Psychological Assessment and Psychotherapy
Serving the Chicago Area
PHONE: 847-410-9059
MEET THE STAFF
Amanda Gerber, Psy.D.
Dr. Amanda Gerber, Psy.D., is the owner and clinical director of Interaction Dynamics. Dr Gerber is a licensed clinical psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families throughout the Chicago area. She believes that meaningful change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to explore life's challenges. Dr. Gerber takes a warm, collaborative, and integrative approach to treatment, tailoring therapy to each individual's unique needs while drawing from relational, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR.
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Dr. Gerber has extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, life transitions, and neurodevelopmental disorders. She specializes in helping clients develop greater self-awareness, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change. In addition to psychotherapy, Dr. Gerber conducts comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, learning differences, executive functioning concerns, and diagnostic clarification. She also provides parent capacity evaluations, family reunification therapy, custody-related evaluations, and expert testimony, collaborating closely with families, schools, physicians, and legal professionals when appropriate.
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Outside of her clinical work, Dr. Gerber is passionate about advancing the field of psychology through education, mentorship, and training. She serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at Adler University and is a member of the ACEPT Chicago Executive Committee. Dr. Gerber earned her bachelor's degree from DePaul University and her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) from Adler University. Her goal is to create a therapeutic experience where clients feel supported, challenged, and empowered to build more fulfilling, authentic lives.
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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. Megan Griesel, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who is dedicated to creating a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel safe to explore the many aspects of themselves, their relationships, and their life experiences. She believes that meaningful change begins within the therapeutic relationship and strives to meet each client where they are with compassion, authenticity, and curiosity. Her collaborative and individualized approach empowers clients to better understand themselves, navigate life's challenges, and create lasting, meaningful change.
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Dr. Griesel views therapy as a space for self-exploration, healing, and growth. She helps clients gain insight into longstanding patterns, develop greater emotional awareness, and build practical coping strategies that align with their unique values and goals. She believes that by developing the courage to examine old ways of relating to themselves and others, individuals can transform the way they experience their lives and relationships. Her goal is to help clients cultivate resilience, strengthen self-compassion, and create healthier, more fulfilling connections with themselves and those around them.
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Dr. Griesel has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults presenting with a wide range of concerns, including complex trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief and loss, life transitions, stress, self-esteem, and interpersonal and relationship difficulties. She utilizes an integrative approach to treatment, tailoring therapy to each client's unique needs while drawing from evidence-based interventions and relational techniques to support lasting emotional well-being.
In addition to providing psychotherapy, Dr. Griesel conducts comprehensive neuropsychological and ADHD evaluations, as well as psychological evaluations for bariatric surgery. She is passionate about helping clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves through both therapy and assessment, allowing them to move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.
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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 licensed clinical psychologist. 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 licensed clinical psychologist at Interaction Dynamics who is passionate about helping individuals build healthier relationships, navigate life's challenges, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves. She earned her bachelor's degree from Northeastern University and her doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School.
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Dr. Panzirer believes that healing begins within a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. She strives to create a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe exploring difficult emotions, identifying patterns that may no longer serve them, and working toward meaningful, lasting change. Her approach is integrative and tailored to each individual's unique needs, empowering clients to gain insight while developing practical tools for everyday life.
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She has experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples presenting with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, life transitions, stress, identity exploration, self-esteem concerns, and emotional regulation. Dr. Panzirer also has extensive experience facilitating psychotherapy groups across the lifespan, allowing her to help clients strengthen interpersonal skills, foster connection, and build supportive relationships with others.
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Whether clients are seeking support through a difficult season of life, working through past experiences, or hoping to improve their relationships with themselves and others, Dr. Panzirer is committed to meeting them with compassion, authenticity, and curiosity. She values helping clients recognize their inherent strengths while supporting them in creating lives that feel more connected, balanced, and fulfilling.
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.
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 6 year 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
