Joseph P. McNally, M.D.
Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist
Crystal Lake Location
Dr. McNally is a graduate of Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. He completed general psychiatric training at University of Michigan Hospitals. Subsequently, he completed specialty training in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Chicago Hospitals. Dr. McNally provides psychiatric evaluation as well as ongoing psychotropic medication management for his patients. Areas of expertise include treating Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Illness, and psychosis in children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. McNally effectively communicates with his patients and their families. He also stresses a team approach and the need to collaborate with patient's therapists.

Maria Luisa P. Estrada, M.D.
Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist
Schaumburg Location
Dr. Estrada completed her adult psychiatry training at Lutheran General Hospital and received her child fellowship training at Northwestern University, Children's Memorial Hospital. Thus far, her 10-year experience in biological psychiatry focuses on evaluation and treatment of common disorders including, clinical depression, Bipolar Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Emphasis is also placed on coordinating treatment with the client’s therapists, school authorities, and their families.

Mark A. Bakal, Psy.D.
Individual and Couples Therapist
Corporate Training and Consultation
Schaumburg Location

Dr. Mark Bakal is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist whose passion is helping individuals, couples, employers and employees find ways to live a full and satisfying life. He has been providing Psychotherapy to individuals, couples and groups in various settings since 1987. In addition to his clinical work in the office, Dr. Bakal has been providing training and consultation for small and large businesses throughout the Chicago area for several years. He enjoys presenting in a down-to-earth and interactive fashion.

He realizes that we live in a fast paced culture where many of us feel overrun with anxiety, depression, relationship troubles and a general sense of unnecessary urgency. He enjoys helping people learn a method of tuning into their mind and body which allows them to slow the pace of their lives and make decisions from a clear and accepting place. This is a skill that can help a person go from putting out life’s fires to living to one’s fullest on a daily basis. This method of Psychotherapy can help people who have been suffering with depression, anxiety, difficulty making decisions, procrastination, couples issues as well as people who just want to live a better life.

Steven L. Wodka, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Individual, Couples, and Family Psychotherapy
Schaumburg and Crystal Lake Locations
Dr. Wodka considers himself a "generalist," who is able to effectively work with varied populations including adolescents, adults, and couples. He also specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. He utilizes an eclectic and interactive therapeutic approach contingent on the needs of the client.

His special interest areas include persons with Panic Attacks and Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, adult children of alcoholics or family dysfunction, Older Adults and life transitions, anger management, and stress management. Dr. Wodka tends to work well with emotionally distant and repressed individuals, and with defiant adolescents. These individuals benefit from his compassionate, but straightforward approach, focusing on understanding one's emotional/behavioral "blue-print," and creating new learning and choices in the future.

Joseph M. Ripp, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Certified Imago Relationship Therapist
Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Psychotherapy
Glen Ellyn and Schaumburg Locations
Dr. Ripp began his career in psychology in 1986 working with children and adolescents on an inpatient basis. Since 1994, he has been in private practice working primarily with adults. He furthered his work with couples and families by obtaining advanced training as a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist developed by Harville Hendrix.

In his work with clients, Dr. Ripp's dedication and energy is exemplified by the compassionate way he challenges his clients. He motivates and encourages his clients to understand their belief system in order to change their behavior. Dr. Ripp recognizes the importance of maintaining a safe and genuine atmosphere within which his clients can focus on their personal growth. In working with couples, clearly defined skills/tools are taught to resolve conflict and promote relationship growth. When therapeutically appropriate, Dr. Ripp encourages clients to utilize group therapy. As a group co-leader, Dr. Ripp challenges members to change old ideas and guides them towards a healthier pattern of living. Additional areas of expertise include co-dependency, ACOA issues, and premarital counseling.

Susan Bennett, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Psychotherapy
Schaumburg Location
Dr. Bennett has been working in the mental health field since 1988. She received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from St. Louis University in 1996. She believes in a respectful approach to therapy based on the individual's innate ability to grow and heal. She views therapy as a highly collaborative process in which the therapist and client strive together to fully understand the clients unique perspective and life difficulties. She and the client then use this understanding to problem-solve and help the client to create a richer and more fulfilling life. Dr. Bennett works with people with wide variety of concerns, but has particular interests in working with women's issues, couples/marital issues, abuse survivors, and individuals diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder.

Timothy Re, Psy.D., CADC
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselor
Individual, Couples, & Family Psychotherapy
Crystal Lake and Schaumburg Locations
Dr. Re has worked in the field since 1982. His background includes working with children and families in hospital settings, directing an outpatient substance abuse program, working in an adolescent intensive outpatient program, directing a multi-specialty outpatient clinic, developing and directing an anxiety disorders program, and working in general practice for over 10 years.

Dr. Re's treatment philosophy uses a psychodynamic, and cognitive-behavioral approach. Dr. Re holds a certificate of proficiency in the treatment of alcohol and other psychoactive substance use disorders through the American Psychological Association. He is also a licensed foster care provider and has adopted 6 children.

Mark Vogel, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Individual, Couples, and Family Psychotherapy
Crystal Lake and Schaumburg Locations
Dr. Vogel has worked in the mental health field since 1980, with experience in a variety of treatment settings. His flexible approach to psychotherapy draws from various schools of psychological thought, and he views therapy as a collaborative enterprise between client and therapist, with the aim of improving quality of life. In his work with clients, he values a gentle, accepting way of looking at life problems, where the emphasis is always on understanding rather than judging or condemning oneself and others. Then, he works with the client to identify new skills, behaviors, or attitudes, which will facilitate desired changes.
When working with couples, Dr. Vogel works at helping each partner to realize their emotional impact on the other, and then to facilitate a deeper understanding, and acceptance, of their differences. Dr. Vogel's areas of interests include marital/relationship issues, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, grief/loss issues, parent coaching, and ADHD evaluations.

Allison Glore Salituro, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Individual and Group Psychotherapy
Schaumburg and Crystal Lake Locations
Dr. Salituro has been working in the field of mental health since 1993. She has worked primarily in educational settings, including a high school, an alternative school, a community mental health center, a prison, and a probation program. She has also been involved in the training and supervision of master's and doctoral-level counselors. She received her doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.

Though Dr. Salituro has more extensive experience in the treatment of substance abuse/dependence, ACOA issues, and eating disorders, she enjoys working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, low self-esteem, life change issues, trauma, and problems related to cultural/ethnic identification and sexual orientation. She takes an integrative approach, focusing on the therapeutic relationship and the client's emotional needs. As both an individual and group therapist, she encourages clients to try new things and take risks to facilitate personal growth.

Tracy Strepek, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Individual and Family Psychotherapy
Crystal Lake Location
Tracy received her masters in social work from the University of Illinois in 1997. She has been working in the mental health field in a variety of outpatient settings, primarily with children and adolescents. Tracy provides a nurturing and comfortable environment for clients to safely express their feelings and thoughts. Through a highly energetic and therapeutic process, children and adolescents are able to make long-term changes in their ability to identify and cope with daily life stressors. She currently specializes in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, low self-esteem, school phobia, ADHD, behavior disorders, and grief and loss issues. Tracy works primarily one-on-one with the client, but will provide family therapy services or parent coaching when deemed appropriate.

Rob Hittmeier, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Child, Adolescent, Individual, and Family Counseling
Crystal Lake and Schaumburg Locations
Rob has been working in the mental health field as a therapist for over fourteen years. He has worked in residential settings, group homes, and has spent the past six years as the director of social services for a child and adolescent behavioral hospital. His areas of focus have been with children, adolescents, and their families. He believes that experiences, both past and present, shape our thoughts and behaviors. By openly exploring these experiences, insight can be gained and desired change can be achieved. He is motivated by challenging cases and sees potential in everyone.

Jill McCutcheon, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Individual, Couples, and Family Psychotherapy
Crystal Lake and Schaumburg Locations
Jill has degrees in both family and social work. Working in several mental health settings since 1986, she has helped clients from diverse backgrounds with a wide variety of problems. Jill tends to see client problems and symptoms in terms of social context that causes or maintains the problem. Jill finds that helping clients focus on their personal goals and strengths is the most effective approach to therapy. She uses a variety of established and current techniques and continually evaluates effectiveness with the client. Jill enjoys working with clients of all ages. She has expertise in work with couples, families, adolescents, women's issues, grief, Depression, Eating Disorders, and families struggling with systems such as the school or medical system.

Shana Doronn, MSW, LCSW, Psy.D.
Child, Adolescent, Individual, and Family Counseling
With focus on Anxiety disorders, chronic terminal illnesses and crisis intervention
General Psychotherapy
Schaumburg and Crystal Lake locations
Dr. Doronn joins the PGA team from the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles where for the last 12 years she has treated people with chronic and terminal illness, with the last five years focused on delivering innovative care to those diagnosed with severe Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and other anxiety disorders including Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), eating disorders and hoarding. Her treatment modality is Cognitive Behavior Therapy with Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP).