Rosecrance Therapies

Dr. Raymond Garcia oversees all medical operations for Rosecrance Behavioral Health and is the Medical Director for Rosecrance Therapies at Aspen Counseling in Rockford, Illinois. He is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology, licensed in Illinois, a member of the Illinois Psychiatric Society, and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Garcia is also board-certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM). Dr. Garcia is on faculty at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, where he has received the Golden Apple, Mentor of the Year, and Distinguished Teaching Awards. He joined Rosecrance in 2009.

Dr. Puneet Lakhmani is the medical director for Rosecrance Therapies locations in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs. He evaluates and cares for clients living with mental health and substance use disorders and provides medication management. Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, he earned his bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Davidson College, where he worked as a volunteer firefighter. He earned a master’s degree in biostatistics and epidemiology from Northwestern University. He completed his medical degree at Tulane University and his residency at the University of Tennessee, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Lakhmani completed his fellowship in addiction medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago. As an addiction medicine physician, he specializes in the medical management of substance use disorders and their psychiatric and medical comorbidities. In his free time, he enjoys ceramics, yoga, and reading.

Dr. Ian Powell helps manage outpatient treatment services, including medication management, for clients seeing treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. He earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Powell has worked in the mental health and addiction medicine field since 2001 in settings such as medical hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, residential facilities, and outpatient clinics. He joined Rosecrance in 2022 and enjoys helping clients achieve recovery from substance use disorders with the aid of recovery medications. Dr. Powell is also passionate about reducing the stigma associated with mental health problems and substance use disorders and helping bridge the gap between mental health problems and substance use disorders when they co-occur. Away from work, he enjoys spending time outside, beekeeping, and coin collecting.

Leah Scanlan is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with over 15 years of experience in the mental health field as a case manager and clinician. She earned her Bachelor of Science in psychology at Elmhurst College and her Master of Arts in clinical professional psychology from Roosevelt University. Scanlan relocated to Rockford in 2013 from the Chicagoland area and joined Rosecrance as supervisor for a community outreach team of clinicians serving those with complex mental illness. She joined Aspen Counseling in 2017 as director, where she is responsible for the operation and development of accessible outpatient behavioral health services. Scanlan is passionate about delivering innovative, evidence-based therapies at Aspen that adapt to the diverse needs of our community. She has been an advocate for the growth and implementation of advanced treatments such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and Spravato, resulting in expanded use within Rosecrance Therapies. Scanlan is grateful for the opportunity to lead a talented and dynamic team of clinicians and support staff who share this dedication and commitment to supporting the whole person in their recovery journey.

Dr. Yee Xiong is a board-certified psychiatrist with an addiction specialty who earned her medical degree during an addiction MD fellowship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Xiong provides psychiatry via telehealth only.

Debra Corrigan is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Aspen Counseling, a behavioral health group of Rosecrance Therapies, in Rockford, Illinois, with training and experience using evidence-based practice guidelines in treating children, adolescents, and adults with mental health needs. Her education includes a master’s degree in nursing with a psychiatric nurse practitioner specialization from the University of St. Francis, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from St. Anthony College of Nursing. Corrigan has an extensive and diverse nursing background primarily in the outpatient setting. She previously worked in primary care and served administrative nursing roles at the Rosecrance. Through these experiences, she recognized her passion for serving individuals with mental health and substance use disorders. The desire to utilize her skills to provide access to quality psychiatric care led her to the expansion of her nursing role. Corrigan values the uniqueness of each individual and will collaborate to recognize strengths, set client-directed goals, and create hope for achieving optimal wellness.

Abbey Lake is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, with doctoral-level training and experience using evidence-based practice guidelines in treating children, adolescents, and adults with severe mental illness and substance use disorders. She earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice, specializing in psychiatry across the lifespan, from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Rockford University. Lake is nationally recognized through the American Nurses Association as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She is a part-time assistant professor for Chamberlain University, educating the next generation of registered nurses to provide optimal mental health and fundamental skills of nursing. Lake has over 12 years of experience working with patients and families in inpatient, outpatient, and forensic psychiatric settings. She previously worked in adolescent and adult detoxification programs and served administrative nursing roles at Rosecrance. Psychiatric and substance use nursing has been a long-lasting passion of hers, as she strongly believes that this population is vulnerable to stigma and is often overlooked and undertreated in the healthcare system. Lake works collaboratively with Rosecrance Chief Medical Officer Dr. Raymond Garcia, therapists, primary care providers, and family members/loved ones to advocate for individuals, develop patient-directed and specific goals, and to instill hope in every case. Her core values include individuality, autonomy, advocation, and humor, when appropriate. Through collaboration with the patient and their loved ones, setting patient-specific goals and instilling hope are necessary to achieve optimal wellness and recovery.

Lynn Wheeler has worked in psychiatry for nearly 40 years, primarily in direct patient care but also in nursing administration, beginning as a registered nurse and later as an advanced practice nurse. Her education includes a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Northern Illinois University and a Master of Science degree in nursing with a psychiatric nurse practitioner specialization from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She received her American Nurses Credentialing Center board certification as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in 2010. She has worked in the Rockford area through the years providing mental health care across the lifespan in multiple clinical settings: inpatient, outpatient, residential substance use treatment, and private practice. She has experience working with individuals ages 5 to 65+ with depression, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), trauma, OCD, behavior disorders, and more. Wheeler embraces a comprehensive and collaborative partner-with-patients approach to healthcare with an emphasis on health promotion and risk prevention. She incorporates evidence-based practice with a holistic biopsychosocial approach to clinical management. In her free time, Wheeler enjoys being with her family, friends, and her menagerie of pets. She also enjoys road trips with her husband, especially cross-country touring on their Harley-Davidson.

Maddie Bennett is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Rosecrance Therapies | Ascend in Chicago. She believes in building a collaborative partnership with her clients. Utilizing an integrative approach, she tailors each treatment plan to meet individual needs and support healing and personal growth. She earned her master’s degree in mental health counseling from Northwestern University. Prior to her role at Rosecrance, Bennett honed her skills as a therapy intern at Ascend Consultation in Healthcare as well as The Family Institute at Northwestern where she gained a comprehensive understanding of client needs and challenges. Bennett has experience working with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, transitions, and relational challenges. She recognizes that emotional wellbeing is deeply connected to all aspects of life. She aims to support individuals with gaining the insight and self-understanding needed to navigate their personal journey with more confidence and clarity. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, running outdoors, baking, and traveling to new places.

Steve Bloomfield is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychology and his Master of Science in educational psychology from Duquesne University. His background also includes a certification in clinical hypnosis from Adler University. Bloomfield has experience working with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. His approach is to treat each client as an individual, utilizing a holistic approach to treatment that is tailored to the individual’s needs and pace. The key therapies that Bloomfield employs are CBT and DBT. He also integrates exercise, mindfulness, and coping strategies into the treatment process. Clients also learn tools to manage pain, manage their weight, and become nonsmokers. Bloomfield uses a collaborative therapeutic structure working with the client to identify the treatment goals and life changes that the client is willing to work toward and achieve. Educating the client on their mental health issues as well as the neuroscience affecting their mental health is a cornerstone of his treatment. Bloomfield seeks to assist clients in developing healthy coping strategies to manage their symptoms in day-to-day life settings such as relationships, parenting, and occupational and financial stressors. “I enjoy teaching a large set of mental health tools that the client can use to self-regulate their emotions, set boundaries, and manage their interpersonal relationships effectively.” His approach is practical as well as therapeutic, focusing on the present life issues that are challenging for each client. “Therapy, like life, is a journey that we travel at the speed set by the client.”

Locations: Rosecrance Northbrook and Rosecrance Virtual

Holly Brun is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Marquette University. She has worked in the behavioral health field since 2010 and has experience treating individuals throughout the lifespan in various settings, including jails, hospitals, residential facilities, outpatient centers, and crisis centers. Brun is experienced in providing individual, group, and family therapy, as well as crisis intervention services. She has specializations in trauma-focused therapies and pediatric mental health and has many years of experience working with children and adolescents who deal with trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, ADHD, and autism. Brun enjoys utilizing art and play in therapy to foster connection and teach therapeutic principles. She acknowledges each client as their own unique self and, while always leading with compassion, empathy, and a bit of humor, tailors an integrated therapeutic approach to each person’s individual needs. Brun believes in empowering each client to identify what positive change and growth looks like for him/her/themselves and supports her clients to embrace this change to truly bloom wherever they are planted.

Tiffany Early is a Behavioral Health Therapist at Rosecrance La Grange. She works with both adult and adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) groups for individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. In addition to her group work, she has over three years of experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy for both adolescents and adults. Her clinical approach integrates a range of therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), person-centered theory, therapy through art, and trauma-focused CBT. Early earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology, with minors in criminal justice and sociology, from Elmhurst College. She completed her master’s in counseling psychology with concentrations in addictions and children and adolescents at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She founded “Operation Give Back,” an outreach initiative in which clients and alumni gather every three months to assemble and distribute care packages to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Chicago area. She also serves as a Staff Ambassador on the Rosecrance Alumni team. Outside of work, Early enjoys the arts—especially theater, painting, and music—serving as a Youth Leader at her church, and spending quality time with her children and grandchildren.

Cindy Fisher is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience helping adults and adolescents. She is experienced in providing individual and group therapy through private practice and working with individuals experiencing issues concerning anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, grief, stress management, anger management, and substance use. She leads individual and group sessions, as well as intensive outpatient therapy and other group therapy with special issue focus. “My approach is rooted in the belief that each person comes to me with a unique set of beliefs and life experiences. Effective therapy must embrace those individual needs. I enjoy developing a strong rapport in a safe, nurturing environment that helps each person focus on goals for positive life change.”

Locations: Rosecrance Frankfort and Rosecrance Virtual

Veronica N. Flores, M.A., LCPC, CADC (she/her) is a clinician at Rosecrance who provides direct clinical services and program support across the Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) levels of care. She has been part of the Rosecrance team since November 2021. In her role, Flores facilitates structured group therapy and provides individual counseling, clinical assessments, and treatment planning to support clients throughout their recovery journey. Flores earned her master’s degree in clinical psychology with a concentration in Addiction Studies from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Her clinical work integrates evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), Seeking Safety, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). In addition to direct care, Flores collaborates with outside providers, recovery home staff, and access counselors to ensure continuity of care and ASAM-aligned treatment planning. She also supports colleagues through clinical consultation, documentation review, training, and curriculum development, with an emphasis on trauma-informed care, relapse prevention, and mindfulness-based approaches. She specializes in treating substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, emotional dysregulation, and self-esteem concerns, and is committed to providing affirming, inclusive care for LGBTQIA+ individuals. Outside of her clinical work, Flores values authenticity, balance, and continued growth. She believes therapy is a collaborative space for healing and reconnection, and is committed to ongoing professional development, with plans to pursue advanced training in trauma-focused therapies, including EMDR, to further support clients in building insight, resilience, and sustainable recovery.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Norwood Park and Rosecrance Virtual

Caroline Golko, MSW, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to serving frontline workers, military personnel, safety-sensitive professionals, and their families. Her passion for this work stems from lived experience and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by those in high-stress, service-driven professions. Golko earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology/Sociology with a minor in Psychology and her Master’s Degree in Social Work with a specialization in Military Culture and Mental Health/Trauma from Dominican University. As a clinician, Golko is currently focused on building and expanding the resilience programming at Rosecrance, designed to strengthen emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and connection among frontline and safety sensitive professionals. Her therapeutic work integrates evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and grounding techniques—within a client-centered and trauma-informed framework. Golko believes that showing up and being consistent are the cornerstones of healing and that her role as a therapist is to be who she needed when she was younger, an unapologetic voice for anyone who needs an advocate. She is passionate about creating spaces where clients can safely unpack their experiences, develop resilience, and rediscover meaning and purpose in both their professional and personal lives. Outside of her clinical work, Golko enjoys spending time with her first responder family, being outdoors, grounding herself while tending to her plant collection, hanging out with her dogs, dancing, and being silly—all while raising her daughter to be a fierce and loving advocate, and cheering on her stepsons as they reach new milestones in young adulthood.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Norwood Park and Rosecrance Virtual

Dr. Arturo Gudino (he/him) brings more than 25 years of experience in clinical psychology and community mental health to his role as a Behavioral Health Therapist at Rosecrance. He earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from DePaul University. Before joining Rosecrance in 2025, Dr. Gudino gained extensive experience in both clinical and leadership roles at several behavioral health organizations, including CAUSES, ABTC, and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls. He also provided bilingual mental health services in private practice for many years, supporting individuals and families in their healing journeys. At Rosecrance, Dr. Gudino provides individual, couples, and family therapy. He practices from a relational, trauma-informed, and strength-based model, emphasizing individualized, flexible, and collaborative treatment planning that meets clients where they are. Dr. Gudino specializes in working with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, and life transitions, as well as first responders. Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Gudino volunteers as a security lead at New Life Community Church and enjoys staying active through working out and playing basketball.

With over 15 years of experience, Marqueeta Harrington has worked with individuals recovering from mental illness, behavioral problems, sexual abuse, and substance misuse. She earned her bachelor’s degree in administration of justice and master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling and training from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Harrington is a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) and is working toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She has worked in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, Illinois Department of Corrections, group homes, and transitional living. Harrington joined Rosecrance in 2014 as a therapist in McHenry County and has since held several positions. As an Addiction Counselor, she provides high-quality behavioral health services to adults.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Norwood Park and Rosecrance Virtual

Lauren Hendry, M.S., RDN, LDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Rosecrance Therapies Chicago, certified by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She earned her Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where she also completed her dietetic internship. Hendry’s interest in nutrition began in high school while learning to fuel for sports. Her goal as a dietitian is to use an individualized approach to help improve clients’ relationships with their bodies, food, and exercise, and she is dedicated to supporting clients on their recovery journey. At Rosecrance Therapies, Hendry provides individual nutrition counseling, leads Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) meals, co-leads support groups, and facilitates client sessions.

Toya Hodges is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a decade of experience providing case management and therapy to a diverse population of individuals. Her background includes working with unhoused individuals, children and families, adolescents, teens, adults, and the LGBTQIA+ communities. Hodges earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University with a specialization in addiction studies and her Master of Social Work from Aurora University with a specialization in child welfare. She believes in providing a client-centered, solution-focused holistic therapeutic approach to treatment in the least restrictive environment conducive for the client. Areas of expertise are mood disorders, substance use disorders, grief/loss, and anger. Hodges utilizes various therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing) to guide the client’s overall path to wellness and freedom. In her free time, she spends time with family and friends, engaging in community service work with her sorority, grilling, baking, doing karaoke, traveling, and being outdoors, specifically around water.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Beverly and Rosecrance Virtual

Teisha Hoppe, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, brings a wealth of experience to her practice, balancing roles as both a school social worker and private therapist. A graduate of Aurora University, she also holds a master’s degree in behavior analysis from Northern Illinois University. Her expertise spans working with individuals of all ages—from preschoolers to adults—as well as families and couples facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, oppositional defiant disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and autism. Hoppe integrates a variety of therapeutic approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT), evidence-based therapy (EBT), play therapy, mindfulness, and grief therapy. She empowers her clients by helping them develop coping strategies and mindfulness techniques to manage emotions and navigate life’s difficulties with resilience. In addition to her therapeutic work, Hoppe has served as an adjunct professor in Aurora University’s graduate social work program, sharing her knowledge and experience with future professionals in the field. Outside of work, she cherishes time with her family and her beloved golden retrievers.

Locations: Aspen Counseling, a behavioral health group of Rosecrance Therapies in Rockford, Illinois, and Rosecrance Virtual

Donnetta A. Jones is a therapist at Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Beverly where she provides individual and couples therapy and facilitates an evening weekly intensive outpatient program (IOP) group for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. She earned a Master of Science degree in clinical mental health counseling from National Louis University and is a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC). Jones joined Rosecrance in September 2024 and previously oversaw and provided clinical activities in recovery homes, sober living apartments, and residential programs. Her treatment specialties are CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based CBT, the Gottman Method, and motivational interviewing. She enjoys working with adults and couples and specializes in treating substance use, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. Fun fact: Jones is a 1^st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Beverly and Rosecrance Virtual

Josh Kaplan earned his master’s degree in clinical counseling from Rosalind Franklin University. Before joining Rosecrance Therapies, Kaplan worked in sports and performance psychology as well as mental health, supporting high performers in individual, group, and team settings through psychoeducation, mental skills training, and cognitive assessment. Clinically, he has experience with individuals facing eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, and learning disabilities. Kaplan’s approach is grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and incorporates elements of mindfulness and acceptance commitment therapy (ACT).

Michelle Koso is a Licensed Social Worker at the Chicago Beverly location. She has extensive experience as a police social worker, where she supported both community members and first responders during critical incidents and crises. She earned her Master’s degree in social work from Aurora University She worked closely with law enforcement, providing essential emotional and psychological support while connecting individuals and families with necessary community services during high-stress situations. Throughout her career, she has honed a deep understanding of the unique demands placed on first responders and their families. With Rosecrance Therapies, Koso focuses her work on helping first responders navigate the complexities of their personal and professional lives with compassion, care, and a range of therapeutic techniques, including trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused approaches. Koso believes that life is full of challenges rather than problems. She reframes difficult situations as opportunities for growth and resilience, using a variety of strategies to help individuals view their struggles as steppingstones rather than barriers. Whether through reflective listening, strengths-based interventions, or mindfulness practices, Koso tailors her approach to meet everyone’s unique needs. Her supportive, nonjudgmental style empowers clients to face challenges with confidence, knowing they have the tools and support to move forward. Fluent in Serbo-Croatian, Koso can connect with a broader range of individuals, ensuring that language is never a barrier to receiving the support needed. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys fishing, spending time with her dog, Wrigley, and cherishing moments with family and friends.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Beverly and Rosecrance Virtual

Kathleen Kruse is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She graduated with her master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois, where her education emphasized mental health services and program administration. Kruse began her career with high-risk adolescents who had behavioral and psychiatric issues. She has served as the clinical director in two residential facilities, providing services to adolescents and their families. In the last 15 years, she has worked in private practice with adolescents and adults. Kruse has extensive experience and is trained to provide individual, group, family, and couples therapy. She is also a Qualified Substance Abuse Provider (SAP) for DOT client and a Medicare provider. She enjoys the diversity of her work and the opportunity to help her clients address their specific needs. “I consider it an honor to assist others in improving their emotional/mental health, relationships, and quality of life.

Locations – Rosecrance Virtual and Aspen Counseling, a division of Rosecrance Therapies, Rockford, IL

Robert Laib is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Trinity International University. He has provided office-based mental health therapy services for adolescents and adults for two decades to assist with a range of personal difficulties, including depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, stress, sex addiction, and relational conflict. Laib seeks to create a friendly, insightful, and comfortable environment to pursue a client’s objectives, drawing from an array of clinical foundations such as attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, emotional intelligence, and integrating the client’s faith background where appropriate. His perspective is holistic, searching for ways to bring all life’s highs and lows into balance for greater fulfillment. In addition to enjoying his work with clients, Laib enjoys hanging out with family and outdoors.

Locations: Rosecrance Frankfort and Rosecrance Virtual

Greg Love is a licensed therapist with experience providing individual, couples, group, and family therapy. He earned his master’s degree in mental health counseling from Northwestern University and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He has worked as both a private practitioner and at a community health center. These settings provided him with navigational techniques to meet clients where they are in their lives. His s experience includes working with adults, families, and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses, from generalized anxiety and adjustment disorders to mood disorders. Love understands that most people need a space where they can feel comfortable and not judged to share their journeys. He is honored and enthusiastic to be the person to share that space and navigate that journey together.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-River North and Rosecrance Virtual

Dominique LoVerde is an adolescent and adult therapist at Rosecrance Northbrook. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Qualified Mental Health Professional, and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor. LoVerde received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois Chicago. She has a history of experience in various settings, including mental health community agencies, residential and outpatient facilities, hospitals, and a police department. LoVerde has experience with teens, young adults, adults, first responders, individuals with substance use, individuals with severe mental health disorders, families, and group sessions. As a clinician, LoVerde utilizes a holistic approach, incorporating various modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with a person-centered care approach, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and elements of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). She believes that each client’s treatment is different and requires safety and a strong therapeutic relationship. LoVerde specializes in working with clients with mood disorders, trauma, substance use disorders, dual-diagnosis conditions, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Her goal is to empower her clients by helping them set and achieve realistic goals within a nonjudgmental atmosphere.

Locations: Rosecrance Northbrook and Rosecrance Virtual

Lori Martineau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. She employs such therapeutic interventions as CBT, DBT, grief counseling, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Martineau is experienced in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and stress management issues; she also supports individuals and families in hospice care. She is a graduate of Aurora University. “My goal is always to empower clients and focus on their strengths to help them live their best lives.”

Locations – Rosecrance Virtual and Aspen Counseling, a division of Rosecrance Therapies, Rockford, IL

Emiliana Mladic is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with more than 10 years of experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults across a wide range of clinical settings. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Child & Adolescent Distinction from Lewis University. Mladic brings extensive clinical and leadership experience from community mental health, K–12 schools, private practice, partial hospitalization programs, and intensive outpatient programs, serving both as a clinician and clinical supervisor. She has a strong passion for working in higher levels of care and values the impact of individual and group therapy in supporting meaningful change. Her clinical approach is strengths-based and individualized, drawing most frequently from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to support skill development, along with Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Mladic prioritizes personalized treatment that builds on each individual’s strengths, motivation, preferences, and goals to promote lasting outcomes. Mladic has experience working with individuals facing eating disorders, substance use, depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, adoption and attachment concerns, and identity-related challenges. She is an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community and is committed to providing inclusive, culturally responsive care. Outside of work, Mladic enjoys spending time with her family, attending agility classes with her two corgis, snuggling her black cat, traveling, going to concerts, and exploring new restaurants.

Danielle Murphy takes a relational and collaborative approach to working with clients and enjoys using treatment modalities such as DBT, CBT, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Governors State University and a master’s degree in social work with a concentration in mental health from the University of Illinois at Chicago. During her master’s program, she participated in the Integrated Behavioral Health Treatment Program, helping with the incorporation of behavioral health and substance use services in hospital settings and MAT programs. She joined Rosecrance in 2015 as a clinical intern for outpatient services in Frankfort, Illinois, and completed multiple internships providing both case management and clinical services to clients in a wide variety of settings. Murphy joined the Rosecrance Lakeview team in June 2016 when the location opened its doors. She enjoys working with folks of the emerging adult age and all that comes with it. As a leader, she has a passion for empowering those in the helping field to grow and reach their full potential. Away from work, Murphy is a huge Chicago sports fan and loves to catch a game or talk about fantasy football in her free time.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-River North and Rosecrance Virtual

Dillon Murray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who, in his day-to-day as a therapist with Rosecrance Therapies, continuously adapts to his clients’ unique needs, as no two people are alike. His goal is to support them during the most challenging times, equip them with tools to cope, and encourage them to make meaningful changes for themselves. Murray earned his Master of Social work from the University of Illinois Chicago and previously worked as a clinical supervisor in the areas of adoption support and preservation, domestic violence, and behavioral health before joining the Rosecrance team in 2025. He works with children ages 5 and older, adolescents, families, and seniors. Murray’s experience includes working with populations facing challenges such as adoption, domestic violence, PTSD, mood disorders, grief and loss, and issues within the LGBTQ+ community. Some of the therapies he employs include Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI); Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework; theraplay; LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy/gender-affirming care; and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) Away from work, Murray enjoys reading, travel, building robots/miniature houses, and anime/geek culture.

Locations: Rosecrance Frankfort and Rosecrance Virtual

Maria Nadupparambil is a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes that healing consists of creating partnerships with clients to work toward empowerment. She is passionate about encouraging adults and adolescents to embrace diversity in all its forms, including ethnicity, religion, culture, and sexual orientation. Maria strives to create a safe therapeutic environment in each setting while working with mood disorders, multicultural issues, relationship conflicts, communication issues, ADHD, women’s issues, self-esteem, and life transitions. Nadupparambil’s therapeutic approach is solution-focused; she helps clients overcome life’s obstacles by teaching coping skills, improving self-esteem, and encouraging clients to live a life aligned with their values. Her background greatly influences her work in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), behavior modification, and positive psychology. She uses her knowledge of therapeutic modalities, experience in a variety of mental health settings, and her own cultural experiences to destigmatize mental health and provide effective services to underserved communities. When not meeting with clients, she spends time with family and friends, trying local restaurants, relaxing outdoors, or traveling to learn about different cultures.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-River North and Rosecrance Virtual

Ellie Nicol is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience working primarily with children and families. Nicol earned her Bachelor of Arts in social work at Carthage College. She later went on to earn her Master of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago with a focus on children and families. Nicol started her career working with families involved in the child welfare system, working both individually with children and adults, as well as families as a whole. She has experience working with both youth and adults who have experienced significant trauma. Nicol uses mindfulness and strengths-based approaches in her sessions. She believes in the partnership of the client and the therapist working together to identify the client’s goals. While she uses a variety of methods, she understands that each client is different and each session will be unique to their needs. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, traveling, and walking her dog.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Beverly and Rosecrance Virtual

Jennifer Olson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). She earned her master’s degree in applied family and child studies with a specialization in marriage and family therapy from Northern Illinois University. Olson has experience working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults in crisis and with less acute symptoms. She works with clients from a strength-based and systemic perspective. She acknowledges the power of the mind-body connection and incorporates this into her work. Olson works with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders and other mental health diagnoses, self-esteem/self-empowerment, grief and loss, and relationship/family concerns. Her creativity, compassion, and sense of humor help her connect with the people she works with, and she partners with them on their journey of healing, change, and self-expression.

Locations: Rosecrance Virtual and Aspen Counseling, a division of Rosecrance Therapies, Rockford, IL

M. Pérez is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Rosecrance Therapies | Ascend in Champaign-Urbana (CU). She creates an environment rooted in empathy, respect and cultural awareness. Pérez received her Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from North Park University in Chicago and values walking alongside clients with openness and care. As a woman and person of color, she understands the impact of stigma and societal pressures and works to ensure each client feels seen and valued. Her approach focuses on growth and rediscovery rather than quick fixes. Pérez draws from person-centered, mindfulness, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practices to support resilience, self-acceptance and identity.  Outside of work, she enjoys crafting, playing pickleball and spending time with family and friends.

Keo Phasouk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages in many different settings, such as hospitals, clinics, crisis centers, group homes, and classrooms. She has a master’s degree in social work from Aurora University. Phasouk has extensive experience and training in individual and group therapy using many different modalities, such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, solution-focused, and grief therapy.  Currently, she works with adults struggling with various mental health concerns and enjoys educating her clients about their mental health diagnosis. She seeks to assist clients in developing healthy coping strategies to manage their symptoms in day-to-day life settings such as relationships, parenting, and occupational and financial stressors. “I enjoy teaching DBT skills individually and helping clients learn to self-regulate their emotions, set boundaries, and manage their interpersonal relationships effectively.”

Locations: Rosecrance Virtual and Aspen Counseling, a division of Rosecrance Therapies, Rockford, IL

Kristen Pierce, MSW, provides trauma-informed therapy for adults, adolescents, and children who are navigating the ongoing impact of traumatic experiences. She supports individuals who may be struggling with relationships, emotion regulation, or functioning in school or work. For children and teens, this can also include concerns such as difficulty focusing, following directions, or managing behavioral challenges. Pierce offers EMDR therapy tailored to each client’s needs, incorporating approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Dance/Movement Therapy when appropriate. She also provides EMDR services virtually for those who prefer or require remote care. Pierce is passionate about helping clients understand how trauma shapes their beliefs about themselves and the world. She believes that healing becomes possible in a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship where individuals can process their experiences and move toward recovery. Pierce completed her MSW at the University of Illinois in 2017 with a 4.0 GPA, earning both the Fund for Field award and Honors designation. Her professional background includes community mental health, inpatient psychiatric settings, school-based services, residential treatment, and outpatient therapy. She is working toward EMDR certification and Dance/Movement Therapy training and has a particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing grief.

Laura Basso Ramos is a therapist at Rosecrance Frankfort with a master’s degree in psychology and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). She specializes in working with adults and adolescents who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. She also works with families and loved ones to provide education and support in rebuilding relationships that have been affected by the consequences of substance use. Her counseling approach is person-centered, recognizing that clients are experts on their own lives. Ramos uses motivational interviewing to help individuals build insight and identify personal reasons for change. She also uses a solution-focused style, empowering clients to make positive changes today instead of dwelling on the past. Additionally, she incorporates the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) to guide clients through the recovery process with clarity and purpose.

Locations: Rosecrance Frankfort and Rosecrance Virtual

Darby Roth holds a Master of Social Work from Lewis University and earned her Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Criminal Justice from Seton Hill University in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. She specializes in eating disorder treatment at the intersection of performance and mental health, working with athletes, performers, and high achieving individuals. Her approach is strength-based, collaborative, trauma-informed, and tailored to the unique needs and lived experiences of each client. Roth is currently pursuing her CMPC and CEDS credentials and works under ongoing supervision in both performance psychology and eating disorder care to ensure high-quality and ethical support. 

David Saxon is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is dedicated to preventing and reducing substance use and mental health stigma. He currently facilitates the adult intensive outpatient substance use program (IOP) at Rosecrance River North in Chicago. Saxon earned his Bachelor of Art in clinical psychology from Augsburg University in Minneapolis and his Master of Art in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University. He has previously worked as an alcohol and drug counselor at an outpatient facility providing individual and group therapy to those seeking support for their recovery. Saxon also has facilitated LGBTQIA+ support groups. Before joining Rosecrance, he worked with a diverse and underserved population at Northwestern. He has experience working with individuals who have a trauma history, are in recovery, and/or looking to explore their identity, relationships, self-esteem, career path, or family issues. He advocates for clients through education, support, insight, skill development, and a few laughs along the way. He hopes that therapy enables you to feel more connected and empowered, to help you make decisions from a grounded, intentional place. Saxon enjoys live music, theater, old movies, crafting, and spending time with friends.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-River North and Rosecrance Virtual

Callie Schiesl is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Rosecrance Therapies | Ascend in Chicago, certified by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She earned her Master of Science in Nutrition and dietetic internship through the University of Illinois at Chicago. Schiesl completed part of her dietetic internship at Ascend before joining the team full time upon obtaining certification and licensure. Her interest in nutrition began during her undergraduate studies while exploring the gut-brain axis in microbiology courses. Schiesl takes an individualized, holistic approach to nutrition support to help improve the quality of life for her patients.

Christina Schneider is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience and passion for working with pediatric and adult populations. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Northeastern Illinois University and her Master of Social Work from Aurora University with a specialization in healthcare. Schneider previously worked with adult and adolescent clients in outpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient program settings. She has treated clients with mood disorders, anxiety, low self-esteem, school refusal, autism spectrum disorder, social (pragmatic) communication disorder, adjustment disorder, trauma, PTSD, oppositional defiant disorder, gender dysphoria, borderline personality disorder, and bipolar disorder. Her therapeutic style is client centered, and she works with each client to create a custom treatment plan tailored to their needs and goals. Schneider uses the following modalities in sessions with clients based on age and treatment objectives: CBT, DBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, play-based therapy, and art interventions.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Norwood Park and Rosecrance Virtual

Olivia Spence is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Spence earned her bachelor’s in developmental psychology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and her master’s in social work, social policy, and social administration from the University of Chicago. She has experience working with individuals throughout the lifespan, from infancy through late adulthood. Spence has worked with children, adolescents, and adults on anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance use, grief, self-awareness, self-management, and relationship skills. Her treatment specialties are dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, and harm reduction. Spence works to create a supportive and non-judgmental space where individuals feel comfortable, valued, and understood. In her free time, Olivia enjoys baking, reading, spending time with friends, and exploring Chicago.

Megan Steinhoff is an adolescent and adult counselor at Rosecrance Naperville/Warrenville. She has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University. Steinhoff has a wide range of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She has experience treating adjustment disorder, anxiety, depression, substance use, mood disorders, PTSD, life transitions, and relationship, communication, boundary, and self-esteem challenges. Steinhoff provides a comfortable, honest, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship for her clients. Clients are encouraged to speak their minds, work toward goals, and address issues that are causing barriers in their personal lives. She utilizes a broad set of modalities based on client needs, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gestalt, Adlerian, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and person-centered theory. Steinhoff also employs play, art, music, and nature to enrich the therapeutic relationship. She is an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist and fluent in Polish.

Locations: Rosecrance Naperville/Warrenville and Rosecrance Virtual

Kathy Terzinski is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), National Certified Counselor, and a fully trained eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapist. She earned a master’s degree from Roosevelt University. Terzinski specializes in trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, addictions, fears, guilt, and a range of life adjustment issues. She works with individuals to help make sense of the past and to understand and neutralize the negative influence it has on present functioning and relationships. By clearing up the “debris” from the past, we can fully focus on being our best in the present and in the future. Inspired by experiences with trauma, Terzinski focuses on learning effective interventions for those traumatized by nature or by other people. EMDR is the foundation on which she helps survivors of child abuse, sexual abuse, guilt, and negative beliefs. She strives to help people fully process and definitively overcome the past.

Nathan Whinnery is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychology at Northern Illinois University and his Master of science in mental health counseling from Walden University. He has been in the behavioral health field since 2002 and has extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, and their families experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. Whinnery approaches each client as an individual but always leads with compassion and empathy while utilizing an integrated theoretical approach to fit individual needs. He believes in empowering individuals to embrace their ability to change from within and enjoys using humor and metaphors to bring normalcy and enjoyment to the counseling process. He also serves families in Rockford, Illinois, as a photographer with the Haven Network, an agency that serves families experiencing perinatal loss.

Locations: Rosecrance Virtual and Aspen Counseling, a division of Rosecrance Therapies, Rockford, IL

Kristin Yarnell, LPC, CADC, CODP II (she/her), earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Ceramics and Photography from Missouri State University and her Master of Arts in Counseling and Art Therapy from Adler University. She has worked in both residential and outpatient settings as a Substance Use Disorder Therapist and Women’s Program counselor, bringing nine years of experience supporting clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders—particularly women in recovery, survivors of domestic violence, individuals recovering from eating disorders, people living with PTSD, LGBTQ+ communities, justice-involved individuals, and those in crisis. At Rosecrance, Yarnell facilitates evening adult IOP/CC groups and carries a caseload of individual therapy clients, drawing from Art Therapy, Schema Therapy, Reality Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and LGBTQ+/Gender Affirming Care. She is committed to building genuine rapport and empowering clients toward lasting sobriety and emotional resilience, engaging with a kind-but-firm style that balances being spirited yet professional. Yarnell is also passionate about harm reduction and has volunteered with End Overdose to distribute Narcan and provide rapid trainings at music festivals. Outside of work, she enjoys coffee dates with friends, making art, camping, kayaking, and rock climbing.

Dr. Semone West is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who serves as medical director for the Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus in Rockford, Illinois, and leads the outpatient child and adolescent services program in Chicagoland for Rosecrance Behavioral Health. Dr. West earned her medical degree from Tufts University, completed her psychiatry residency training at Duke University, and capped off her academic career at the child and adolescent programs at the University of Chicago and University of Illinois. Among her many accomplishments, she has extensive experience in outpatient and inpatient community psychiatry, has worked in private hospitals, founded an outpatient practice, and worked for many years in residential behavioral healthcare.