Our Team
Are you the one everyone counts on?
The capable one. The responsible one. The one who “has it together.”
And yet lately, you feel exhausted. Overextended. Maybe even a little lost.
You don’t have to keep carrying it all alone.
I work with high-responsibility adults — professionals, parents, caregivers, helpers — who are navigating burnout, chronic stress, trauma, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are high-functioning and deeply capable. They’re not falling apart… they’re just tired of holding everything together without space to breathe.
I also specialize in maternal mental health, supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, and the identity shifts that come with becoming (or being) a parent. Whether you’re adjusting to a new chapter, processing old wounds, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the weight of daily life, therapy can be a place to slow down and recalibrate.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in both insight and practical skill-building. I integrate DBT, CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), trauma-informed care, and mindfulness-based strategies so that therapy feels supportive and effective — not overwhelming or one-size-fits-all.
As a Registered Yoga Teacher, I’m especially attuned to the connection between mind and body. When it’s helpful, we incorporate nervous system awareness and grounding tools so you can feel steadier not just emotionally, but physically as well.
Before founding Bluebird Counseling Services, I worked extensively with children and adolescents with Autism and developmental differences, as well as their families. That experience continues to shape my understanding of emotional regulation, family dynamics, and the invisible labor so many caregivers carry.
In our work together, you can expect honesty, warmth, and moments of lightness alongside the deeper work. I believe the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of growth — when you feel truly seen and supported, meaningful change becomes possible.
Outside of the therapy room, I find grounding through yoga, baking sourdough, reading, strong coffee (both making and drinking), and spending time with my family and dog. I also teach yoga locally, blending mindfulness and movement as another pathway toward balance.
If you’re ready to feel more grounded, less overwhelmed, and more connected to yourself again, I would be honored to walk alongside you.
Alexandria Gohla, Founder & Clinical Director
MSW, LCSW, Ed.S, C-DBT, PMH-C, RYT-200
Maternal Mental Health & Professional Burnout Specialist
(Licensed in Illinois, Florida, Vermont, & Wisconsin)
Yoga Alliance - Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
Certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy Professional (C-DBT)
60-Hour ICASA training in Child/Adult Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention
Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C)
Crisis Prevention Institute- NCVI traning in prevention and de-escalation.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by school, friendships, or family changes?
Maybe you’re heading into college and unsure of who you’re becoming.
Maybe you’re navigating divorce, co-parenting, or trying to reconnect in your relationship after a difficult season.
Life transitions can feel messy and disorienting — even when you’re doing your best to hold it together. You don’t have to figure it out alone.
I specialize in working with teens, college students, young mothers, and couples navigating relationship shifts and major life transitions. Many of my clients are strong and capable, but they’re feeling emotionally stretched, uncertain, or disconnected — from themselves or from each other.
Together, we focus on rebuilding stability, strengthening communication, and helping you feel more grounded and confident in your next chapter.
My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and down-to-earth. Therapy with me feels like talking to someone who genuinely understands — while also helping you develop practical tools that create real change. I integrate CBT, DBT, and mindfulness-based strategies to support emotional regulation, boundary-setting, and resilience.
For couples, I draw from the Gottman Method (Level 1 trained), a research-based approach that helps partners improve communication, manage conflict more effectively, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional connection. Whether you’re working through tension, adjusting to parenting, or deciding how to move forward together, we create a structured and supportive space to navigate it.
I have a special interest in:
Middle school, high school, and college transitions
Divorce recovery and co-parenting adjustments
Young mothers navigating identity shifts
Social and friendship conflict
Couples seeking stronger communication and reconnection
As a divorced mom of two daughters, I understand firsthand the courage it takes to rebuild your life after major change. That experience shapes how I show up in the therapy room — with empathy, honesty, humor, and a belief that healing doesn’t always have to feel heavy. Sometimes growth looks like clearer boundaries. Sometimes it looks like laughter. Often, it looks like both.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in education and community support roles, which strengthened my ability to meet teens and families where they are — both practically and emotionally.
Outside of sessions, you’ll likely find me at a live comedy show, listening to country music, or playing board and card games with my girls. I believe in naps, finding joy in small moments, and making space for both growth and grace.
If you’re ready to feel less overwhelmed, more steady, and more confident navigating your next chapter — whether individually or in your relationship — I’d love to support you.
Kelli Majka, Therapist
MA, LPC
Relationship & Transition Specialist
Doria Goll, Therapist
MSW, LSW
High-Performance Stress Specialist
Do you hold yourself to a high standard — at work, in school, in relationships — yet internally feel anxious, overwhelmed, or never quite “doing enough”?
Maybe you’re successful on paper. Responsible. Reliable. The person others count on.
But underneath the surface, you’re exhausted from the pressure.
I’m Doria, a Licensed Social Worker who specializes in working with high-achieving adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, mood challenges, perfectionism, and burnout in demanding environments. Many of my clients are professionals, students, educators, or individuals in high-stress careers who feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-criticism, or constant pressure to perform.
Therapy with me is warm, collaborative, and grounded in honest conversation. I want you to feel comfortable showing up exactly as you are — not the polished version you present to the world.
In our work together, we focus on:
Managing anxiety and intrusive thoughts
Reducing perfectionism and performance pressure
Strengthening emotional regulation
Building confidence and internal stability
Reconnecting with your sense of identity beyond achievement
I integrate DBT, CBT, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help you better understand your emotional patterns while also developing practical, sustainable coping tools. Therapy isn’t just about insight — it’s about learning how to respond differently when stress rises.
I also work with adolescents experiencing academic stress, bullying, or social pressure, helping them build resilience and self-trust during critical developmental years.
For many high-functioning individuals, burnout doesn’t look dramatic — it looks like irritability, numbness, exhaustion, or feeling disconnected from yourself. Therapy becomes a space to slow down, recalibrate, and move forward with greater steadiness.
Outside of the office, you’ll often find me walking through Lincoln Park or along the lakefront with my husband and our dog, or browsing a farmer’s market for fresh flowers and pastries. I value balance, small rituals, and creating space to breathe — practices I encourage my clients to cultivate in their own lives as well.
If you’re ready to feel more grounded, less driven by pressure, and more connected to who you are beyond your roles, I’d love to support you.