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Meet The Team

At Restore Counseling, you will find skilled, experienced therapists who are professionally trained to help people just like you build richer, more rewarding lives.

Using a variety of therapeutic techniques, your counselor will help you identify obstacles that have prevented you from relational harmony and personal balance.

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Tom Mlodzik
LCSW, LMFT, CRADC, STL

Tom is the founder and CEO of Restore Counseling & Recovery.  Tom has 27 years of experience working with individuals, families, and organizations in the Northern Illinois / Southeastern Wisconsin area.

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April Lipnitzky
MSW, LSW

April draws from her 17 years of experience in higher education to offer a unique and experienced professional ear as she embarks on her second career and life's passion providing hope, being a listening ear, championing social justice, and connecting clients to critical resources. 

Client Services

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Misty Wideman

Misty is a devoted mother and wife.  She has a son and twin boys.  She loves to watch her boys play football, baseball, and basketball.  She also enjoys walking, working out, and spending time with her friends, family, and dogs.

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Mandalay (Mandy) Parkman

Mandy is a Rockford native and has been married to her husband for two years. Her and her husband are parents to their two boxer dogs, one feisty orange tabby cat, and a bearded dragon. Mandy is a co-host with her sister and cousin on their podcast, Reading the Newberys: A Team Friendship Podcast, where they read and discuss Newbery Medal winning children’s books. 

Business Consulting

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Hilary Hofstetter, M.S.

Hilary is the director of the Restore Business Consulting program. She has 25 years of experience working in the healthcare and services industries. 

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Tom Mlodzik
LCSW, LMFT, CRADC, STL

Tom is the founder and CEO of Restore Counseling & Recovery.  Tom has 27 years of experience working with individuals, families, and organizations in the Northern Illinois / Southeastern Wisconsin area.

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Dr. Bassam Soufan M.D.

Dr. Soufan is the current medical director of the Restore Recovery IOP Program and a family practitioner

at Mercy Health.  Dr. Soufan has over 27 years of experience with specialties in both psychiatric and geriatrics. 

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Stephanie Johnson
LCPC, CADC

Stephanie has been in the counseling field since 2005 and is passionate about empowering others for internal change through creating a safe and relaxing environment.

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Linsay Donaldson
LCPC

As a therapist, I believe in meeting clients where they are and assisting them in shaping the direction of their future.  By examining their past experiences and interactions we can assess together what patterns may be in place and work to disrupt the negative ones while building upon the positive patterns in order to influence the future.

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Jennifer Mitchell
LMFT

 Jennifer has been counseling individuals since 2004 and she is passionate about making a difference in each and every life she touches.  In mental health work, one is transformed.  There is no going back; only embracing 

the flaws and wounds that restore us.  I welcome the opportunity to help individuals, couples, and families on their healing journey.

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