Marla Vannucci, PhD
Marla Vannucci, PhD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and an Adjunct Professor at Adler University. She received her MA and PhD in Counseling Psychology from Northwestern University, and her BA in psychology from New York University. She has worked in university counseling centers, community mental health, residential, and inpatient psychiatric facilities, hospital/primary care settings, and private practice. Her clinical specialties include couples therapy, women's health/maternal mental health, life transitions, relationship issues, parenting, trauma, and work/career issues. In addition, Dr. Vannucci brings expertise in organizational consultation, including designing healthy workplaces and employee development. Dr. Vannucci is a Certified Positive Discipline Parenting and Classroom Educator. She has been featured on WBEZ and Mom Talk Radio, and in publications, such as The Economist, discussing parenting and family issues, trauma, and disaster response. She contributed a chapter about increasing mindfulness and engagement in daily life to the award-winning book B is for Balance (2nd Ed): 12 Steps toward a More Balanced Life at Home and at Work. Recently, she has partnered with a certified music therapist/social worker to form Brighter Light Brigade, a musical project aimed at using kids' indie music to promote socio-emotional development and healthy emotional expression in families.
Monica Holliday, PsyD
Monica Holliday, PsyD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who brings unique expertise in working with families in a variety of settings, including community mental health, school, hospital, veterans center, and private practice. Dr. Holliday completed her doctorate at the Adler School of Professional Psychology, with a concentration in childhood and adolescence. She received her MA in Counseling Psychology from the Adler School and her BA in sociology from Northwestern University. Beyond her specialty in working with younger clients and their families, Dr. Holliday has extensive experience working with adult populations, especially related to mood and anxiety disorders, anger management, grief, life transitions, and a range of family and interpersonal issues, both with individuals and couples. Dr. Holliday has focused training in Cognitive-Restructuring Therapy and trauma-informed therapies, and she brings a substantial background in parenting and parent training. She is a a Certified Positive Discipline Parenting and Classroom Educator, and she regularly facilitates parenting classes in the Chicago community.
Christy Reh, PsyD
Christy Reh, PsyD is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the Adler School of Professional Psychology and her bachelors degree at DePaul University. Dr. Reh has worked in a range of settings, including hospital/primary care, community mental health, university counseling center, forensic, and secondary school. Her clinical specializations include depression, anxiety, trauma, emerging adulthood, life transitions, women's issues, and interpersonal issues. Dr. Reh has specialized training in the treatment of eating disorders utlizing Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Beyond her clinical background, Dr. Reh has experience conducting institutional and organizational program evaluations, staff and personnel conflict management, and has served as an executive coach.
Mandi Ginsburg, PsyD
Mandi Ginsburg, PsyD completed her doctoral degree in clinical psychology at Adler University and her bachelors degree at the University of Florida. Dr. Ginsburg has worked primarily in educational settings, including a therapeutic day school and university counseling centers. Her clinical specializations include life transitions, trauma, relationship concerns, and emerging adulthood. Dr. Ginsburg has also collaborated on multidisciplinary teams treating eating disorders and body image concerns. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Ginsburg is a Certified Instructor in QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), a program that aims to teach communities suicide prevention measures.
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