Kasey Buckman is the office manager at The Stress and Trauma Treatment Center. Kasey has a bachelor's degree in business management and has spent most of her career working in the public and serving our community in different ways. Kasey has lived in Saline County her entire life and enjoys working here where she grew up. Kasey enjoys spe

Kasey Buckman is the office manager at The Stress and Trauma Treatment Center. Kasey has a bachelor's degree in business management and has spent most of her career working in the public and serving our community in different ways. Kasey has lived in Saline County her entire life and enjoys working here where she grew up. Kasey enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is always willing to help others in any way possible.   

Lindsey has her B.S. in early childhood Ed, specialization in Child and Family services and an M.S. in C&I,  specialization in leadership, both from SIU-C. She is currently working on a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Cumberlands. Lindsey has received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Fo

Lindsey has her B.S. in early childhood Ed, specialization in Child and Family services and an M.S. in C&I,  specialization in leadership, both from SIU-C. She is currently working on a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Cumberlands. Lindsey has received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, evaluative and developmental assessments, and early intervention.

Throughout her 10 year career she has worked with children, teens, and families that have experienced crisis, trauma and were victims of abuse.  Lindsey has worked on crisis teams for children and youth with emotional and behavioral health issues as well.  She is passionate about working with children, youth and families to build resiliency as they heal from trauma. 

Lindsey's current role is to provide mental health counseling, substance use counseling, high fidelity wrap around services and intensive case management for youth and their families.  

Dhru Mukherjee, Associate Professor and licensed clinical social worker/supervisor (LCSW-S), is recognized for his expertise in preparing mental health workforces to be trauma-informed, with a focus on those serving children, adolescents, and transitional youth. With support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHS

Dhru Mukherjee, Associate Professor and licensed clinical social worker/supervisor (LCSW-S), is recognized for his expertise in preparing mental health workforces to be trauma-informed, with a focus on those serving children, adolescents, and transitional youth. With support from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and other federal funders and private foundations has developed and evaluated multiple trauma-informed training programs targeted at developing clinical skills for rural mental health professionals. In 2014, he founded the Trauma-Based Behavioral Health Fellowship. He has served on the Council of Social Work Education’s National Task Force where he developed a specialized curricular guide for trauma-informed social work practice, and he currently serves on the board of the Stress and Trauma Center.

Dr. Dhru serves children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups with challenges in a variety of areas such as addiction and substance use issues, non-suicidal self-harm behavior, psychological trauma, military/veteran issues, financial stress, teen and adolescent identity/peer pressure issues, and relationship stress . He uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Motivational Interviewing, and Exposure-Based approaches with his clients, and he is certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, and Management and Adaptive Practices (MAP).

Dr. Dhru teaches in the Joint Master of Social Work (JMSW) program at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) and University of North Texas (UNT), as well as in the trauma certificate program at UNT. He holds a visiting position at the Center for Rural Health and Social Development (CRHSD) at Southern Illinois University’s School of Medicine. Dr. Dhru has over 15 years of teaching experience and has published research in numerous peer-reviewed journals. 

 Kelsey received her Bachelor's degree in psychology from Illinois State University, where she stayed to pursue her doctoral degree in School Psychology. She is currently working to complete her doctoral internship at Egyptian Health Department and WOVSED. 

Throughout her training, Kelsey has provided services to children, adolescents, and

 Kelsey received her Bachelor's degree in psychology from Illinois State University, where she stayed to pursue her doctoral degree in School Psychology. She is currently working to complete her doctoral internship at Egyptian Health Department and WOVSED. 

Throughout her training, Kelsey has provided services to children, adolescents, and families in the school and clinical settings. She has worked with clients with a variety of presenting emotional, behavioral, academic, and cognitive concerns. Kelsey worked as a graduate assistant at The Autism Place (TAP), where she provided both individual ABA and group-based social skills services to children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Additionally, Kelsey has experience in providing comprehensive evaluations for children and adolescents with suspected emotional, behavioral, academic, and cognitive concerns.

Kelsey has received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis, Early Intervention, family therapy, and a variety of cognitive, academic, and social-emotional assessments. She aims to use this training to provide direct intervention as well as evaluative services to children and adolescents and their families. She uses a strengths-based and client-focused approach to help clients meet their full potential.

Asha received her Master of Education in Educational Psychology and Ph D in School Psychology from Texas A & M University. She has served in various leadership roles during her time as a doctoral student. 

Asha served as the Diversity Affairs Chair for the national organization Student Affiliates in School Psychology (SASP) to help integra

Asha received her Master of Education in Educational Psychology and Ph D in School Psychology from Texas A & M University. She has served in various leadership roles during her time as a doctoral student. 

Asha served as the Diversity Affairs Chair for the national organization Student Affiliates in School Psychology (SASP) to help integrate issues of diversity into training and practice. Additionally, Asha was the service-coordinator of her university’s training clinic, which provided her with experiences in case management, crisis intervention, and collaboration with other professionals.

Throughout her training, Asha has provided direct services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families in the school, clinical, and community health settings. Asha uses a clinical-child focus in her service delivery for referrals such as anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, ADHD, and other various emotional and behavioral concerns. Asha has worked with clients who have a range of diversity in their individual identities, cultures, religions, beliefs, goals, and experiences. She is

passionate about helping clients utilize their individual diversity and strengths to meet their therapeutic needs.

Karla has her bachelor’s degree in social work and currently working on her master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 

Throughout her 23-year career Karla has worked with teens in a residential setting, assisting with life skills training, trauma, and behavioral challenges. She became a licensed fost

Karla has her bachelor’s degree in social work and currently working on her master’s degree in social work from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 

Throughout her 23-year career Karla has worked with teens in a residential setting, assisting with life skills training, trauma, and behavioral challenges. She became a licensed foster parent and fostered children for nearly 11 years leading to adoption. She has experience working with foster/adoptive parents and children in the foster care system or who have been adopted. Karla has experience working with young children through Early Intervention for 12 years, focusing on children with Autism, and received certification in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). She has experience working with children with feeding challenges and received training and certification in the Save Our Ship (SOS) feeding Approach. Karla has experience working with children, as well as the families of children, who have experienced trauma, sensory challenges, and a variety of developmental delays. 

Since coming to the Stress and Trauma Therapy Center Karla has taken part and is working with MAP, TF-CBT, and PCIT therapy. Karla has a passion for children who have experienced trauma, and enjoys working with children, families, and adults.  

 Marissa was born and raised in Marion IL! After high school she went away to Lindenwood Belleville for 2 years and decided she loved southern Illinois and came back home! She graduated with her bachelors degree in Social Work from Southern Illinois University. She currently works in Child-Welfare. 

She has a passion for working with famil

 Marissa was born and raised in Marion IL! After high school she went away to Lindenwood Belleville for 2 years and decided she loved southern Illinois and came back home! She graduated with her bachelors degree in Social Work from Southern Illinois University. She currently works in Child-Welfare. 

She has a passion for working with families and helping others. Marissa is currently enrolled in Missouri Baptist University for her Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.