Cheryl Gonska

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Lifestance Health

mental health Aurora, IL NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
8 years
since Apr 2018

Experience

Licensed Clinical Social WorkerCurrent
Lifestance Health
Since Apr 2018 · 8 years · Aurora, IL

Education

Aurora University
Master of Social Work (MSW)
2014 – 2015
Aurora University
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
2012 – 2014
College of DuPage
Associate of Arts (AA)
2011 – 2012

About Lifestance Health

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
Aurora, IL

Professional Overview

Cheryl Gonska is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently affiliated with Lifestance Health, based in Aurora, IL. As a mental health, Gonska contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Aurora, IL. They have been with Lifestance Health for 8 years. Gonska holds academic credentials, including Master of Social Work (MSW) and Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), from Aurora University and Aurora University. Lifestance Health operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Aurora, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Cheryl Gonska is one of them.
  • 1,564 mental health professionals are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 366 contacts at Lifestance Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in IL: $40,000 – $100,000 (median $58,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in IL: Sole Proprietor (50), Private Practice (29), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (16).
  • 4% of mental health professionals in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 85% of mental health professionals in IL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cheryl Gonska located?

Cheryl Gonska is based in Aurora, IL. They are currently affiliated with Lifestance Health.

What is Cheryl Gonska's specialty?

Cheryl Gonska specializes in mental health. Their current role is Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Where does Cheryl Gonska currently work?

Cheryl Gonska currently works at Lifestance Health. They have been there for 8 years.

What is Cheryl Gonska's educational background?

Cheryl Gonska attended Aurora University and Aurora University.

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in IL?

mental health professionals in IL typically earn $40,000 to $100,000 annually, with a median of $58,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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