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Brenda Huber, Ph.D, ABPP
Executive Director, RNBC
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Licensed School Psychologist
Education and Training
- Illinois State University, Ph.D, School Psychology
- Purdue University, M.S., Mental Health/Community Agency Counseling
- Illinois State University, B.S., Middle School Education
Areas of Expertise
- Individual therapy with adolescents experiencing social, emotional, behavioral or academic concerns
- Individual and on‐line group support for caregivers whose children have been diagnosed with health or other concerns
- Special Populations: LGBTQ, Type 1 Diabetes, and Overweight Youth.
Research
- Adversity and repair within the parent‐child attachment relationship
- Changes in public policy and institutional practices that remove barriers to children and families accessing care
- Implementing public health models that promote safety and well‐being of youth and prevent mental health difficulties in schools and communities
- Systems‐change and coordination of children’s mental health care in schools and child‐serving setting.
Rekha Bandla Kasi, D.O
Medical Director
Board Certified Pediatric Psychiatrist
Education and Training
- Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Medical School
- Loyola University Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry and Fellowship in Women’s Mental Health
- Rush University Medical Center, Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Areas of Experience
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety Disorders
- Obsessive‐Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Women’s Mental Health
- Post‐traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder
Research
- Access to care
Languages
- Spanish
Ashley Lambert, Psy.D.
Clinic Director
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences
Education and Training
- The Counseling Center of Nashua, 2 year Post‐doctoral Fellow in Neuropsychology
- The Adler School of Professional Psychology, Psy.D., Clinical Psychology/Neuropsychology
- Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Hospital, Pre‐doctoral Internship
- Purdue University, MS, Neuroscience
- Knox College, BA, Biology/Psychology
Areas of Expertise
- Neuropsychological and Psychoeducational Assessment
- Specific learning disabilities, Intellectual disabilities
- Traumatic brain injury, ADHD
- Autism spectrum disorders, Nonverbal Learning Disorders
Research
- Home based goal focused treatment of children with Autism spectrum disorders
Erin Caskey, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences
Education
- Loyola University Chicago, Ph.D.
- Teachers College, Columbia University, M.A.
- Children’s Research Triangle, Postdoctoral Fellowship
- Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Pre‐Doctoral Internship
Areas of Expertise
- Psychological and Psychoeducational Assessment
- Child, Adolescent, and Family Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Group Therapy
Research
- Resilience in Children and Adolescents
- School‐Based Prevention and Intervention
Meir Hauser, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences
Education and Training
- Rush Neurobehavioral Center, 2 year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology
- Community Healthlink Youth and Family Services, UMass Memorial Medical Center, Pre‐doctoral Internship
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Psy.D Clinical Psychology, Child and Adolescent Emphasis
- University of Maryland, College Park, B.A. Psychology, Minor Human Development
Areas of Expertise
- Neuropsychological and Neurodevelopmental Assessment
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Disruptive Behavior Challenges, and other neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD, Learning Disorders)
- Early childhood assessment
- School based advocacy and consultation
Research
- Bullying Prevention
Lindsay (Hardy) Duffy, Psy.D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences
Education and Training
- Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian, DeHirsch‐Robinson Clinical/ Research Fellowship in Neuropsychological Assessment of Learning Disabilities and Related Disorders
- Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian (The Promise Program), Two Year Post‐Doctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Specialization in Child and Adolescent Psychology
- Jewish Child and Family Services, APA‐Accredited Pre‐Doctoral Internship
- University of Wisconsin‐Madison, BA, Psychology
Areas of Expertise
- Neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessment
- Autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability
- Attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Specific Learning Disorder in Reading (Dyslexia), Written Expression, and Mathematics
Research
- Executive functioning and bilingualism
Amanda R. Lucchetti, Psy.D.
Clinical Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Assistant Professor of Behavioral Sciences
Education and Training
- Mayo Clinic, 2 year Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology
- Children’s Hospital, Colorado, Pre‐Doctoral Internship
- Roosevelt University, Psy.D, Clinical Psychology
- University of Illinois Urbana‐Champaign, BS, Psychology
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric neuropsychological and neurodevelopmental assessment
- Autism spectrum disorders and neurodevelopmental disabilities such as ADHD and learning disorders
- Cognitive functioning of complex medical disorders, such as epilepsy, childhood cancer, traumatic brain injury, prematurity/low birth weight, in‐utero exposure to teratogens
Research
- Family outcomes for children with autism spectrum disorder following interventions
- Neuropsychological functioning in children with epilepsy
Languages:
- Spanish
Dominika A. Winiarski, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Education and Training
- Rush University Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowship in Population Behavioral Health
- Rush University Medical Center, Section of Pediatric Psychology Predoctoral Internship in Child, Adolescent, & Pediatric Psychology
- Emory University, Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology
- Emory University, M.A. in Clinical Psychology
- Teachers College Columbia University, M.A. in Developmental Psychology (Concentration in Risk, Resilience, and Prevention)
- Northern Michigan University, B.A. in Psychology, Minor in German
Areas of Expertise
- Behavior Management and Therapy
- Cognitive‐Behavioral Therapy
- Childhood Externalizing Behavior (Aggression, ADHD, Impulsivity)
- Pediatric Psychology
- Coping with and Adjustment to Chronic Illness
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Stress
- Trauma
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Adjustment Disorders
Research
- Prevention and development of externalizing behavior across childhood
- Adapting parent‐focused interventions for childhood externalizing behavior
- Supporting mental health needs among homeless youth and families
Languages
- Polish
Kristen E. Vincent, M.A., CCC‐SLP
Licensed Speech‐Language Pathologist
Instructor – Department of Communication Disorders and Sciences, Rush University
Education and Training
- Illinois Part C: Credentialed Early Intervention Specialist
- The Hanen Centre: Certified instructor of It Takes Two to Talk ® and More Than Words™
- University of Florida, M.A., Speech‐Language Pathology
- University of Florida, B.A., Speech‐Language Pathology and Audiology
Areas of Expertise
- Evaluation of pediatric communication, language‐based learning and processing disorders
- Individual and small group treatment
- School Consultation
- Parent training
Research
- Language development in children with Fragile X Syndrome
Nadine Wengroff, M.S., A.P.N.
Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
Clinical Intake Evaluation Specialist
Education and Training
- Rush University, MS, Childhood Adolescent Psychiatry
- University of Michigan, BA, Psychology
Areas of Expertise
- Individual and family psychotherapy related to neurobehavioral disorders
- Social development groups
Courtney Hansen, Psy.D
Post‐Doctoral Clinical Fellow
Instructor of Behavioral Sciences
Education and Training
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, APA accredited Pre‐doctoral Internship
- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology
- University of California, Berkeley, BA in Social Welfare
Areas of Expertise
- Neuropsychological and Neurodevelopmental Assessment
- Autism Spectrum Disorders, Disruptive Behavior Challenges, and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders (e.g., ADHD, Learning Disorders)
- Sexuality and Gender Diversity (LGBTQ+)
Research
- Sex Education and Sexual identity Exploration Among Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders
