Dr. Christopher Watson is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with several years of training and experience in neuropsychological assessment, personality assessment, and psychotherapy. He earned his Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College Graduate School. Dr. Watson specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of childhood and adolescent challenges such a Asperger's Syndrome, anxiety disorders, OCD, explosive behaviors, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Dr. Watson also works for Alexian Brothers Developmental and Behavioral Pediatric Center on a multi-disciplinary diagnostic team. On the other end of the age continuum, he provides assessment and treatment for the aging population when there are concerns regarding memory loss and the ability to maintain independence. Dr. Watson is a Cogmed qualified coach and enjoys using this tool to help clients achieve behavioral change through improved working memory. In addition to clinical practice, Dr. Watson is a adjunct professor in the Doctor of Clinical Psychology program at Argosy University Schaumburg Campus where he teaches assessment and supervision to future clinicians.
christopher12@um.att
Dr. Maria Urani Liu is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in a variety of mental health settings including hospitals, private practice, college counseling, and community mental health. She earned her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern University. At our practice, she provides adolescent and adult therapy specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Special interests include women’s issues, body image concerns, binge eating, and self-esteem issues. In addition to her therapy work, she provides child and adolescent neuropsychological assessments, which include developmental, learning, behavioral, and social/emotional evaluations.
druraniliu@um.att.com
Dr. Doina Porumbescu earned a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. She also has obtained certification as a School Psychologist from National-Louis University. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified School Psychologist. Her education and experience contributes to a unique sensitivity to children's emotional, behavioral, and educational needs. She works in the capacity of a school psychologist for an elementary school. She is also an adjunct professor at National-Louis University, teaching educational and counseling psychology. At our practice, she provides adult and child therapy specializing in mood and anxiety disorders, including anger management through cognitive behavioral interventions. She also conducts psychological assessments which include learning disabilities, gifted evaluations, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder evaluations. She is an advocate to children and adolescents with special needs and consults as an expert witness.
drdoina@um.att.com
Dr. Mark Rauser is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in psychological evaluations. He earned his Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. He has spent the last several years providing inpatient assessments and evaluations within the school context. Dr. Rauser also provides counseling for adolescents and young adults. At our practice, he provides assessment for the aging population when there are concerns regarding memory loss and the ability to maintain independence.
drmrauser@um.att.com
Stacey Watson holds a master’s degree in counseling psychology and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She has spent the past several years specializing in the treatment of adolescents and young adults. In addition to providing services at our office, Stacey works with college-age students as a counselor for Access and Disabilities Services at Harper College. Stacey is a former special education teacher, and uses this experience as an advocate for families of children with special needs who are unsure of their rights within the school system.
stacey@discoveryourstrengths.net
Dr. Whitney Tschan earned a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology-Argosy University-Schaumburg Campus (formally the Illinois School of Professional Psychology). She also holds a B.A. in Elementary Education from DePauw University and an M.A. in Learning Disabilities from Northwestern University. Dr. Tschan has trained and worked in a variety of settings including primary and secondary schools, college counseling centers, hospitals, and private practices. At our practice, she provides neuropsychological assessments and therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She is a postdoctoral fellow under the supervision of Dr. Urani-Liu and Dr. Watson. Her areas of interest include eating disorders and body image concerns, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, stress management, mindfulness, and neuropsychology.
Ben Gesing holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology and will earn his doctorate upon the completion of his dissertation. Ben has several years of extensive training and experience in neuropsychological assessment, personality assessment, and psychotherapy. His training has focused primarily on the diagnosis and treatment of childhood/adolescent and geriatric disorders. Ben provides services at our office as a supervised psychometrician and social skills group leader. He is a Cogmed qualified coach and enjoys using this tool to help clients achieve behavioral change through improved working memory. In addition to providing services at our office, Ben also works at Alexian Brothers Behavioral Heath Hospital as a clinical liaison working with school-aged patients to help facilitate a successful transition from the hospital back into their home schools.
gesingben@um.att.com
