Promoting mental health of children, adolescents, adults and families.
Meet the Clinicians
We pride ourselves on having an amazing, well-educated team with varying backgrounds and specialties.
Dr. Brenda J. Barnwell,
DSW, LCSW, CADC, CODP I, PEL:SSW,
Executive Director
Doctorate in Social Work. May 2015
Aurora University
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2007
Waubonsee Community College
Masters Degree in Social Work 1995
George Williams College, Aurora University
Bachelors Degree in English 1984
North Central College
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts 1982
Rock Valley Junior College
Jodie Doty, LCPC
Masters Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling 1996
Northern Illinois University
Bachelors Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling
1994 Northern Illinois University
Associates Degree in Liberal Arts 1992
College of DuPage
Allison Schuck, LCSW
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Masters Degree in Social Work 2013
Aurora University
Bachelors Degree in Social Work
Evangel University 2007
Barb Brasfield, LCSW, CADC, CODP II
Masters Degree in Social Work 1999,
Aurora University.
Bachelors Degree in Social Work 1995,
Aurora University.
Associates Degree in Arts 1991,
College of Dupage
Dr. Cathy Obordo, DSW, LCSW, CADC
Doctorate in Social Work October 2022
Aurora University
Masters Degree in Social Work 2014
Aurora University
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Registered out-of-state Telehealth Provider for the state of Florida
USA Triathlon Level 1 Coach 2012
Masters Degree in Business Administration 2000
Keller Graduate School
Bachelors Degree in Marketing 1993
Northern Illinois University
Michelle Salerno, LCPC, NCC
Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology 1997
Northern Illinois University
Bachelors Degree in Psychology 1984
North Central College
Katherine Ott, LCSW, CADC, CFRC
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Masters in Social Work - May 2015
Aurora University
Bachelors in Social Work- May 2014
Aurora University
Licensed Clinical Social Worker- March 2021
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CADC) - 2014
Certified Child & Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP)- August 2021
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Katie Andersen, LSW, CADC, CIP, CAI
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Illinois Licensed Social Worker 2020
Masters in Social Work
Aurora University 2018
Certified Intervention Professional 2022
Certified ARISE Interventionist 2022
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor 2017
katiea@joicounseling.com
Monica Smiley, LCSW, BCBA
Masters of Social Work, December 2015
University of Illinois
Masters of Applied Behavior Analysis, May 2016
Aurora University
Bachelors of Science, Psychology Major, May 2003
University of Illinois
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Nicole Danzell, BSA, MHS, MFT
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Master in Marriage and Family Therapy
Capella University – Dec 2023
Graduate Certificate in Counseling – Dec 2015
Capella University
Masters in Human Services – Dec 2009
Capella University
Bachelors of Arts in Social Work and Human Service – Dec 2007
Aurora University
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