Meet Our Staff
Hesed Psychological Services in St. Charles, Illinois, is pleased to serve the DuPage and Kane County areas. Below, you’ll find more information about our team members in St. Charles, including clinical staff, intern staff, testing staff, and practice administration.
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Clinical Staff
Dr. Lisa Naatz, PsyD, ABSNP
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Dr. Lisa Naatz is a licensed clinical psychologist-neuropsychologist and board-certified in school neuropsychology with over 30 years of experience helping clients with a variety of challenges. Dr. Naatz is the co-founder and co-owner of Hesed Psychological Services. Click here to learn more about Dr. Lisa Naatz.
Dr. Ben Pyykkonen, PhD
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Dr. Benjamin Pyykkonen is a licensed clinical psychologist and a fellowship-trained clinical neuropsychologist with more than 20 years of active clinical experience. Dr. Pyykkonen is the co-founder and co-owner of Hesed Psychological Services. He currently serves as faculty and director of the doctoral programs in clinical psychology at Wheaton College, where he is actively engaged in research related to the experiences and impacts of various conditions and diagnoses. Click here to learn more about Dr. Benjamin Pyykkonen and his approach to diagnosis and treatment.
Dr. Eiko Venovic, PSYD
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Eiko Venovic is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than a decade of therapy experience including a variety of specialties. Dr. Venovic utilizes both psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral therapy to assist her clients as they grow and develop a lifestyle more consistent with the values they hold. Click here to learn more about Dr. Eiko Venovic.
Dr. Brad Kahle, PsyD - Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Kahle is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 35 years of experience in the treatment of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, loss/grief, relationship/communication difficulties, coping with physical/health-related problems, and spiritual/faith concerns. He specializes in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder. He has a special interest in helping those with infertility and adoption-related difficulties. To learn more about Dr. Kahle Click here.
Mr. Andrew Linder, LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Andrew Linder is a licensed clinical Social worker who brings 37 years of clinical experience to Hesed, 30 of which were with Meier Clinics. He works with individuals, couples, and families. Common issues that he works with include Anger, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Blended Families, Boundaries, Co-dependency, Communication, Conflict Resolution, Depression, Divorce, Fears, Grief/Loss, Marital Concerns, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Parenting, Relationships, Sexual Addiction/Pornography, Spiritual issues, Stress, Trust, and Woundedness. In addition to these, Andrew is passionate about helping clients work through issues involving Self-Esteem, Guilt, Shame, and Self-Forgiveness. He provides services to many couples and families and is passionate about helping clients to heal, restore, and improve relationships. Click here to learn more about Mr. Andrew Linder and his approach to treatment.
Dr. Maggie BIla, PsyD Postdoctoral FEllow
Dr. Bila is a postdoctoral fellow at Hesed Psychological Services. Dr. Bila has extensive experience working in crisis stabilization, academic medical centers, and Veterans Administration hospitals. Click here to learn more about Dr. Bila.
Mr. Ben Wenzel
Predoctoral Intern - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Mr. Benjamin Wenzel is a licensed marriage and family therapist. Mr. Wenzel has been in clinical practice since 2013, and his specialty areas include working with couples, families, and adults. Mr. Wenzel brings a thoughtful approach to his work in order to better understand the events and emotions his clients are experiencing to help them build hope and make positive changes in their lives and relationships. Click here to learn more about Mr. Benjamin Wenzel.
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