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For close to 100 years, LYDIA Home Association has been making a difference in the lives of Chicago children and families who are dealing with everything from homelessness and poverty to abuse and neglect. LYDIA has a residential treatment center that’s home to 40 kids, plus non-traditional high schools, foster care program and much more. These kids are dealing with a lot, but they know one thing for sure: at LYDIA, they are loved. Join us to make an impact!
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and caring for children when families cannot.

    Clinicians

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    Sandra Suzuki, M.A. Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
    Sandra has the Masters in counseling psychology from Trinity International University. Sandra Enjoys working with adults, families, defiant children, and teenagers and she specializes in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and trauma therapy.

    Allan T. Peterson, Psy.D., M.Div. Licensed Clinical Psychologist 

    Al provides individual, family, and marital counseling and is interested in helping people with depression, anxiety, parenting and a variety of other concerns. He sees clients of all ages and he has a keen interest in understanding human nature from a variety of perspectives. Also a Pastor in the Evangelical Free Church of America, Al has military and ministry experience reaching over 25 years. He is director of the counseling center.

    Travis Satterlee, MA, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
    Travis has a masters degree in counseling psychology from Trinity International University. Travis has worked with LYDIA Urban Academy, Foster Care and as a case worker for Safe Families at LYDIA Home Association since 2003. He has experience working with adolescents who are having difficulty in school, peer, family relationships and with foster care children. He is interested in conflict resolution, career counseling and relationship counseling.

    Pat Utigard, LCSW. Licensed Clinical Social Worker
    Pat is a clinical supervisor and therapist at LYDIA in the residential treatment program and the counseling center. With 30 years clinical experience, including child welfare, EAP and hospital settings, Pat provides individual and marital counseling. She is also certified to provide premarital counseling using Prepare/Enrich materials.

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