Alpine Clinic

Nizar El-Khalili, M.D.  Board Certified in Psychiatry, Adolescent Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Addiction Psychiatry

Aldo A. Buonanno, M.D.  Board Certified in Psychiatry.  Dr. Buonanno provides a full range of services for children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. 

Orlando Gustilo, M.D.  Doctor Gustilo has practiced psychiatry for twenty-five years.  He provides a full range of services for adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.

Rahila I. Qazi, M.D.   Board Certified in Psychiatry & Neurology, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.

Jayati K. Singh, M.D.  Board Certified in Psychiatry.  Dr. Singh provides a full range of services for adults, geriatrics, adolescents and children.  Doctor Singh has additional training and interest in Women’s Mental Health.  This includes treatment of gender related mental illnesses such as Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD, PMS), menopause related psychiatric illnesses, psychiatric treatment of disorders during pregnancy and postpartum.

Kelly S. Earnst, Ph.D., HSPP Dr. Earnst specializes in neuropsychological and psychological assessment of children and adults.  Evaluation for children and adolescents involve assessment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, autism-spectrum disorders, and emotional and adjustment difficulties.  Adult and geriatric evaluations involve assessment of memory problems, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, competency, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, traumatic brain injury, depression and other emotional difficulties, and chronic pain. 

Jill E. Salem, Ph.D., HSPP  Dr. Salem specializes in neuropsychological and psychological testing with children and adults to assess their cognitive and emotional functioning and to assist in diagnosis and treatment and/or educational planning.  Her experience includes working with individuals with learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autistic spectrum disorders such as Asperger’s disorder, traumatic brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, memory problems, Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and psychiatric, emotional, and adjustment difficulties. 

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Brooke R. Olsen, Ph.D.,HSPP Dr. Olsen, Child Clinical Psychologist, specializes in the evaluation and treatment of a full range of child and adolescent disorders, including behavioral and emotional components of children’s medical problems, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, behavioral problems, learning disability assessment, adjustment problems, anxiety disorders, and childhood depression. 

Nancy J. Shook, Ph.D., HSPP  Dr. Shook specializes in individual and conjoint therapy with adults who experience adjustment disorders, depression and other mood disorders, relationship problems, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and personal growth and development issues.  Treatment is also offered to adults who are survivors of physical, sexual, and/or emotional abuse. 

Smita D. Ward, Ph.D., HSPP   Dr. Ward is a licensed clinical psychologist, earning her doctorate from Purdue University in 1996.  Dr. Ward has training and several years experience working with the entire developmental age span, including children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.  She has worked with clients coping with a variety of challenges and struggles such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, adjustment issues, eating disorders, abuse, and traumatic stress.  Other areas of specialty include substance abuse evaluations/treatment, learning disability and ADHD testing, autism spectrum disorders, and multicultural counseling.  Dr. Ward is also an adjunct faculty member for Purdue University’s Clinical Psychology Department, teaching courses in abnormal psychology and psychoeducational testing for undergraduate and graduate students.

James M. Toth, Psy.D., HSPP  Dr. Toth is a clinical psychologist, specializing in child and family psychotherapy.  He is licensed in the state of Indiana and has worked in community mental health over the past 15 years.   He has also been a branch director for two rural outpatient offices and has managed a variety of programs involving both adult and child mental health services.  Areas of specialty include psychological assessment, anger management interventions, social skills development, substance abuse treatment, clinical hypnosis, and cognitive/behavioral therapy.  Other areas of specialty include working with Asperger’s and Autistic children.  His work with children and adolescents having emotional and behavioral difficulties has been outstanding and recognized in the community. 

Mary Kay Schwartz Kruse, Ph.D.  Dr. Schwartz Kruse specializes in relationship problems such as marital therapy, divorce recovery, remarriage and step family issues.  She also provides individual therapy for adults and adolescents which includes treatment for depression, anxiety, grief reaction, and stress management.

Chuck Cichanowicz, MS, M.Div., LMHC, IMAC, CCJS   Chuck Cichanowicz specializes in working with adolescents aged 16 and up and adults, focusing primarily on chemical dependency and addiction.  He also specializes in working with clients in the criminal justice system.  Other areas of interest include sexual orientation issues, mood disorders, sexual dependency issues, and behavioral problems.  Christian counseling if requested.  No marital therapy, domestic violence, or ADHD.

Tobyn Linton, LMHC, MAC, ICAC II    Tobyn Linton specializes in addictions, but also addresses general mental health problems. He works with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. He approaches recovery from addiction and mental illness as a holistic process and primarily utilizes Cognitive-Behavioral, Strengths-Based, and Systems models. Tobyn has several years of experience facilitating group, individual and family sessions for clients in early recovery as well as those with several years of sobriety. Most recently, his work has been concentrated on the Matrix Model IOP, problem-solving courts, and community mental health. Other areas of interest include spirituality, family dynamics, the addiction process, and relapse prevention.

Joseph K. Roberts, M.A.M.F.T., LMFT   Joe Roberts is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than nine years of experience in community mental health. He is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy. Joe utilizes an integrative therapy approach firmly based in family systems therapy to treat children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. He provides individual, couple, family, and group therapy, specializing in depression, anxiety, ADHD, anger management, behavioral issues, career counseling, family issues, grief and loss, domestic violence survival, individual and family recovery from alcohol and drug abuse, kinship care, and issues related to grandparents raising grandchildren. He offers Christian counseling upon request.

Regi S. Abraham, MSW, ACSW, LCSW   Regi Abraham specializes in individual couple and family therapy with children, adolescent girls, adults and geriatrics.  Areas of interest include relationship issues, divorce recovery, grief and loss, adoption and foster care, developmentally disabled individuals, ADHD, child abuse and mood disorders.  Christian counseling will be offered if requested by clients. 

Carol Cook, MSW, ACSW, LCSW   Carol Cook specializes in individual therapy with adults with a special interest in relationship issues, the treatment of mood disorders, sexual abuse, and  grief.  She also works with family of origin issues that are impacting the present.

Lisa L. Coston, MS, LMHC   Lisa Coston works with children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in treating survivors and perpetrators of violence. She provides individual, group, and family therapy for people needing help with these issues. She also has an interest in working with adolescents who have been identified as having conduct disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, self-harm and adolescent adjustment issues. She is trained and has experience in play and group therapy for children, adolescents and adults. She uses experiential experiences to assist clients in the change process.

John Kish, MA, LCSW   John Kish is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker earning his degree from the University of Chicago.  John’s area of specialty includes working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, family and couples treatment addressing issues such as depression, anxiety and panic attacks, defiance and oppositional behaviors, ADHD and school problems, communication breakdown, marital/couples and family conflict, anger issues, grief and loss, adjustment and work related problems.  Other areas of experience include men’s issues, homosexual and gender identity issues.

Jerome “Jerry” L. Mattern, LCSW, LMHC, CRC, CCM   Jerry Mattern provides individual, couple, and family therapy.  Principle approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Perspective, Systems Theory, Interpersonal Communication skill building, and if desired by the patient, Christian counseling.  Areas of interest include the following: depression and anxiety interventions, communication and relational skills, parenting interventions, anger management, stress management, academic or employment difficulties, career counseling, counseling and referral services for individuals and families adjusting to disability or advancing age, and identification of community and internet resources.  Other areas of interest include: ADHD, Asperger Syndrome, panic attacks, and grief/loss/trauma.

Julia M. Mills, MSW, ACSW, LCSW   Julia Mills utilizes insight-oriented, cognitive, behavioral treatment modalities based on family systems approach in the treatment of adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations.  She specializes in mood disorders, domestic violence, childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, issues of loss and grief, anger management problems, gender issues, and adjustment difficulties. 

Katherine J. Patrick, MSW, LCSW    Kate Patrick provides individual counseling to adults who wish to address issues of anxiety, panic, stress management, adjusting to new situations, grief, mood disorders, identifying personal problem solving approaches and personal communication styles. Kate also works with domestic violence, sexual abuse and spiritual issues. Kate uses cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths perspective, relaxation and imagery approaches, mind/body connections, as well as insight perspective when appropriate. 

Patricia “Patty” M. Thorn, MSW, LCSW   Patty Thorn specializes in individual and family therapy which includes working with children, adolescents, adults and couples.  Treatment focuses on depression, mood and anxiety disorders, marital conflict and unfaithfulness, communication breakdown, sexual abuse, grief and loss, ADHD, and behavioral problems.  Patty has a deep commitment toward assisting families resolve conflict and difficulties at all levels in order to ensure family preservation.   Additional areas of expertise include assisting survivors of domestic violence and women's issues. 

NURSE PRACTITIONER/THERAPIST

Taunya Ismail, MS, APRN, BC  Taunya Ismail, advanced practice nurse, specializes in adult ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic, marital therapy, divorce recovery, women’s issues, grief reactions, stress management, gay/lesbian issues, obsessive-compulsive disorders, adjustment/situational disorders, eating disorders in adults and adolescents and interpersonal skill development.  Mrs. Ismail also specializes in adolescent divorce recovery, depression, and grief reactions.  Children issues in the area of divorce recovery.  Will consider spiritual aspects if requested.  As an advanced practice nurse; Taunya Ismail has prescriptive authority and can prescribe psychotropic medication, as well as order appropriate lab tests.

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Revised 08/14/2006

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