Chicago Clinical Staff
(630) 653-1717
(current clients only may call & leave a message at 312-332-4269)
PSYCHIATRIST
Steve C. Lee, M.D.
Treatment Issues: Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Depression
Education and Training: Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois, 1998. Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2002. Chief Resident in Psychiatry at Rush University Medical Center, 2006.
Background and Experience: Dr. Lee served as president of the medical student chapter of the Christian Medical & Dental Association in Rockford, IL. He also has experience as a clinician for learning disabilities.
Special Interests and Services: Dr. Lee's initial evaluations are one hour and follow-up medication management appointments are 30 minutes. He has an interest in mood and anxiety disorders and personality traits.
Additional Information: Dr. Lee ascribes to the consensus view of psychiatry that integrates biological, psychological and social factors in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. He believes that spiritual matters are not an isolated, circumscribed entity, but are the overarching and underlying basis on which the biological, psychological, social factors subsist. He also takes note of cultural phenomena that pertain to psychiatry such as the anti-psychiatric sentiment among both the secular and religious world, and the devastating effects of fatherlessness on individuals and society.
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Andrea Boyd, Ph.D.
Treatment Issues: AD/HD, Anxiety, Depression, Couples, Family Issues, Life Transitions, Parenting, Stress, Psychological Assessments, Women's Issues, Work/Life Balance
Education and Training: B.S. in Psychology from Duke University (1993). M.A. in Clinical Psychology from University of North Carolina (1999). Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology from University of North Carolina (2003). Psychology internship completed at University of Illinois Chicago.
Background and Experience: Dr. Boyd has experience conducting clinical research and developing adolescent risky behavior prevention programs at the University of Illinois Chicago. She also worked with children, adolescents and adults at community mental health clinics prior to joining Meier Clinics.
Special Interests and Services: Dr. Boyd works with clients across the lifespan (toddlers to senior citizens). Her therapy approach is tailored to the needs of the client and may include aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy or insight oriented therapy
Kristi Jordan Graham, Ph.D.
Treatment Issues: Depression, Ethnic minorities, Life transitions, Marital problems, Sexual abuse, Women's issues
Education and Training: Bachelor of Arts degree from Wellesley College, 1994. Master of Science and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from Vanderbilt University, 1997 and 2000, respectively. Licensed as a Clinical Psychologist in Illinois.
Background and Experience: Dr. Graham was an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she conducted research on HIV/AIDS in African American women and teenage girls. She also received federal funding to explore African American women's partnership selection and HIV risk behavior. Dr. Graham has taught graduate seminars on cultural awareness in psychology and has gained much of her clinical experience working with ethnic minority youth and families.
Special Interests and Services: Dr. Graham's therapy style is collaborative and insight-oriented. She is especially interested in helping clients and their families make progress in the areas of improving relationships, exercising forgiveness, and moving successfully through life transitions. She has worked with ethnic minorities for much of her professional career, but extends her work to people of all races. She offers reduced fees to clients who meet the financial guidelines.
Additional Information: Dr. Graham has presented at numerous conferences over the years and has published an article in Current Opinion in Pediatrics. She has also collaborated with several churches on HIV awareness among women and is available for speaking engagements to churches and organizations on a variety of topics.
COUNSELOR
Rossana Sierra-Swiech, L.C.P.C.
Treatment Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Esteem, Women's Issues
Education and Training: Master's degree in Family and Community Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. Licensed in the state of Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified in Couples and Family Counseling.
Special Interests and Services: Rosanna counsels adults in single and group settings for couples and family counseling, women's issues, depression, anxiety, and self-esteem issues. She is bilingual in Spanish.
A FEW CLIENT COMMENTS
"I find (my therapist) to be very good at guiding our conversations to specific, life changing outcomes. She also knows when to just simply be quiet and just listen. Through her sessions, I feel like I'm headed in the right direction, a feeling I haven't felt in many years." Keith W.
"Sessions are really helping me to go forward with my daily routines. I am very happy I chose this clinic. (My therapist) is very professional and she has really helped me emotionally and mentally to focus on my goals. I have learned to get back on track and move forward with my life." December 2008
"(My therapist) is an incredibly intelligent, intuitive and forthright therapist. Her willingness to propose viable action steps designed to help me reach my stated goals are invaluable." December 2008
"I am an Agnostic and I was quite glad that (my therapist) listened to and respected my religious views. I would have immediately left if she had pressed her religion upon me and she has done no such thing. She is more than attentive, helpful, and motivated to help me achieve my goals." June 2008
"(My therapist) has helped me make some significant positive changes in my mental, emotional and spiritual life. She has provided me with the tools that I need in order to start feeling and doing better. She is a phenomenal therapist who incorporates many spiritual principles in our sessions. Our sessions have made a positive difference in my life. I would highly recommend Meier Clinic." May 2008
