Meet our Staff
Dr. Pamela Applewhite, MA, PhD
Dr. Applewhite has her BA in Psychology from Limestone College, a Masters in Counseling from Webster University, a PhD in Organizational Psychology from Walden University and is currently finishing up her second Masters Degree In Higher Education at Southern New Hampshire University.
Ms Sheila Baxter, LPC
Ms Sheila Baxter, LPC Is a Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has been in Private Practice for more than four years.
Elena Charnot, M.A.
Elena Charnot, M.A. – after graduating from the Univ of Ill- Chicago with a degree in Psychology Elena also obtained a Masters degree in School Counseling from Governors State Univ.
Dr. Aaron D. Chatman, Psy.D
Dr. Aaron D. Chatman, Psy.D completed his Masters Degree at Roosevelt Univ. and his Doctoral degree at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology with a concentration in multicultural competency.
Grace Danz, BSN, RN
Grace Danz, BSN, RN graduated from Loyola University- Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology. Grace has worked as a charge nurse and has experience in both inpatient and outpatient healthcare settings.
Elsia “Peaches” Davenport, M.A.
Elsia attended University of Ill at Chicago and has a Master’s degree in Education from Concordia University in River Forest, Ill. Despite her young age, she is currently retired from teaching and school administration to contribute part-time as office manager to The Psychology Center, Inc.
Dr. James Davenport, Psy.D.
"Dr. D" has been in private practice for over 20 years as Administrative Director of The Psychology Center SM. He received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Psychology.
Dr Paul Davenport, PsyD
Paul is currently a 4th-year doctoral candidate at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, where he is pursuing his Psy.D. in clinical psychology. He obtained his M.A. from Midwestern in July 2021.
Dr. Michelle Davis, PhD
Dr. Michelle Davis, PhD holds 3 Masters degrees and has graduated from Northcentral University, San Diego with a doctorate in Education.
Ms Soli Mae Ennis, M.A., M.S. Doctoral Cand
Ms. Sol Ennis, MA, MS, - “SoliMae” is a doctoral student at Liberty University. She is also a certified family life educator, a certified domestic violence professional, and an anger management specialist.
Dr Jerome Fore, PhD
Dr. C. Jerome Fore III (Dr. Fore) - has a BS degree in Psychology and Special Education, a master’s degree in special education, and a Special Education degree in School Counseling from Alabama State University.
Lilit (Lil) Gasparian, RHIT
Ms Gasparian is the Office Manager for Revenue Cycle and also a Certified Professional Medical Coder & Insurance Biller, supporting the financial stability of The Psychology Center, Inc. She also has her B.S. degree in Health Administration and is a Registered Health Information Technologist.
Terri Green, LPC
Ms TERRI GREEN, M.A. Candidate - is finishing her Masters degree at Chicago State University in Community Mental Health and offers her time to both adults and children, but has a special interest in working with even very young children.
Brenda Hill, M.S., LPC
Brenda completed her graduate work in Forensic Psychology and the legal system while attending Walden University in Minneapolis.
Grace Hobson, LCPC
Grace Hobson is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who graduated from Saint Xavier University with her B.S. degree and later earned her Masters Degree at Argosy University (Illinois School of Professional Psychology).
Dominique Holmes, N.P.
Dominique Holmes, N.P. – is a Psych Adv Nurse Practitioner in Illinois who graduated in 2017 with a BSN from Chamberlain University College of Nursing in Chicago. She also is employed at Hines V.A. hospital currently.
Kim Horton, LCPC
Kim Horton, LCPC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a graduate of Chicago State Univ who strives to create an environment that fosters a positive therapeutic relationship with every client. She uses therapy as a way to nurture, support, challenge, and understand her clients.
Kay Jackson, M.A. Candidate
Ms Jackson holds a bachelor’s degree in Digital Media Production, from the Art Institute of Atlanta Georgia. She is presently working on her master’s degree in professional counseling from Amridge University in Alabama.
Ms. Cree Johnson, M.A., LPC
Ms “CREE” JOHNSON, M.A. Candidate - has her B.A. in Psychology from Chicago State University and is currently pursuing her Masters of Arts degree in Clinical Community Mental Health also from Chicago State.
Elise Johnson, M.A. LPC
Elise Johnson, M.A. LPC - graduated from Chicago State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and is currently finishing her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology also at Chicago State University (expected July 2023). Elise joins the clinical staff at The Psychology Center as a Clinical Therapist.
Angela Jones, LCPC
Angela Jones, LCPC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Angela completed a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (Counseling Practice) with a concentration in Child and Family Studies at Roosevelt University, Chicago IL.
Dr Eleanor Juarez, Psy. D.
Dr. Eleanor Juarez, Psy. D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in Illinois. She received her Bachelor’s of Science from Loyola University Chicago, majoring in Psychology and with a double minor in the Psychology of Crime and Justice and Women’s Studies.
Dr Jennifer Krause, PhD
Having earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Benedictine Univ. in Spfld, Illinois, Jennifer went on to earn her Master’s in Forensic Psychology.
Dr. David Little, PhD
Dr David Little, PhD has a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Walden University. He has 2 master’s degrees in Professional Clinical Psychology, both from Walden University and also from Roosevelt University, Chicago.
Dr Denise Little, PhD
Dr. Denise P Little received her Doctorate from Walden University. “Dee” also has an M.S. in psychology from Walden University, and also a M.S. in Professional Clinical Psychology and a B.S. in psychology from Roosevelt University.
Tanya Mance, LCPC
Tanya is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Chicago State University and a Masters degree in Counseling with a Concentration in Art Therapy.
Dr. Norma Medina, Psy.D.
Dr. Norma Medina, Psy.D. received her Master's degree from Loyola University, followed by her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago.
Dr Alicia Meno, PhD.
DR ALICIA MENO, PH.D. – offers IN office as well as Telepsych sessions in both SPANISH and English to all age groups. She received her B.A. in Elementary Education from Michigan State Univ, an M.A. from Columbia College in Bilingual & Multicultural Educ, and her Ph.D. in Curriculum Studies from DePaul Univ.
Brett Minor, LPC
BRETT MINOR, M.A.- has completed his Master's degree at Chicago State University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Chicago State University.
Lexi Shadlow, M.A Candidate
Lexi Shadlow – graduated with her B.S degree in Psychology from Illinois College in December of 2022. She previously attended Morgan Park High School, Chicago where she graduated #6 in her class.
Samuel Sirakanyan, M.A., Doctoral Cand.
Samuel has earned his Master’s degree in Clinical Neuropsychology at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from California Southern Univ. - maintaining a strong academic performance In both programs.
Dr. Guy Taylor, PhD
Dr. Guy Taylor, PhD, Graduated from California Coast University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and furthered his graduate studies at Walden University with a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.
Dr. Kala Taylor, PsyD, MBA
Dr Kala Taylor, PsyD, MBA – holds a Doctorate in Psychology from California Coast University and an MBA from the University of Laverne.
Verdale Tyson, M.S, LPC
Ms Verdale Tyson M.S, LPC - holds a Masters Degree in Special Education with a focus on Cognitive Delay and Learning Disabilities, (CD/LD).
Dr. Ivette Vasquez, PH.D
Dr. Ivette Vazquez Sánchez was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, she obtained her master's degree in Counseling Psychology from the Inter-American University
Theresa Waters, MSW, LSW
Ms Waters - is a Licensed Social Worker and began her collegiate studies at Clark Atlanta University where she obtained a Bachelors in Criminal Justice degree.
Sonya D. Willis. LPC
Sonya D. Willis. LPC is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Southern Illinois University.
Ms Jade Woods, LPC
Ms Woods earned a BS degree in Psychology in 2016 from Jackson State University in MS. She is finishing her Masters in Counseling Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and is now serving as a Clinical Therapist at The Psychology Center, Inc.