bodies, food, and exercise, and she is dedicated to supporting clients on their recovery journey. At Rosecrance Therapies, Hendry provides individual nutrition counseling, leads Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) meals, co-leads support groups, and facilitates client sessions with Chicago BioDensity.

Josh Kaplan, earned his master’s degree in clinical counseling from Rosalind Franklin University. Before joining Rosecrance Therapies, Kaplan worked in sport and performance psychology as well as mental health, supporting high performers in individual, group, and team settings through psychoeducation, mental skills training, and cognitive assessment. Clinically, he has experience with individuals facing eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, and learning disabilities. Kaplan’s approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, and incorporates elements of Mindfulness and Acceptance Commitment Therapy, ACT.

Darby Roth holds a Master of Social Work with an Advanced Clinical concentration from Lewis University and earned her Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Criminal Justice from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. Roth’s experience spans both individual and group therapy, honed through her graduate internship at a community mental health organization. During her undergraduate internship, she worked with adjudicated youth facing diverse mental health challenges, equipping them with essential resources and life skills to aid their reintegration into the community. Roth is passionate about guiding young people through the complexities they encounter, fostering an environment of growth and healing. She is committed to challenging and supporting her clients throughout the therapeutic process, with a strong emphasis on building a trusting therapeutic relationship. Drawing from modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Solution-Focused Therapy, Roth tailors her approach to meet the unique needs of each client, empowering them to harness their strengths and live meaningful lives. In addition to her professional pursuits, Roth is an avid runner who competed at the collegiate level and enjoys working with athletes. She also finds balance in practicing yoga, spending time with her dog, and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops.