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Carri Hill, PhD
Dr. Hill is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist whose areas of clinical interest include assessment and treatment of emotional and behavior problems in young children, particularly disruptive behaviors. Dr. Hill utilizes family therapy, parent-child behavior management training and cognitive behavioral therapy. Dr. Hill also teaches a number of courses in child assessment at The Erikson Institute and Northwestern University and has co-authored several research articles on disruptive behavior in young children. Dr. Hill obtained her doctoral degree from Bowling Green State University in 2001 and completed her pre-doctoral internship at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Dr. Hill is primarily based out of the Kersten Center located in Northbrook.
Pia Todras, PsyD
Dr. Todras is a clinical psychologist who works from both the Northbrook and West Rogers Park offices. She obtained her degree from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2008 and completed her pre-doctoral internship at Palos Behavioral Health Professionals in Palos Park, Illinois. Her areas of clinical interest include child and adolescent assessment, anxiety and disruptive behavior disorders, parent training, and play therapy. Dr. Todras strives to create a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment and practices primarily from a cognitive-behavioral and family systems approach. Dr. Todras volunteers with A Home Within, a non-profit organization that provides mental health treatment to individuals who have spent time in foster care. Dr. Todras is a member of the American Psychological Association.
Barbara Danis, PhD
Dr. Danis is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of emotional and behavioral problems in young children, particularly disruptive behaviors. Dr. Danis uses family therapy to help parents understand their child’s behavior within developmental context, and to promote effective strategies for regulation of children’s emotions and behaviors that are sensitive to family context. She has provided training in specialty clinics for pre-school aged children with behavior challenges since 2001.
Rachel Riley, Psy.D.
Dr. Riley is a clinical psychologist based primarily out of the Kersten Center located in Northbrook. She attended the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and completed her pre-doctoral internship at JCFS Chicago. Her areas of clinical interest include child and adolescent assessment, work with survivors of trauma, traumatic grief, anxiety disorders and evidence based practice. Dr. Riley practices primarily from a cognitive-behavioral approach while integrating attachment theory.
Michael Gladstein, Ed.S., M.Ed.
Mr. Gladstein is a school psychologist who serves as a consultant regarding psychoeducational assessment cases.
Madeleine Schwartz, PsyD
Dr. Madeleine Schwartz is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who conducts comprehensive psychological assessments and provides therapy services for children, adolescents, parents and families. Although she sees a range of presenting concerns, her areas of expertise include treating anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD and executive functioning, social difficulties and childhood behavioral challenges. Dr. Schwartz operates from an integrative lens, tailoring treatment to fit each individual and family, often drawing from cognitive-behavioral and relational orientations. She has a strong background in neuropsychological and psychoeducational assessment and can help families navigate special education services. Madeleine sees clients in our West Rogers Park and Northbrook offices.
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