Michael A. Mazius, Ph.D.
Education:
Illinois Institute of Technology, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychology, 1990
University of Illinois, B.S., 1979
Specialty Areas:
Dr. Mazius specializes in the treatment of children with Attention Deficit Disorder, Underachievement Syndrome, and other learning and behavioral problems. Dr. Mazius also provides marital and family therapy. Dr. Mazius is active in working with various school systems providing teacher consultation, workshops and in-services. Dr. Mazius is also active in the community, speaking on a wide variety of topics pertaining to children and their families.
Professional Memberships:
American Psychological Association
Wisconsin Psychological Association
Judy Blumenfeld, Ph.D
Education:
B.S. Syracuse University, 1992
M.S. Ohio University, 1975
Ph.D. Ohio University, 1997
Specialty Areas:
Dr. Blumenfeld provides individual, couple and group psychotherapy for adolescents, young adults and adults. Dr. Blumenfeld additionally works with individuals experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, grief and loss as well as adjusting to divorce. Dr. Blumenfeld also works with individuals experiencing stress related to daily living issues including balancing the demands of work and managing family relationships.
Professional Memberships:
American Psychological Association
National Register of Helth Science, Providers in Psychology
Wisconsin Psychological Association
Stacey Nye, Ph.D., FAED
Education:
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago Illinois, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, 1991
University of Illinois, B.A., 1984
Specialty Areas:
Dr. Nye specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia and Compulsive Over-eating. Dr. Nye also provides psychotherapy for depression, self-concept and woman's issues. Dr. Nye offers both individual and group modalities of treatment. Dr. Nye also provides professional and community workshops and consultations on eating disorder, body-image and how to stop yo-yo dieting. You can also visit Dr. Nye's personal website at www.nodietdoc.com
Professional Memberships:
American Psychological Association
Academy for Eating Disorders, Founding Fellow
National Eating Disorders Organization
Donna Laughrin, Ph.D.
Education:
University of Michigan Health System, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology, 2000
Lehigh University, Ph.D., 1999
University of San Diego, M.Ed., 1993
University of San Diego, B.A., 1992
Specialty Areas:
Dr. Laughrin provides neuropsychological assessment services to children and adolescents. Dr. Laughrin's areas of specialization include developmental disorders, learning disabilities, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and acquired brain injury. Dr. Laughrin is available for consultation with teachers and other school professionals to assist in education planning.
Professional Memberships:
American Psychological Association
Midwest Neuropsychological Group
International Neuropsychological Society
Craig Abrams, Ph.D.
Education:
University of Vermont, Ph.D. 1993
University of Wisconsin-Madison, B.S., 1987
Specialty Areas:
Dr. Abrams is a psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults. He treats a wide array of issues but concentrates most on: teen and adult eating disorders, mood and anxiety disorders (obsessive-compulsive, panic, phobias, hair-pulling, and more), children's behavior, and collaborative divorce. Prior to living in Wisconsin, Dr. Abrams served as the director of clinical training, over-seeing the supervision of doctoral students at Chicago's Mount Sinai Hospital.
Gwynne Kohl, Ph.D.
Education:
Ph.D., University of Washington, 2002
B.A., Yale University, 1992
Specialty Areas:
Dr. Kohl provides individual and family therapy for children, adolescents and adults at the North Shore Center in Mequon. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety, depression, eating disorders and self-harm behaviors, as well as helping families navigate the challenges of successfully launching their teens to college. Dr. Kohl is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the UWM Psychology Department where she teaches and provides clinical supervision. In addition, she is active in the community, providing teacher consultation and conducting presentations for local schools, hospitals, and other community organizations.
Professional Memberships:
Academy for Eating Disorders
American Psychological Association
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
Wisconsin Psychological Association
Laurie Pasch, LCSW, LMFT, DCSW
Education:
Master of Science of Social Work, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee School of Social Welfare, 1974
Clinical Internship - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin Psychiatry Center, 1972-1974
B.A. University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1972
Specialty Areas:
Laurie provides individual, family, marital and group psychotherapy and crisis intervention for children, adolescents, young adults and adults. Areas of expertise include emotional and behavioral problems, school difficulties, divorce issues, loss bereavement and chronic illness. Laurie has extensive expertise in play therapy with children and is recognized as a specialist in working with children, adolescents and young adults. Laurie is licensed in the State of Wisconsin as both an Independent Clinical Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist. She is also a Diplomat in clinical social work.
Professional Memberships:
National Association of Social Workers
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists
Academy of Certified Social Workers
Wisconsin Association for Marriage and Family Therapists
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Jonathan W. Kanter, Ph.D.
Ph.D. University of Washington, 2002
Robert F. Newby, Ph.D., ABPP-CN
Specialty Areas:
Dr. Newby provides neuropsychological evalutions for children ages 5-18 years. He has specialty interest in learning disabilities, as well as expertise in neurologic conditions such as brain injury or genetic disorders. He has served on the faculty in the Department of Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin for 27 years and he affiliated part time with Pediatric Neuropsychology and Treatment Associates, S.C. in 2010. He has given professional presentations in many settings, ranging from local schools, to the Mayo Clinic, to the Ostfold University College in Norway throuh the Fulbright Scholars Program. He is author of the book "Your Struggling Child: A Guide to Diagnosing, Understanding and Advocating for Your Child with Learning, Behavior or Emotional Problems" published by Harper Collins, as well as numerous professional publications. Dr. Newby is board certified in clinical neuropsychology.
Education:
M.S. Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in reading, UWM (1992)
Post Baccalaureate Certification in Elementary Education, Cardinal Stritch University (1991)
B.S. International Relations and International Economics, Minors: French and German, UWM (1988)
Specialty Areas:
Ann has ten years of experience as an educator before coming to North Shore Center. She taught in the public schools in Wisconsin and in California. In addition, she was an adjunct faculty member at Cardinal Stritch University. Ann taught graduate courses not only in brain based teaching and learning, but also in emotional intelligence. At the center, she provides academic tutoring services to students of all ages, from preschool to college. Her approach is multi-faceted by combining the latest research in brain based teaching with an individual approach to learning. Ann's expertise is in organizational study skills and reading, but tutors students in most subject areas.
Renee Lutz, M.S. Ed - Guidance
Education:
Mount Mary College, B.A. 1969
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, M.S. Ed Guidance, 1976
Professional Life License, Wisconsin, 1981
Specialty Areas:
Before coming to the North Shore Center, Renee has had over 30 years of experience in school counseling. Her expertise is in running classes and groups for children ages 6-12. These groups include children who need to develop better social skills, children who come from divorced or separated families or for children who need to know how to develop better friendships. Renee believes that working with the child and his/her parents and teachers is helpful for ensuring durable change.
Cheryl Ward, MSM, CALP
Education:
ALTA-Certified Academic Language Practitioner, 2009
Cardinal Stritch University, M.S., Business Management, 2008
University of St. Francis, B.S., Health Sciences 1982
Specialty Areas:
Before working with and on behalf of students who struggle learning to read, Cheryl was a healthcare administrator for many years. Her interest in, education and knowledge about dyslexia resulted after her youngest, unable to read, was diagnosed with dyslexia as a 3rd grade student. For many years, Cheryl pursued learning about reading and dyslexia attending many meetings, workshops, reading many books and understanding the research about the reading process. Cheryl successfully navigated her son's education and provided the remedial instruction and support he needed to learn to read.
Upon leaving healthcare in 2005, Cheryl pursued her master's degree; she trained and became a certified academic language practitioner (CALP), teaching students with dyslexia and until recently was an occasional substitute teacher at her local school district where she was a member of the school board.
In addition to being trained in the Orton Gillingham reading and spelling approach, Cheryl recently completed training in Reading with TLC Lively Letters and Sight Words You Can Use programs teaching students one-on-one to read and improve their reading skills.
As the current President of the Wisconsin Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (WIBIDA), a founding member of the Wisconsin Reading Coalition (WRC) and the national advocacy group Literate Nation, Cheryl devotes volunteer time advocating for evidence-based reading practices for students and reading preparation for teachers to ensure all students will be lifelong literate participants in the intellectual process of gaining meaning from print.
Professor Alan S. Wolkenstein, MSW, LCSW
Education:
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, MSW 1963
State of Wisconsin - LCSW 1993
Specialty Areas:
Alan Wolkenstein is a 35 year veteran in graduate medical education. Trained in Sociology and Psychiatric Social Work, he is a Clinical Professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He was most recently an Educator in Behavioral Medicine and Behavioral Sciences for Family Medicine and other Primary Care Physicians in graduate training.
Alan has been teaching, researching, and educating physicians, medical students, and allied health professionals for most of his career. He also has a parallel 35-year private practice in psychotherapy for individuals, couples in relationship stress and families struggling with significant life stressors. He also serves as educator and consultant to our gentle elderly. He is experienced in working with the losses, grieving, and eventual transformation in their journey through life. Alan is also a master educator in small and large group presentations, and uses principles of adult education in creating interactive and deeply emotional reflective experiences with his audiences.
Alan's focus currently is working with the gentle eldery, and people struggling to live with and through cancer and other serious illnesses. He believes that we all have a deep inner wisdom that guides our coping and adapting. However, illness and sometimes elder frality inhabits our use of this learned wisdom. They live in a world that is both unpredictable and often times harsh. A world lacking in the continuity of their beliefs and values, and a world deficient in connecting them to important persons in their lives. As a 15-year survivor of cancer himself he shares his perspective as a direction others may wish to think about in deciding their journey of living with and through their challenges.
Raymond A. Gallope, PH.D
We will always remember Dr. Raymond Gallope. Friend, colleague and co-founder of North Shore Center. He will be deeply missed.
Education:
Georgia State University, Ph.D., 1978
New School for Social Research, M.A., 1973
St. John's University, B.A., 1969
Specialty Areas:
Dr. Gallope provided individual, couple and family therapy for children, adolescents, young adults and adults. Dr. Gallope worked closely with school systems, treating children experiencing academic, emotional and behavioral problems. Dr. Gallope also provided Psychological Testing and Assessments. Dr. Gallope was active in the community providing speaking engagements, workshops and in-services for educational and clinical staffs.
Professional Memberships:
American College of Advanced Psychological Practices, American Psychological Association, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Wisconsin Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, Wisconsin Psychological Association, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Psychiatry Medical College of Wisconsin