Our Staff

W. DOUGLAS VASELAKOS, PSY.D.

Dr. Vaselakos received a Masters degree in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. This clinical training was shaped by his work as a domestic violence counselor and legal advocate for a domestic violence shelter. As the only male in the shelter, he learned great empathy and insight into domestic violence issues. He then completed his doctoral training at the Adler School of Professional Psychology in 1998 and was one of the members of the first graduating APA-approved class. Dr. Vaselakos’ clinical training continued with psychological testing of domestic violence batterers and the chronically mentally ill to assist in differential diagnosis and treatment planning. He engaged in advanced clinical practicum in psychological testing with DCFS to assist in diagnosis, parent bonding assessments, and treatment planning. Further, he engaged in an advanced therapy externship in clinical outpatient therapy with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. He completed his internship at Colombia Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital and Medical Center. This was a diverse training in neuropsychology, inpatient and outpatient psychological treatment, behavioral medicine, psychopharmacological training, and geriatric services. Dr. Vaselakos then completed a postdoctoral residency in geriatric neuropsychology and treatment with chronically mentally ill populations in long-term care facilities and intermediate care facilities. Dr. Vaselakos is also a fellow and Divorce Mediator with the Collaborative Institute of Illinois. Dr. Vaselakos maintains a full-time caseload of clinical patients in their Orland Park and Homer Glen offices and is an expert witness for the courts.

JAMES ORSENO, PSY.D.

Dr. Orseno received his Master of Counseling Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School as well. During his Masters, Dr. Orseno specialized in trauma psychology and has been certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He completed his master's level internship at Silver Cross Hospital, where he was trained in group therapy for individuals who were in crisis or with chronic mental illness. While completing his doctorate, He has had training in multiple areas of psychology, including performing behavioral and educational evaluations for schools, providing therapy for lower-income families, working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, and training in neurofeedback. He completed his internship in 2020 and his post-doctoral residency at Linden Oaks Hospital. While at Linden Oaks, he worked with adults and adolescents in crisis and with individuals with eating disorders and chronic mental health disorders. While at the hospital, Dr. Orseno participated in an integrative care model, working with both clinicians and psychiatrists to provide the best care for clients. He further received training in case management, identifying community resources, and providing family therapy for multiple clients within his care. While completing his internship and residency, Dr. Orseno also worked at V & R as a psychometrician, where he completed neurological psychological assessments. Dr. Orseno further specializes in the treatment of personality disorders and utilizes a collective, integrated, strength-based approach to therapy as a whole.

JOSEPH "JD" CARLSON, MSW

JD received a Master's in Social Work from Aurora University. He currently has 20 years of law enforcement experience. His journey into mental health began after seeing a need within the law enforcement community, beginning as a Mental Health First Aid for First Responders instructor and continuing to become an instructor for the Illinois Training and Standards Board for officers across the state. 

As the Crisis Intervention Coordinator for his agency, he coordinated services for hundreds of families since the team's inception. JD has worked with individuals in crisis, ranging from children to older adults. These individuals experienced wide-ranging issues such as suicidal ideology, severe substance use, chronic mental health illness, PTSD, and trauma. He has participated in promoting positive change for both the law enforcement community's mental health awareness and support, in addition to community members, by having participated in numerous task forces, including The Illinois Supreme Court Mental Health Task Force. Through various law enforcement positions, including supervisor, training officer, Peer Support, truck enforcement officer, and community relations, in addition to positions within his local Labor Board, he has experienced many of the challenges law enforcement and First Responders face today. This provides a unique perspective when working with First Responders, understanding them from first-hand experiences. JD seeks positive change through the therapeutic process while applying a biopsychosocial approach.