Meghan Crandall, MSW, LCSW
Clinical Director
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.
Clinical Director
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.
Adam Brown, M.D.
Joliet
Dr. Brown is a native of the St. Louis area. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Missouri – Columbia. He completed his psychiatry residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. He is American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certified. Dr. Brown sees patients 18 years of age and older.
Desiree Rahman, MD
Joliet & Naperville
Joliet & Naperville
Dr. Rahman grew up on the Great Plaines of Oklahoma and Kansas. She chose Purdue for her undergraduate degree and Rush University in Chicago for her medical degree. She did her psychiatric residency at the University of Illinois, Chicago. Dr. Rahman is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has practiced clinical and academic medicine in Illinois and Oklahoma. At the University of Oklahoma she held a position as Assistant Professor. Dr. Rahman will accept patients 16 years old and older. In her spare time Dr. Rahman enjoys indulging her passion for music by singing and playing the cello.
Leigh Bancsy, LCPC
Joliet
- Ages 2-100 -
- Children, Adolescents, Adults -
- Individual, Couple and Family Therapy -
- ADHD -
- Adjustment Disorders -
- Adoption Issues -
- Anxiety and Panic disorders -
- Autism -
- Attachment Disorders -
- Behavioral Disorders -
- Depression/Mood Disorders -
- Divorce/Separation -
- Parenting -
- Personality Disorders -
- Relationship Issues -
- School Related Issues -
- Self Injury -
- Victim of Domestic Violence -
Leigh is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who obtained her Masters degree from Lewis University. Providing counseling services to children, adolescents and adults, as well as families and couples, Leigh has extensive experience working with variety of issues including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, oppostional and conduct disorders, adjustment and attachment issues, self-injury, anxiety and depression in a variety of clinical and academic settings. Utilizing various therapeutic approaches such as cognitive/behavioral , non-directive and directive play therapy and client-centered therapies, Leigh assists clients with identifying obstacles they wish to overcome in their lives, while providing a safe, caring and compassionate environment . Leigh strives to establish a supportive, trusting and collaborative relationship with her clients to assist them in acquiring the skills needed to reach their goals.
Lisa Bruno, LCPC, CADC
Joliet
- Addictions -
- Adjustment Disorders -
- Anxiety, OCD & Phobias -
- Couples and Family Therapy -
- DPT Therapy -
- DPT Therapy -
- Depression -
- Domestic issues -
- Parenting issues -
- Solution-Focused -
- Meditation and Mindfulness -
Lisa believes in a solution-focused/to the point 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 believes that changing your perspective can change how you feel, think and behave, therefore helping you cope with issues when they arise with less anxiety and worry. Lisa uses a variety of therapies to help with whatever issues clients are coming in for.
- Parenting issues -
- Solution-Focused -
- Meditation and Mindfulness -
Lisa believes in a solution-focused/to the point 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 believes that changing your perspective can change how you feel, think and behave, therefore helping you cope with issues when they arise with less anxiety and worry. Lisa uses a variety of therapies to help with whatever issues clients are coming in for.
Kathleen (Kate) Foley, LCSW, ACSW
Joliet
- Individuals & Couples -
- 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 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.
Joliet
- Individuals & Couples -
- 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 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.
Sandra H. Kath-Lanterman, LCPC, CAADC
Joliet
- Trauma -
- EMDR -
- Couples: training through the Gottman Relationship Institute -
- Individuals, Families, & Adolescents -
- Domestic Violence -
- Anger Management -
- EMDR -
- Couples: training through the Gottman Relationship Institute -
- Individuals, Families, & Adolescents -
- Domestic Violence -
- Anger Management -
- Autism -
- ADHD -
- Pain Management -
- Grief -
- Alcoholism, Substance Abuse & DUI Risk Education -
- Pain Management -
- Grief -
- Alcoholism, Substance Abuse & DUI Risk Education -
- Addictive & Compulsive Behaviors -
- Personality & Mood Disorders -
- Adjustment Disorders -
- Anxiety & Depression -
- Self-hypnosis & Guided Imagery -
- 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 and is a member of the International Association of Trauma Professionals. Sandra works with couples, adults, adolescents, families, young adults and the elderly.
Stephen Lanterman, JD, MSW, LCSW, CSAT, CADC -GCE
Joliet
- Individual and Couples -
- Adults -
- Substance Abuse -
- Depression and Anxiety -
- Certified Sex Therapist -
- Abuse Survivors -
- Bi-Polar -
- Adult Children of Alcoholics -
- Psychoses -
- Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective -
Stephen studied social treatment in the School of Social Work of the University of Michigan, and went on to study law in the School of Law at the University of Detroit-Mercy. He developed an effective approach to manage and resolve family conflict known as social mediation. He currently is a student of Network Science and endorses the research done by the Northwestern University Neighborhood & Network Initiative. He is a proud member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a grass roots organization. Stephen is a Secular Franciscan, and is inspired by the Franciscan peace movement, Pace e Bene.
Joliet
- Individual and Couples -
- Adults -
- Substance Abuse -
- Depression and Anxiety -
- Certified Sex Therapist -
- Abuse Survivors -
- Bi-Polar -
- Adult Children of Alcoholics -
- Psychoses -
- Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective -
Stephen studied social treatment in the School of Social Work of the University of Michigan, and went on to study law in the School of Law at the University of Detroit-Mercy. He developed an effective approach to manage and resolve family conflict known as social mediation. He currently is a student of Network Science and endorses the research done by the Northwestern University Neighborhood & Network Initiative. He is a proud member of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a grass roots organization. Stephen is a Secular Franciscan, and is inspired by the Franciscan peace movement, Pace e Bene.
Research aims to understand how our social and family connections, and our legal system, influence our thoughts, feelings and behavior. Social Mediation helps all members of the family manage conflict when mental health issues may potentially get involved in the legal system. Law enforcement and courts are either unwelcome intruders into the family system; or are sought out by the family system for protection and to get help, or to get even!
Social Mediation lends third party neutral support to prepare and empower family members to have a voice; and to prepare to heal the raw wounds of relationship conflict, betrayal and broken trust, loss and grief, sexual issues, trauma, addiction, depression and anxiety. Psychotherapy and couples/family counseling are logical next steps.
Lorraine Leiser, LCPC, CADC
Joliet & 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 -
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.
Lorraine Leiser has special training in psychological testing for court ordered psychological evaluations as well as psychological evaluations for immigration purposes.
Bonnie McPhillips, LCPC, CRADC
Joliet
- Individual, Couples and Family Therapy -
- Addictions -
- Adult Children of Alcoholics -
- Children and Adolescents -
- Grief and Loss -
- Depression and Anxiety -
- Domestic Violence: offenders & victims
- Abuse Survivors -
- Marital & Couples Therapy -
- Sexual Abuse -
- Phobias -
- Aging -
Bonnie is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who received her Masters Degreen in Counseling in 1996 at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. She obtained her Alcohol & Drug Counselor Certification in 1996 and her license in Clinical Counseling in 2001. Bonnie has comprehensive experience in both substance abuse and mental health issues. She also has an extensive history in working with trauma victims, namely sexual assault. Bonnie has 21 years of experience working on both the adolescent and adult inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient substance abuse treatment, and private practice counseling. Her experience includes providing social histories, discharge planning, conducting individual, marital and family therapy sessions as well as facilitating both therapeutic and educational groups. Bonnie uses a Cognitive/Behavioral approach in therapy. Her experience also includes: Codependency, Dual Diagnosis, First Responders, Parenting, PTSD, unresolved grief and divorce adjustment issues, all of which she welcomes in her practice.
Jennifer Planing, LCPC, Registered Play Therapist
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 -
- 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 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.
Michele Schuster, MA, LCPC
Joliet & Naperville
- ADHD -
- Anxiety -
- Substance Abuse (both user and family members) -
- Anger Management -
- Stress Management -
- Anxiety -
- Substance Abuse (both user and family members) -
- Anger Management -
- Stress Management -
- Dissociative Disorders -
- PTSD -
- PTSD -
- LGBTQ -
- Children 7 & older -
- Teenage Issues -
- Couples Counseling -
- Family Counseling -
- Children 7 & older -
- Teenage Issues -
- Couples Counseling -
- Family Counseling -
Michele Schuster received her Masters of Art in School Counseling from Concordia University in River Forest, IL where she continues to serve as an Adjunct Professor in the Graduate Department. Michele turned to counseling after beginning her career in education. During her time at schools in Dolton, Joliet, New York and Chicago she has been a counselor, math teacher and coach. As an educator, she has been challenged with multicultural, challenging domestic and gang-related situations. Since turning to counseling she has worked as a substance abuse counselor with inmates at The Sheridan Correctional Facility and continues working at the Dixon Correctional Facility. Michele’s heart has always been in helping children and adults find coping skills to manage stress and reach their goals to make their lives successful.
Naperville
- Ages 7-75 -
- Abuse -
- Learning Disabilities -
- Play Therapy -
- PTSD -
- Grief & Loss -
Hugh Siddiqui is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). Hugh received his Master’s degree from the University of Nebraska. He has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults who have suffered from trauma, have anxiety, anger management issues, self-injury and depression. Hugh primarily uses short-term solution focused therapy, where he utilizes a range of therapeutic interventions to address his clients’ needs. Some of these interventions are TF-CBT (Trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy), CBT (Cognitive behavior therapy), directed and non-directed play therapy, and other client-centered interventions. The goal of therapy is to empower the client by focusing on their strengths, and evaluating and improving on healthy coping skills, while eliminating unhealthy coping skills, and also involving a family/support system to sustain and continue to improve on the progress made during counseling.
Herb Stricklin, LCPC
Naperville & Joliet
- Couples Specialist -
- Individuals -
- Depression and Anxiety -
- Bipolar Disorder -
Herb Stricklin, LCPC
Naperville & 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. His theory is detailed in the recently released book that he authored, "Damocles On The Couch".
Kristin Tyminski, MSW, LCSW
Joliet
- Individual, Couples and Family Therapy -
- High School Age to Geriatric populations -
- In-person & Remote Therapy -
- Depression -
- Anxiety, PTSD, OCD -
- Trauma -
- ADHD -
- Mood Disorders -
- Grief and Loss -
- Women's Issues -
- Men's Issues -
- Stage of Life Issues -
- Separations/Divorce -
- Chronic Pain/Disease -
- Parenting -
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 individuals, couples, and families including adolescents. Kristin has both a stellar education and over 25 years of experience in the field of mental health. In addition, Kristin draws on real life experiences to help her clients nagivate the challenges of their own personal journeys. Kristin uses a variety of treatments and interventions to achieve growth and change in her clients. Each client and situation is unique to Kristin and an attentive and indivdualized approach is Kristin's primary philosophy. With experience in cognitive/behavioral, insight-oriented, mindfulness approaches, supportive and solution-focused brief psychotherapy, Kristin draws on what methods best fit the client's needs. Balancing empathy, a direct approach and humor are vital to Kristin's work.
Carrie Vodnik, LCPC, NCC
Naperville
- Individuals, Couples, Groups, Families, Adults, Adolescents -
- Eating Disorders including Compulsive Overeating -
- Wellness & Health -
- Anxiety and Depression -
- Stress and Career Issues/Life Changes -
- Addictions -
- Relationships -
- Eating Disorders including Compulsive Overeating -
- Wellness & Health -
- Anxiety and Depression -
- Stress and Career Issues/Life Changes -
- Addictions -
- Relationships -
Carrie received a Masters Degree in Counseling from Argosy University and a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science from Concordia University. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Her specialties include eating disorders including compulsive overeating, Anxiety, Depression, work-life balance, relationships & couples, women's issues and addictions. She is also the facilitator for the Finding M.E. program. Carrie utilizes a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. Carrie has vast experience presenting on a variety of topics in corporate settings including Fortune 500 companies and experience with employee assistance programs.