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.
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 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.
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, 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.
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.