Catherine Fairfield, M.A., D.Min., LCPC - Executive Director
D.Min. from Chicago Theological Seminary; Ordained American Baptist Minister; 25+ years of clinical experience; Specializing in feminist perspective; Extensive experience with women's issues and divorce recovery.

C. Michael Ideran, M.Div., D.Min., LCPC, LMFT - Director of Training
D. Min. from LSTC; Ordained ELCA minister; Approved Supervisor for American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy; Extensive experience working with people abused as children, couples and families.

Bruce Bonecutter, M.A., Ph.D., - Clinical Consultant
Licensed Clinical Psychologist; National Registry - Psychology, Masters in "Social Science Research methods" - University of Chicago; Doctorate in "Clinical and Community Psychology" - Illinois Institute of Technology. Active in American Psychological Association (Governing Council & Committees, APA Divisions: Psychology of Men; Masculinity, Health Psychology, Addictions, Forensics & Psychology of Spirituality). Specializes in development, supervision and monitoring of clinical and health psychology services in public and private settings. Genesis consultant since 1987.

Jim Christian, M.Div., LCPC, CADC
M.Div. from Christ Seminary, St. Louis. 25+ years of experience with individuals and couples. Jim has an easy style and direct approach to therapy with older teens through senior adults. Utilizes the unique strengths of each person to better care for themselves and their loved ones as they deal with loss, stress, anxiety, life changes, parenting, depression, decisions or other concerns. Jim's extensive work in in-patient and out-patient addictions with Hazelden Foundation and Parkside Lodge equips him to assess substance/alcohol use and to provide support to addicts and their partners in recovery.

Kimberly De Jong, M.A., LPC
M.A. from The Adler School of Professional Psychology in marriage and family counseling. Kim is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families addressing issues such as anxiety, grief, ADHD, depression, adoption, parenting skills and marital conflict. Presentations include “How to talk to your Adolescents about Sexual Activity” and parent education groups using “Respectful, Responsible Parenting” and “S.T.E.P.”.

Naomi S. Effort, M.A., LCPC, NCC
M.A. in counseling with a concentration in Marriage and Family from Governors State University, University Park, IL. Naomi is Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has experience working with couples, families, adults and children addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, anger issues, marital conflict, sexual abuse, family issues, grief and loss and life transitions.

Barbara Grevengoed, M.A., LCPC, RN
M.A. from Lewis University in mental health counseling. M.S. from Rush University in Nursing. Barb is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. Areas of interest and expertise include: women's issues, parenting, relationships, depression, trauma recovery, emotional difficulty related to physical illness.

Joleen Hartland, M.S., LCPC, CADC
M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Illinois Benedictine College; Certified Addictions Counselor. Joleen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with experience working with couples, families, and adults addressing such issues as depression, anxiety, abuse or trauma and relationship problems or conflicts.

Nancy Horton, M.S., AMFT
M.S. in Child and Family Studies with an emphasis in Marriage and Family from Northern University. Nancy is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who has experience working with children, adults, families, and couples. Additional experience includes working with groups, including a single mother's support group. Nancy addresses issues concerning pre-martial counseling, depression, anxiety, anger management, divorce, parenting skills, and grief and loss. Community presentations include, "Creating Balance in our Lives".

Cayama (Kay) Ivester, M.A.
M.A. from Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL. Cay is a Licensed Professional Counselor experienced in working with adults, children, couples and families. In her work with children, Cay uses play and expressive therapies to meet the developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs of school aged children ranging from ages 7 through 14. Other areas of interests and expertise include depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, low self esteem, intimacy issues, and relationship conflicts.

Charmaine Jake-Matthews, M.A., D.Min.
M.A. from the University of Chicago, D. Min. Program in Marriage and Family Therapy from Regions University. Charmaine works with families, couples, children and adults.

Kelly Llewellyn, M.A., LCPC
M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with experience working with children, adolescents, and their families to address issues such as depression, self-harm, ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety, divorce, grief, parenting skills, school issues, and low self esteem.

Penny McGrath, M.A., LCPC
M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Sarasota. Experienced working with children, adolescents and their families addressing issues including abuse, divorce, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, parenting skills training, grief and loss, blended families, school difficulties, anxiety, social phobia and depression. Facilitates parent training groups as well as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder social skills groups for children. Community presentations including "Managing Stress and the Holidays", "Mental Health Awareness" and "Self-Esteem for Adolescents".

Anne Morrill-Ploum, M.A., ATR, LCPC
M.A. from University of Illinois at Chicago, 1992. Anne Morrill-Ploum is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Registered Art Therapist specializing in working with children, adolescents and their families. Anne is a strong child advocate who uses art, play therapy and Theraplay in her work with youth. Families are involved in the treatment of the youth and are seen as their youth's best resource. Anne will treat the emotional and social consequences of Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Asperger's Disorder and Non Verbal Learning Disability. In addition, she treats mood disorders, anxiety, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, sexual and physical abuse, school related issues and issues that arise in families that are blending or divorcing. Anne leads a Social Skills Group for children, facilitates a Co-Parenting Group and on occasion, Parenting Groups. Anne has presented topics of utilizing Play and Art Therapy in work with children and adolescents.

Julie Mueller, M.A., LCPC, NCC
M.A. in Community Counseling with a study sequence in Employee Assistance Programs from Governors State University, University Park, IL - 1994. Experienced in working with individuals, groups, couples and families experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, extreme stress, life transition, physical abuse recovery, sexual abuse recovery, communication problems and couples conflicts. Expertise in counseling, coaching and educating others on stress management, relaxation techniques, mindfulness, assertiveness, cognitive restructuring, anger management, Kaizen and vocational issues. Julie works at the Oak Forest and downtown Chicago locations.

Larry Nash, M.A., LPC, NCC
M.A. in Counseling from Governors State University, University Park, IL. Larry is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with adult men or women as individuals or couples. Expertise includes adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and interpersonal problems. Special interest areas include men's issues such as anger management and life transitions.

Christine Stanoch, M.A., LCPC
M.A. from Loyola University of Chicago. Experienced with couples and families; children adolescents and adults; specializes in anxiety, depression, abuse, loss and separation and life transitions such as divorce; premarital counseling; grief counseling dealing with chronic illness & death of family members. Presentations include topics such as "Helping Children Cope with Divorce", "Being Single After Divorce"and "The Virtues of Aging".

Deborah R. Weaver, M.S.W., M.Div., LCSW
Ms. Weaver is a psychotherapist who has experience dealing with a variety of clinical issues including grief and loss, depression, anxiety, anger-management, trauma and recovery, and marital and family issues. In addition to outpatient psychotherapy, she has worked in clinical settings including hospices, hospitals, homeless shelters, and a domestic violence program. She enjoys a diverse practice working with families, couples, and individuals ranging in age from pre-teen to senior. Ms. Weaver holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver, and a Master of Divinity degree from the Iliff School of Theology. Ms. Weaver has spoken publicly on topics such as complicated bereavement, depression, spiritual care of the terminally ill and their families, victims' issues, and spiritual issues in parenting.