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Meet the Clinicians

We pride ourselves on having an amazing, well-educated team with varying backgrounds and specialties.

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Dr. Brenda J. Barnwell,
DSW, LCSW, CADC, CODP, 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        

 

Brenda@JoiCounseling.com 

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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

 

Jodie@JoiCounseling.com 

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

 

Barb@JoiCounseling.com 

Michelle Salerno, LCPC, NCC

 

Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology 1997

Northern Illinois University

 

Bachelors Degree in Psychology 1984

North Central College

 

Michelle@JoiCounseling.com

 

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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

 

Monica@JoiCounseling.com

 

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Dr. Cathy Obordo, DSW, LCSW, CADC

 

Doctorate in Social Work October 2022
Aurora University

 

Masters Degree in Social Work 2014

Aurora University

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

 

Cathy@JoiCounseling.com

 

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Allison Schuck, LCSW

 

Masters Degree in Social Work 2013

Aurora University

 

Bachelors Degree in Social Work

Evangel University 2007

 

Allison@JoiCounseling.com

 

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Katie Andersen, LSW, CADC, CIP, CAI

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

 

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Katherine Ott,  LCSW, CADC

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

katieott@joicounseling.com

 

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Nicole Danzell, BSA, MHS, MFT 

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

nicole@joicounseling.com

 

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