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 board-certified 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.

Dr. Puneet Lakhmani is the medical director for Rosecrance Therapies locations in Chicago and the Chicago suburbs. 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 degree in biostatistics and epidemiology from Northwestern University. He completed his medical degree at Tulane University and his 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.

Dr. Semone West is a child and adolescent psychiatrist who serves as medical director for the Rosecrance Griffin Williamson Campus in Rockford, Illinois, and leads the outpatient child and adolescent services program in Chicagoland for Rosecrance Behavioral Health. Dr. West earned her medical degree from Tufts University, completed her psychiatry residency training at Duke University, and capped off her academic career at the child and adolescent programs at the University of Chicago and University of Illinois. Among her many accomplishments, she has extensive experience in outpatient and inpatient community psychiatry, has worked in private hospitals, founded an outpatient practice, and worked for many years in residential behavioral healthcare.

Maddie Bennett is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Rosecrance Therapies | Ascend in Chicago. She believes in building a collaborative partnership with her clients. Utilizing an integrative approach, she tailors each treatment plan to meet individual needs and support healing and personal growth. She earned her master’s degree in mental health counseling from Northwestern University. Prior to her role at Rosecrance, Bennett honed her skills as a therapy intern at Ascend Consultation in Healthcare as well as The Family Institute at Northwestern where she gained a comprehensive understanding of client needs and challenges. Bennett has experience working with individuals navigating depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, transitions, and relational challenges. She recognizes that emotional wellbeing is deeply connected to all aspects of life. She aims to support individuals with gaining the insight and self-understanding needed to navigate their personal journey with more confidence and clarity. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, running outdoors, baking, and traveling to new places.

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.”

Locations: Rosecrance Northbrook and Rosecrance Virtual

Tiffany Early is a Behavioral Health Therapist at Rosecrance La Grange. She works with both adult and adolescent intensive outpatient program (IOP) groups for individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. In addition to her group work, she has over three years of experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy for both adolescents and adults. Her clinical approach integrates a range of therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), person-centered theory, therapy through art, and trauma-focused CBT. Early earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology, with minors in criminal justice and sociology, from Elmhurst College. She completed her master’s in counseling psychology with concentrations in addictions and children and adolescents at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She founded “Operation Give Back,” an outreach initiative in which clients and alumni gather every three months to assemble and distribute care packages to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Chicago area. She also serves as a Staff Ambassador on the Rosecrance Alumni team. Outside of work, Early enjoys the arts—especially theater, painting, and music—serving as a Youth Leader at her church, and spending quality time with her children and grandchildren.

Cindy Fisher 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. She leads individual and group sessions, as well as intensive outpatient therapy and other group therapy with special issue focus. “My approach is rooted in the belief that each person comes to me with a unique set of beliefs and life experiences. Effective therapy must embrace those individual needs. I enjoy developing a strong rapport in a safe, nurturing environment that helps each person focus on goals for positive life change.”

Locations: Rosecrance Frankfort and Rosecrance Virtual

Caroline Golko is a Licensed Social Worker with a passion for the first responder and military population stemming from lived experiences coupled with her previous training. She earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology/sociology with a minor in psychology and 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. Golko 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 (cognitive behavioral therapy (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, she enjoys spending time with her first responder family, being outdoors, raising her daughter, and traveling to her stepson’s college football games.   

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Norwood Park and Rosecrance Virtual

With over 15 years of experience, Marqueeta Harrington 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 master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling and training from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Harrington is a Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor (CADC) and is 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. Harrington joined Rosecrance in 2014 as a therapist in McHenry County and has since held several positions. As an Addiction Counselor, she provides high-quality behavioral health services to adults.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Norwood Park and Rosecrance Virtual

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.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Beverly and Rosecrance Virtual

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.

Locations: Rosecrance Naperville/Warrenville and Rosecrance Virtual

Donnetta A. Jones is a therapist at Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Beverly where she 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 1^st Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Beverly and Rosecrance Virtual

Michelle Koso is a Licensed Social Worker at the Chicago Beverly location. She has extensive experience as a police social worker, where she supported both community members and first responders during critical incidents and crises. She earned her Master’s degree in social work from Aurora University She worked closely with law enforcement, providing essential emotional and psychological support while connecting individuals and families with necessary community services during high-stress situations. Throughout her career, she has honed a deep understanding of the unique demands placed on first responders and their families. With Rosecrance Therapies, Koso focuses her work on helping first responders navigate the complexities of their personal and professional lives with compassion, care, and a range of therapeutic techniques, including trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and solution-focused approaches. Koso believes that life is full of challenges rather than problems. She reframes difficult situations as opportunities for growth and resilience, using a variety of strategies to help individuals view their struggles as steppingstones rather than barriers. Whether through reflective listening, strengths-based interventions, or mindfulness practices, Koso tailors her approach to meet everyone’s unique needs. Her supportive, nonjudgmental style empowers clients to face challenges with confidence, knowing they have the tools and support to move forward. Fluent in Serbo-Croatian, Koso can connect with a broader range of individuals, ensuring that language is never a barrier to receiving the support needed. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys fishing, spending time with her dog, Wrigley, and cherishing moments with family and friends.

Greg Love is a licensed therapist with experience providing individual, couples, group, and family therapy. He earned his master’s degree in mental health counseling from Northwestern University and is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He has worked as both 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. His s experience includes working with adults, families, and adolescents with a variety of diagnoses, from generalized anxiety and adjustment disorders to mood disorders. Love understands that most people need a space where they can feel comfortable and not judged to share their journeys. He is honored and enthusiastic to be the person to share that space and navigate that journey together.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-River North and Rosecrance Virtual

Dominique LoVerde is an adolescent and adult therapist at Rosecrance Northbrook. She is a Licensed Social Worker, Qualified Mental Health Professional, and Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor. LoVerde received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois Chicago. She has a history of experience in various settings, including mental health community agencies, residential and outpatient facilities, hospitals, and a police department. LoVerde has experience with teens, young adults, adults, first responders, individuals with substance use, individuals with severe mental health disorders, families, and group sessions. As a clinician, LoVerde utilizes a holistic approach, incorporating various modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with a person-centered care approach, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, psychoeducation, and elements of dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). She believes that each client’s treatment is different and requires safety and a strong therapeutic relationship. LoVerde specializes in working with clients with mood disorders, trauma, substance use disorders, dual-diagnosis conditions, adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Her goal is to empower her clients by helping them set and achieve realistic goals within a nonjudgmental atmosphere.

Locations: Rosecrance Northbrook and Rosecrance Virtual

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.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-River North and Rosecrance Virtual

Dillon Murray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who, in his day-to-day as a therapist with Rosecrance Therapies, continuously adapts to his clients’ unique needs, as no two people are alike. His goal is to support them during the most challenging times, equip them with tools to cope, and encourage them to make meaningful changes for themselves. Murray earned his Master of Social work from the University of Illinois Chicago and previously worked as a clinical supervisor in the areas of adoption support and preservation, domestic violence, and behavioral health before joining the Rosecrance team in 2025. He works with children ages 5 and older, adolescents, families, and seniors. Murray’s experience includes working with populations facing challenges such as adoption, domestic violence, PTSD, mood disorders, grief and loss, and issues within the LGBTQ+ community. Some of the therapies he employs include Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI); Attachment, Regulation, and Competency (ARC) Framework; theraplay; LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy/gender-affirming care; and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) Away from work, Murray enjoys reading, travel, building robots/miniature houses, and anime/geek culture.

Locations: Rosecrance Frankfort and Rosecrance Virtual

Maria Nadupparambil 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. Nadupparambil’s 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 her 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 effective services to underserved communities. When not meeting with clients, she spends time with family and friends, trying local restaurants, relaxing outdoors, or traveling to learn about different cultures.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-River North and Rosecrance Virtual

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.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Beverly and Rosecrance Virtual

Laura Basso Ramos is a therapist at Rosecrance Frankfort with a master’s degree in psychology and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). She specializes in working with adults and adolescents who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. She also works with families and loved ones to provide education and support in rebuilding relationships that have been affected by the consequences of substance use. Her counseling approach is person-centered, recognizing that clients are experts on their own lives. Ramos uses motivational interviewing to help individuals build insight and identify personal reasons for change. She also uses a solution-focused style, empowering clients to make positive changes today instead of dwelling on the past. Additionally, she incorporates the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) to guide clients through the recovery process with clarity and purpose.

Locations: Rosecrance Frankfort and Rosecrance Virtual

David Saxon is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is dedicated to preventing and reducing substance use and mental health stigma. He currently facilitates the 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.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-River North and Rosecrance Virtual

Christina Schneider 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. Schneider 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. Schneider 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.

Locations: Rosecrance Therapies | Chicago-Norwood Park and Rosecrance Virtual

Megan Steinhoff is an adolescent and adult counselor at Rosecrance Naperville/Warrenville. She has a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Northwestern University. Steinhoff has a wide range of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She has experience treating adjustment disorder, anxiety, depression, substance use, mood disorders, PTSD, life transitions, and relationship, communication, boundary, and self-esteem challenges. Steinhoff provides a comfortable, honest, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship for her clients. Clients are encouraged to speak their minds, work toward goals, and address issues that are causing barriers in their personal lives. She utilizes a broad set of modalities based on client needs, including psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gestalt, Adlerian, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and person-centered theory. Steinhoff also employs play, art, music, and nature to enrich the therapeutic relationship. She is an LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist and fluent in Polish.

Locations: Rosecrance Naperville/Warrenville and Rosecrance Virtual

Sharda Wright, M.A., LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Rosecrance Therapies Chicago-River North with over 10 years of experience in the behavioral health field. She earned her master’s degree in Community Mental Health Counseling from National Louis University. Wright has worked in a variety of settings, including residential programs, correctional facilities, community-based services, and schools. Throughout her career, she has helped clients manage symptoms related to depression, adjustment barriers, and life stressors, supporting them through both immediate challenges and longer-term healing journeys. Wright joined Rosecrance in February 2024 in a residential role and began working in outpatient services in July 2024. In her current role, she works closely with individuals facing anxiety, trauma, stress, and life transitions. She focuses on building a “coping toolkit” for each client and creating a safe, supportive space to process experiences. Wright takes a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to care, integrating CBT, ACT, DBT, and solution-focused techniques. She specializes in working with relationship issues, women’s issues, first responders, addictions, trauma, and life transitions, and enjoys helping young adults, professionals, and anyone ready for meaningful change. Outside of work, she is passionate about traveling, watching true crime documentaries, and spending time with her loved ones.