Paula C.
Castillo, Psy. D.
Dr. Castillo received her doctorate from California School of
Professional Psychology. With over 20 years of clinical experience in
various settings as both clinician and clinical supervisor as well as adjunct
professor. Born in Guatemala, she is bilingual and bicultural with
specialties in human sexuality, trauma, couple’s therapy, family therapy, and
cultural related matters. As Clinical Director of Centro Castillo,
she is fully dedicated to create an environment of learning, growth, and
healing to all that enter its offices.
Angel Williams, LCSW
Ms. Williams earned her Master’s in Social Work from The University of
Chicago. She has over 10 years of clinical experience in various settings. She
has lived, studied, and worked in various Spanish-speaking countries. Her areas
of specialty include working with women and couples on issues of infertility as
well as adoption, and grandparents or extended family raising young
children. She is bicultural in both the Latino and African-American
communities.
Lucero Rodriguez, LCPC
Ms. Rodriguez earned her Master’s in Clinical Professional
Psychology from Roosevelt University. She has seven years working in the social
services field. Ms. Rodriguez is also a school counselor and
specializes in women’s issues, eating disorders and adolescents. She is a
Mexican-American bilingual and bicultural therapist.
Eva San Pedro-Koontz, LPC
Mrs. San Pedro-Koontz earned her
Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Northeastern University in Boston, MA.
She has approximately 10 years of experience working therapeutically with
children, adults and families in a myriad of contexts including hospitals,
community health centers, alternative and public schools, shelters and private
practice. She is originally from Madrid, Spain and is bilingual and bicultural.
She is skilled in providing counseling services to children, adults and
families that have experienced trauma, physical/sexual abuse, depression,
behavioral issues, parenting difficulties as well as anger management
self-esteem and stress management issues.
Jesenia Lopez, LCPC
Ms. Lopez earned her Master’s in Clinical Professional Psychology from Roosevelt University.She has over 6 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families and couples. She is skilled in providing counseling for individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, behavioral issues, self-esteem, and anxiety.
Luis R. Diaz, LCPC
Mr. Diaz obtained his Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Born and raised in Puerto Rico, he is bilingual and understands bicultural issues. He has 5 years of clinical experience providing individual and group therapy in various settings including, but not limited to, correctional facilities, hospitals, nursing homes, and day programs. Mr. Diaz has also worked with a wide range of clients including children, teenagers, adults, and the elderly specializing in mood disorders, diversity, and behavior modification.
Joan g. de Petrizzi, LCSW
Ms. g. de Petrizzi earned her
Master’s degree from SSA at the University of Chicago. She completed the two
year Family Systems Program through The University of Illinois at the Institute
for Juvenile Research. In addition, she has completed 4 years of doctoral
studies at the Institute for Clinical Social Work. Ms. de
Petrizzi has extensive experience working with adolescents, couples and
families. She has been completed at least one hundred Critical Incident
stress debriefings including. She has also provided clinical supervision
for second year Master’s degree students from the University of Chicago
and The University of Illinois. Ms. G. de Petrizzi has a beautiful ethnic
mixture of Mexican, Spanish, Native Indian, and Dutch. She is both
bilingual and bicultural with more than 35 years of clinical experience.
Kathryn H. Schreck, Psy.D.
Dr. Schreck earned her doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University. She has over 6 years of clinical experience including residential, community, and private practice settings. Her clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adult populations. Dr. Schreck is skilled in areas including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, family conflict, eating disorders, domestic violence, and adjustment difficulties. In addition to direct psychotherapy services, she administers psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological assessment.
M. Cecilia Bocanegra, LCPC
Ms. Bocanegra obtained her Master's in Counseling from Northwestern University.
She has 2 years of experience providing individual and group therapy in
the community mental health setting. she is skilled in providing
counseling to a wide range of ages from childhood through adulthood on issues
such as depression, anxiety, identity development, and self-esteem. Born
in Peru, she is bilingual and bicultural.
Monica Marchant-Silva, LCSW
Mrs. Monica Marchant-Silva obtained her master's degree in Social Work at Jane
Addams College of Social Work. She is first-generation
Mexican-America bilingual therapist. She has clinical experience
working both in inpatient and outpatient settings. Mrs.
Marchant-Silva works with individuals and families, as well as runs therapeutic
groups. She has worked with a wide range of concerns including but
not limited to mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, chronic illness, conduct and
behavioral disorders. In addition, Mrs. Marchant-Silva has
experience with reunification of families after suffering domestic violence
and/or sexual assault.
Jonathan Saavedra, PsyD
Dr. Jonathan Saavedra is a bicultural and bilingual first-generation Ecuadorian-American born and raised in the city of Chicago. He earned his doctorate from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology where he received specialized training focused on work with children, adolescents, and their families. Over the course of his training experiences he has had the opportunity to provide therapy to individuals of all ages in community mental health, school, and hospital settings. He has experience treating behavioral issues, ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, and parenting difficulties. Additionally, Dr. Saavedra has experience conducting psychological, psycho-educational, and neuropsychological testing for a broad range of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive issues related to intellectual disability, learning, attention and memory
Mara Silvestri, LPC
Ms. Silvestri obtained her Master’s degree in Mental Health
Counseling From Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She has roughly 5 years of experience
providing individual, family, and group therapy in hospitals and community
mental health settings. Ms. Silvestri is skilled in providing counseling to a
wide range of ages from childhood through adulthood on issues such as
depression, anxiety, mood disorders, behavioral problems, autism, family conflict,
and trauma.
Miren I. Guereca, LPC
Ms. Guereca earned her M.A. in Counseling Psychology with a concentration in Latino Mental Health from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is of Mexican-Basque decent and is bicultural and bilingual. Ms. Guereca is skilled in providing individual, group and family therapy with 3 year of experience in the community mental health setting. Her areas of clinical focus are anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and depression.