Puneet Lakhmani, M.D. – Medical Director

Dr. Puneet Lakhmani is the Chicagoland medical director for Rosecrance Therapies. He evaluates and cares for clients living with mental health and substance use disorders and provides medication management. Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, he earned his bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Davidson College, where he worked as a volunteer firefighter. He earned a master’s in biostatistics and epidemiology from Northwestern University. He completed his medical degree at Tulane University and residency at the University of Tennessee, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Lakhmani completed his fellowship in addiction medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago. As an addiction medicine physician, he specializes in the medical management of substance use disorders and their psychiatric and medical comorbidities.

In his free time, he enjoys ceramics, yoga, and reading.

Gregory Love, M.A., LPC

Greg is a licensed therapist with experience in providing individual, couples, and group therapy. He also works with veterans, teens, college-aged students, and athletes. He earned his master's degree in mental health counseling from Northwestern University and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Greg has worked as a private practitioner and at a community health center. These settings provided him with navigational techniques to meet clients where they are in their lives. Greg's experience includes working with adults and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses, from generalized anxiety and adjustment disorders to mood disorders. He has a background in CBT, narrative therapy, and ACT. He understands that most people need a space where they can feel comfortable and not judged to share their journeys.

Greg is honored and enthusiastic to be the person to share that space and navigate that journey together.

Maria Nadupparambil, M.A., LPC

Maria is a Licensed Professional Counselor who believes that healing consists of creating partnerships with clients to work toward empowerment. She is passionate about encouraging adults and adolescents to embrace diversity in all its forms, including ethnicity, religion, culture, and sexual orientation. Maria strives to create a safe therapeutic environment in each setting while working with mood disorders, multicultural issues, relationship conflicts, communication issues, ADHD, women's issues, self-esteem, and life transitions. Her therapeutic approach is solution-focused; she helps clients overcome life's obstacles by teaching coping skills, improving self-esteem, and encouraging clients to live a life aligned with their values. Her background greatly influences Maria's work in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), behavior modification, and positive psychology. She uses her knowledge of therapeutic modalities, experience in a variety of mental health settings, and her own cultural experiences to destigmatize mental health and provide adequate services to underserved communities.

When not meeting clients, she spends time with family and friends, trying local restaurants, relaxing outdoors, or traveling to learn about different cultures.

Caroline Golko, M.S., LSW

Caroline is a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for the first responder and military population stemming from her experiences and previous training. She earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology/sociology with a minor in psychology, a master’s degree in social work, and a specialization in military culture and military mental health/trauma from Dominican University. She has experience working with several different therapeutic issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, suicidality, ADHD, and substance use. Before joining Rosecrance, she served homeless veterans by aiding them in securing housing and employment at a not-for-profit agency. She completed an internship at an inpatient behavioral health hospital serving families, adolescents, and adults with various mental health barriers. Caroline approaches therapy from a client-centered approach and welcomes her clients to lead their therapeutic journey. She offers a judgment-free space to unload raw emotions and process them in a safe environment while utilizing various therapy modalities (CBT, DBT, cognitive processing therapy, motivational interviewing, and grounding work) to guide the client’s unique healing. Each individual presents with distinctive and complex biopsychosocial issues, and she believes that approaching therapy from a holistic approach is crucial to moving forward. 

In her spare time, Caroline enjoys spending time with her first responder family, being outdoors, raising her daughter, and traveling to her stepson’s college football games.

Christina Schneider, M.S., LCSW

Christina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience and passion for working with pediatric and adult populations. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Northeastern Illinois University and her Master of Social Work from Aurora University with a specialization in healthcare. Christina previously worked with adult and adolescent clients in outpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient program settings. She has treated clients with mood disorders, anxiety, low self-esteem, school refusal, autism spectrum disorder, social (pragmatic) communication disorder, adjustment disorder, trauma, PTSD, oppositional defiant disorder, gender dysphoria, borderline personality disorder, and bipolar disorder. Her therapeutic style is client-centered, and she works with each client to create a custom treatment plan tailored to their needs and goals. 

Christina uses the following modalities in sessions with clients based on age and treatment objectives: CBT, DBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, play-based therapy, and art interventions.

Megan Steinhoff, M.A., LPC, NCC

Megan Steinhoff is an adolescent and adult counselor with broad experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University. Megan has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She has experience treating anxiety, depression, substance use, mood disorders, PTSD, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. Megan provides her clients with comfortable, honest, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationships. Clients are encouraged to speak their minds, work toward goals, and address issues causing barriers in their personal lives. She utilizes a broad set of modalities based on client needs, including psychodynamic, feminist, cognitive behavioral therapy, Gestalt, narrative, Adlerian, dialectical behavior therapy, Internal Family Systems, and person-centered theory.

Megan also employs play, art, and music to enrich the therapeutic relationship. Megan is an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist and fluent in Polish.

Cindy Fisher LCPC, CADC - Therapist

Cindy is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience helping adults and adolescents. She is experienced in providing individual and group therapy through private practice and working with individuals experiencing issues concerning anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, grief, stress management, anger management, and substance use. Cindy leads individual and group sessions, intensive outpatient therapy, and other group therapy focusing on issues. 

“My approach is rooted in the belief that each person comes to me with unique beliefs and life experiences. Effective therapy must embrace those individual needs. I enjoy developing a strong rapport in a safe, nurturing environment that helps people focus on goals for positive life change.”

Teisha Hoppe, LCSW - Therapist

A graduate of Aurora University, Teisha Hoppe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who currently splits her time between the school setting and private therapy. She has experience working with preschool-aged children through adolescence, adults, families, and couples who deal with anxiety, major depression, trauma, oppositional defiant disorders, ADHD, Bipolar, and Autism. Teisha utilizes various therapy modalities in her work, including CBT, REBT, EBT, play therapy, mindfulness, and grief therapy. She helps her clients develop coping skills and mindfulness techniques to self-regulate and find calm in difficult situations. She also has experience as an adjunct professor in Aurora University’s graduate social work program. 

In her spare time, Teisha loves hanging out with her puppies while training them to become therapy dogs.

Kathleen Kruse, M.S.W.,LCSW - Therapist

Kathleen is a licensed clinical social worker and an Academy of Certified Social Workers member. She graduated with her master's degree in social work from the University of Illinois, where her education emphasized mental health services and program administration. Kathleen began her career with high-risk adolescents who had behavioral and psychiatric issues. She has served as the clinical director in two residential facilities, providing services to adolescents and their families. In the last 15 years, she has worked in private practice with adolescents and adults. Kathleen has extensive experience and is trained to provide individual, group, family, and couples therapy. 

She is also a Qualified Substance Abuse Provider (SAP) for DOT clients and a Medicare provider. Kathleen enjoys the diversity. Her work and the opportunity to help her clients address their specific needs. “I consider it an honor to assist others in improving their emotional/mental health, relationships, and quality of life.

Marqueeta Harrington, M.S., CADC, QMHP

With over 15 years of experience, Marqueeta has worked with individuals recovering from mental illness, behavioral problems, sexual abuse, and substance misuse. She earned her bachelor’s degree in administration of justice and a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling and training from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Marqueeta is a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) working toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She has worked in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, Illinois Department of Corrections, group homes, and transitional living.

Marqueeta joined Rosecrance in 2014 as a therapist in McHenry County and has since held several positions. As an Addiction Counselor, Marqueeta provides high-quality behavioral health services to adults.

Lori Martineau, LCSW - Therapist

Lori Martineau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. She employs therapeutic interventions such as CBT, DBT, grief counseling, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness techniques. Lori is experienced in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, anger, and stress management issues; she also supports individuals and families in hospice care.  

Lori is a graduate of Aurora University. “My goal is always to empower clients and focus on their strengths to help them live their best lives.”

Jennifer Olson, LMFT - Therapist

Jennifer Olson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist trained in EMDR. Jennifer earned her master’s degree in applied family and child studies from Northern Illinois University, specializing in marriage and family therapy. Jennifer has experience working with children, adolescents, families, couples, and adults in crisis and with less acute symptoms. Jennifer works with clients from a strength-based and systemic perspective. She acknowledges the power of the mind-body connection and incorporates this into her work. Jennifer works with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders and other mental health diagnoses, self-esteem/self-empowerment, grief and loss, and relationship/family concerns. 

Jennifer’s creativity, compassion, and sense of humor help her connect with the people she works with and partner with them on their journey of healing, change, and self-expression.

Keo Phasouk, M.S.W., LCSW - Therapist

Keo Phasouk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with clients of all ages in many different settings, such as hospitals, clinics, crisis centers, group homes, and classrooms. Keo has a Master's in Social Work from Aurora University. She has extensive experience and training in individual and group therapy using many different modalities, such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, solution-focused, and grief therapy.  Currently, she works with adults struggling with various mental health concerns and enjoys educating her clients about their mental health diagnoses. She seeks to assist clients in developing healthy coping strategies to manage their symptoms in day-to-day life settings such as relationships, parenting, and occupational and financial stressors. 

“I enjoy teaching DBT skills individually and helping clients learn to self-regulate their emotions, set boundaries, and manage their interpersonal relationships effectively.

Nathan Whinnery earned his B.A. in psychology at Northern Illinois University and his M.S. in mental health counseling from Walden University. He is a licensed clinical professional counselor. Nathan has been in the behavioral health field since 2002 and has extensive experience working with adolescents, adults, and their families experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. Nathan approaches each client individually but always leads with compassion and empathy, utilizing an integrated theoretical approach to fit individual needs. Nathan believes in empowering individuals to embrace their ability to change from within and enjoys using humor and metaphors to bring normalcy and enjoyment to the counseling process. 

Nathan also serves families in Rockford as a photographer with the Haven Network, an agency that serves families experiencing perinatal loss.

Steve Bloomfield, M.S., LCPC, NCC - Therapist

Steve Bloomfield is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a National Certified Counselor. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in psychology and his Master of Science in educational psychology from Duquesne University. His background also includes a certification in clinical hypnosis from Adler University. Bloomfield has experience working with adolescents, adults, and families experiencing mental health and substance use disorders. His approach is to treat each client as an individual, utilizing a holistic approach to treatment that is tailored to the individual’s needs and pace. The key therapies that Bloomfield employs are CBT and DBT. He also integrates exercise, mindfulness, and coping strategies into the treatment process. Clients also learn tools to manage pain, manage their weight, and become nonsmokers. Bloomfield uses a collaborative therapeutic structure working with the client to identify the treatment goals and life changes that the client is willing to work toward and achieve. Educating the client on their mental health issues as well as the neuroscience affecting their mental health is a cornerstone of his treatment. Bloomfield seeks to assist clients in developing healthy coping strategies to manage their symptoms in day-to-day life settings such as relationships, parenting, and occupational and financial stressors. 

“I enjoy teaching a large set of mental health tools that the client can use to self-regulate their emotions, set boundaries, and manage their interpersonal relationships effectively.” His approach is practical as well as therapeutic, focusing on the present life issues that are challenging for each client. “Therapy, like life, is a journey that we travel at the speed set by the client.”

Elizabeth Johansson, M.A., LPC, EMDR, C-NPT - Therapist

Elizabeth Johansson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned her master’s degree from Wheaton College. As a therapist certified in neuropsychotherapy and trauma, she brings specialized training and a profound interest in supporting adolescent (ages 16 and older) and adult clients impacted by trauma, substance use, complex PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Johansson guides individuals through their healing journey with a focus on employing EMDR therapy as an effective tool. She recognizes the inherent complexities of trauma as well as recovery from substance use disorders. Johansson implements neuropsychotherapy to customize treatment strategies to address the specific neural pathways affected by various mental health conditions.

Danielle Murphy, M.S.W., LCSW, CADC - Senior Therapist

Danielle Murphy takes a relational and collaborative approach to working with clients and enjoys using treatment modalities such as DBT, CBT, and acceptance and commitment therapy. Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Governors State University and a master’s degree in social work with a concentration in mental health from the University of Illinois at Chicago. During her master’s program, she participated in the Integrated Behavioral Health Treatment Program, helping with the incorporation of behavioral health and substance use services in hospital settings and MAT programs. She joined Rosecrance in 2015 as a clinical intern for outpatient services in Frankfort, Illinois, and completed multiple internships providing both case management and clinical services to clients in a wide variety of settings. Murphy joined the Rosecrance Lakeview team in June 2016 when the location opened its doors. 

She enjoys working with folks of the emerging adult age and all that comes with it. As a leader, she has a passion for empowering those in the helping field to grow and reach their full potential. Away from work, Murphy is a huge Chicago sports fan and loves to catch a game or talk about fantasy football in her free time.

Raymond Garcia, M.D.
Chief Medical Officer, Addictionologist

Dr. Raymond Garcia oversees all medical operations for Rosecrance Behavioral Health and is the Medical Director for Rosecrance Therapies at Aspen Counseling in Rockford, Illinois. He is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology, licensed in Illinois, a member of the Illinois Psychiatric Society, and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. Dr. Garcia is also a board-certified Addictionologist by the American Board of Addiction Medicine, ABAM. Dr. Garcia is on faculty at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, where he has received the Golden Apple, Mentor of the Year, and Distinguished Teaching Awards. He joined Rosecrance in 2009.

Toya Hodges, M.S.W., LCSW - Senior Therapist

Toya Hodges is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a decade of experience providing case management and therapy to a diverse population of individuals. Her background includes working with unhoused individuals, children and families, adolescents, teens, adults, and the LGBTQIA+ communities. Hodges earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Northeastern Illinois University with a specialization in addiction studies and her Master of Social Work from Aurora University with a specialization in child welfare. She believes in providing a client-centered, solution-focused holistic therapeutic approach to treatment in the least restrictive environment conducive for the client. Areas of expertise are mood disorders, substance use disorders, grief/loss, and anger. Hodges utilizes various therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing) to guide the client’s overall path to wellness and freedom. 

In her free time, she spends time with family and friends, engaging in community service work with her sorority, grilling, baking, doing karaoke, traveling, and being outdoors, specifically around water.

Robert Laib, M.A., LCPC - Therapist

Robert Laib is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Trinity International University. He has provided office-based mental health therapy services for adolescents and adults for two decades to assist with a range of personal difficulties, including depression, anxiety, substance use, grief, stress, sex addiction, and relational conflict. Laib seeks to create a friendly, insightful, and comfortable environment to pursue a client’s objectives, drawing from an array of clinical foundations such as attachment theory, emotionally focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, emotional intelligence, and integrating the client’s faith background where appropriate. His perspective is holistic, searching for ways to bring all life’s highs and lows into balance for greater fulfillment. In addition to enjoying his work with clients, Laib enjoys hanging out with family and outdoors.

Holly Brun, LCPC - Therapist

Holly Brun is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Marquette University. She has worked in the behavioral health field since 2010 and has experience treating individuals throughout the lifespan in various settings, including jails, hospitals, residential facilities, outpatient centers, and crisis centers. Brun is experienced in providing individual, group, and family therapy, as well as crisis intervention services. She has specializations in trauma-focused therapies and pediatric mental health and has many years of experience working with children and adolescents who deal with trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioral concerns, ADHD, and autism. Brun enjoys utilizing art and play in therapy to foster connection and teach therapeutic principles. She acknowledges each client as their own unique self and, while always leading with compassion, empathy, and a bit of humor, tailors an integrated therapeutic approach to each person’s individual needs. Brun believes in empowering each client to identify what positive change and growth looks like for him/her/themselves and supports her clients to embrace this change to truly bloom wherever they are planted.

Donnetta A. Jones, M.S., LPC, CADC - Therapist

Donnetta A. Jones provides individual and couples therapy and facilitates an evening weekly intensive outpatient program (IOP) group for individuals with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. She earned a Master of Science degree in clinical mental health counseling from National Louis University and is a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC). Jones joined Rosecrance in September 2024 and previously oversaw and provided clinical activities in recovery homes, sober living apartments, and residential programs. Her treatment specialties are CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based CBT, the Gottman Method, and motivational interviewing. She enjoys working with adults and couples and specializes in treating substance use, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and trauma. Fun fact: Jones is a 1st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.

Ellie Nicol, M.S.W., LCSW - Therapist

Ellie Nicol is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with nearly a decade of experience working primarily with children and families. Nicol earned her Bachelor of Arts in social work at Carthage College. She later went on to earn her Master of Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago with a focus on children and families. Nicol started her career working with families involved in the child welfare system, working both individually with children and adults, as well as families as a whole. She has experience working with both youth and adults who have experienced significant trauma. Nicol uses mindfulness and strengths-based approaches in her sessions. She believes in the partnership of the client and the therapist working together to identify the client’s goals. While she uses a variety of methods, she understands that each client is different and each session will be unique to their needs. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, hiking, traveling, and walking her dog.

David Saxon, M.A., LPC - Therapist

David Saxon is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is dedicated to preventing and reducing substance use and mental health stigma. He currently facilitates an adult intensive outpatient substance use program (IOP) at Rosecrance River North in Chicago. Saxon earned his Bachelor of Art in clinical psychology from Augsburg University in Minneapolis and his Master of Art in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University. He has previously worked as an alcohol and drug counselor at an outpatient facility providing individual and group therapy to those seeking support for their recovery. Saxon also has facilitated LGBTQIA+ support groups. Before joining Rosecrance, he worked with a diverse and underserved population at Northwestern. He has experience working with individuals who have a trauma history, are in recovery, and/or looking to explore their identity, relationships, self-esteem, career path, or family issues. He advocates for clients through education, support, insight, skill development, and a few laughs along the way. He hopes that therapy enables you to feel more connected and empowered, to help you make decisions from a grounded, intentional place. Saxon enjoys live music, theater, old movies, crafting, and spending time with friends.

Kathy Terzinski, M.A., LCPC, EMDR - Therapist

Kathy Terzinski is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), National Certified Counselor, and a fully trained eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapist. She earned a master’s degree from Roosevelt University. Terzinski specializes in trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, addictions, fears, guilt, and a range of life adjustment issues. She works with individuals to help make sense of the past and to understand and neutralize the negative influence it has on present functioning and relationships. By clearing up the “debris” from the past, we can fully focus on being our best in the present and in the future. Inspired by experiences with trauma, Terzinski focuses on learning effective interventions for those traumatized by nature or by other people. EMDR is the foundation on which she helps survivors of child abuse, sexual abuse, guilt, and negative beliefs. She strives to help people fully process and definitively overcome the past.

Grace Eiden, M.A., LMFT - Therapist

Grace Eiden is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a deep passion for helping clients uncover the roots of their struggles, develop practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges, and empower them to reshape their stories toward healing and self-confidence. Eiden brings not only expertise but also a warm, approachable sense of humor to the therapeutic process, believing that laughter can often be a key part of healing. She currently facilitates an adult intensive outpatient substance use program (IOP) in Chicago, where she works with individuals facing complex struggles and guides them on their path toward recovery. Eiden earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon, and her Master of Arts in marriage and family therapy from Adler University in Chicago. Previously, she worked as a couple’s therapist at an outpatient facility, helping families, couples, and individuals improve their relationships, manage social anxiety, enhance communication, and find deeper meaning in life. 

When she’s not in the office, Eiden enjoys calligraphy, knitting, Pilates, and spending time at coffee shops with friends.

Reach out for more information: 312-239-5209