David L. Gates, M. A., LMFT, CSADC is an individual/marital/family therapist with 30 years of experience in the fields of family therapy, addiction, domestic violence, and mediation.   He graduated from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 1977 with a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology.   He completed the two year postgraduate family therapy training program at the Family Institute in 1983 as well as the two year supervisor of family therapist training program in 1994.   He is a licensed marital and family therapist; an Approved Supervisor and Clinical member of the American Association for Marital and Family Therapy; certified as a supervisor alcohol and other drug abuse counselor.

Donna M. Gates, M. A., LCPC is a family therapist with over 16 years of experience in the fields of individual/marital/family therapy, domestic violence, and child therapy.   Donna graduated from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 1976 with a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology.   She is a certified Theraplay® therapist.

Michael Allen, M. Ed., LCPC, CSDC is an individual/marital/family therapist with over 22 years of experience.   He specializes in alcohol/drug counseling, sexual addiction, and trauma/abuse issues. Michael graduated with a Master's in Educational Psychology from Antioch University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Mary Comperini-Stoffel, M. A., LCP is an individual/couples/family therapist. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a Masters degree in Education, Community Counseling emphasis. She has also received a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology/Argosy University. She has experience working with youth and adults in a variety of settings, including community mental health, sexual assault centers, forensics, a college counseling center, group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities, as well as a group home for individuals with substance abuse issues. Some of her areas of interest include trauma work, crisis intervention, depression and anxiety, grief, and developmental/transitional issues.

Roberto Cambrany, B. S. provides domestic violence service in a bi-cultural setting for those Hispanic men who need to end the cycle of violence and abuse in their relationships.   Roberto is also the pastor of a Hispanic congregation at the Evangelical Free Church of Libertyville.

Lillian Pelletier, M. S. provides assessment and domestic violence services for both Hispanic men and women. Lily also provides marital and family therapy for Spanish speaking clients. Lily graduated from San Sebastian University, Concepcion, Chile with a Masters degree in Psychology.

Lea Rockingham is our insurance manager who is responsible for confirming insurance benefit information, filing claims, and working with patients to clarify problem areas in their insurance coverage.

Regina Packard is our office manger who handles the day to day business of appointments, reports, and keeping track of six therapists.