Elizabeth V. Bernardino, M.D. is Board certified in both Psychiatry and Neurology and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Elizabeth V. Bernardino, M.D.
Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist

is Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, dual diagnosis, attention deficit and disruptive behavior disorders, substance abuse issues and other school-related difficulties. She performs evaluations and consultations for school districts. Dr. Bernardino completed her residency in General Psychiatry at Loyola University Medical Center and her Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Boston University Medical Center. She served as Medical Director of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Program of Hinsdale Hospital from 1993 to 2002.


Rajitha L. Avva, M.D. practices Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, focusing on outpatient treatment. Rajitha L. Avva, M.D.
Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist

practices Adult and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, focusing on outpatient treatment. She specializes in anxiety, bipolar and depressive disorders, as well as attention deficit disorders and aggression. She also performs evaluations for school districts. She completed her residency at Rush University Medical Center and served as the Chief Fellow in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Dr. Avva is Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.


Linda A. Aubergine, D.O.  is a Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatrist. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, as well as attention deficit and disruptive disorders. Linda Aubergine, D.O.
Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist

is a Board Certified Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, as well as attention deficit and disruptive disorders. Dr. Aubergine provides consultations to schools. She has a unique graduate level background in child development that she brings to her work with children and families. She completed her psychiatry training at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she was the Chief Fellow during her child and adolescent fellowship.


Dr. Pierce works from a humanistic perspective, while incorporating cognitive, mindfulness and energy treatment approaches into the psychotherapy process. Charlene M. T. Pierce, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

is a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience in the practice of psychotherapy. Specializing in women's issues, she works with a wide range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, and traumatic stress in children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Pierce is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic Experiencing (SE) and certified in Clinical Hypnosis. She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University, and has taught as an adjunct faculty member at Roosevelt University and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.


Barbara L. Miklos, LCSW, ACSW, CADC has over 30 years of experience in the areas of clinical treatment, personal, and professional coaching, training, consulting and teaching. Barbara L. Miklos, L.C.S.W., A.C.S.W., C.A.D.C.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

has over 30 years of experience in the areas of clinical treatment, personal, and professional coaching, training, consulting and teaching. She works with adolescents, adults, individuals, couples and families. Her areas of interest are dual diagnosis, relationship issues, anxiety and mood disorders, living with chronic illness and child and adolescent behavioral disorders. Her philosophy of clinical treatment is psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral. Ms. Miklos received her graduate degree in clinical social work from the University of Illinois-Chicago. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, DUI Follow-Up Mandated Counselor, Certified Critical Incident Provider, a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the International Association of Coaches and the American Society on Aging.


Amanda K. Labash, L.C.S.W.. C.A.D.C., is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Counselor. Amanda K. Labash, L.C.S.W., C.A.D.C.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Counselor

is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Counselor. She received her Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Illinois-Chicago. Her experience includes the provision of therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in a wide variety of treatment settings. She has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, therapeutic schools, and an intensive outpatient mental health clinic. Her particular areas of clinical interest include Depressive and Bipolar Disorders, Anxiety, Addictions, family conflict, self-esteem, and healthy living. Ms. Labash is a Registered Yoga Teacher trained in a variety of meditation, breathwork, and deep relaxation techniques to assist in stress management and anxiety reduction.