Meet Our Team
The Plum Tree Staff is a collection of practitioners who provide therapy and medication management for kids. We conduct psychological and neuropsychological testing for academic, diagnostic, and clinical disorders. Our team includes specialists for Tourette’s, PTSD, Suicide/Self-Injury, ADHD, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Depression, and Bipolar Disorder. Developmental delays, impaired self-esteem, grief, academic under-performance, and family struggles are all within our purview to support. Services also include ADHD Coaching and Transition Support from high school to college/career. Our team also includes experts that can help parents understand school support systems and how to advocate for their child in both public and private school. We help kids control behaviors, understand feelings, and manage thoughts.
Dr. Ann Weller is the clinical director and owner of Plum Tree Psychology. Her education, training, and background experience has been exclusively in the treatment of young people. Read Full Bio
Dr. Sharon Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Pediatric Neuropsychologist who has over 30 years experience working with children and adolescents. Read Full Bio
Dr. Green earned her Ph.D. in developmental psychology specializing in child and adolescent development. She is also a licensed professional counselor and holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Read Full Bio
Abby Tutt is an office administrator at Plum Tree, where she helps support patients, families, and the clinical team. With a background in marketing, Abby brings strong organizational and creative skills to her role. Read Full Bio
Abby Vidal enjoys working with children between the ages of 3 and 8 years old. Abby has experience in providing individual therapy and family therapy for children and their families to support their well-being. Read Full Bio
Adria Vollmer is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) who is passionate about helping children and teenagers discover their personal strengths and develop tools to overcome life’s challenges. Read Full Bio
Amy is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and full-time School Psychologist. Amy is adept at assessing client’s cognitive abilities, academic achievement, adaptive behavior, and psychological functioning. Read Full Bio
Anna Kane is a 20 year resident of St. Charles. She holds a B.S. in Management and comes to us after an extensive career in public libraries. Anna also volunteers as a tutor for Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley, with the Friends of the St. Charles Public Library, and within School District 303. Read Full Bio
Camille is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned her Master’s degree in social work from USC specializing in working with children, youth, and families. She approaches each client holistically, taking a person-centered approach. Read Full Bio
Carey Miller brings a dedicated focus on the mental health and emotional well-being of children and adolescents ages 5 to 17. With a background in both individual and group therapy, Carey brings a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to her work. Read Full Bio
Casey Logan is a graduate student at Moody Bible Institute, where she is pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in trauma work.. Read Full Bio
Cassie Furbur has experience working with children and adolescents within Inpatient, Partial Hospitalization Program, and Intensive Outpatient Program settings. She also has experience working with adults at an inpatient level of care. Read Full Bio
Cheryl Curry is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling, a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, and a Bachelor’s Degree in English Education and Theater Arts. Read Full Bio
Dani believes therapy works best when clients feel safe, understood, and accepted for who they are. Dani creates a warm, collaborative, and affirming environment where clients can feel comfortable being themselves. Read Full Bio
Danielle Nebel has been interested in psychology from an early age. She pursued her passion by attending the University of Iowa where she received her B.A. in Psychology. Read Full Bio
Emilia is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over ten years of experience. She has worked with children of all ages and their families in a variety of settings including inpatient, residential, military bases, as well as community mental health centers. Read Full Bio
Emily earned her Master of Social Work from Aurora University and will soon obtain her LSW. She takes a compassionate, client-centered approach, creating a safe and supportive space where children feel heard and empowered to grow. Read Full Bio
Haleigh has managed social media marketing for small businesses since 2016. She is an advocate for the importance of mental health and is grateful to promote Plum Tree Psychology’s excellence in therapy and psychological evaluations. Read Full Bio
Meet Ivy – Our absolutely adorable therapy dog. Ivy attends CBIT Therapy She is a trained therapy dog and helps provide emotional support for many patients. She is very friendly and sweet and loves to be around children. Read Full Bio
Jeanie is a five year old rescue who has learned that she can trust people again. Jeanie helps teach clients how to calm their minds and bodies. She will lounge in your lap and get pets while you hold her gently. Read Full Bio
Jessica Sendef is a Licensed Social Worker who specializes in working with children ages 3–10 and their families. With a grounded, warm, and easygoing style, she has a natural ability to help children feel comfortable. Read Full Bio
Jennifer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over a decade of experience working with adolescents and adults. She received her Master of Social Work at Aurora University, with an emphasis on school social work with pre-adolescent, adolescent and young adults. Read Full Bio
Joanna Migo is a Certified Academic Language Therapist and provides multisensory structured literacy instruction for students diagnosed with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia and dysgraphia.. Read Full Bio
With over 20 years of experience in the field of mental health, Kathy Windsor has dedicated her career to supporting individuals in their journey towards well-being and improved relationships. Read Full Bio
Kayla is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She incorporates art and play therapy as a tool to build trust. She also focuses on adaptive styles of coping and symptom management to teach kids how to manage their feelings. Read Full Bio
Kelsey Johnson is a Licensed Social Worker that works with children, adolescents, and families experiencing emotional, behavioral, developmental, and school-related challenges. Read Full Bio
Kimberly Fraga is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specializing in therapy for children, adolescents, teens, and families. She provides compassionate, evidence-based counseling that helps young people overcome social challenges. Read Full Bio
Kimberly is a Learning Behavior Specialist. She is deeply passionate about helping young adults uncover their true talents and strengths through exploratory conversations, executive function skill coaching and self advocacy skill building. Read Full Bio
Megan McKenna is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and certified autism specialist. She comes to Plum Tree with over a decade of experience supporting children with communication needs across a variety of settings. Read Full Bio
Mindy Meyer is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Mental Health Specialist (PMHS), and one of the few experts Certified in CBIT (Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics). Read Full Bio
Nanci Favela, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), is a bilingual counselor who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She helps clients navigate emotional, behavioral, and personal challenges. Read Full Bio
Patricia Purnell integrates creative interventions such as play, art, and music to support emotional expression and healing. A key component of Patricia’s therapeutic approach is her belief in the power of co-regulation. Read Full Bio
Meet Pinto Bean – He is currently in training and you will see him around the office. Pinto Bean displays all the typical puppy traits and wants to run, play, and get into mischief. Stop by and give him a belly rub. Read Full Bio
Renee is an LCSW and earned her Master’s in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago, where she built a strong foundation in trauma-informed care, mental health, and evidence-based therapeutic practices. Read Full Bio
Robert is a compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented professional dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans for adolescent and young adults experiencing trauma. Read Full Bio
Saba is an Illinois Licensed School Psychologist. Saba Mahmood is an Education Advocate specializing in supporting parents and caregivers in navigating Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and 504 plans. Read Full Bio
Sam has worked extensively with clients experiencing mental health crises. Her expertise includes working with ages twelve and up who are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-harm, negative self-talk, and familial stressors. Read Full Bio
Shannon Mayer is a LCSW that specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults and their families struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, adjustment disorders, conduct disorders, and learning disabilities. Read Full Bio
Shelby’s expertise includes working with adolescents ages ten and older, while holding special interests in the treatment of trauma, eating disorders, mood disorders, behavioral issues, anxiety and depression. Read Full Bio
Steven Lesniak is a Licensed Professional Counselor who is also Nationally Certified as well as a full-time high school educator. He earned a Master’s Degree in School Counseling and a Bachelor’s Degree in History Education. Read Full Bio
Tamara Anesi-Shasteen specializes in a personalized style of medicine that aims to have a profound effect on the health of your child and your family. She enjoys educating families about health processes and effective treatment choices Read Full Bio
Veronica Giambrone holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northern Illinois University. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and families across both outpatient and intensive settings. Read Full Bio
Veronica Hiltscher, LCSW, is a neurodivergent-affirming therapist who has many years of experience providing an accepting and supportive environment where children can feel comfortable being themselves. Read Full Bio
Zachary Toranzo is an LPC and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Sociology, and Neuroscience at North Central College. He went on to earn his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with a Child Subspecialty. Read Full Bio
