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
Brandon Hodge, MS, QMHP
Therapist
Alex Hume, MSW, QMHP
Therapist
Sarah Vitzthum, MA, LCPC
Therapist
Jackie Ralph, BS, MHP
SASS/Schools
Janet White, BA, MHP
SASS Counselor
Kelli Maquet, MS, LCPC
Part-time Therapist
Jaycee Hilsabeck, BS, MHP
Day-time Crisis counselor/SASS
Grace Spires, BA, MHP
Intake Coordinator/Marketing
Greg McCabe, BA, MHP
Crisis Counselor
Tiffany Cruz, BA, MHP
Crisis Counselor
Valerie Valenciano, BS
Intern Therapist
Natalie Fischer, BS
Intern Therapist