Clinicians and Providers


 

Sudhir Gokhale, M.D.

Dr. Sudhir Gokhale is a board-certified psychiatrist and has been in practice for over 30 years. He is affiliated with Advocate Christ Medical Center and treats both inpatient as well as PHP/IOP patients.

Harcharan Sandhu, M.D.

Dr. Sandhu is a board-certified psychiatrist and has been at this practice since 2006. He is affiliated with Palos Community Hospital as well as Advocate Christ Medical Center.

 Nisha Gokhale, M.D.

Dr. Gokhale is a board-certified psychiatrist. She completed residency in New York and has been practicing in Illinois since 2015. She is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital.

 Breda O’Dwyer-Murphy, APN

Ms. O’Dwyer-Murphy is a nurse practitioner. She is affiliated with Advocate Christ Medical Center.

 Fabienne Williams, DNP, PMHCNS-BC, Full Practice Authority APRN Controlled Sub

Dr. Williams is a licensed advanced practice registered nurse and holds a doctorate in nursing practice from the University of Alabama.

 Cynthia Rusnak, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Mrs. Rusnak is a licensed Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. She is board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.  Mrs. Rusnak shares the desire to incorporate the patient as a whole and understands each individual requires a treatment plan tailored to the patient. 

 Connie Maas, APN

 Richard Logan, APN

As an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Practitioner, Richard is dedicated to helping patients from ages 11 to 65+ achieve their fullest potential through the best available therapies and medications. Specializing in general psychiatry, he strives to provide compassionate and effective mental health care tailored to each individual’s needs.

Outside of his professional life, Richard enjoys immersing himself in books, watching movies, and spending time outdoors.

Emma Concepcion-Jose, PMHNP-BC

Emma is a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 19+ years working in the mental health field. Emma treats individuals 18 and older for general psychiatric conditions. Emma's approach is patient-centered, emphasizing collaboration, empathy, and evidence-based practices to help individuals achieve their mental health goals.  Emma is passionate about supporting individuals in their journey to recovery. 

On her free time, Emma enjoys time with her family and cooking. 

 Therapists/Counselors


 David Hurley, LCPC

David Hurley is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor.  He has been in the counseling field for over 20 years. He is committed to the health and wellness of all of his clients. 

 Jillian Rawl-Giammona, LCPC

Ms. Giammona is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor who works with teens, young adults and adults who struggle with a variety of mood disorders and issues. Jillian uses techniques of CBT and DBT to help her clients become more resilient, hopeful, and motivated to meet their goals.

 Debra Horan, LCSW

Ms. Horan has been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 15 years with a specialization in anxiety, grief, depression, and women’s issues. She empowers clients to set attainable goals to reach desired change in a timely manner. She utilizes CBT, behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, and Christian counseling.

 Alan Schmit, LCSW

Mr. Schmit specializes in providing individual therapy for adolescents and adults. For more than 20 years his easy going, calm and supportive approach has allowed people to safely explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors in a collaborative environment and develop the awareness, and skills necessary to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma and interpersonal problems.

 Anna Gonzales, LCPC

Ms. Gonzales is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with teens and adults with a range of issues and diagnoses. She has experience working with adopted children/teens and in the Intensive Outpatient/ Partial Hospitalization Programs. She provides a caring and client centered approach with special emphasis on DBT and CBT skills. Her goal is to help make life transitions easier by focusing on individual strengths and abilities to help encourage a path of self-growth.

 Laurel LaForce, LCSW, CADC

Ms. LaForce has loved being a therapist for over 25 years. She works with people ranging in age from adolescence to the elderly. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, grief and loss, trauma, sexual identity and addictions. She sees people both individually and as couples. She also accepts most insurance plans and Medicare.