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Kari Terrill, Psy. D.
Director of Assessment and Learning Services
Dr. Kari Terrill is a licensed clinical psychologist with experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, parents, and adults in a variety of settings including community mental health agencies, schools, and outpatient clinics. She has extensive training in conducting neuropsychological and psychological evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults, and she is passionate about helping children and young adults receive the necessary support to achieve success in academic settings. Dr. Terrill received her Psy.D. from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.
Julia Wright, LCSW
Clinical Supervisor
Ms. Julia Wright is a licensed clinical social worker. She received her MSW from the Jane Addams College of Social Work and the University of Illinois at Chicago. Ms. Wright’s 15 years of experience include working with children and families of diverse backgrounds in residential and school settings. Ms. Wright joined Smart Love Family Services in 2015 helping children, adolescents and adults pursue their innate desires for well-being. She also enjoys providing parent guidance counseling, helping parents to better understand their children’s behavior and enjoy their relationships with their children.
Therapeutic Tutors
Alison Pildner
Therapeutic Tutor
Ms. Alison Pildner received a Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Human Development from the University of Chicago and she has completed all of the academic requirements to become a Child Life Specialist. Alison has experience working with children in a variety of settings, including in the classroom, hospital, home, and community. She is looking forward to combining her knowledge of child development with her skills as a teacher to help her students achieve their goals.
Katherine "Katie" Majko
Therapeutic Tutor
Ms. Katie Majko is a nationally certified school psychologist. She received her Masters and Education Specialist degrees from National Louis University. She has experience working with students in public schools and is well versed in supporting students with individualized education plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans. Katie has extensive experience in working with students with behavioral and emotional needs. She is excited to be a part of the Smart Love team and continue supporting young people with their educational and social-emotional goals.
Assessment & Testing Psychologists
Felicia Carmel, Psy.D.
Assessment & Testing Psychologist
Dr. Felicia Carmel is a psychologist who specializes in psychological and neuropsychological testing. She trained at the University of Chicago working in a diagnostic clinic with children with ADHD and other learning problems. She has also conducted neuropsychological evaluations with adults suffering with a multitude of neurological disorders, including dementia, and worked at a nursing home as a consultant.
Kelly Jones, Psy.D.
Assessment & Testing Psychologist
Dr. Kelly Jones received her Psy.D. at The Illinois School of Professional Psychology. She specializes in psychological and forensic testing. Dr. Jones has experience in conducting evaluations for adolescents and adults for the purposes of diagnosis and treatment planning. She has expertise in assessing a variety disorders including learning disabilities, ADHD, anxiety, depression, traumatic brain injury, and dementia.