Dr. Shakhman is a licensed clinical psychologist and Co-Clinical Director of Grand Oaks Behavioral Health, LLC. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Minor in Biology from Loyola University and her Master's and subsequent Doctoral degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago, Illinois. She is a consulting psychologist to Lake Forest Hospital, and works with primary care physicians in the community to coordinate behavioral health services for patients. Dr. Shakhman has extensive experience working with adults, adolescents, children, families, and couples in various settings (private practice, hospital, school, community mental health). Dr. Shakhman works with adults, adolescents, and children to overcome social, emotional, behavioral, developmental, and/or academic challenges. She has specialized training to work with families and couples and is an experienced group therapist and student supervisor. Her primary areas of interest include marital/family/interpersonal relationship issues, mood disorders, trauma, problematic personality characteristics, child/adolescent psychology, and the integration of behavioral health treatment with primary care practice. She values the psychologist-patient relationship and is interactive, collaborative, and educational in the way she works with patients. She believes psychotherapy should focus on health, well-being, growth, and healing, rather than on a “mental illness” or “pathology” orientation. Her clinical orientation combines psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, family systems, interpersonal, and solution-focused techniques to empower individuals to have more of the life they envision for themselves.

Sophia Shlain, LCSW,SSW is Co-Clinical Director of Grand Oaks Behavioral Health, LLC. She holds a Masters degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Chicago, School of Social Services and Administration, SSA. She has experience providing clinical services to adults, families, adolescents and children in various settings. Sophia has worked individually and in group settings with a clinically diverse population of clients. Her expertise includes working with clients who struggle with eating disorders, anxiety, depression, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorders, emotional/physical abuse, self-injury, and immigration/acculturation issues. In addition to being a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Sophia is also dually certified as a School Social Worker. She is dedicated to using her clinical psychotherapy skills as well as her training in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy, family systems theory, and a holistic approach to therapy to help clients experience the mind/body connection and aid them in an active exploration of their internal and interpersonal challenges. Throughout the therapeutic process, Sophia encourages clients to use awareness to open up to new and alternative ways of being. Through an exploration of the past and present, she hopes that each client will uncover insight into their thoughts, emotions, and behavior that will empower and support them in transforming their lives.

Rachel Levin, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is a graduate of Rush Medical College. Dr. Levin continued her training in pediatrics at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center where she remains on staff as a clinical instructor. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has been in private practice as a pediatrician since 1995.

Dr. Levin has a specific interest in behavioral pediatrics. Her areas of concentration include ADD/ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, learning disabilities, mood issues, childhood developmental issues and other school related concerns. Dr. Levin has a background in clinical psychology, which has aided her in developing a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to working with patients, their families and teachers. This approach will improve her patients' educational potential and enhance their social and emotional development.

Dr. Wolff is a licensed clinical psychologist. She received her Master's and Doctoral degrees from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in Chicago. She has extensive experience assessing and treating children, adolescents, and adults in various settings (private practice, hospital, day treatment). Dr. Wolff strives to establish a connection with each patient based on empathy and an understanding of each individual's unique perspective and life history. She is interactive and believes effective psychotherapy requires a partnership and collaboration between therapist and patient. She helps individuals gain insight into the motivations behind their actions, thoughts, and emotions. She assists them to understand how they may be replaying ineffective patterns in their lives and discover ways to alter these patterns. Dr. Wolff focuses on strengths and resources, and encourages patients to use those strengths to enhance their lives and attain their goals. Dr. Wolff believes one style of therapy cannot fit all patient's needs. Therefore, she has been trained in cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and family systems therapies, and utilizes each depending on patient needs. Her primary clinical interests include depression, anxiety disorders (phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder) and behavioral disorders (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder). When working with children, Dr. Wolff believes strongly in the importance of consulting with parents, teachers, and other providers to ensure effective, thorough treatment.

Dr. Petersen is a licensed clinical psychologist who has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families dealing with a wide array of issues that interfere with their ability to function to their full potential. These issues include depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, divorce/separation, parenting issues, relationship issues, and emotional stress due to life transitions. She also has considerable experience working in the areas of abuse, neglect, and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Dr. Petersen believes that therapy can help bring about change, personal growth, and healing. She utilizes an integrative approach to treatment and tailors therapy to fit the unique needs of each client. She views therapy as a collaborative process in which she guides the client in identifying and exploring current symptoms and issues that are causing distress or impacting their quality of life. This is done while recognizing how earlier life experiences shape the course of the individual's life from childhood to adulthood. Through therapy, she helps clients improve their self expression, develop a better understanding of their self defeating thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and find more positive and productive ways to cope with life stressors and navigate personal relationships.

Dr. Kunz is a licensed clinical psychologist. She received her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Schaumburg campus. Prior to that, she attended Western Illinois University, where she obtained her Masters of Science in Clinical and Community Mental Health. She also attended the University of Dayton in Ohio, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Dr. Kunz has extensive experience working with individuals of all ages in various settings, such as community mental health centers, public and private schools, therapeutic day schools, outpatient clinics, and private practice. She has experience helping individuals deal with various disorders, such as Autism/Asperger's Syndrome, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. Dr. Kunz specializes in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with severe emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as early childhood developmental disabilities. Dr. Kunz's therapeutic style integrates techniques including cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, interpersonal, play therapy, and family systems. Dr. Kunz emphasizes a collaborative and interactive approach to therapy and believes that through solid communication, questioning, and self-exploration individuals have the capacity to live healthy and productive lives.