Psychological Assessment and Psychotherapy
Serving the Chicago Area
PHONE: 847-410-9059
MEET THE STAFF
Amanda Gerber, Psy.D.
Amanda Gerber, Psy.D. is the President of Interaction Dynamics. Dr. Gerber is a licensed clinical psychologist who is passionate about serving clients and their families in the Chicago community by using a multidisciplinary approach. Cultivating a safe and nurturing experience is of utmost importance to Dr. Gerber, as she knows that choosing to enter therapy is not always an easy task. She believes in building a solid foundation and relationship with clients through building rapport, providing a safe space, and tailoring treatment to the clients’ individual needs. Dr. Gerber has worked extensively with children, adolescents, and young adults who have struggled with a wide range of psychological issues, including neurodevelopmental disorders, mood disorders, and complex trauma. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and loss. Dr. Gerber provides expert testimonies for family custody agreements, family reunification therapy, and custody evaluations/ parent capacity assessments. Dr. Gerber is also trained in EMDR, a modality used to help process traumatic memories and the cognitions associated with them. She is a graduate of DePaul University and completed her doctorate at Adler University. Dr. Gerber is an adjunct faculty member at Adler University and on the ACEPT Chicago executive committee.
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I am a PSYPACT-authorized psychologist, which allows me to provide telepsychology services across all PSYPACT-participating states.
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Megan Griesel, Psy.D.
Dr. Griesel, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space where individuals can explore the different parts of themselves, relationships, and their lives whether it be generational, past, present, or future. I meet clients where they are at and provide a space that encourages self-exploration and empowerment. I view therapy as a space where individuals can be vulnerable, increase insight into their lives and ways of being, and learn adaptive skills that resonate with them to implement into their daily lives in cultivating long term changes. I believe that we can change our reality by having the courage to change how we show up in our relationships and in other parts of our lives. Everyone is capable of healing old patterns that no longer serve them and adapting new ones that foster growth and positive change. I have experience in working with a broad range of presentations including complex trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, and interpersonal issues. In addition to therapy services, I conduct neuropsychological and ADHD assessment, as well as psychological evaluations for bariatric surgery.
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I am a PSYPACT-authorized psychologist, which allows me to provide telepsychology services across all PSYPACT-participating states.
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​Dr. Griesel's Psychology Today Profile
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Claire Jones, Psy.D.
Claire Jones, PsyD is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Interaction Dynamics. Dr. Jones approaches therapy as a collaborative and compassionate space where meaningful connection and emotional exploration can unfold. Rooted in a relational psychodynamic framework, her work centers on fostering a safe environment where vulnerability is welcomed and explored with care.
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She has extensive experience working with the lifespan and is continually inspired by the depth and resilience clients bring to the therapeutic process. Whether someone is navigating a major life transition, coping with grief, managing the complexities of mood or personality disorders, or exploring issues related to identity and relationships. Dr. Jones meets each client with warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for their unique experience. She has particular interest in grief and loss, couple’s therapy, and working with individuals seeking deeper self-understanding and more fulfilling connections with others.
Dr. Jones believes that both therapist and client identities are always present in the room, shaping the therapeutic relationship in meaningful ways. Attending to these dynamics with openness and intentionality is central to her work and can be a powerful part of the healing process.
Maren Panzirer, Psy.D.
Maren Panzirer, Psy.D. is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Interaction Dynamics. She is a graduate of Northeastern University and completed her doctorate at the Chicago School. She is deeply passionate about fostering healthy connections and promoting emotional well-being as clients navigate life transitions, relational difficulties, anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, and more. Dr. Panzirer believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential in bringing about meaningful change and takes a collaborative approach to therapy to empower clients to enact the change they desire. Dr. Panzirer has worked with children, adolescents, young adults, and couples, and has extensive experience facilitating group therapy with all age groups.
Dr. Panzirer's Psychology Today Profile
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Corrin Bogan, PsyD
Dr. Corrin Bogan is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Interaction Dynamics who provides therapy and psychological assessment services to children, adolescents, adults, and couples. She approaches treatment from a psychodynamic and relational lens and values creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported throughout the therapeutic process. Dr. Bogan believes that strong therapeutic relationships are central to meaningful change and works collaboratively with clients to better understand their emotional experiences, relational patterns,
and personal strengths.
Dr. Bogan has experience working with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, identity-related concerns, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Her clinical work is informed by attachment theory, developmental perspectives, and trauma-informed care, with attention to how early relational experiences shape present emotional and interpersonal functioning. She has a particular interest in helping clients explore recurring relational patterns, deepen insight, and foster more authentic and fulfilling connections with themselves and others. In addition to therapy, Dr. Bogan has experience conducting psychological assessments with children, adolescents, and adults, integrating emotional, cognitive, and developmental factors into her evaluations.
Dr. Bogan earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Adler University. She is passionate about helping clients develop greater self-understanding, emotional insight, and more meaningful relationships.
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Kate Naudin-Kehoe, PsyD
Kate Naudin-Kehoe, PsyD is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Interaction Dynamics. Dr, Naudin-Kehoe believes therapy works best when people feel safe, comfortable, and genuinely understood. Her goal is to create a warm and supportive space where clients can openly explore their experiences, emotions, relationships, and challenges without fear of judgment. Together, she works with her clients to better understand patterns that may be keeping them stuck and help create lasting, meaningful change.
Her approach focuses on understanding how life experiences, relationships, and stress can shape the way we think, feel, and connect with others. She also incorporates Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps clients recognize and better understand the different sides of themselves—for example, the part that feels anxious, overwhelmed, self-critical, protective, or emotionally shut down. Through this work, clients can begin developing more self-compassion, confidence, and emotional balance.
She works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families across many stages of life. Her areas of interest include trauma, anxiety and depression, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), women’s health, parenting, grief and loss, relationship concerns, and identity development. She especially enjoys helping clients navigate difficult emotions, life transitions, and relationship patterns while reconnecting with a stronger sense of themselves.
She views therapy as a place not only for healing, but also for growth, reflection, and connection. Dr. Naudin-Kehoe understands that beginning therapy can feel vulnerable and deeply values the courage it takes for clients to reach out for support. Her hope is that clients leave sessions feeling more understood, empowered, and supported in their everyday lives.
Samantha Myers, M.A.
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Samantha Myers, M.A., is a doctoral student in clinical psychology at The Chicago School. Originally from Toronto, which is widely recognized as one of the most multicultural cities in the world, she brings a unique, culturally informed perspective to her clinical work. She has an extensive research background in sexual health, particularly within LGBTQ+ communities, which continues to shape her interests in sexual wellbeing and health psychology.
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Samantha practices from an insight-oriented, psychodynamic perspective while integrating trauma-informed, evidence-based approaches. Her work emphasizes the role of early experiences and attachment patterns in shaping current functioning. She has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, trauma, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance use, chronic pain, relational difficulties, and identity exploration. Her clinical interests also include couples work, where she focuses on the emotional and attachment dynamics that shape relationship functioning. In addition to psychotherapy, Samantha has experience in psychological and neuropsychological assessment. She is committed to providing holistic, comprehensive evaluations grounded in each client’s unique background and lived experience.
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Samantha’s approach is empathic, engaged, and direct. She values honesty and transparency, working collaboratively with clients to explore patterns that may be difficult to confront. She strives to balance support with thoughtful challenge, creating a space where clients feel understood while being encouraged to move toward deeper insight and meaningful change.
Jessica Katzin, M.A.
Jessica Katzin, M.A., is a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at The Chicago School. She approaches therapy as a collaborative and deeply personal process, believing that meaningful growth happens when clients feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. Jessica creates a warm, authentic, and nonjudgmental space where clients can comfortably show up as themselves, build insight, and work toward lasting change. Humor, curiosity, and trust are central to her therapeutic style, helping clients feel both grounded and connected throughout the process.
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Jessica takes an integrative approach to treatment, drawing from cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, relational, systems, and humanistic frameworks to tailor therapy to each client’s unique needs and goals rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all model.
She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship challenges, life transitions, and identity exploration. Jessica also has training in psychological assessment, using evaluation and diagnostic insight to help clients better understand their experiences and guide effective treatment recommendations.
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In addition to her clinical work, Jessica has a strong interest in sports psychology and enjoys supporting athletes through the mental and emotional demands of performance, competition, injury, identity, and transitions both within and beyond athletics.
Lily Stone, M.A.
Lily Stone, MA, is a graduate of Boston University and a current doctoral student at The Chicago School. She approaches therapy from a relational and psychodynamic perspective and believes that feeling safe, understood, and genuinely connected is an important part of the therapeutic process. She strives to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly.
Lily has previous experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in both individual, family, and relational contexts across clinical and community mental health settings, supporting clients navigating a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns. Her clinical interests include anxiety, trauma, women’s health, relationship and attachment concerns, identity exploration, and life transitions. She is especially interested in helping clients better understand patterns in their relationships, emotions, and sense of self, while fostering greater self-compassion and emotional insight. Her approach to therapy is collaborative, reflective, and grounded in curiosity, authenticity, and empathy, with an emphasis on honoring each client’s unique lived experience.
Nikolette Amoros, LPC
Nikolette Amoros, LPC, ATR-P, is a licensed professional counselor and registered art therapist. She earned her degree from Adler University, where she developed a strong foundation in depth-oriented and holistic approaches to mental health. Her work is influenced by Jungian psychology, Eastern philosophy, design principles, and integrative, whole-person care—emphasizing that healing involves more than just the mind.
Nikolette identifies as an eclectic therapist, drawing from a range of modalities to meet each client’s unique needs. Her approach integrates psychodynamic and existential perspectives with evidence-based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She has experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and attachment-related concerns.
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Grounded in the belief that meaningful insight fosters lasting change, Nikolette works collaboratively with clients to develop personalized treatment plans. She values deep self-understanding as a pathway toward authenticity and growth. In session, she offers a steady, compassionate presence, balanced with curiosity, humor, and genuine engagement.
Louie Gerber
Hi. I am Louie, a 4 yrs old Shih tzu, and I belong to Dr. Amanda. I am spunky, loyal and despite how small I am, not afraid of anything except loud noises. I have never met a person I didn’t like. I love to play fetch, watch TV and cuddle at home. But honestly, I love going anywhere with Dr. Amanda (therapy sessions and running errands)!
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You see, I am a special dog at Interaction Dynamics and have a very important job. My job is to bring smiles, comfort and some much-needed stress relief to any Interaction Dynamics clients and healthcare staff who will let me visit with them. And I enjoy my job.
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“Thank you Louie for your devoted service. You are truly our "heart dog", and I love that we get to share you with so many other people." Dr. Amanda Gerber
