Keith A. Baird
Ph.D., ABPP Diplomate
American Board of Professional Psychology
Loyola University of Chicago

Dr. Baird is a general practitioner who also specializes in the treatment of adolescents and families, marital therapy, hyperactivity, psychological testing, and professional ethics. Read Dr. Baird's Blog here.
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John Blattner
Ph.D., C.S.A.D.C.
The Fielding Institute

Dr. Blattner is an experienced clinician who has been practicing in the area for many years.  He specializes in the field of addictions and has experience in organizational development, conducting corporate training seminars, and EAP services.  Dr. Blattner also provides Executive/Business coaching along with personal coaching. (back to index)

Maria Brasser
BA
BA Dordt College

Ms. Brasser is a full-time elementary and middle school teacher certified in Spanish and special education. She joins Heritage Professional Associates to coach clients as they work through Cogmed's working memory training program: RoboMemo. She has enjoyed being a special education aide in the past, currently tutors children ages three to thirteen after school, and teaches English as a second language at her church. (back to index)

Debra A. Carioti
Psy.D.
Illinois School of Professional Psychology
Director of Training

Dr. Carioti provides individual and couples psychotherapy to persons in the developmental stages from adolescence through older age. Working to bring about positive change, she addresses depression and anxiety, trauma, and grief reactions, and is effective in helping people move through life transitions and relational challenges. Dr. Carioti is experienced in addressing women’s issues including postpartum, menopausal, and midlife concerns. She has a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University, Chicago, and is trained in EMDR. In her role as Director of Clinical Training at Heritage, she provides clinical supervision to students preparing to be mental health professionals. (back to index)

Stephanie Dennison
B.A.
Covenant College

Ms. Dennison has had an interest in teaching since an early age. Her passion is children and seeing them become excited about learning. She has taught second grade at a classical Christian school in North Carolina and taught fifth grade for three years at Timothy Christian School in Elmhurst, Illinois. She has extensive experience tutoring grade school children in all academic subjects and started her own tutoring program for children entering grades first through third, concentrating primarily on phonics and reading. In addition to being a Cogmed working memory training Coach, Stephanie cares for her two children and is involved with various teaching ministries in her church. (back to index)

Michael K. Dorren
Ph.D.
Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University

Dr. Dorren is a general practitioner offering individual, marital and premarital therapy. He works with adolescents and adults and specializes in the treatment of addictions, grief and loss, and anger. Dr. Dorren also has extensive experience working with adult survivors of sexual abuse and is trained in EMDR. (back to index)

Mary Anne Etheridge
Ph.D.
Florida State University

Dr. Etheridge is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the psychological assessment of children, adolescents, and adults. She provides a range of testing to diagnose and aid in the treatment planning of ADHD, learning disabilities, behavioral problems, mood disorders, and other psychological disorders. Her particular area of expertise is in forensic assessment. (back to index)

Teresa Fuhrman
Ph.D.
Loyola University of Chicago

Dr. Fuhrman is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychological testing and psychotherapy with children and families.  Specialties include working with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder across the lifespan, common behavior problems of early childhood, school problems, parenting issues, women’s issues, anxiety and mood problems in childhood. (back to index)

E. Paul Holmes
Psy.D.
Illinois School of Professional Psychology

Dr. Holmes has wide-ranging experience working with multi-problem client populations and has provided Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) services  since 1994. He is particularly interested in the impact mindfulness can have on private experiences associated  with self injurious behavior and emotional dysregulation. In addition to providing DBT therapy he also lectures at the School of Social Services Administration at the University of Chicago, conducts training workshops and provides clinical consultations  to mental health providers. (back to index)

Linda Lake
Psy.D.
Wheaton College

Dr. Lake is a general practitioner who treats individuals with mood, anxiety, and personality disorders.  She also treats adolescents, children, and helps families with parenting issues.  In addition, she enjoys providing couples therapy and family therapy.  She specializes in cultural issues, the emotional needs of gifted children, and group psychotherapy.  Dr. Lake also does psychological testing and consultation to churches and other organizations.
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Jacqueline LeSaily
Psy.D.
Illinois School of Professional Psychology

Dr. LeSaily is a general practitioner who also specializes in the assessment and treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Dr. LeSaily provides psychotherapy, assessment, and consultation. She works with adults and adolescents providing brief and long-term therapy. (back to index)

Kim Lodewyk
Ph.D.
Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University

Dr. Lodewyk is a general practitioner who specializes in adolescent therapy, parenting issues, treatment of mood disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress issues, including EMDR.  Her practice also includes marital and family therapy. Dr. Lodewyk administrates the Cogmed working memory training program at Heritage Professional Associates. (back to index)

Chris Mazzarella
Psy.D.,LCPC
Wheaton College

Dr. Mazzarella is a general practitioner providing individual, couples, family and group therapy as well as psychological testing. He specializes in adolescent, adult, and marital psychotherapy and has extensive experience treating people with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and abuse histories, self-esteem issues, academic struggles and parenting issues. Dr. Mazzarella provides consultation and assessment services to churches and other organizations. (back to index)

Allyson Wolcott
MA, LCPC
Loyola University of Chicago

Ms. Wolcott provides psychotherapy for adults, children, couples, and families. Her practice includes work with anxiety and depression, grief and loss, and spiritual concerns and interests. She specializes in working with women in times of crisis or transition. Ms. Wolcott also has extensive experience in marital and premarital counseling. (back to index)

L. Philip River
Ph.D.
University of Chicago

Dr. River is a clinical social worker. His practice includes assessment and therapy for children and adolescents. He also works with adults, couples, and families with general mental health issues as well as those who are coping with divorce, trauma, and loss. A former college adviser and school Social Worker, he assists clients with difficulties in school and with college and career planning. He has a special interest in working with individuals who are coping with serious illness in a family member. (back to index)

Carla Schemper
LCSW, MSW
University of Michigan

Ms. Schemper is a clinician with extensive experience in individual and marital therapy, as well as individual, family, and group work with children and adolescents.  Her practice also includes working with couples experiencing infertility and pregnancy loss. (back to index)

Thomas Schemper
Ph.D.
Northwestern University

Dr. Schemper works with adults and specializes in relationship problems, marital counseling, spiritual issues, and the treatment of depression and anxiety.  He is trained in the use of EMDR for enhancement of performance goals and for resolution of past traumatic experiences. His practice also focuses on the challenges and opportunities related to middle and later life including the re-defining of one’s sense of vocation in the middle years. He has developed a non-clinical technique called Brain Integration Processing which has helped his clients optimize their performance in the areas of business, sports, creative endeavors and personal growth. (back to index)

Stephanie Simpson
Psy.D.
American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University

Dr. Simpson is a general practitioner who has experience working with diverse populations. She provides psychotherapy for children, adolescents, and adults in individual, family and group settings. Her practice includes work with anxiety and depression, family relationships and psychological testing. (back to index)

Allison Voss
MSW, LSW, SSW
Loyola University of Chicago

Ms. Voss provides individual, family, and group therapy, specializing in work with children, adolescents and young adults. Her practice includes working with anxiety, depression, family relationships, body image, self-esteem issues, and academic struggles.  She also provides bereavement counseling for those dealing with issues of grief and loss. (back to index)

Christopher Weithers
BA
Benedictine University

During his studies, Christopher began working with children and adolescents with developmental difficulties. He has several years of experience providing tutoring to students who struggle in school, and enjoys trying to find creative solutions to helping students achieve their academic goals. Christopher also has experience working with ABA therapy, and currently works as a vocational advisor to adolescents with developmental disabilities. Christopher enjoys the challenge of supporting and motivating his clients through Cogmed's working memory training program. (back to index)

Princess Williams
MS, CRC, LCPC
Illinois Institute of Technology

Ms. Williams is a licensed clinical professional counselor and rehabilitation clinician with experience in traumatic brain injury and psychiatry.  She has spent the last 10 years specializing in Dialectical Behavior Therapy for multi-problem clients.  Other areas of expertise include pre-employment and return-to-work assessments and vocational consultation. (back to index)