Matt Buckman, Executive Director
Dr. Matt Buckman is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Executive Director of the Stress & Trauma Treatment Center. He also serves in various part-time leadership and consultative roles. Dr. Buckman is the PI of the Southern Illinois Resiliency Project at the Center. He is the Co-PI of the IL HEALS (Helping Everyone Access Linked Systems) Demonstration Site Project and Early Childhood System of Care Project under Egyptian Health Department, the Bullying Prevention/Trauma Responsive Schools initiative and the Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship at the Center for Rural Health & Social Services Development within SIU’s School of Medicine, and the Southern Illinois Violence Prevention Project at the Illinois Association of Juvenile Justice Councils.
Throughout his roles, Dr. Buckman provides supervision, consultation, and training as well as direct services to children, teens, young adults, and families to help improve a variety of emotional and behavioral health issues. He has worked in various schools, medical, and clinical settings with a specialization in childhood trauma and certifications in Trauma-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Managing & Adapting Practices, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy, and Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics. He has extensive experience working with victims of abuse and their families as they recover and heal from significant adversities and considers his work in this area to be his calling in life.
Management Team
Kasey Buckman, BS Coordinator & Office Manager
Kelsey Atteberry, MS, Family Center Coordinator
Kelsey Atteberry, MS, Family Center Coordinator
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.
Kelsey Atteberry, MS, Family Center Coordinator
Kelsey Atteberry, MS, Family Center Coordinator
Kelsey Atteberry, MS, Family Center Coordinator
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, a
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.
Dhru Mukherjee, LCSW Supervisor
Kelsey Atteberry, MS, Family Center Coordinator
Dhru Mukherjee, LCSW Supervisor
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.
Full-Time Clinical Staff
Lindsey Yordy, MS
Lindsey Yordy, MS
Lindsey Yordy, MS
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 F
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.
Amy Coan, BS
Lindsey Yordy, MS
Lindsey Yordy, MS
Amy Coan is originally from West Frankfort, Illinois. She graduated from Frankfort High School in 1998 and attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Illinois. She studied Social Work and worked with the America Reads and AmeriCorps program throughout her college career. She graduated in 2008 with a Bachelors of Science in So
Amy Coan is originally from West Frankfort, Illinois. She graduated from Frankfort High School in 1998 and attended Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Illinois. She studied Social Work and worked with the America Reads and AmeriCorps program throughout her college career. She graduated in 2008 with a Bachelors of Science in Social Work and started working with the SASS Program at the Community Counseling Center in Alton, Illinois. She also worked with One Hope United as a Functional Family Therapist (FFT) and Children's Home and Aid Society before returning to the area and working with Lutheran Social Services in Mt. Vernon. She obtained a Child Welfare License through the State of Illinois and continued her work at Centerstone and the Nights Shield in West Frankfort. Amy currently works as a Wraparound Facilitator at the Stress and Trauma Treatment Center in Eldorado and utilized the skills she has acquired to help children and adolescents in the community in need of services
Kyle Miller, MSW
Lindsey Yordy, MS
Flor Eldridge, MSW
Kyle empowers individuals to overcome obstacles in their life and develop self-efficacy to create a life that is meaningful to them. Using evidenced-based interventions, he has been able to work with clients in a variety of settings to help them achieve their substance use goals. With the Community Action Place, Inc., Kyle provided brief
Kyle empowers individuals to overcome obstacles in their life and develop self-efficacy to create a life that is meaningful to them. Using evidenced-based interventions, he has been able to work with clients in a variety of settings to help them achieve their substance use goals. With the Community Action Place, Inc., Kyle provided brief interventions with people who use drugs in an effort to reduce risks surrounding drug use. He worked with clients at a local FQHC who were enrolled in medication-assisted treatment program and provided behavioral health services to clients. He received his Master of Social Work at Southern Illinois University and was a fellow in the 2018-2019 Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship where he received specialized training on trauma and opioid use disorder. He is trained in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Kyle is currently pursuing his doctoral degree in Health Education at SIU where he is researching the intersection of cannabis use disorder and cannabis legalization. His work is built on the underlying philosophy that all clients are experts in their own lives and possess the capability to create change within themselves and their community.
Flor Eldridge, MSW
Laterriea Martin: MSW
Flor Eldridge, MSW
Flor received her bachelor and master’s degrees in Social Work, specializing in Mental Health, with a minor in Psychology from Southern Illinois University. Flor has extensive experience and training working with children and other populations throughout her career. Before pursuing her education, Flor and her family were self-supporting
Flor received her bachelor and master’s degrees in Social Work, specializing in Mental Health, with a minor in Psychology from Southern Illinois University. Flor has extensive experience and training working with children and other populations throughout her career. Before pursuing her education, Flor and her family were self-supporting missionaries in the Philippines. She is a partner of a local church there to this day. The decision to become a social worker stemmed largely from personal and her experience as a missionary. Flor is compassionate and empathetic. She takes delight in empowering others. Flor strives to impart hope because she believes that hope is alive and that no matter what, there is always hope available to all.
Laterriea Martin: MSW
Laterriea Martin: MSW
Laterriea Martin: MSW
Laterriea Martin received her Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2019. Followed by her advance standing Master of Social Work Degree in 2020. Laterriea has numerous experiences with SIU’s learning programs, Laterriea was able to join the student body support group known as Social Work Student Association (SWAS) in 2018. Then also attended
Laterriea Martin received her Bachelor of Social Work degree in 2019. Followed by her advance standing Master of Social Work Degree in 2020. Laterriea has numerous experiences with SIU’s learning programs, Laterriea was able to join the student body support group known as Social Work Student Association (SWAS) in 2018. Then also attended the National Association Social Work- Advocacy Day in 2017 and 2019. Laterriea strives to dedicate her time to helping her community. Consequently, she became graduate student of the class of 2020 doing so. Laterriea’s need to help the upcoming generations exceeds in her work. Laterriea severed as an aid to the Carbondale Community High School students through the Attucks Community Services Board (ACSB). An after school free lunch program that assist the students with food nutrition, assistance with homework, and guidance when needed. Laterriea was committed to helping the student's succeed with ACSB. Students were able to learn and navigate strategies to help guide them throughout their path in high school. While committed to the Doctoral program at Capella University she has learned a lot about new and innovative learning techniques and educational breakthroughs. Laterriea utilizes all her supports along side an array of community resources to navigate community members on her down time. Laterrieas’ goal, through continued education and the development of community-based programs, is to one day play a part in the development of a more inclusive and equitable society, where everyone has the chance for the full expression and realization of their God given talents and abilities.
Darlene Waier, MSED
Laterriea Martin: MSW
Laterriea Martin: MSW
Darlene received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1983. While teaching elementary school, she pursued a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, after which she became a Certified School Counselor. Darlene has 30+ years of professio
Darlene received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1983. While teaching elementary school, she pursued a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, after which she became a Certified School Counselor. Darlene has 30+ years of professional experience in counseling and administration. Some of these experiences include: Assistant Director of the Career and Counseling Center at SIUC, Director of SIUC School of Law Placement Center, School Counselor at several school districts, Mental Health Therapist at Egyptian Health Department, and Social Emotional Learning Specialist at Egyptian Health Department. Darlene currently serves as a Trauma Focused Treatment Therapist at the Stress and Trauma Treatment Center through the Southern Illinois Resiliency Project. In this position, she provides therapy for children up to the age of 18 and their families in Franklin County. Darlene is a Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainer and has presented the program throughout southern Illinois. Darlene is trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Managing and Adaptive Practices (MAP), and is currently receiving training in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). Darlene is passionate about providing services to children and teens who have experienced Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s). In her spare time, Darlene enjoys spending time with her family, working in her yard, playing the piano and serves on the Board of Directors for Franklin & Hamilton County CASA.
Octavia Swango, MSW
Octavia Swango, MSW
Octavia Swango, MSW
Octavia graduated SIUC with her Master's degree in Social Work. Octavia participated in the Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship through the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Octavia's role at the center involves providing administrative support. Octavia also participates in the Resiliency Project providing clinical
Octavia graduated SIUC with her Master's degree in Social Work. Octavia participated in the Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship through the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Octavia's role at the center involves providing administrative support. Octavia also participates in the Resiliency Project providing clinical services and assistance. Octavia's clinical focus is to empower and encourage individuals through resilience.
Katie Haggard, MSW
Octavia Swango, MSW
Octavia Swango, MSW
Katie has a BA in Psychology and a BSW degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She just received her graduate degree in the advanced standing Master of Social Work Program at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Katie participated in the Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship through the Southern Illinois Univers
Katie has a BA in Psychology and a BSW degree from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She just received her graduate degree in the advanced standing Master of Social Work Program at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Katie participated in the Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship through the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. The focus of her internship and education has been on adolescent/child mental health. Her previous experience has been working in the child protection system, hospital services and the prison system in Illinois.
She is passionate about working with children, teens and adults who have been affected by adverse childhood experiences. Katie provides individual and family therapy techniques using MAP trauma-informed practices to help her clients succeed in all aspects of their lives. She provides support for the therapeutic child care program and the work program for teens.
In her spare time, she enjoys collecting vinyl records, drawing, playing with her grey cat, Kiki, and spending time with her family and friends. She is an avid music and animal lover.
Karsen Finney, MS
Octavia Swango, MSW
Karsen Finney, MS
Karsen received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Southern Illinois University, and a Master’s degree in Social Responsibility and Sustainable Communities from Western Kentucky University. Karsen is currently providing therapy for youth in Jackson County with the Southern Illinois Resiliency Project. She has a background in crisis
Karsen received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Southern Illinois University, and a Master’s degree in Social Responsibility and Sustainable Communities from Western Kentucky University. Karsen is currently providing therapy for youth in Jackson County with the Southern Illinois Resiliency Project. She has a background in crisis intervention and support, and mental health and substance abuse counseling in both community and clinical settings. Karsen has received training in Managing and Adapting Practices, Youth Mental Health First Aid, and Botvin Life Skills Training
Part-Time Clinical Staff
Karla Blake, MSW
Patrick Brown, MSW
Patrick Brown, MSW
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 fos
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.
Patrick Brown, MSW
Patrick Brown, MSW
Patrick Brown, MSW
Patrick received his Master’s in Social Work from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and did his graduate internship for SIUC’s Athletic Department addressing student-athletes’ behavioral health needs. His previous experience includes working with children and adolescents with learning disabilities, ADHD, and diagnosed as being on t
Patrick received his Master’s in Social Work from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and did his graduate internship for SIUC’s Athletic Department addressing student-athletes’ behavioral health needs. His previous experience includes working with children and adolescents with learning disabilities, ADHD, and diagnosed as being on the Autism Spectrum. Patrick was a part of the SIUC Trauma Fellowship and received training on Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and many other trauma informed topics.
Patrick’s training and experience has centered on addressing the behavioral health needs of children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Through a holistic approach, Patrick provides services to address a variety of presenting challenges such as; anxiety, depression, PTSD, academic and athletic performance, social skills, and trauma experiences. He is committed to empowering individuals to optimize themselves to their full potential.
Lauryn Hampton
Patrick Brown, MSW
Diane King, Ph D
Lauryn Hampton is currently a first year student studying psychology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Lauryn plans to get her doctorate in psychology and become a clinical psychologist in the future. Lauryn enjoys helping others, and has chosen a career path that allows her to do this everyday.
Lauryn serves as a Teachers Aid
Lauryn Hampton is currently a first year student studying psychology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Lauryn plans to get her doctorate in psychology and become a clinical psychologist in the future. Lauryn enjoys helping others, and has chosen a career path that allows her to do this everyday.
Lauryn serves as a Teachers Aid for the therapeutic child care program. Lauryn also assists the agency’s social marketing and mentoring projects. She is passionate about providing support to others while helping them overcome boundaries in their lives to function at their greatest potential.
Diane King, Ph D
Alex Stromidlo, MSW
Diane King, Ph D
Dr. Diane King has spent decades working with children, families, educators, and professionals in the areas of child development, trauma, social-emotional learning, temperament and personality, and family systems. She has developed college courses embedding topics such as adverse childhood experiences, trauma informed practice, trauma inf
Dr. Diane King has spent decades working with children, families, educators, and professionals in the areas of child development, trauma, social-emotional learning, temperament and personality, and family systems. She has developed college courses embedding topics such as adverse childhood experiences, trauma informed practice, trauma informed care, brain development, and developmental trauma to support professionals in learning how to apply that knowledge into working with young children (birth to 5). Dr. King has been an advocate for social and emotional wellness in early childhood for 20 years - since the inception of the "Social Emotional Program", now commonly known as "The Pyramid Model.” As a National Head Start Coach Mentor and Early Childhood Consultant, she was an early trailblazer in this work with administration, teachers, and families to implement the program.
Dr. King and Dr. Buckman, PhD., Licensed Psychologist, Executive Director, Stress & Trauma Treatment Center have been collaborating for over four years to coordinate and deliver outstanding professional development events to early childhood professionals in southern Illinois. In 2019, Dr. Buckman and Dr. King co-taught "The Neurosequential Model for Education." This course provided an in-depth study of the neurosequential development of young children (birth through age five) and effective teaching practices to enhance development.
Over the past school year, Dr. King has conducted presentations on Staff Wellness/Self Care, worked with Prevention Initiative infant toddler staff and Pre K staff concerning individual children, assisted administrators with program consultations, and worked with individual families. She serves as an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant for the school districts in the southern sixteen counties. She continues to provide consultations and act as a mentor for educators supporting them to explore effective strategies in the classroom, staff development, family engagement, and optimal whole child development. She is a Pyramid trainer for Preschool and Infant Toddler as well as a trainer for the new Trauma Informed Care (TIC) eModules program and has an extensive network of relationships in the southern 16 counties of Southern Illinois with many school districts, Head Start programs, and child care programs.
Dr. King received her Bachelor’s degree in Education with a minor in Psychology from Western Illinois University one course short of a double major. She maintains active Illinois teacher licenses for Early Childhood and Elementary Education and has taught PreK, Kindergarten, first, second, and third grades and substituted in Special Education. Dr. King’s Master’s degree is in Knowledge Management with a specialization in Organizational Development/Early Childhood Leadership and Management from the University of Illinois at Springfield. She completed her Doctorate Degree in Educational Administration – Management of Programs for Children and Youth at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL, in 2010. Her research study, “Facilitating the Professional Development of Early Childhood Program Administrators Through an Online Education and Mentoring Program” was conducted with 25 southern Illinois administrators.
Dr. King is the vice president of the Board of Directors for the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies (INCCRRA). Dr. King is also vice president of the Southern Illinois Early Childhood Action Team (SIECAT). She is the treasurer for the Southern Illinois Chapter of Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children (SILAEYC).
Alex Stromidlo, MSW
Alex Stromidlo, MSW
Alex Stromidlo, MSW
Alex has her MSW in Social work from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Alex participated in the Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship through the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Alex's role at the center involves providing therapeutic child care services to children and their families who are affected by a
Alex has her MSW in Social work from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. Alex participated in the Trauma Based Behavioral Health Fellowship through the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Alex's role at the center involves providing therapeutic child care services to children and their families who are affected by adverse experiences.
Alex is passionate about providing these children support; accompanied with space for them to express themselves positively, while learning how to recognize and label their emotions.
Heather Jett, MSW
Alex Stromidlo, MSW
Alex Stromidlo, MSW
Pre-Doctoral Psychology Interns
Melina Cavazos, M.Ed.
Melina Cavazos, M.Ed.
Melina Cavazos, M.Ed.
Melina Cavazos, M.Ed. is a school psychology doctoral candidate from Texas A&M University. She is excited to serve the Eldorado and surrounding communities through her placement at the Stress & Trauma Treatment/Egyptian Public & Mental Health Department; Southeastern Illinois System of Care. This born-and-raised Texan is also looking for
Melina Cavazos, M.Ed. is a school psychology doctoral candidate from Texas A&M University. She is excited to serve the Eldorado and surrounding communities through her placement at the Stress & Trauma Treatment/Egyptian Public & Mental Health Department; Southeastern Illinois System of Care. This born-and-raised Texan is also looking forward to experiencing all the seasons! Her background in client care includes providing psychoeducational assessment and counseling services in schools, community clinics, private practice, and outpatient psychiatry clinic settings, with clients of varying backgrounds, age groups, and presenting problems. She typically uses an integrative therapeutic approach to best meet the needs of her clients, including cognitive-behavioral, systems, and person-centered. Outside of clinical practice, her dissertation research explores Licensed Specialist in School Psychology (LSSP’s) current level of involvement and perceived importance of involvement in their post-secondary transition team in Texas schools. In her free time, she loves to play with her (mischievous) dachshund named Pancake.
Danbi Chu, MS
Melina Cavazos, M.Ed.
Melina Cavazos, M.Ed.
Danbi Choe is a Ph.D. candidate in School Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Danbi received her master's degree in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Quantitative Research Methods from Seoul National University of Education. Before joining the doctoral program, she was an elementary school teacher
Danbi Choe is a Ph.D. candidate in School Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Danbi received her master's degree in Educational Psychology with a specialization in Quantitative Research Methods from Seoul National University of Education. Before joining the doctoral program, she was an elementary school teacher in Seoul, South Korea for five years. She is currently working to complete her doctoral internship at Stress and Trauma Treatment Center.
Brian Klein, MS
Zhiqing "Jasmine" Zhou, M.Ed.
Zhiqing "Jasmine" Zhou, M.Ed.
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Zhiqing "Jasmine" Zhou, M.Ed.
Zhiqing "Jasmine" Zhou, M.Ed.
Zhiqing "Jasmine" Zhou, M.Ed.
Jasmine is a psychology doctoral intern at the Southeastern Illinois System of Care, Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium. She holds a Master of Education degree in Education Psychology from Texas A&M University, where she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. degree in School Psychology. Jasmine has received training in Cognitive
Jasmine is a psychology doctoral intern at the Southeastern Illinois System of Care, Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium. She holds a Master of Education degree in Education Psychology from Texas A&M University, where she is currently pursuing her Ph.D. degree in School Psychology. Jasmine has received training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and a variety of psycho-diagnostic and psycho-educational assessments. She has provided direct services to children, adolescents, young adults, and families across school, community, and medical settings. She has worked with clients who experience various behavioral and emotional issues, including trauma, depression, anxiety, adjustment disorder, feeding disorder, and eating disorders. Jasmine is passionate about serving diverse individuals and families with intersectional identities. In her free time, Jasmine likes baking, traveling, and exploring foods from different cultures.
incoming Fall 2021
Sibyl Cornell
Dorothy Dator
Sibyl Cornell
Coming Soon
Jerica Knox
Dorothy Dator
Sibyl Cornell
Jerica Knox is an intern at the Stress & Trauma Treatment Center and a 5th year PhD Candidate at North Carolina State University. She primarily provides care to children, adolescents, and families. Her clinical interests revolve around culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices that ensure her clients are receiving individualiz
Jerica Knox is an intern at the Stress & Trauma Treatment Center and a 5th year PhD Candidate at North Carolina State University. She primarily provides care to children, adolescents, and families. Her clinical interests revolve around culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices that ensure her clients are receiving individualized care. She conceptualizes clients' needs through a cognitive behavioral and family systems lens. She is very interactive and enjoys engaging children and families through both activities and conversations.
Dorothy Dator
Dorothy Dator
Dorothy Dator
Dottie is a predoctoral intern at the Stress and Trauma Treatment Center. She received her Master of Arts in School Psychology at East Carolina University, and will obtain her PhD in Pediatric-School Psychology following internship year. Dottie primarily uses treatment strategies that are cognitive-behavioral and behavioral in nature. She
Dottie is a predoctoral intern at the Stress and Trauma Treatment Center. She received her Master of Arts in School Psychology at East Carolina University, and will obtain her PhD in Pediatric-School Psychology following internship year. Dottie primarily uses treatment strategies that are cognitive-behavioral and behavioral in nature. She also emphasizes the role that stress, and trauma play in mental health during case conceptualization and treatment. Dottie especially has a passion and interest in teaching behavioral strategies to parents that they can use at home with their children, and in doing therapy with children and adolescents. Dottie has plans to provide behavioral health services in a primary care setting following internship
Master's Level Interns
Tesla Travelstead, BSW
Tesla Travelstead, BSW
Tesla Travelstead, BSW
Tesla received her BSW in 2021 from SIU-C. Tesla is currently working towards receiving her MSW with a focus on mental health from SIU-C. Tesla's role at the center involves providing therapeutic child care services to children and their families who are affected by adverse experiences.
Tesla is passionate about working with this popula
Tesla received her BSW in 2021 from SIU-C. Tesla is currently working towards receiving her MSW with a focus on mental health from SIU-C. Tesla's role at the center involves providing therapeutic child care services to children and their families who are affected by adverse experiences.
Tesla is passionate about working with this population and feels empowered from witnessing their resilience and positive outlook despite unwarranted circumstances. Tesla also plans to stay with the STTC after receiving her Master's degree and wishes to pursue a clinical position within the Center
Megan Ragan, BSW
Tesla Travelstead, BSW
Tesla Travelstead, BSW
Megan is a Southern Illinois native with ten years of experience in child-serving systems including work in the realm of child welfare, alternative education, domestic violence advocacy, and clinical services. Megan has completed over 300 hours of trauma-specific education. Additionally, Megan is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavi
Megan is a Southern Illinois native with ten years of experience in child-serving systems including work in the realm of child welfare, alternative education, domestic violence advocacy, and clinical services. Megan has completed over 300 hours of trauma-specific education. Additionally, Megan is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, and Managing Adaptive Practices. Additionally, Megan enjoys providing training and education to community organizations around the subject of trauma and childhood adversity. When Megan is not working with children and families, she can be found chasing her three small children or spending time at home with her high school sweetheart.