Our Training and Experience...

Elizabeth V. Bernardino, M.D.
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.

Maria Luisa P. Estrada, M.D.
works with children, adolescents, adults, families and schools. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of depression, bipolar, anxiety disorder, attention deficit and disruptive behavior disorders. She performs consultations for school districts. Dr. Estrada completed her residency in General Psychiatry at Lutheran General Hospital and her Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Rajitha L. Avva, M.D.
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.

Richard M. Alford, Ph.D.
has over 30 years of experience in providing psychological and neuropsychological services to school age children through older adults. Dr. Alford's practice style makes use of a comprehensive approach and collaboration with family, school and other professionals. He specializes in treating mood and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress, as well as behavior problems, ADHD and Asperger's disorder. Dr. Alford is experienced in providing comprehensive evaluations and in the use of neurofeedback techniques. He received his doctorate from Loyola University in Chicago and has completed certified post-doctoral studies in neuropsychology.

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Camillia K. Depke, L.C.P.C.
works with individuals, couples and families with a wide variety of psychosocial issues including mood disorders, attention deficit disorders and substance abuse issues. Her specialties include the treatment of post-partum depression as well as anxiety disorders. She has worked for almost a decade in acute care settings with children, adults and seniors. Ms. Depke received her Masters degree in Psychology from National-Louis University.

Charlene M. T. Pierce, Psy.D.
is a Clinical Psychologist who works with children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of presenting problems including depression, anxiety and traumatic stress. Dr. Pierce works from a humanistic perspective, while incorporating cognitive, mindfulness and energy treatment approaches into the psychotherapy process. She is certified in Clinical Hypnosis and trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). She received her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University, where she is currently an adjunct faculty member in the Psychology Department.

Matthew A. Potter, L.C.P.C.
works primarily with children, adolescents, adults and families in the areas of behavioral management and emotional issues. He has worked in psychiatric hospitals, adolescent residential homes, school based and outpatient settings. He received his BS in Psychology from the University of Illinois, Urbana and his Masters in Education from the University of Missouri, St. Louis.

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. 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.