Alpine Clinic

PSYCHIATRISTS

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. 

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.

NEUROPSYCHOLOGISTS

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 raining 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.

Wesley H. Ward, Ph.D., HSPP Dr. Ward specializes in providing humanistic, compassionate services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Services include most childhood and adolescent issues such as parent-child issues, behavior problems, school related concerns, and mood/anxiety issues. Services for adults include but are not limited to marital, family and relationship issues, challenges of everyday life, transitions, loss and grief, and mood/anxiety issues. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity and learning disability evaluations are provided across the lifespan.

PSYCHOLOGIST

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.

ADDICTION SERVICES

Martin J. Green, ACSW, LCSW Marty Green is a licensed clinical social worker and has a variety of experience working with addictions and general mental health constraints. Marty works with adolescents, college students, adults, couples and families. The modalities that he will draw from to assist those struggling with addiction and mental health constrains include: Strengths-based models, Transtheoretical models, Cognitive-Behavioral approaches, and Systems theory. Marty has multiple years of experience working in treatment centers, schools, Emergency Room settings and has been overseeing an AOD program at the University Counseling Center. Marty currently provides individual, couples, and group therapy. Interests include social justice advocacy, trauma recovery, system dynamics, and personal/spiritual development.

LICENSED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST

Joseph K. Roberts, M.A.M.F.T., LMFT Joe Roberts is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than ten 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, autism spectrum disorders, 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.

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKERS

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 uses that are impacting the present.

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: crisis management and adjustment to changes in employment and related circumstances, career counseling, identification of community and internet resources, referral services for individuals and families, communication and relational skills, parenting interventions, depression and anxiety interventions, anger management, stress management, and academic difficulties. Other areas of interests 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, sexuality issues, gay/lesbian, gender identity and women’s issues. 

LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR

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.

NURSE PRACTITIONER/THERAPIST

Laura B. Hawkins, MS, MSN, CNS-BC, NCC Laura Hawkins is a board certified advanced-practice psychiatric nurse and national certified counselor. Laura offers psychotherapy and/or medication management for adults and children. Her practice emphasizes a family-centered approach to ADHD and child behavior issues. Additional areas of focus are PTSD, sexual abuse/trauma recovery, marriage/relationship issues, adoption adjustment, grief and loss, and chronic mental illness such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Treatment also includes but is not limited to anxiety, depression, compulsive/addictive behaviors, and adjustment to chronic physical illness. For those who desire it, a faith-based approach is available.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (765) 446-9394.

Revised 12/9/09