Mental Health Services

Mike Pietrus, PsyD

Director of Mental Health Services
mpietrus@uchicago.edu

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Education: BS, Psychology and Philosophy with a Certificate in Integrated Liberal Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison; PsyD, Clinical Psychology, The Chicago School; Clinical Internship, University of Chicago, Student Counseling and Resource Service

Professional Interests: Student mental health, psychotherapy, assessment, supervision, qualitative research/practice, phenomenology, hermeneutics, applied biopsychosocial inquiry, university counseling centers, child and adolescent psychology, gifted psychology, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, educational settings, developmental concerns, grief/loss, music/art therapy, and trauma.

My work comes from an existential/phenomenological perspective and is informed by interpersonal, constructivist and systems theory. I have a particular interest in working with gifted children, adolescents, and adults through the use of individual, group, and family therapeutic modalities. Other interests include motivation, innovation, and social justice/intersectional issues, as well as the intersection of technology and psychology.

I am a member of the Student Counseling and Wellness leadership teams with responsibilities that include the supervision of the Student Counseling clinical staff.

Personal Interests: Spending quality time with family and friends, all manner of music, film, and sports.

Languages Spoken: English

Carina Bauer, PsyD

Associate Director of Clinical Services
cdbauer@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers

**Education**: PsyD in Clinical Psychology and MA in Counseling Psychology from Adler University; Internship at University of Idaho Counseling and Testing Center, Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Massachusetts Amherst Center for Counseling and Psychological Health.

**Professional interests**: Eating disorders and body image, relational issues, self-esteem and identity development, anxiety and mood disorders, perfectionism, grief and loss, couples counseling and supervision and training.

**Personal interests**: Spending time with family and friends, traveling, barre classes, and trying new restaurants in the city.

**Languages Spoken**: English

Abby Bautista

Advanced Extern
t-9abby0@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns**: She/Her/Hers

**Education:** BS in Psychology and M.Ed in Community Counseling from Loyola University Chicago. M.A in Clinical Psychology from Adler University. Currently a fourth year PsyD Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student at Adler University.

**Professional interests:** Embracing positivity of mental health and importance of self-care through psychoeducation. Culturally responsive and person-centered individual therapy for anxiety/stress, depression, adjustment concerns, family issues, and acculturation. Practicing compassion through meditation and mindfulness exercises. Working with first-generation college, transfer, and international students with an emphasis on Latinx/e communities.

**Personal Interest:** Running, musicals, Disney, exploring coffee shops, spending time with family and friends, watching sports, and long road trips around the U.S.

**Languages:** English, Spanish

Jenn Archer, PhD

Staff Psychologist
jearcher@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** She/her/hers

**Education:** PhD and MA in Counseling Psychology from University of Texas, Austin. Clinical Internship at NC State University Counseling Center. BA in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

**Professional Interests:** Utilizing multicultural approaches to therapy. Working with: Students with historically marginalized identities, specifically Latinx/e students. LGBTQIA+ concerns. Self-esteem and identity development/exploration. Intersectional identities. Anxiety/Stress management/Depression/Adjustment. Relationship issues. Dissertation stress. Career counseling. Training/Supervision.

**Personal Interests:** Needle felting, collage, embroidery, illustration, video games, blind boxes, musical theater, art museums, and thrifting.

**Languages Spoken:** English

David Berrier, MD

Chief Psychiatrist
dberrier@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** He/him/his

**Education:** BA from Grinnell College; MD from Rush University Medical College; Residency in General Psychiatry from Northwestern University.

**Professional Interests:** Student and emerging adult mental health, adult outpatient psychiatry, medical education in psychiatry, adult inpatient and emergency psychiatry, biomedical ethics

**Personal Interests:** Fitness, nature, Chicago culture/dining, and graphic novels

**Languages Spoken:** English

**Liaison to the Biological Sciences Division (BSD)**

Jessica Bychawski, LCSW

Staff Therapist
jbychawski@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers

**Education**: B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley in Psychology and the History of Art. Masters in Social Welfare (MSW) from the University of California, Berkeley.

**Professional Interests**: Supporting the recovery of students diagnosed with mental health conditions and providing psychoeducation to students and loved ones. Linking students to resources on and off campus, and working through barriers to resources. Working with family, faculty, and staff to increase awareness of mental health conditions and to fight stigma associated with diagnosis and treatment. Utilizing the Wellness Recovery Action Plan model to increase personal insight into symptoms and allow students to take a leading role in their treatment. Approaching student care from a systems perspective with a focus on the promotion of social justice, inclusion, and cultural competence.

**Personal Interests**: Exploring art in Chicago, going to the lake, kayaking, bird watching, true crime, and spending time with family and friends.

**Languages Spoken**: English, conversational Polish

Luis Cartagenova, MD

Staff Psychiatrist

**Pronouns:** He/Him/His

**Education:** BS from Yale University, MD from Baylor College of Medicine, Residency in General Psychiatry from Northwestern University

**Professional Interests:** Student and emerging adult mental health, adult outpatient psychiatry, medical education, and helping others navigate issues related to acculturation, interpersonal changes, as well as gender and sexuality. I am particularly interested in helping young adults with anxiety and depression, as well as chronic SMI.

**Personal Interests:** Cooking, Traveling, Gardening, Animals, Exercise and Cycling, Knitting, and Spending time with family and friends.

**Languages Spoken:** English, Spanish

Ashwin Chugh, LCSW

Staff Therapist
ashwinchugh@uchicago.edu

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Education: MSSW in Advanced Clinical Social Work from Columba University, BSM in Business Management from Tulane University.

Professional Interests: Individual and group therapy with young adults who are living with the impact of trauma, mood disorders, grief, and life adjustments. Applying self-compassion, values-based, and a person-centered approach to therapy. Working with first gen, diverse, and vulnerable populations.

Personal Interests: Trying new restaurants, watching films, making espresso, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Alexandria Davis, RN, PMHNP

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
davisa1@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers

**Education:** BA in Psychology from Northwestern University; MSN and Psychiatric-Mental Health NP from University of Illinois at Chicago; Clinical Practicum at University of Illinois at Chicago–Institute for Juvenile Research/ Adult Psychiatry Evaluation Clinic

**Professional Interests:** Adolescent/young adult mental health, culturally informed mental health care, medication management

**Personal Interests:** Music, family, food, TV/film, travel

**Languages Spoken:** English

Kim Garza

Project Assistant
kgarza@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers

**Education:** MLIS from Drexel University

**Professional Interests:** Student Mental Health Administration and Library and Information Science

**Personal Interests:** Reading, bike riding, and taking dance lessons

**Languages Spoken:** English

Yael Hoffman, LCSW, MPH

Crisis Care Counselor
yhoffman@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers

**Education:** BA in Communications; BFA in Musical Theatre Performance; MSW in Interpersonal Practice; MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education all from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.

**Professional Interests:** Providing trauma-informed psychotherapy with the goal of building one's ability to cope, manage intense emotions, and strengthen skills to promote healing and well-being. Linking clients to community resources and support systems. Employing culturally responsive and holistic short-term and long-term integrative approaches for youth, adults and couples. Crisis intervention, psychiatric emergencies, and psychosocial disaster response.

**Personal Interests:** Musical theatre/straight theatre, singing wherever and whenever I can, ballet/tap, biking, trying to win pie-baking competitions, reading, doing puzzles, yoga, travel, volunteer work, Wordle, movies/TV, board games, sharing meals with family and friends.

**Languages Spoken:** English, Hebrew

Erin Hurst, MD

Staff Psychiatrist; Coordinator of Psychiatry Training
eburke@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers

**Education:** BA and MD from Northwestern University; Psychiatry Residency at University of Illinois Chicago; Fellowship in University Student Mental Health at University of Chicago.

**Professional Interests:** In her work with students, Dr. Hurst feels strongly that medical decision making should be an inherently collaborative process and she prides herself on her efficiency and directness. Dr. Hurst incorporates Cognitive and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy techniques into medication management as indicated and applicable. Dr. Hurst has also served on the university-wide Veteran’s Task Force.

**Personal Interests:** knitting, theater, time with family and friends

**Languages Spoken:** English

**Liaison to Pritzker School of Medicine**

Anagha Inamdar, MA

Advanced Extern
t-9ainam@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers

**Education**: BS from the University of Iowa; MA in Clinical Psychology from Adler University; PsyD Student of Clinical Psychology at Adler University

**Professional Interests:** Mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and trauma-informed care, grief and loss, identity development and life transitions, LGBTQIA+ affirming care, multicultural sensitivity, relational and family challenges, and mindfulness. I work collaboratively with clients by using a humanizing and strength-based approach to empower and amplify their voices.

**Personal Interests:** Playing piano, reading, hot chocolate year-round, traveling, rewatching comfort shows and movies, animal lover, nature, concerts, trying different cuisines, and spending time with friends and family!

**Languages Spoken:** English

Emily Knotek, PsyD

Staff Psychologist, Co-Coordinator of the Trauma Team
eknotek@uchicago.edu

**Education**: BA in Psychology, Spanish minor from The University of Dayton; MA and Psy.D. from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology; Clinical Internship at University of South Florida, Postdoctoral Fellowship at Washington University in Saint Louis.

**Professional Interests**: Trauma, eating disorders and body image, anxiety and mood disorders, identity development and adjustment issues, diversity issues and providing culturally-informed care, facilitating exploration of relational patterns and family of origin issues, perfectionism, grief and loss. Utilizing psychodynamic, relational, and multicultural approaches to psychotherapy.

**Personal interests**: fitness, travel/culture, foreign languages, music and dance, animal lover

**Languages spoken**: English

**Liaison to Office of Sexual Misconduct Prevention and Support**

Judy Kupchan, MA

Advanced Extern
t-9kupch@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers

**Education:** BS in Developmental Psychology and Spanish Studies, Art minor from The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; MA from The Chicago School, Chicago

**Professional Interests:** Trauma, interpersonal issues, identity development, self-esteem, acculturation, anxiety, depression, OCD, couples therapy. Utilizing trauma-informed, client-centered, and psychodynamic approaches to psychotherapy.

**Personal interests:** Reading, photography, reality television, going on walks, eating sushi, exploring Chicago, and spending time with my friends and family.

**Languages spoken:** English, Russian.

Jiwon Lee

Advanced Extern
t-9leej0@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** she/her/hers

**Education:** BA in Psychology from McGill University; MEd in Counselling Psychology from University of Alberta; Currently attending Loyola University Chicago, Counseling Psychology PhD program

**Professional Interests:** working with immigrants and international students, cross-cultural concerns (e.g., identity issues, addressing discrimination/microaggressions, adjustment issues), advocacy and social justice, interpersonal concerns, social anxiety, stress and burnout, trauma

**Personal Interests:** Crochet, dance lessons, food

**Languages Spoken:** English, Korean

Chen Liang, PsyD

Post Doctoral Trainee in Clinical Psychology
cliang2@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** she/her/hers

**Education:** Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology, Springfield College; Clinical Internship at University of Notre Dame; Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Psychology, Northwest Missouri State University; Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology, Beijing Sport University

**Professional Interests:** Relationship/interpersonal concerns, sport and performance (student-athletes), international students' adjustments, LGBTQIA+ affirming, identity development, trauma, grief and loss, eating and body image concerns, depression, group therapy, outreach and advocacy

**Personal interests**: Sports; Movies and TV shows; Nature; Being active; Spending quality time with loved ones

**Languages spoken**: Mandarin Chinese and English

Chih-Ying Liu, LCSW

Clinical Case Manager
cyliu@uchicago.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Education: BBA in International Business and BA in Sociology from National Taiwan University, Taiwan; MSW from University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Professional Interests: Providing trauma and culturally informed care through a collaborative, strength-based approach. Supporting the recovery of students with mental health concerns through psychoeducation, case management, psychotherapy, removal of barriers, and addressing stigma.

Personal Interests: Traveling, walking, exploring neighborhoods, eating out, reading, yoga, and meditation

Languages Spoken: English, Mandarin Chinese

Yu-Yun Liu, PhD

Staff Psychologist, Co-Coordinator of Eating Concerns Assessment and Services
yyliu@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers

**Education:** BA in Chinese Literature, National Central University, Taiwan; MEd in School Counseling, Purdue University; PhD in Counseling Psychology, University of Louisville; Clinical Internship at University of Florida Counseling and Wellness Center

**Professional Interests:** Disordered eating and body image; cultural adjustment of international students; intersecting identities of race, gender, class, and sexual orientation; anxiety/stress management; relationship issues; group therapy; clinical training and supervision

**Personal Interests:** Eating, traveling, gardening, watching movies and musicals, and spending time with friends and family

**Languages Spoken:** English, Mandarin Chinese

Robin Mathew, APN, PMHNP

Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse
mathewr@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** He/Him/His

**Education**: BS from Northern Illinois University and MSN-Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from University of Illinois at Chicago.

**Professional Interests**: Young-adult mental health, collaborative care-approach model, and culturally informed mental health care.

**Personal Interest**: Graphic novels, horror/weird fiction, film, music, and trying new foods.

**Languages Spoken**: English

John McPherrin, PsyD

Assistant Director, Training
jkm@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** He/Him/His

**Education:** BA, DePaul University; PsyD, Illinois School of Professional Psychology; Clinical Internship and Postdoctoral Fellowship, The Chicago Counseling and Psychotherapy Research Center

**Professional Interests:** Supporting gender-expansive students, as well as students who identify as gay, lesbian and bisexual; providing culturally and racially aware psychotherapy; working with low-income and first generation college students; doing couples therapy; treating sexual dysfunction and childhood trauma, including physical, sexual and emotional abuse; supervising and training psychology trainees; utilizing and teaching humanistic approaches to psychotherapy.

**Personal Interests:** Traveling the U.S., watching Netflix, gardening, hiking, and eating

**Languages Spoken:** English

**Liaison to the Chicago Booth School of Business**

Khanh Nghiem, PhD

Staff Psychologist and Associate Director for Diversity, Inclusion, and Outreach
knghiem@bsd.uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers

**Education:**
BS in Psychology with minor in Biology from Oklahoma State University; MS in Cognitive Psychology from University of Florida; PhD in Counseling Psychology from University of Florida; Clinical Internship at Ball State University

**Professional Interests:**
Multicultural therapy and advocacy; diversity and social justice; supporting undocumented immigrant students, refugee students, first-generation students, and students of color; intersectionality of identities and cultural identity development; suicide prevention/crisis intervention; trauma; adjustment and transition; family of origin issues; relationship issues; performance and sports psychology; outreach, training, and supervision

**Personal Interests:**
visiting aquariums, gardening, drinking bubble tea, traveling, trying different foods/restaurants, cooking shows

**Language Spoken:** English, Vietnamese

Jacqueline Pardo, MD

Staff Psychiatrist
j-pardo@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** She/Her/Hers

**Education:** BA from Yale University; MD from University of Chicago; Residency in Pediatrics, University of Chicago; Residency in Psychiatry, University of Illinois at Chicago; Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Chicago

**Professional Interests:** Emerging Adult mental health; emerging adult development and wellbeing; adjustment to college and graduate school; medical Illness in young adults; first generation and international students; problems with inattention; anxiety, depression and mood disorders; ADHD, OCD.

**Personal Interests:** Fitness, music, travel, spending time with family and friends.

**Languages Spoken:** English, German, French

Claire Peña, MA

Advanced Extern
t-9clai0@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** she/her/hers

**Education:** Bachelor of Science in Child Development from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, MA in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School

**Professional interests:** adolescent and adult psychotherapy from a psychodynamic orientation, issues with chronic shame, culturally informed lens

**Personal interests:** lake walks, SoulCycle, traveling, Chicago dining

**Languages spoken:** English, conversational in Spanish

Seth Preminger, PsyD

Staff Psychologist
preminger@uchicago.edu

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Education: BS in Psychology from Trinity College in Hartford, CT; PsyD in Clinical Psychology and MA in Counseling from Adler University; Internship at Palos Behavioral Health Professionals

Professional interests: evidence-based approaches for the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, athletic performance, attention concerns, mindfulness and meditation, supervision and training.

Personal interests: watching sports, running, and spending time with family and friends

Languages Spoken: English

Samantha Ryland — Sam Ryland, PsyD

Staff Psychologist, AOD Coordinator
sryland@uchicago.edu

**Pronouns:** They/Them

**Education:** BA in Psychology with a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies from Ohio Wesleyan University; MA in Professional Mental Health Counseling and Addictions from Lewis and Clark College; PsyD in Counseling Psychology from Carlow University; Clinical Internship at Carnegie Mellon University Counseling and Psychological Services; Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Chicago Student Counseling Services

**Professional Interests:** Working with LGBQ+ and gender-expansive clients, sexual health and embodiment (incl. kink, disability, and diverse bodies), alcohol and substance use concerns, self-compassion work, trauma issues, navigating relationships (traditional/nontraditional), and family of origin dynamics. I identify as a trauma-informed, fat-positive, sex-positive, kink-friendly, and poly-affirming therapist.

**Personal Interests:** Reading, video games, drawing/painting, photography, spending time with my adorable cat

**Languages Spoken:** English

Adriana Sanchez, PhD

Staff Psychologist
sancheza1@uchicago.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Education: BA in Psychology, MA in Counseling Psychology, and Ph.D. in Counseling, Clinical, and School Psychology from The University of California, Santa Barbara. APA-accredited Clinical Doctoral Internship at The University of Illinois at Chicago Counseling Center.

Professional interests: Increasing mental health access and utilization for all students, especially among students with historically marginalized identities with an emphasis on Latinx/e communities. Using a culturally responsive, client-centered and integrative approach. Working with first-generation college students, transfer students, immigrant and international students, supporting LGBTQIA+ identified individuals; anxiety, depression, anxiety, adjustment concerns, acculturation, family issues, trauma, identity exploration, supervision and consultation.

Personal Interest: Music, getting outdoors and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops, spending time with family and friends.

Languages: English, Spanish

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Carina Bauer, PsyD

Abby Bautista

Jenn Archer, PhD

David Berrier, MD

Jessica Bychawski, LCSW

Luis Cartagenova, MD

Ashwin Chugh, LCSW

Alexandria Davis, RN, PMHNP

Kim Garza

Yael Hoffman, LCSW, MPH

Erin Hurst, MD

Anagha Inamdar, MA

Emily Knotek, PsyD

Judy Kupchan, MA

Jiwon Lee

Chen Liang, PsyD

Chih-Ying Liu, LCSW

Yu-Yun Liu, PhD

Robin Mathew, APN, PMHNP

John McPherrin, PsyD

Khanh Nghiem, PhD

Jacqueline Pardo, MD

Claire Peña, MA

Seth Preminger, PsyD

Sam Ryland, PsyD

Adriana Sanchez, PhD

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Tab Shamsi, PsyD

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Jay Steinberg, PsyD

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Mike Pietrus, PsyD

Carina Bauer, PsyD

Abby Bautista

Jenn Archer, PhD

David Berrier, MD

Jessica Bychawski, LCSW

Luis Cartagenova, MD

Ashwin Chugh, LCSW

Alexandria Davis, RN, PMHNP

Kim Garza

Yael Hoffman, LCSW, MPH

Erin Hurst, MD

Anagha Inamdar, MA

Emily Knotek, PsyD

Judy Kupchan, MA

Jiwon Lee

Chen Liang, PsyD

Chih-Ying Liu, LCSW

Yu-Yun Liu, PhD

Robin Mathew, APN, PMHNP

John McPherrin, PsyD

Khanh Nghiem, PhD

Jacqueline Pardo, MD

Claire Peña, MA

Seth Preminger, PsyD

Sam Ryland, PsyD

Adriana Sanchez, PhD

Maria Sanchez

Tab Shamsi, PsyD

Amanda Slawter, LCSW

Jay Steinberg, PsyD

Jerome Wilczynski, PsyD

Jie Zhu, PsyD

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