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
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
Savannah El
Administrative Manager, Mental Health Services
sel1@uchicago.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Education: BS in Family Studies and Human Service from Towson University
Professional Interests: Administrative support
Personal Interests: Traveling, cooking, modeling, content creation, beauty influencing, yoga and pilates
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
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
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
Assistant Director of Access Management, 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
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
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
Maria Sanchez
Post Doctoral Trainee in Clinical Psychology
mariasanchez@uchicago.edu
Pronouns: she/her/hers/ella
Education: BA, Psychology with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies, Pennsylvania State University; PhD, Counseling Psychology, Texas Tech University; Clinical Internship, Michigan State University, Counseling and Psychiatric Services Center
Professional Interests: Addressing mental health disparities and increasing mental health services for emerging adults, particularly those of historically marginalized identities, with an emphasis on Afro-Latinx/e, Black, and Latinx/e communities. Utilizing therapeutic orientations and techniques that are culturally informed, antiracist, trauma-informed, interpersonal, and client-centered. Advocating for mental health and social equity for historically and systemically marginalized communities.
Personal Interest: Cooking, reading, any form of creative expression, spending time with friends, family, both human and furry
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Tab Shamsi, PsyD
Staff Psychologist, Coordinator of Academic Skills Assessment Program
tshamsi@bsd.uchicago.edu
Education: PsyD in Clinical Psychology and MA in Counseling and Organizational Psychology from Adler University; Internship at University of Notre Dame Counseling Center, Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Chicago Student Counseling Service.
Professional interests: Evidence-based approaches for the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders, academic and career issues, mindfulness and meditation, working with international students, issues related to cultural identity, existential concerns, group psychotherapy, stress management, supervision and training.
Personal interests: Music, dog training, astronomy
Languages Spoken: English
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Jay Steinberg, PsyD
Staff Psychologist
jaysteinberg@uchicago.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Education: Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern University; MA in Clinical Psychology from Teacher’s College, Columbia University; doctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University’s student Counseling Center.
Professional Interests: Anxiety, mood disorders, identity, relationships, body image concerns, and group psychotherapy.
Personal Interests: Snowboarding, dogs, hiking, spending time with family and friends, and fishing.
Languages Spoken: English
Jerome Wilczynski, PsyD
Staff Psychologist
jwilczynski@uchicago.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Education: BMus in Viola Performance from The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor; MA in Theology from Catholic Theological Union at Chicago; PsyD in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology; Clinical Internship, Lake Forest College Counseling Center; Post-doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Psychology/Behavioral Medicine, St James Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois.
Professional Interests: Individual therapy for depressive and anxiety conditions, as well as adjustment reactions to the gamut of life circumstances; interpersonal process group therapy; couples therapy; client-centered therapy; multicultural informed therapy; working with persons that are gay, lesbian, bisexual and gender fluid identifying; religious and/or spiritual issues in therapy; psychological reactions to medical conditions; working with those with serious mental disorders; and supervising psychotherapy trainees.
Personal Interests: Modern interpretations of religious faith that do not forsake a scientific worldview; movies of all sorts, with an interest in those that are gay themed (foreign and domestic), vampire themed movies/TV shows; TV series such as Breaking Bad or Downtown Abbey; eating out, spending quality time and laughing with friends and family; and above all, spending time with his husband.
Languages Spoken: English
Jie Zhu, PsyD
Staff Psychologist
jazhu@uchicago.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Education: BA in Psychology from Ohio State University; MS and PsyD in Clinical Psychology with Psychodynamic Concentration from Nova Southeastern University; Clinical Internship at the Hamilton-Madison House in New York City, Postdoctoral Fellowship at Princeton University, Counseling and Psychological Services.
Professional Interests: Working with immigrants and international students/multicultural issues, identity development, supporting LGBTQIA+ identified individuals, working with students with neuro-diversities, relationship conflicts, and counseling in Mandarin. Using psychodynamic theories as the foundation of clinical work, Valuing and respecting the dynamic unfolding in the therapeutic relationship, integrating various treatment modalities depending on the needs of the visiting students, including interpersonal approach, cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
Personal Interests: Rocking climbing/bouldering indoor and outdoor, spending time with my wife and cats, video games, movies, outdoor sports
Languages spoken: English, Mandarin