Our Team

Janet Vidales, LCSW

Therapist & Practice Owner (she/her)

About me

My name is Janet and I am a lesbian Mexican-American therapist who loves what I do! People often forget that therapists aren’t ONLY therapists, we have our own interests and crazy lives as well. I enjoy playing with my sassy dog, spending time with loved ones, strategy board games, going to concerts and theater performances, getting involved in politics and community efforts, hiking, crafting, traveling, and going on adventures! Some of my favorite roles in life are being a wife, being an older cousin, a great friend, and a granddaughter (my grandma is the best!). I believe in drawing from our strengths and building up supports in our life to enrich our worldly experiences. 

Credentials

I have a Bachelors and Masters degree in Social Work from Florida International University. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of Illinois and Wisconsin. 

I love being a therapist and connecting to people and that directly translates to the work we do together in therapy together. It’d be my honor to join you on your journey and work together!

Caittlyn Herrmann

Medical Biller (She/Her)

About me

Hi! My name is Caittlyn and I have been a medical insurance biller since graduating college in 2018. I worked in a few different specialties over the years before finding my “home” in behavioral health billing. I am a huge advocate for the autism community and am passionate about promoting acceptance and support for all neurodivergent minds. In my downtime, I enjoy playing Super Mario with my son and listening to him teach me all about trains. I also love to snuggle up with a good book, watch crime documentaries on Netflix, and play The Sims any chance I get.

My favorite part about the work that I do at Thriving Minds Therapy is getting to be a main resource for our clients throughout their whole experience - starting with that very first intake email. I understand how crazy and confusing the world of health insurance can be and am always so happy to help you!