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Debra N Brosius, Psy.D., LLC is a licensed clinical psychologist in McLean, Virginia. A practicing psychologist for more than 20 years, Dr. Brosius specializes in neuropsychological, psychological, and educational assessments. 

Taking an integrated approach to mental health services, Dr. Brosius provides care for children, teens, and adults. Her services include comprehensive assessment, psychology consultation, and teletherapy.

She earned her doctorate in psychology and clinical psychology from the American School of Psychology in Washington, DC. Dr. Brosius specializes in testing, evaluating, and treating patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, autism, and learning disabilities. Dr. Brosius is also newly trained in EMDR.

Dr. Brosius has lived and worked in various parts of the United States, Europe, and Asia, which has helped improve her ability to connect with people from various cultural and ethnic backgrounds. She also worked as a clinical outpatient neuropsychologist in the movement disorders clinic at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida. 

Dr. Brosius is also a teaching psychologist. As such, she mentors pre and post-graduate doctoral students. If you are interested in working with one of her student doctors, please inquire about their availability.

With five years of experience as a medical receptionist, I take pride in being the first point of contact for patients and creating a welcoming, supportive, and positive environment from the very beginning of their care journey. I understand that taking the first step toward improving mental health can feel overwhelming, and I strive to help make that process feel easier and more comfortable.

I believe administrative support plays an important role in the therapeutic experience. I am committed to ensuring that scheduling, intake, and communication are handled smoothly, efficiently, and with compassion.

I chose to be part of Suburban Behavioral Health Services because of its professionalism and genuine dedication to every patient who walks through the door.

“There is hope, even when your brain tells you there isn’t.” – John Green

 

Clinical Therapist- Oakbrook Terrace 

Jane Ballis, LCPC, CADC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor at Suburban Behavioral Health Services, which has locations in Wheaton and Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. She appreciates working with people of varied ages and abilities as a therapist. Jane seeks to understand differences in various cultures, races, and religions and strives to be as knowledgeable as possible in treating people with diverse backgrounds.

Jane’s background includes many years of helping children, adolescents, and adults express themselves through various artistic mediums such as painting, drawing, photography, and multimedia. She completed her masters in clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Jane learned behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy and trained and worked under a clinical psychologist’s supervision for many years, learning psychodynamic theory, play, and family therapy while specializing in children, adolescents, adults, and families at an APA-approved training site. Jane has practiced in child welfare and substance abuse settings. Jane has worked with at-risk men who were involved in prostitution as well as many issues such as LGBTQ, homelessness, medical, and employment challenges.

Jane has completed her EMDR Level 1 training and obtained specialized training with Ana Gomez, an author and specialist in EMDR and dissociative disorders with children. EMDR is used to treat many issues, from mild to very complex, such as PTSD, trauma, anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive and generalized anxiety disorder, and excessive grief. Children and adolescents have alleviated their symptoms using EMDR, including depression caused by disturbing life experiences. Studies have shown that many crime victims, police officers, firefighters, and field workers were no longer disturbed by the aftereffects of violent assaults and/or the stressful nature of their work. Victims of sexual assault, natural and manmade disasters, accidents, surgeries and burn victims, family, marital and sexual dysfunction, and involvement were also assisted. Clients at all stages of chemical dependency, sexual deviation/addiction, and pathological gamblers have also been treated successfully, along with people with dissociative disorders.

Many people with performance anxiety or deficits in school, business, performing arts, and sports have benefited from EMDR as a tool to help enhance performance. People with somatic problems/somatoform disorders, including migraines, chronic pain, phantom limb pain, chronic eczema, gastrointestinal problems, CFS, psychogenic seizures, eating disorders, and negative body image, have attained relief from suffering with the help of EMDR.

Adults and adolescents have been successfully treated for diagnosed depression. Clients with acute trauma and a wide variety of PTSD and trauma-based personality issues experience substantial benefits from EMDR. There are many applications for EMDR, which has been used by many major treatment facilities, such as the armed forces.

Jane also has completed levels one and two of the Gottman Institute in couples therapy. This is a research-based couples therapy that has three phases. For nearly four decades, Dr. Gottman has conducted research on all facets of relationships, including parenting issues. At the Institute, in collaboration with Dr. Julie Schwartz Gottman, he developed an approach that not only supports and repairs troubled marriages and committed relationships but strengthens happy ones. One goal of the research is to make the services accessible to the broadest reach of people across race, religion, class, culture, sexual orientation, and ethnicity. For more information, please visit the Gottman Institute. http://www.gottman.com/the-gottman-institute/

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Clinical Therapist—Oakbrook Terrace & Wheaton office's

Biljana Kasum, LCPC, is a skilled therapist at Suburban Behavioral Health Services, which has locations in Wheaton and Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Her passion is connecting with people in helping relationships, recognizing that we all struggle with various things at some point in our lives. Her primary focus is the well-being of the people she works with as she continues to expand her multicultural approach to counseling.

Biljana’s background includes working with teens, adults, and mature adults struggling with mental health issues of substance abuse and co-morbid disorders, trauma, morbid obesity, and other mood and personality disorders. She spent several years in an inpatient unit helping women of various races, cultures, and backgrounds, including the homeless population. She provided individual and group counseling, including moral reconation therapy, movement therapy, and music therapy. She also spent several years working with people with eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and obsessive-compulsive disorders, and teens and adults with ADHD.

Biljana acquired her master’s degree in counseling from Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and received supervision from established LCPCs and clinical psychologists in Illinois. She completed her training residencies in Orlando, Florida, and Atlanta, Georgia.

Biljana bases her approach to therapy on empathy, trust, and a strong therapeutic relationship. She is integrating different theoretical approaches based on the individual needs of her patients, with a special interest in acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive processing therapy for the treatment of trauma. She is LGBTQ+-affirming.

She is fluent in Serbian, Bosnian, and Croatian. 

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People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons — sometimes a specific event, sometimes a slow accumulation of things that no longer feel workable, sometimes a sense that something important has shifted and they're not sure how to find their footing again. Whatever brings someone in, Trey's approach begins in the same place: genuine curiosity about who this person is and what their life actually requires.

Trey is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), with nearly 20 years of clinical experience across a broad range of settings and presentations. He has worked in the U.S. Army, correctional systems, hospice, university counseling centers, and inpatient/outpatient hospital contexts before establishing Quandary Peak Counseling — a background that means he has sat with people in some of the most difficult circumstances human beings encounter. That experience informs a clinical style that is direct without being cold, intellectually serious without losing sight of the person, and grounded in the belief that real change is possible even in longstanding or complex presentations.

He was primarily trained in an existential and humanistic framework; however, he additionally draws on psychodynamic, relational, and other evidence-based frameworks (CBT, ACT, etc.). In practice, this means the approach is shaped by what each individual client actually needs — not a fixed protocol applied uniformly.

Areas of Focus

Trauma & PTSD
Trey works with survivors of a wide range of traumatic experiences — accidents, assault, medical trauma, occupational exposure, and chronic adverse experiences. He draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and exposure-based methods, alongside deeper exploratory work when the clinical picture calls for it. He is recognized as an expert in traumatic stress by the American Board for Experts in Traumatic Stress.

Depression & Mood Disorders
From persistent low mood and loss of meaning to more acute or complex mood presentations — including bipolar spectrum disorders — Trey brings careful diagnostic thinking and a range of therapeutic approaches to depressive and mood-related concerns. He is particularly attuned to depression that has an existential or characterological dimension, where the question isn't just symptom relief but something more fundamental about how a person is living.

Personality & Relational Patterns
Some of the most entrenched suffering people carry isn't situational — it's embedded in long-standing ways of relating to themselves and others. Trey works with clients exploring personality-related concerns, interpersonal patterns that keep repeating, and the kind of relational difficulty that tends to show up across contexts. This work is often longer-term and depth-oriented.

Grief & Loss
Grief doesn't follow a schedule, and it isn't always recognized as grief by the person experiencing it. Trey works with clients navigating bereavement, anticipatory loss, complicated grief, and losses that don't fit conventional categories — including losses of identity, relationship, or meaning.

Existential Concerns
Questions of meaning, purpose, identity, and authenticity aren't peripheral to mental health — they're often at its center. Trey works with clients for whom the presenting concern is less about a diagnosable condition and more about a felt sense that something isn't right: a life that looks fine from the outside but feels hollow, a crisis of values, or a transition that has called everything into question.

Psychosis & Schizophrenia Spectrum
Trey has clinical experience with psychotic disorders and schizophrenia spectrum presentations, including both diagnostic evaluation and ongoing psychotherapeutic support. This is a population that is underserved in private practice settings, and he approaches this work with the same rigor and respect he brings to any clinical presentation.

I believe that everyone has the capacity for healing and growth. My goal is to create a safe, affirming space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and emotions without judgment. I specialize in working with individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, ensuring that each client feels valued and understood. In therapy, I focus on building resilience and empowerment, helping you navigate life's challenges while fostering a deeper connection with your true self. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your unique experiences, offering support as you work towards insight, healing, and a more fulfilling future. When working with me, clients can expect a compassionate, client-centered experience where we work together to address your needs, strengthen your coping skills, and unlock your potential. Through our sessions, you will develop a stronger sense of self, learn to navigate difficulties with greater resilience, and leave with actionable strategies for ongoing well-being.

As a Mental Health Counselor (MHC) born in Saudi Arabia and with roots in India, I offer a multicultural perspective to therapy. My approach blends psychoanalytic therapy to explore subconscious origins of issues with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address present thoughts and behaviors. Clients can expect a secure, empathetic space where we collaboratively navigate, akin to having a guiding compass, to piece together the jigsaw puzzle of their life. Through this process, I aim to empower clients with insights, self-awareness, and practical tools for personal growth and resilience. My goal is to assist clients in understanding themselves deeply, fostering positive change, and equipping them with skills for a fulfilling life beyond our sessions. Together, we'll embark on a journey toward healing and self-discovery, tailored to individual needs and cultural contexts.

I am an empathetic and caring counselor who works to establish a safe, non-judgemental atmosphere for clients to express themselves openly. My practice is based on the ideals of active listening, honesty and collaboration, as I assist clients in articulating and understanding their thoughts and feelings. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Strength based techniques, I help clients identify effective coping techniques for dealing with challenges and additionally facilitate an opportunity for self-understanding and personal growth. My goal is to support people in taking responsibility for their healing process through resilience and self-forgiveness. I respect each client's unique life experience and perspective and adjust my style to their individual needs. In a relatable and organized therapeutic process, I assist clients in discovering purpose, empowered coping skills and sparked belief in their abilities to deal with the challenges of life. I am aiming to build a consistent relationship based on trust and mutual respect, to gain understanding, heal and inspire enduring change!

I graduated from Benedictine University with a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. I then went on to become a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and also obtained my Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor certification (CADC). My theoretical training has been in Client Centered theory and I have also received specialized training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). In addition to being traditionally trained, I also incorporate a holistic, integrative approach toward psychotherapy which includes aspects of mindfulness and Eastern philosophy. I have experience working in inpatient/residential settings as well as individual counseling with both adolescent and adult populations.

Some of my areas of expertise include: anxiety, depression, substance abuse, trauma, dissociative disorders, and existential issues. It is my belief that every client has their own innate ability to heal themselves. My job as a clinician is to foster an environment which is conducive to develop greater clarity, connection, and insight into their problems, which can lead to resolution and transformation.

Khana Kleyn, MS, LMHC, is a mental health care provider specializing in logotherapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) at Cynical Psychotherapy in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City.

Khana hails from Russia, Colorado and New York. She has an excellent sense of humor that is counterbalanced with her deep, existential views on life and life’s processes.  

Khana holds a master’s degree in industrial psychology from Brooklyn College, as well as a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Long Island University, C.W. Post. 

Khana specializes in trauma processing, attention disorders, grief counseling, chronic illness support, and family (marriage/divorce/co-parenting) therapy. Khana is experienced and very comfortable working with survivors of emotional, sexual and physical violence, as well as those recovering from narcissistic relationships. 

Khana is qualified to provide evaluations and letters for various communal/career needs. Mental health can affect all areas of life, and Khana is skilled in identifying what is stopping individuals from progressing to the next stage in their careers and personal lives.  

Khana’s approach to therapy is to create organic dialogue and genuine trust between therapist and patient. Khana excels in person-centered, active listening, as well as validation for the extreme suffering we humans endure throughout our lives. After exploring the components that make up an individual, and when the patient feels safe and heard, Khana guides the patient gently and carefully in the rewriting of their life narratives to a place of strength and resilience.

Khana uses an eclectic mixture of modalities, including DBT (helping individuals rediscover the value in themselves), logotherapy (finding purpose and meaning in one’s experiences, both negative and positive), as well as CBT. Khana has also undergone extensive clinical training with the underprivileged/high-risk population. 

Khana is diagnosed with ADHD herself, suffers from chronic illness, and has been married for almost two decades. She is the proud mother of three children. Khana’s range of life experiences helps her view the patients’ world through a realistic lens and with sincere empathy. Khana works with people of all ages and backgrounds.

In her free time, Khana enjoys watching documentaries and starting new hobbies.

Damon G. LaBarbera, PhD, Licensed Psychologist (Dglabarbera@gmail.com), offers in-person sessions in Rockville Centre, New York, for clients with life problems. He also offers telehealth.

His training is that he is a graduate of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island and attended an APA-Approved Clinical Psychology Program and APA-Approved Clinical Psychology Internship. He has had a busy private practice for over 35 years.

Dr. LaBarbera uses psychotherapy and psychological testing to clarify diagnosis, measure progress, and guide treatment. He also considers biological, occupational, and interpersonal factors that may contribute to anxiety, depression, trauma-related symptoms, and other psychological concerns.

Dr. LaBarbera has experience treating mild to severe psychological disorders, including social anxiety, panic attacks, workplace stress, trauma, depression, and dissociation. He has completed thousands of psychological batteries ordered by neurologists, psychiatrists, bariatric and pain surgeons, and many private, military, and state agencies.

He carefully assesses biological features that may contribute to psychological problems.  Goal is to strategically address symptoms and life situations to enhance productivity, functionality, prosperity, position, and intimacy.

 

Dr. LaBarbera has worked with clients in sensitive jobs in industry, law enforcement, and the special forces of every branch of service. He has worked with students of all ages, technical workers, and bright but rebellious teens. He has trained or supervised many therapists for their licensure.

Dr. LaBarbera accepts various payment methods and if you are unclear whether your insurance is accepted, please contact the office. 

Dr. LaBarbera is licensed as a psychologist in New York, New Jersey, and Florida. He is a Life Status member of the American Psychological Association, a Senior Member of the Florida Psychological Association, and a member of the New York State Psychological Association and the New Jersey Psychological Association.

You can call Damon G. LaBarbera, PhD, Licensed Psychologist, today or book an appointment online to learn more.

Licenses

Florida PY0004085

New York 025330

New Jersey 35SI00698700

Dr. Nancy A. Kim is a highly experienced clinical psychologist, certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Dr. Kim is also an EMDRIA Certified Therapist.

With over 25 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals, especially active-duty military personnel and veterans, overcome a range of challenges. These include combat stress, operational stress, and trauma from military sexual experiences. She is an expert in treating conditions such as post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injury, anxiety, depression, and difficulties adjusting to life changes.

Dr. Kim's academic journey began at the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts. She then pursued advanced degrees in Psychology, obtaining both Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the California School of Psychology.

Embarking on her professional path, Dr. Kim joined the Navy Medical Service Corps as an active-duty officer, where she provided psychological services at notable military medical facilities such as the Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) and Portsmouth Naval Hospital.

Dr. Kim's commitment to supporting military and veteran communities extended to her role at a VA Medical Center before she returned to NMCSD. Her exceptional skills and dedication to patient care were recognized in 2010 when she was named a Master Clinician by the Naval Medical Center San Diego.

During her tenure at NMCSD, she played a pivotal role as a staff psychologist and was instrumental in the establishment of the Comprehensive Combat and Complex Care Clinic (C5). There, she was responsible for creating and leading the mental health component of a comprehensive care approach designed to support the recovery of wounded, ill, and injured service members.

Additionally, Dr. Kim has contributed significantly to mental health services in the NMCSD’s Traumatic Brain Injury and Prosthetics clinics. She notably developed an intensive outpatient treatment program specifically aimed at helping service members dealing with combat-related Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Through her extensive experience and specialized expertise, Dr. Kim has made a profound impact on the lives of those she has served, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to improving their mental health and well-being.

Welcome, you have made it this far! In doing this work I have learned that so many of us desire to feel safe and confident. To do this, I will hold you in unconditional positive regard. Together we can help you forgive yourself and discover what creates self esteem and feelings of self worth. I will suggest and reflect to you skills you may want to try to bring about change and I will encourage you to practice. I may not tell you what you want to hear, but will repeat and clarify what I hear you telling me. I believe we all have the power to heal ourselves, to create our safe spaces with strong boundaries. I am only the guide; you heal yourself. Using EMDR, CBT, Flash, parts work, affirmation and being strengths based, we will discover what it is you wish to change, and walk together as your life shifts. It is my honor to be part of your journey. You are already on your way to peace within yourself and with others. Thrive>Survive

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience in assisting adults, adolescents, couples and families with life, work and relationship issues. While the decision to enter therapy occurs at a difficult time, once you realize that most issues are simpler than they first appear, the experience can be transformative. Although my primary training Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), everyone is unique and I borrow freely from humanistic, psychodynamic and family systems approaches. But regardless of individual modalities lasting change is a product of significant self-appraisal within the context of a supportive and compassionate relationship. D. A. Jopp & Associates has 8 years of experience working with hospital, corporate and law enforcement agencies providing front line staff with training focused on improving service towards persons with mental illness and disabilities through stigma reduction and scientifically based educational modules.

Dr. Marks is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist residing in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Marks graduated from the University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She attended Nova Southeastern University for postgraduate studies, where she earned a doctorate in Psychology. As a licensed psychologist, Dr. Marks is dedicated to helping you become the best version of yourself. She offers therapy for a variety of personal needs, including anxiety, depression, complicated grief, and life changes. Her goal is to provide you with a safe, non-judgmental environment to achieve your goals and work through any challenges that may arise. In addition to providing therapy, she also specializes in neuropsychological and psychological testing. This includes a wide variety of psychological and forensic evaluations to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your unique circumstances.

Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I aim to deliver high-quality care that utilizes the most recent advances in psychotherapy. I am especially interested in men’s and women’s health issues, chronic pain, trauma, family therapy, couple’s therapy, and working with adolescents while offering over 20 years of experience. I earned my undergraduate degree from St. Mary’s College of CA and went on to complete my Masters at Pepperdine University. I completed my doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Argosy University. I use an integrative therapeutic approach and am passionate about structuring therapy and evaluations to best fit the needs of the client.