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Kathleen (Kate) Foley, LCSW, ACSW
Naperville and Joliet
- Individuals, Couples and Groups -
- Depression and Anxiety -
- Compulsive Overeating and Eating Disorders -
- (CISD) Critical Incident Stress Debriefing -
- (EAP) Employee Assistance Programs -
- (SAP) Substance Abuse Professional Evaluations -
- Abuse Survivors and Offenders -
- Personality Disorders and Dissociative Disorders -
Kate Foley is the founder and director of The Summit Center for Mental Health. For the past 23 years she has been in private practice where she is an expert in the treatment of physical, sexual and emotional abuse. She has extensive experience working with eating disorders and especially working with individuals who are compulsive overeaters. Kate aids her clients in dealing with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. She is a recognized expert in treatment for adult children from abusive, alcoholic or other dysfunctional homes and she has developed intense weekend workshops to help those individuals heal. Kate also trains other professionals to work with addictions, codependency and marital and family difficulties.
Shilpa Diwan, MD, MPH
Joliet and Naperville
- Depression including postpartum depression -
- Bipolar Disorder -
- Anxiety -
- Panic Disorder -
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder -
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder -
- Adult Attention Deficit Disorder -
- Phobias -
- Schizophrenia & other Psychotic Disorders -
- Geriatric Mental Health -
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Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry by the American board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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Fellowship, Northwestern University, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
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Residency, (Chief Resident) State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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Masters of Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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Machelor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Mumbai
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Former Associate Staff, Sheppard Pratt Health System, Baltimore, MD
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Member of the American Psychiatric Association
Dr. Diwan has joined The Summit Center for Mental Health and is seeing patients in both the Joliet and Naperville offices. Dr. Diwan brings a warm and empathetic manner to the treatment of her patients. She believes in using the minimal amount of medication to achieve the desired outcome.
Glenda Blakemore, MA, MSW, LCSW
Joliet and Naperville
- Age 12 to Adult -
- Individual -
- Couples and Family Therapy -
- Mood and Anxiety Disorders -
- Divorce -
- Domestic Violence -
- Life Transition Issues -
Glenda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received a Masters Degree in Community Mental Health from Northern Illinois University, and a second Masters Degree in Social Work from Aurora University. She believes in using existing client strengths to augment clinical approaches of cognitive behavioral and solution focused methodology. She believes wholeheartedly in the strength and endurance of the client. Glenda has spent over thirty years in the field of criminal justice, child welfare, and adolescent behavior. She has also trained new child welfare employees for DCFS. Glenda is the co-founder of the Emerging Light Ministries, and has conducted workshops and seminars. She was an adjunct professor in the School of Social Work at Aurora University, specializing in Cross Cultural Social Work, Child Welfare and Field Instruction.
Lisa Bruno, LCPC
Joliet
- Children and Adolescents -
- Couples and Family Therapy -
- Theraplay -
- Addictions -
- Adoption Issues -
- Anxiety and Phobias -
Lisa believes in a solution-focused approach to therapy and utilizes a supportive environment so that issues can be resolved. She has an extensive history working with anxiety/depression problems, family issues, and addictions. Lisa works with adolescents and children and works to incorporate the family so that problems can be addressed within the therapy hour and teach the family how to incorporate new ideas or solutions within the home.
John Carney, LCSW
Joliet
- Individual, Couples and Family Therapy -
- Adults and Adolescents -
- Parenting and Family Issues -
- Grief and Loss -
- Expert in treatment of Bipolar Disorder -
John Carney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience. He has extensive experience in treating a variety of emotional issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and grief. He has particular expertise in marital therapy and in providing treament to adolescents and their families who are having emotional, behavioral, and school-related problems. He has developed an alcohol and drug program for students and has developed and taught stress management and parenting classes in the Will County area. He began the Joliet chapter of The Manic Depressive Association, now the Joliet area Bipolar Support Group, est. 1984.
Meghan Crandall, MSW, LCSW
Joliet
- Individuals and Family -
- Children and Adolescents -
- Mood Disorders -
- Anxiety Disorders -
- Anger Management -
- Trauma and Abuse Resolution -
Meghan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children and adults treating a variety of issues through individual, couple and family therapy. Meghan focuses on her clients' strengths, building on these strengths and resolving conflicts that arise. When working with children, Meghan emphasizes the importance of family collaboration and engages the family in the therapeutic process as often as needed.
Gina Danehl, LCSW
Certified Nurtured Heart Approach Specialist
Joliet
- Adults, Children and Adolescents -
- Individuals and Families -
- Anxiety and Depression -
- ADHD/ADD -
- Sexual Assault Survivors -
- Behavioral and Academic Problems -
- Parenting Groups -
Gina Danehl is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been working in the mental health field for 10 years. During that time, Gina has provided therapeutic services to adults, children, adolescents and families. She has experience working with adults coping with anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders and is a specialist in child and adolescent sexual assault counseling. Gina uses several therapeutic approaches including strengths based on cognitive behavioral interventions to change negative thought patterns. Gina also provides services to families and children coping with ADHD/ADD, Autism Spectrum, behavior problems, etc. Using the "Nurtured Heart Approach", she provides parents and teachers with tools for responding to behavior issues that often accompany such diagnosis.
Susan Dascenzi, MSW, LCSW
Joliet
- Adults and Adolescents -
- Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups -
- Depression and Anxiety -
- Stress and Anger Management -
- Communication Issues -
- Emotional Abuse and Low Self-Esteem/Self-Worth -
- Sexual Trauma, Abuse, and Dysfunction -
- Addictions and Substance Abuse -
- Grief and Loss -
- Pain Control and Phobias -
Susan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of experience in the social service field providing individual, couple, family and group therapy to a diverse clientele. She has an extensive background working in outpatient and inpatient settings, private practice, within the Veterans Adminstration, and in the correctional system.
Susan's passion is assisting clients to become self-empowered to manage their issues and challenges utilizing the therapeutic process. She believes that each client and issue is unique and therefore utilizes a variety of approaches to assist the client in identifying and achieving their goals. She offers tools and skills during each session that the client can immediately apply.
Susan's additional training as a "Journey Practitioner" allows her to utilize very specific and specialized techniques that assist the client in removing the emotional and physical blocks that prevent them from uncovering the root cause of their issue and living to their true potential. Susan's holistic approach to restoring and maintaining health and balance provides a genuinely compassionate and empathetic environment where her clients say they feel free to open into their issues without judgement or fear.
Jeannine Gomez, LCPC, NCC
Naperville and Joliet
- Adults, Adolescents and Children -
- Individual, Couples and Family Therapy -
- Depression and Anxiety -
- Women's Issues -
- Infertility -
- Diversity and Cross-Cultural Issues -
- Career and Work Issues -
Jeannine is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor who has been working in the field as a clinician since 1996. Before she received her graduate degree from Governors State University, she attended UIC and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Jeannine works with children, adolescents and adults in individual, couple and family therapy. She has experience working with depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders and has received training in couple's counseling, women's issues, grief counseling, diversity issues and cross-cultural counseling, along with career/work issues. Through her years of experience, Jeannine utilizes many different treatment approaches based on the presenting issue and treatment plan goals of the client.
Helene Jacques, LCPC, NCC
Naperville and Joliet
- Individual, Couples, and Family Therapy -
- Grief and Loss -
- Depression and Anxiety -
- Post-Abortion Issues -
- Medical and Health Concerns -
- Post-Traumatic Stress -
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Issues -
Helene is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor who has been in practice since 2000. She sees children, adolescents and adults for individual and family therapy. Helene has extensive experience working with clients dealing with depression, anxiety, grief and loss, adoption concerns, relationship problems, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, stress management, medical and health concerns, and post-abortion issues. Helene was trained in an eclectic model of therapy and relies on this knowledge base to select effective treatment approaches for each client or family.
Sandra H. Kath-Lanterman, LCPC, CAADC
Joliet and Naperville
- Couples-training through the Gottman Relationship Institute -
- Individuals, Families, Adolescents and Children -
- Domestic Violence -
- Anger Management -
- Autism -
- ADHD -
- Pain Management -
- Grief -
- Alcoholism, Substance Abuse & DUI Risk Education -
- Addictive & Compulsive Behaviors -
- Personality & Mood Disorders -
- Adjustment Disorders -
- Anxiety & Depression
- Self-hypnosis & Guided Imagery -
Sandra acquired a Masters degree from the University of Wisconsin. She has over 20 plus years working with a variety of clients, with many therapeutic techniques. These techniques include client-centered, reality therapy, motivational, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and interactive. Previous positions include inpatient and outpatient therapy in a hospital setting, residential dual disorder programs, social service settings, and private settings. She is a certified advanced alcohol and drug counselor. Sandra works with couples, adults, adolescents, families, groups, young adults and the elderly.
Laura Kelly Wirtz, LCSW, SAP
Naperville
- Individual, Couples and Family Therapy -
- Children and Adolescents -
- Grief and Loss -
- Depression and Anxiety -
- Self-Abuse -
- Abuse Survivors -
- Eating Disorders -
- (SAP) Substance Abuse Professional Evaluations -
Laura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has experience working with children, adolescents and adults. Her treatment experience includes work with individuals and families who are experiencing anxiety, depression, panic, relationship conflicts, trauma and abuse. Special areas of interest include self-injury, eating disorders and early childhood issues with anxiety. With her SAP licensure, Laura also works with those individuals struggling with chemical dependency. Laura received her Bachelor Degree in Psychology from Louisiana State University and her Masters in Social Work from the University of Central Florida.
Lorraine Leiser, LCPC, CADC
Joliet and Naperville
- Bi-Lingual, English/Spanish -
- Individual, Couples and Family Therapy -
- Children and Adolescents -
- Grief and Loss -
- Depression and Anxiety -
- Self-Abuse -
- Abuse Survivors -
- Eating Disorders -
- Divorce and Custody Issues -
- ADHD Assessments -
- Court Ordered Evaluations -
- Bariatric Assessments -
Lorraine is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a Masters Degree in Developmental Psychology. Her preferred therapy modalities are Reality Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Cognitive Therapy and Solutions Centered Therapy. She speaks English and Spanish fluently in addition to some Japanese. Having lived in Venezuela and Japan, she understands immigrant issues and culture clash. She has experience working with children, adolescents and adults who may be experiencing abuse, anxiety, including obsessive compulsive issues, depression, grief, panic, relationship conflicts and trauma. With her Certification as an Addictions counselor, she works with those individuals struggling with chemical dependency and other addictions. In addition, Lorraine does ADHD assessments and pre-op Bariatric assessments as well as court-ordered evaluations.
Sandra Messina, LCSW, SAP
Naperville
- Adults and Adolescents -
- Self-Abusive Teens -
- Eating Disorders -
- Anxiety and Depression -
- Personality Disorders -
- (SAP) Substance Abuse Professional Evaluations
Sandra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adolescents and adults. She has a background in community mental health and three years in hospital psychiatric work as a clinical therapist providing individual, group and family psychotherapy. Her areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, sexual abuse, self-injury and eating disorders. She especially enjoys helping clients improve self-esteem and interpersonal relationships by building on positive characteristics while addressing problems. Sandra uses a variety of clinical approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, task oriented therapy and brief solution focused therapy.
Althea Olson, LCSW
Joliet and Naperville
- Individuals, Couples and Family Therapy -
- Adolescents and Adults -
- Couples Specialist, Relationship Conflicts -
- Depression, Anxiety and Bipolar Disorder -
- Trauma and Abuse Resolution -
- Life Transitions -
- Surviving a Death or a Loss of a Relationship -
- Codependency and Addictions -
- Anger Management -
- Chronic Health Management -
Althea has a solid background in diagnosing and providing treatment for a diverse clientele since 1990 and has been in private practice since 1996. She provides individual, couple and group psychotherapy for adolescents, adults and geriatrics. She is trained in Critical Incident Stress Management and is a certified divorce mediator. Althea is a monthly columnist for two magazines and is often sought out to provide clinical supervision for other therapists. She is experienced in treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, anger management, phobias, trauma/abuse victims, addictions, grief/loss issues and relationship conflicts. Althea's approach is to emphasize and build upon her client's strengths, teach life skills to improve their quality of life and to find resolution to internal and external conflicts.
Jennifer Planing, LCPC
Joliet
· Ages 2-100
· Adults, Adolescents, Children,
· Individual, Couples, Family
· ADHD
· Adjustment
· Adoption
· Anger management
· Anxiety disorders
· Aspergers
· Attachment
· Behavioral Disorders
· Depression/Mood Disorders
· Divorce/Separation
· Grief
· Parenting
· Relationship Issues
· School Issues
· Life Transitions
· Victims of Domestic Violence
Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who obtained her Masters degree from Governors State University. She enjoys and has extensive experience working with various populations (children, adolescents, couples and families) in a variety of settings. She also works in Early Intervention, with children with various developmental delays, ages 0-3 years, and their families. Jennifer has served as President Elect for the Illinois Chapter of Play Therapy and is working towards becoming a Registered Play Therapist. Jennifer utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches to work with her clients in attempting to reach their fullest potential. Jennifer has found that children respond very well to her animated and energetic style. She encourages clients (and families) to become an active part of the therapy process.
Steve Ruohomaki, LCSW, SAP
Naperville
- Individuals, Couples and Group Therapy -
- Addictive Disorders -
- Depression -
- Anxiety -
- (EAP) Employee Assistance Programs -
Steve is a graduate of the School of Social Service Administration of the University of Chicago. He has held a variety of managerial and direct care positions during this extensive career in mental health and addictions services. He has remained always dedicated first to the healing of those who seek help. Steve has worked with people of all ages and now focuses his services to adolescents and adults. He uses several principles of healing that guide the therapy process, first to focus on stabilization/elimination of symptoms that are causing harmful consequences, and then to facilitate a deeper investigation of life script and belief systems that have designed the person's life. Steve also offers seminars and workshops to address the ongoing healing process beyond traditional therapy designs. If you are struggling with using a substance or engaging in a behavior that is interfering with your ability to function properly, or if you are seeking to understand yourself more fully, deal with a life transition, or make significant changes in order to fulfill higher potential, Steve has the training and experience to serve you.
Rita Sanders, LCPC
Joliet
- Individual and Family Therapy -
- Children and Adolescents -
- Play Therapy and Family Play Therapy -
- Anxiety Disorders -
- Trauma and Abuse Issues -
- Parenting Issues -
Rita is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who received her Bachelor's in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health and Masters Degree in Counseling from Governors State University. She has a background in community mental health, providing individual and family play therapy to children 12 and under who have experienced abuse, neglect and exposure to trauma. Rita also has experience providing group and individual therapy with adolescents age 12 through 18. Her areas of interest include children and family play therapy, anxiety, trauma, abuse, adjustment disorders, teen issues, and parenting issues. Rita uses a variety of clinical approaches including non-directive and directive play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and parent-child psychotherapy.
Herb Stricklin, LCPC
Naperville and Joliet
- Couples Specialist -
- Individuals -
- Depression and Anxiety -
- Bipolar Disorder -
Herb is a licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has been in the field of counseling since 1990. He works primarily with adults and sees clients for individual, marriage, family and group therapy. Herb is also able to provide Christian counseling for those who wish to incorporate their faith into their treatment. He has particular expertise in mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, etc), personality disorders, anger management, anxiety disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. Herb's basic approach is to help people systematically examine either their lives or their relationships, focusing on eliminating the unhealthy aspects and enhancing/developing healthy life skills.
Kristin Tenuta, LMFT
Joliet and Naperville
- Children, Adolescents and Adults -
- Individual, Couples and Family Therapy -
- Relational Dynamics -
- Parenting and Family Issues -
- Childhood Trauma and Abuse -
- Grief and Loss -
- Depression and Anxiety -
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder -
- Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder -
Kristin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has experience in working with children, adolescents, adults and the geriatric population. She specializes in relational dynamics and incorporates this into treatment. Much of her training includes acknowledging the various influences on one's functioning, including relationships and societal pressues. Kristin is trained in a variety of theories and utilizes an eclectic approach when working with clients based on their specific needs. She believes that success within a therapeutic relationship is based on support and trustworthiness. It is then that clients can honestly explore conflicts, internal and external, and work to achieve a higher level of satisfaction with their lives.
Kristin Tyminski, MSW, LCSW
Naperville and Joliet
- Individual, Couples and Family Therapy -
- Children and Adolescents -
- Depression and Anxiety -
- ADHD -
- Grief and Loss -
- Women's Issues -
Kristin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who received her Masters Degree from Loyola University of Chicago in 1992. She treats a wide variety of presenting problems with children, adolescents, couples, families and individuals. Kristin worked extensively with children and adolescents for two years and has extensive training with children with ADHD, children of divorce and other parenting issues. She sees clients with depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self-injury, women's issues and marital discord. Kristin specializes in cognitive/behavioral, insight-oriented, and solution-focused brief psychotherapy. She has presented on various topics, primarily in the public schools.
Margaret Vensel, LCSW
Joliet
- Adults, Adolescents, Children over Six -
- Individuals, Couples and Family Therapy -
- Depression and Bipolar Disorder -
- Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Panic Disorder -
- Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Divorce, Stress -
- Severe Mental Illness -
Margaret is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with twenty-five years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked with clients in outpatient and inpatient settings and has extensive expertise in supervising and training agency staff. She is well known for her expertise in the treatment of severe mental illnesses and has designed and implimented day treatment programs for area agencies. Margaret sees the client/therapist relationship as a collaboration in which the client is supported and empowered to participate in finding solutions. She believes each person is unique and therefore structures therapy to address each person's concerns in light of their specific strengths and goals. Clients describe Margaret as someone who is easy to talk to and with whom they quickly establish a good rapport. Areas of special interest and expertise include depression, anxiety, panic disorder, grief, parenting skills and life transition issues.
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