Mental Health Counseling
IHR Pontiac is happy to offer a wide range of mental health counseling
Individual therapy for adults and children of all ages
Family & Marital counseling
Mental Health Groups
Emergency crisis intervention: 24/hrs per day, 365 days per year
Facilitation of psychiatric hospitalizations
According to the Illinois Mental Health Code, any minor 12 years of age or older may be seen for outpatient counseling for 5 sessions without parental consent or knowledge (Article V, Section 3-501)
Common Treatment Areas
Anxiety and depression
Fears and phobias
Marital difficulties
Family Conflicts
Post divorce issues
Child and adolescent behavior
School related problems
Adjustment Issues
Juvenile delinquency
Grief
Trauma
Staff
Jessica Siwak, LCSW, QMHP, LPHA
Clinical Director
Carrie Hamilton, LCSW, QMHP, LPHA
Assistant Clinical Director
Sherry Brendalen, MS, LCPC
Therapist
Jennifer Elzey, LCSW, QMHP, LPHA
Therapist
Kevin Steidinger, LSW, MSW, QMHP
Therapist
Sarah Vitzthum, MA, LCPC
Therapist
Kelli Maquet, MS, LCPC
Part-Time Outreach Therapist
Janet White, BA, MHP
SASS Family Support Services
Tiffany Cruz, MS, MHP
Therapist
Brittany Henson, BS Candidate
Outreach Counselor
Jaycee Hilsabeck, BS, MHP
Crisis/SASS Counselor
Misty Kessinger, BS, MHP
Crisis Counselor
Greg McCabe, BA, MHP
Crisis Counselor
Valerie Valenciano, BS
Intern Therapist
