A diverse team.

A compassionate and caring group of professional therapists and counselors are ready to help you to overcome many of life’s challenges. Whether you’re feeling sad, working on your marriage or overcoming a major life change, Porter-Starke Services has a clinician specializing in that area.

Sandy Carlson, MSW, LCSW, LMFT, LCAC
Vice President of Clinical Services
Education

MSW, University of Illinois - Chicago
BSW, Valparaiso University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
National Certificate in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCTMB)
Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC)

Professional Memberships

American Massage Therapy Association

Areas of Specialty

Experiential Therapy
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder

Elizabeth Aguayo, MSW
School-Based Therapist
Education

MSW, Loyola University
BA, Purdue University Calumet

Areas of Specialty

All mental health issues affecting children and families
Depression and Anxiety in teenagers

Ljubica Knezevic
School-Based Therapist
Education

MS, Purdue University Calumet
BS, Indiana University, Bloomington

Professional Memberships

American Counseling Association

Areas of Specialty

Children & adolescents

Roberta Amling, LCSW, LCAC
Outpatient Therapist
Education

AM, University of Chicago
BA, Indiana University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC)

Areas of Specialty

Depression
Anxiety
Adolescents
Codependency

Carmen Arlt, MSW, LCSW, LCAC
Director, Recovery Center
Education

MSW, Indiana University Northwest
BA, Indiana University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)
Certified Methadone Advocate (CMA)

Professional Memberships

National Alliance of Methadone Advocates (NAMA)
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol & Drug Abuse

Areas of Specialty

Addiction
Opioid Dependence

James Eric Brant, LAC
Experiential Therapist
Education

BFA, Valparaiso University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC)

Professional Memberships

Mental Health Association Advisory Board

Kimberly Brunt, Ph.D., HSPP
Clinical Psychologist
Education

Ph.D., Rosalind Franklin University of Health Sciences
BA, Purdue University

Certifications & Licenses

Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP)

Professional Memberships

American Psychological Association
Indiana Psychological Association

Areas of Specialty

Developmental issues
Diagnostic testing
Problem solving
Emotional coping
Social skills training
Autism/Asperger's Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Divorce issues
Diagnostic Assessment for Children
Developmental functioning in children
Depression
Anxiety and panic disorders
Anger management
Adolescent behavior

Bob Calvert, CADAC II, LAC
Addictions Therapist
Education

Purdue Calumet / Purdue North Central

Certifications & Licenses

Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC II)
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)

Professional Memberships

Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Jennifer Cimbala, LMHC, LCAC
Outpatient & Addictions Therapist
Education

MA, Valparaiso University
BA, Purdue University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)

Areas of Specialty

Depression
Anxiety
Abuse issues
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Addictions
Dual diagnoses
Chronic mental disorders
Anger management
Older adult issues

Richard Cook, BSW, LCAC
Addictions Therapist
Education

BSW, San Diego State University

Certifications & Licenses

Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC IV)
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)
Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICAADA)

Areas of Specialty

Substance abuse
Opioid dependency
Chemical dependency evaluations

Elise Daxe, MSW, LCSW, LCAC
Addictions Therapist
Education

MA, The University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration

Certifications & Licenses

Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC II)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)

Professional Memberships

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Areas of Specialty

Group Therapy
Substance Abuse

Jackie Gasparovic, LCSW
School-Based Therapist
Education

MSW, Loyola University, Chicago, IL
BA, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) Certified

Professional Memberships

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Areas of Specialty

Children & Adolescents
Depression
Anxiety
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Jeff Gatch, MSW, LCSW
Behavioral Health Counselor
Education

MSW, Indiana University
BA, Purdue University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Professional Memberships

National Association of Social Workers

Kandyce Hannon, LCSW, LCAC
Outpatient Therapist
Education

MA, Valparaiso University
BA, Valparaiso University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)
Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)
Indiana Certified Addictions Counselor (ICAC II)

Professional Memberships

National Association for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
Indiana Association of Addiction Professionals, Board Member
American Correctional Association
Indiana Correction Association
Indiana Coalition of Court Alcohol and Drug Services (Emeritus Membership)

Areas of Specialty

Addiction
Co-occurring disorders
Domestic violence
Grief/loss
Marital/relational issues
Mental disorders
Sexual orientation issues
Stress management
Women's issues

Jennifer Hippie, MSW, LCSW
School-Based Therapist
Education

MSW, University of Illinois, Chicago
BA, Purdue University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Professional Memberships

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Areas of Specialty

Anxiety Disorders
Stress Management

David Johnson, MSW, LCAC
Addictions Therapist
Education

MSW, Indiana University Northwest
BA, Purdue University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC)
Nationally Certified Addictions Counselor (NCAC II)
Nationally Certified Gambling Counselor (NCGC I)
Certified Alcohol Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC II)
Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICADC)

Professional Memberships

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Areas of Specialty

Addictions Adolescent/Adults
Drugs and Alcohol
Gambling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

David Kenis, Ph.D., HSPP
Clinical Psychologist
Education

Ph.D., Northwestern University
BS, Knox College

Certifications & Licenses

Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP)

Areas of Specialty

Trauma
Family therapy
Domestic violence

James Kirk, MSW, LCSW, LCAC
Director of Primary Care Integration and Behavioral Health Consultant
Education

MSW, Indiana School of Social Work
BA, George Fox College

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)

Professional Memberships

Collaborative Family Healthcare Association

Areas of Specialty

Mental health counseling for all ages
Anxiety
Depression and mood disorders
Substance abuse
Anger management
Family therapy
Relationship issues
Family and individual treatment for children

Sandra Kritenbrink, MSW, LCSW
Outpatient Therapist
Education

MSW, University of Chicago
BS, Purdue University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Areas of Specialty

Parenting techniques
Children and family issues
Sign language
Asperger's Syndrome
Grief and loss in children

Fred Lintner, LCAC
Therapist, Addictions & Employee Assistance Program
Education

MS, Indiana State University
BS, Indiana State University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)

Professional Memberships

Employee Assistance Professional Association
Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Areas of Specialty

Addictions
Anger management
Brief therapy
Reality Therapy
Stress management
Inpatient therapy
Cognitive/behavioral therapy

Dennis Mallonee, MHS, LCAC, CCJP
Addictions Therapist
Education

MHS, Governor's State University
BS, Calumet College of St. Joseph

Certifications & Licenses

Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC IV)
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)
Certified Criminal Justice Professional (CCJP)

Professional Memberships

National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC II)
Indiana Association of Addictions Professionals
Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Indiana Professional Licensing Agency

Stephanie Martin, Psy.D., HSPP
Clinical Psychologist
Education

Psy.D., The Adler School of Professional Psychology
MA, The Adler School of Professional Psychology

Certifications & Licenses

Certification in Group Psychotherapy
Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP)

Professional Memberships

American Psychological Association (APA)

Areas of Specialty

Psychological Testing
Mental Health Evaluations

Patricia A. Mooney, Psy.D., HSPP
Clinical Psychologist
Education

Psy.D., MA, The Adler School of Professional Psychology
BA, Grand Valley State University

Certifications & Licenses

Health Service Provider Professional (HSPP)
Certification in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Professional Memberships

National Register

Areas of Specialty

Addictions Recovery/Relapse Prevention
Therapy with children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics
Awareness/Mindfulness based training
Crisis Management
Anxiety Disorders
Ethics and Integrity Training
Crisis Management
Legal/Parole/Probation issues
Motivational Psychology
Psychological Diagnostic Assessment
Social Skills
Sports Psychology
Stress Management

Amy Nieman, LCSW
Outpatient Therapist
Education

MSW, Indiana University
BLS, Purdue

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Professional Memberships

National Association of Social Workers

Areas of Specialty

Children over the age of two
Marital and Family work
Grief Issues
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Depression
Anxiety
Mood Disorders

Kyle Otten, LAC
Director of Beyond Boundaries and Experiential Therapy
Education

BS, Valparaiso University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Addictions Counselor (LAC)

Areas of Specialty

Stress Management
Anger Management
Communication
Team Building
Sexual Harassment
Bullying
Conflict Resolution
Experiential Therapy
Parenting

Janel Quillin, LCSW
Outpatient Therapist
Education

MSW, Indiana University
BA, Ohio University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Professional Memberships

Association of Play Therapy

Areas of Specialty

Women's Issues/Pregnancy/Adoption
Play therapy, sand therapy, clay therapy and Theraplay techniques with children
Depression
Self-Harm
Adolescents
Anger Management
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Anxiety
Personality Disorders

Gwen Schilling, MS, LCAC, CCJP
Addictions Therapist
Education

MS, Purdue University Calumet
BLS, Purdue University North Central

Certifications & Licenses

Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC II)
Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Counselor (CCJP)
Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC)

Professional Memberships

Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Areas of Specialty

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Recidivism

Ann Simmons, LCSW, LCAC
Outpatient Mental Health & Addictions Assessor
Education

MSW, Indiana University Northwest
BLS, Purdue University North Central

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)

Lori T. Slentz, MSW, LCSW
Outpatient Therapist
Education

MSW, Loyola University of Chicago
BA, Purdue University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Professional Memberships

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Areas of Specialty

Adolescents
Adults
Anxiety Disorders
Chronic Health Conditions
Family issues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Women's issues

Leo Smith, CADAC II, LAC
Addictions Therapist
Education

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)

Amy Spanopoulos, LCSW, LCAC
Director, Outpatient Mental Health & Addiction Services
Education

MSW, Indiana University
BS, Butler University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC)

Professional Memberships

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Areas of Specialty

Anxiety
Depression
Addictions
Children and adolescents
Individual, family and group modalities
Physical/sexual abuse and neglect
Parenting

John Spores, JD, Ph.D., HSPP
Outpatient Psychologist
Education

JD, Valparaiso University
Ph.D., Purdue University

Certifications & Licenses

Health Service Provider in Psychology (HSPP), Indiana License 20040638A
Attorney at Law, Indiana Bar 21404-64

Areas of Specialty

Psychological and Neuropsychological testing
Criminal competency and insanity examinations

Erin Stewart, MSW, LCSW
Outpatient Therapist
Education

MSW, University of Illinois
BS, Eureka College

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Professional Memberships

Christopher Swistek, LCSW
Outpatient Therapist
Education

MSW, Indiana University
BS, Purdue University
AA, Holy Cross College

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

Areas of Specialty

Disorders of Childhood
Mood Disorders
Pediatric Mood Disorders
Trauma and Abuse
Grief and Loss Issues
Anxiety Disorders
Gerontology
Marital Issues
Family Therapy
Substance Abuse

Cory Thompson, MSW, LCSW
Experiential Therapist
Education

MSW; Indiana University Northwest
BA, University of Northern Iowa

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)

Todd Van Buskirk, MSW, LCSW
School-Based Therapist
Education

MSW, Roberts Wesleyan College
BA, Moody Bible Institute

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Professional Memberships

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Areas of Specialty

Children and adolescents
Trauma
Addictions
Depression
Anxiety

Todd Willis, MA, LMHC
Director, Children’s Services
Education

MA, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Areas of Specialty

All mental health issues that affect children

Amanda Wyatt, ATR-BC, LMHC, LCAC, LCPC
Outpatient Therapist
Education

MA, The Adler School of Professional Psychology
BA, DePaul University

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC)
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor (LCAC)
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting Educator

Professional Memberships

American Art Therapy Association (AATA)
Illinois Art Therapy Association (IATA)
Illinois Counseling Association (ICA)
Indiana Counseling Association (ICA)
North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP)

Areas of Specialty

Adult Therapy
Art Therapy
Therapy with children & adolescents
Adlerian Psychotherapy
ADD/ADHD
Anxiety Disorders
Bereavement - Grief and loss
Chronic Medical Issues
Crisis Intervention
Experiential Therapy
Family Therapy
Mood disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
Parenting
Relationship issues
Substance abuse
Self-esteem
Stress Management
Spirituality issues through faith-based counseling
Women's issues
Wellness

Jenny Brewer, MA
Outpatient Therapist
Education

MA, Trinity International University
BA, Valparaiso University

Areas of Specialty

Anxiety
Depression
Children & adolescents
Abuse/trauma
Play therapy

Diane Klikus, MS, CADAC IV
Outpatient & Addictions Therapist
Education

MS, Purdue University Calumet
MA, Valparaiso University
BA, University of Texas Arlington

Certifications & Licenses

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADAC IV)

Professional Memberships

American Counseling Association
Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol & Drug Abuse

Areas of Specialty

Children and adolescents
Addictions

Carrie Johnson, MSW, LCSW
Outpatient Therapist
Education

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Jodi Naumann, MSW, LSW
Outpatient Therapist
Education

MSW, University of Wisconsin
BSW, Valparaiso University

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Social Worker

Professional Memberships

National Association of Social Workers

Ashvin Sheth
Outpatient Therapist
Education

MSW, M.S. University of Baroda, India
BS, M.S. University of Baroda, India

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)

Professional Memberships

Academy of Certified Social Workers

Areas of Specialty

Addictions
Co-occurring disorders

Sally Primus
Outpatient Therapist
Education

MSW, Indiana University
BS, Ramapo College of New Jersey

Certifications & Licenses

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Areas of Specialty

Children & Adolescents
Family
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Adoption

Ray Kammer, LAC
Addictions Therapist
Education

BS, Purdue Calumet

Certifications & Licenses

Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC II)
Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC)

Areas of Specialty

Addiction counseling
Interventions