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OUR TEAM
Our team is passionate about helping. As experts in the fields of psychology, counseling, and social work, our therapists have a diverse range of experience and clinical interests. Use this page to get to know the contracted therapists who work with Alder Grove Counseling.
GINA HINES, LCPC
Master of Arts in Counseling, Bradley University
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
EMDR Therapist
National Certified Counselor
School Counselor
Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Certificate,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
American Counseling Association Member
Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Wife, Mother
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JODI HARAP, PHD
Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology,
Drexel University
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
American Psychological Association Member
Illinois Psychological Association Member
Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Aunt
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BRIAN ANERINO, LCSW
Master of Social Work, Aurora University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
School Social Worker
Middle and High School Coach
Son, Brother, Uncle
KIM KRIKS, LCSW
Master of Social Work,
University of Illinois at Chicago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
School Social Worker
Training in Perinatal Mental Health
Early Childhood Specialization
Association for Play Therapy (APT) Member
Daughter, Wife, Mother
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MELISSA KUCIA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology,
State Univeristy of New York at New Paltz
Professional Artist
Montessori Assistant Certificate
Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter
Wife, Mother, Aunt
STACEY PATTERSON, LCPC
Master of Arts in Counseling, Xavier University
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Board Certified Music Therapist
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EITHNE KIELY, LCSW
Master of Social Work, Kingston University, London, UK
Psychotherapy Specializations, Loyola University Chicago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Medical & Mental Health Social Worker
Society for Transplant Social Workers Member
Early Childhood Specialization
Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother, Aunt
KATE SCHLEYER, LCSW
Master of Social Work,
University of Illinois at Chicago
Certificate of Advanced Mental
Health Practice, Loyola University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
School Social Worker
Daughter, Sister, Wife, Aunt,
Stepmother, Grandmother
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LESLIE KULA-LEITNER, LCSW
Master of Social Work,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Accredited Case Manager (ACM-SW)
Community Mental Health Specialization
Grief and Loss Specialization
Daughter, Sister, Wife, Aunt, Mother
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LISA GACKI, LSW
Master of Social Work,
Governors State University
Licensed Social Worker
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist
Certification (CEDS), in progress
Experience working with children, adolescents, and adults
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LEIDA WOODHAM, LCPC, CRC
Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling,
Northeastern Illinois University
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
Bilingual in Spanish and English
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MEGAN GRAY-GORDON, LCSW
Masters in Social Work,
University of Chicago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Contextual Behavioral Therapies
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Trauma-Informed Care
Daughter, Sister, Wife, Mother
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KELLY WYDRA, LCPC, CADC, CCM
Master of Forensic Psychology,
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Certified Case Manager (CCM)
Gottman Method Couples Therapy - Level 1
Daughter, Sister, Wife, Aunt, Mother
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PAUL AVRAM, MA, LCPC
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology,
Adler School of Professional Psychology
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Specialization in Trauma
EMDR Therapist
Employee Assistance Professional
Experience in Foster Care Administration
MARYSSA DeNARDO, LSW
Masters Of Social Work, Aurora University
Licensed Social Worker
Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Daughter, Sister, Dog Mom
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MARY SEAL, LCSW
Master of Social Work,
University of Illinois at Chicago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
School Social Worker
Works with Children, Adolescents, Adults
Couples Counseling
Bereavement and Loss Specialization
Daughter, Wife, Mother
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ALEXIS STELLA, LSW
Masters Of Social Work, Aurora University
Licensed Social Worker
Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC)
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ANGELA ERICKSON
Masters Of Social Work in progress, Aurora University
Bachelor's Degree in Middle Level Education,
Illinois State University
Licensed Educator experienced in working with children of all ages and families in a variety of settings
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ISABELLE CHIMERA
Master Of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northwestern University
Professional Counselor, pending active license
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) in progress
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LAUREN PENKAS
Masters Of Social Work in progress, Aurora University
Bachelor's Degree in Rehabilitation and Disability Services, Northern Illinois University
Experience in providing mental health support for people of all ages, children through adults,
and crisis intervention
Daughter, Sister
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