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Dr. Vahid Osman, MD, Psychiatrist (Director)

Education:
MD from Medical University of Casablanca
Psychiatry residency at Varrene Jarcy Hospital in France & Austin State Hospital in Texas

About Vahid Osman:
Dr. Vahid Osman is a board-certified Psychiatrist and Addictionologist with over nineteen years of experience in skillfully treating patients with mental illness, as well as chemical dependency and developmental disorders. He is the owner and founder of Osman Clinic & Associates and American Telepsychiatry Associates. He practices in Indiana, Wisconsin, and California—which is facilitated by the telepsychiatry option as treatment for patients unable to be seen in the clinic.

He is one of the pioneers of telepsychiatry in the state of Indiana. As the medical director of multiple facilities in both Indiana and Wisconsin, he treats a variety of clients including those seeking inpatient treatment, outpatient services, and intensive outpatient/partial hospitalization programs for substance-related/addictive disorders and mental illness. Dr. Osman has the ability to positively impact patients being treated for an array of mental health problems by drawing on his years of experience.

Farid Wardak, – CEO, Chief Executive Officer

He is a natural born entrepreneur. He has managed multiple businesses for over 30 years.

Emily Djorovic, – Manager of Operations

Ms. Djorovic has been in management for over 15 years.  She works closely with our staff to ensure our clients have a positive experience.

In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs, exploring new places and learning something new everyday!

Juan-Estefan Vitela, MSW, LCSW Clinical Supervisor

Mr. Vitela graduated Summa Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science Human Services Counseling Concentration 2015 Graduated Master of Social Work 2018 Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Mr. Vitela has worked in a variety of settings including a psychiatric group home, a substance abuse and counseling center, as an on campus student counselor at a Indiana University, with Lake County Juvenile Probation, and with families in distress via the Indiana department of child services as a family and individual therapist. Mr. Vitela has extensive experience counseling individuals and couples and families experiencing adversity. Mr. Vitela specializes in anxiety, depression, processing trauma, and healthy relationships. Mr. Vitela often uses a Solution Focused approach along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with components of motivational interviewing and person-centered therapy. Mr. Vitela is trained in Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Mr. Vitela uses Mindfulness techniques to help clients confront distress. “I believe in a person centered therapeutic approach where a client feels supported and valued. I work with clients to develop positive thinking and to navigate life’s challenges by utilizing therapeutic skills.”

Sam

Sam is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. However, she does have experience working with older adults, couples, and families. Since 2018 she has worked with a range of diagnoses from anxiety disorders to psychosis related disorders. Sam believes that there is no such thing as one shoe fits all. This has guided her in taking an eclectic therapy approach to meet the needs of the individuals she works with.

Life does not always go as planned. When this happens, our mental health can be attacked. Seeking help to deal with the stressors of life is encouraged. Sam prides herself on providing a safe and open environment for everyone. She understands the importance of having someone to confide in, in a judgment-free space.

Genuine and meaningful relationships in any aspect aren’t easy to come by. As your counselor, you can expect her to listen and help you make sense of the world around you. We all struggle at some point in life; she can help so you don’t have to do it alone.

Komal Wells

Komal Wells is a doctorally prepared, dual-certified nurse practitioner specializing in family and psychiatric mental health. She began her career in healthcare as a Registered Nurse in 2013, received her Master’s in Nursing Practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2018, and received her Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree along with a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate in 2023. She is a mental health advocate believes in collaborating with patients to find the best treatment options.

Deena Mayar, PMHNP

Deena Mayar is a certified sonographer and an experienced Registered Nurse with a strong clinical background in intensive care and renal nursing. She has over 10 years of hospital experience, working in both diagnostic imaging and bedside nursing roles. She completed her nursing education at Purdue University Northwest and earned her Master’s degree as a Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) from Walden University. Deena is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care and supporting patients across the lifespan.

Deena brings a empathetic approach to therapy and strives to create individualized, team-based care models that support meaningful and measurable outcomes.

Deena is welcoming new patients with multiple insurance options to help patients from all over the region.

Jacky Liszewski, LCSW

EDUCATION
School: University of Illinois at Chicago Northeastern Illinois University
Degree:Master of Social work B.A in Social work
jacky Liszewski is a Licensed Clinical Social worker with 8 years practicing Social work. Mrs. Liszewski’s primary population served includes people experiencing addiction, mood and eating disorders as well as case management with adolescents and people with disabilities. Jacky is of Mexican descent and speaks Spanish fluently.

Jacky is passionate about helping people reach their full potential. On her spare time, Jacky enjoys reading and spending time with her family.

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