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David Anderson, Psy. D. Executive Director, Lydia Home Association Dr. Anderson has worked for the past 15 years in the field of child abuse and neglect. Prior to Lydia, he was Program Director of Adolescent Psychiatric Unit and Day Hospital at Lutheran General Hospital and a clinical psychologist at Mt. Sinai Hospital on the Child Abuse Unit. His clinical and research interests include parental competency evaluations, prediction of child abuse, and residential treatment with seriously emotionally disturbed children. (Psy.D. Chicago School of Professional Psychology) Victor Antonio Argo, M.A., L.M.F.T. Senior Therapist/Supervisor, Outreach Community Counseling Center Mr. Argo has worked in community mental health for over 15 years, and specializes in work with ethnic diversity issues, domestic violence, family therapy and juveniles on probation. His clinical interests also include supervision and collaborative relationships with interns. He provides the supervision for the live supervision team at OCCC, which includes the weekly supervision using the one-way mirror and reflecting team. (M.A., Wheaton College Graduate School) Richard Butman, Ph.D. Faculty, Wheaton College Graduate School Supervisor, Outreach Community Counseling Center Dr. Butman has clinical and research interests in the areas of fathering, moral development and working with Latino families. In addition to his work at Wheaton College and Outreach, he is a consultant and clinical supervisor at Kane County Diagnostic Center in Batavia. He is co-author of Modern Psychotherapies and Modern Psychopathologies. (Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary) Helen DeVries, Ph.D. Faculty, Wheaton College Graduate School Research Supervisor, Outreach Community Center Dr. DeVries has been working with OCCC to develop a program for older adults and works with interns in the Mood and Memory Assessment Clinic for older adults in the community. She has clinical and research interests in effective community models of working with older adults and family therapy. (Ph.D., Virginia Commonwealth University) Touwanna Edwards, Psy.D,, LCSW, CADC Staff Therapist/Group Supervisor CCCoC Dr. Edwards, a former CACTC intern, holds an MSW from the University Of Chicago School Of Social Service Administration. She is a full-time Assistant Professor in Psychology at a local university and a part-time Post-doctoral Resident at CCCoC. A licensed clinical social worker, and certified alcohol and drug addictions counselor, Dr. Edwards has over 15 years of experience in clinical, educational, and research settings that include e the Mental Health Corporation of Denver, University of Illinois and Chicago, And Northwestern University Medical School. She will provide supervision of the school-based groups as CCCoC and will conduct trainings on various topics including substance abuse, systems therapies and other clinically relevant topics. (Psy.D. Chicago School of Professional Psychology) Kelly Schimmel Flanagan, Ph.D. Faculty, Wheaton College Therapist/Training Coordinator, Center for Rural Psychology Dr. Flanagan currently teaches courses in Cognitive-Behavioral therapy and child and adolescent development and therapy at Wheaton College in the graduate psychology program. She has previous clinical experience and training in a variety of clinical settings, including Children?s Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL and a rural outpatient clinic in Pennsylvania. She has worked primarily with children and their families of wide demographic and diagnostic diversity. Her clinical and research interests include the provision of school-based mental health services, and the role of peer relations in individual adjustments, particularly internalizing problems. (Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University) Susy Francis-Thornton, Psy.D. Executive Director, Cornerstone Counseling Ctr of Chicago Adjunct Faculty, Chicago School of Professional Psych. Dr. Francis-Thornton is a bilingual (Spanish) therapist who has a broad background in counseling, trainings and workshops, assessments and evaluations, program development and working with diverse populations (language, age, culture, ethnicity, gender, SES, and religion) in outpatient, inpatient, forensic, clinical and community settings. Her clinical and research interests include making psychotherapy accessible to those in need, assisting people in maximizing their potential and creating the most meaningful life possible, and following Christ as the Great Physician by encouraging healing through psychotherapy, assessments and professional trainings. (Psy.D. Chicago School of Professional Psychology) Hunter Hansen, Psy.D. Director of Behavioral Health and Pastoral Care, Lawndale Christian Health Center Dr. Hansen is a clinical psychologist with an emphasis in primary care/health psychology and child/adolescent psychology. He directs the clinical Pastoral Care department which ahs two services, Pastoral Care, which is primarily provided by pastoral counselors, and Behavioral Healthy Consultation, which is provided by the pre-doc interns and Dr. Hansen. This provides a unique clinical environment with intersecting areas of focus: spiritual, psychological, and medical. He completed his internship at the Jefferson Co. Internship Consortium and post-doctoral fellowship at Auburn University & LCYDC in Child/Adolescent Psychology. He also completed a visiting fellowship in Functional MRI at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.(Psy.D., M.A., Biola University.) Paul Harris, Psy.D. Clinical Psychologist/Supervisor, Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago Dr. Harris is a clinical psychologist in private practice who works part time at CCCoC. He has prior experience working in medical psychology, neuropsychology, and psychological testing. While he has experience with a wide variety of clientele ranging from children to geriatrics in both outpatient and inpatient settings, he specializes in the evaluation and treatment of adults from a psychodynamic perspective. Dr. Harris provides supervision that is collaborative in style and dynamic in process. His clinical and research interests include the integration of psychodynamic psychology and Christian faith, self psychology, psychotherapy and faith development over the lifespan. (Psy.D., Illinois School of Professional Psychology- Chicago Campus) Sandra Johnston Kruse, Psy.D. Director, Chicago Area Christian Training Consortium Staff Psychologist, Outreach Community Counseling Center Adjunct Faculty, Wheaton College Graduate School Dr. Kruse is the founding Director of the Consortium and has worked in a variety of clinical settings including child, adolescent, adult and geriatric In-patient units, residential and partial hospital programs, and a variety of outpatient community mental health settings. Her clinical and research interests include: training professionals to work with underserved populations, family therapy, psychological assessment and program development. (Psy.D., Wheaton College Graduate School) Michael Mangis, Ph.D. Faculty, Wheaton College Graduate School Executive Director, Center for Rural Psychology Dr. Mangis currently teaches courses in professional ethics, psychoanalytic psychology and spiritual formation at Wheaton. He has previous clinical training and experience in a variety of clinical contexts, including Pine Rest Christian Hospital. His clinical and research interests include the integration of psychology and theology, applications of contemplative Christian spirituality, psychoanalytic psychology and spiritual formation. (Ph.D., University of Wyoming) Michele Martin, Psy.D. On-site Coordinator, Lydia Home Association Staff Psychologist, Lydia Home Association Dr. Martin has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community mental health, inpatient psychiatric care, and child/adolescent day treatment. Her primary clinical interests include working with children, adolescents and families, and working within the child welfare system, particularly with foster children and foster parents. She also has experience working with disruptive preschoolers and their parents within a therapist/coach treatment paradigm. (Psy.D., Chicago School of Professional Psychology) Therese McGee, Ph.D. Director of Residential Treatment, Lydia Home Association Dr. McGee is currently working with children in residential treatment, most of whom have experienced significant abuse and neglect. She is concerned with how to enhance the child’s resiliency, through both spiritual means and psychological treatment. Dr. McGee’s interest extends to inner-city families and the role that churches can play in supporting the family’s functioning and resiliency. (Ph.D. Northwestern Univ, M.A. Wheaton Graduate School). Lynwood Morriss, LMFT Staff Therapist, Lydia Home Association Mr. Morriss has over 17 years experience as a family therapist. He has interest in helping people utilize the resources of their faith in solving problems. He works especially well with African American and other minority families. He has been an Adjunct Instructor of Urban Pastoral Counseling in Trinity Evangelical Divinity School?s Masters of Arts in Religion/Urban Ministry program. In addition to his Master?s degree, Mr. Morriss has also received a certificate from the Family Institute in Chicago?s 2 year training program. (M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Georgina Panting, Ed.D., L.C.P.C Staff Therapist/Lation Services Program Coordinator, Outreach Community Ministries. Dr. Panting is originally from Honduras where she worked as a therapist prior to coming to the United States for further training. She has worked as a therapist in the U.S. for 10 years, specializing in work with the Latino community as well as other minority populations. Her primary clinical interests include family therapy, women?s issues and cross cultural counseling from a Christian perspective. Her current responsibilities at OCCC include clinical work and supervison of bilingual interns working with the Latino services program. (Ed.D., Northern Illinois University) Allan Peterson, Psy.D. Director, Counseling Center, Lydia Home Association Dr. Peterson has served with Lydia Counseling Center and Residential treatment since 2001. Prior to his association with Lydia, Dr. Peterson served for 17 years as an Army Reserve Chaplain and has continued to serve as a pastor (ECFA) for over 25 years. Dr. Peterson has experience with clients in out-patient, in-patient, church, urban, and suburban settings over a wide range of economic, social, and cultural backgrounds. His interests include the fit of psychological theory into a Christian worldview, moral development, church psychology collaboration, and treatment of abused and neglected children. (Psy.D., Adler School of Professional Psychology, M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) Cari Shields, M.S.W. Director of Ministries, Outreach Community Ministries Clinical Director, Outreach Community Counseling Center Ms. Shields has over 20 years of professional experience as a family therapist, clinical supervisor, and social service administrator. Her early professional experiences included child abuse investigations with follow up treatment and working with high risk youth in community based settings. She has been at OCM for the past 17 years as a therapist, clinical supervisor, and director. Her current responsibilities include policy development and oversight of all direct service programs within OCM. (M.S.W., Boston University) |
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