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Who We Are...
Megan and John have been friends and collaborators since 2001, and have used their own collaborative relationship to model how psychotherapy and psychopharmacology can and should work together.
They both emphasize a practical and respectful approach to patient care, and know from their combined 32 years of practice, and their past clinical collaborations, that communication, flexibility, practicality, openness and a sense of humor underlie almost all successful treatments.
The Meridian staff comes from a wide variety of training backgrounds, but all aim to work with you to build on your existing strengths while helping you develop new strategies and behaviors for overcoming adversity and living the most satisfying life possible.
Dr. John Hardie (Ph.D.)
Clinical and Consulting Neuropsycologist
312.810.5646 - [email protected]
Dr. John Hardie is a clinical psychologist who specializes in neuropsychological assessment and clinical health psychology. He provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations to diverse patient populations, working with clients to develop targeted solutions to address problems such as learning difficulties, neurocognitive declines in aging, and psychological and cognitive changes brought about by medical problems and their treatment. When appropriate, Dr. Hardie works with teachers and administrators in school systems or physicians and other treatment team members as a client advocate and team member. Additionally, through his work at the Veterans’ Administration Hospital and in U.S. military bases throughout the world, Dr. Hardie has developed specialized expertise working with military veterans and their families, as well as with persons with a history of severe trauma. In addition to his doctoral training, Dr. Hardie has earned advanced certifications in clinical hypnosis and eeg neurofeedback. Dr. Hardie continues to supervise graduate clinical psychology students in both the greater Chicago area and in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hardie earned his PhD at the University of North Texas, in Clinical Health Psychology.
Megan Mills (Ph.D.)
Clinical Health Psychologist
773.331.7690 - [email protected]
Megan Mills is a clinical health psychologist, licensed in the state of Illinois. She works primarily with adults with chronic or potentially life-limiting medical illness and their families. She worked with heart and solid organ transplant patients while at Temple University in Philadelphia. Dr. Mills was also Director of Psychosocial Oncology at Rush University Medical Center. She has also provided training for medical staff on recognizing psychological issues in medical settings, and developing effective methods of coping with stress. In addition, she has consulted with corporate EAPs on matters of addiction. She has spoken on a number of topics at cancer support centers in the Chicagoland area. She has advanced training in mindfulness, clinical hypnosis, sleep disorders, and trauma treatment.
Marjorie Harris Newman (Psy.D.)
Clinical Psychologist
212.920.6357 - [email protected]
Megan Mills is a clinical health psychologist, licensed in the state of Illinois. She works primarily with adults with chronic or potentially life-limiting medical illness and their families. She worked with heart and solid organ transplant patients while at Temple University in Philadelphia. Dr. Mills was also Director of Psychosocial Oncology at Rush University Medical Center. She has also provided training for medical staff on recognizing psychological issues in medical settings, and developing effective methods of coping with stress. In addition, she has consulted with corporate EAPs on matters of addiction. She has spoken on a number of topics at cancer support centers in the Chicagoland area. She has advanced training in mindfulness, clinical hypnosis, sleep disorders, and trauma treatment.
Corey Feinberg (M.A., qEEG-T)
Neurotherapist
847.780.6468 - [email protected]
Megan Mills is a clinical health psychologist, licensed in the state of Illinois. She works primarily with adults with chronic or potentially life-limiting medical illness and their families. She worked with heart and solid organ transplant patients while at Temple University in Philadelphia. Dr. Mills was also Director of Psychosocial Oncology at Rush University Medical Center. She has also provided training for medical staff on recognizing psychological issues in medical settings, and developing effective methods of coping with stress. In addition, she has consulted with corporate EAPs on matters of addiction. She has spoken on a number of topics at cancer support centers in the Chicagoland area. She has advanced training in mindfulness, clinical hypnosis, sleep disorders, and trauma treatment.
Janet White (M.A., M.Ed., L.P.C.)
Clinical Therapist
224.554.9419 - [email protected]
With more than 30 years of experience in social services and schools, Janet is uniquely qualified to work with families in consultation through a variety of difficulties and transitions. In addition to a masters and doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Janet completed a masters of education, (MEd), in family from Loyola University of Chicago.
"While family life can be rewarding, transitions and thresholds can be a cause of stress. I specialize in working with individuals and families who struggle with developmental and learning difficulties, pre and post partum difficulties, as well as divorce. Working with your strengths, we can address obstacles to better functioning. I am available for consultations in the schools, as well as mediation in divorce."
Jason Singer (M.A., A.M.F.T.)
Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist
312.898.2826 - [email protected]
A Masters graduate from Antioch University Los Angeles, Jason completed their Military PTSD Specialization and is uniquely qualified to work with the specific needs of our vets. He completed a year of Masters training at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center where he came face to face with many of the same issues experienced by vets, but caused by lifelong exposures to familial, societal and institutionalized homophobia. As a result, he is keenly aware of how trauma affects EVERYONE...even those who have lived a "normal" life.
"Utilizing Narrative and Gestalt interventions, we'll create an environment where, together, we can explore the story of your life and how it's been hijacked by past traumatic episodes, lowered self-esteem, family, societal constraints, and financial burdens. We'll locate exceptions to these stories - and begin to develop the skills necessary for you to react to overwhelming emotions in a more constructive way. And, eventually, to be unburdened by expectation, regret, anger, depression, and that which we sometimes cannot seem to overcome."