Psychiatry Providers

Dr. Geeta Bansal, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Geeta Bansal, MD, is an ivy-league trained, triple board-certified Neurologist and Psychiatrist with a primary focus in Neurology and Psychiatry. She, and her team, serve adults of all ages at A Ray of Hope: Great Lakes Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry, located in Libertyville, Illinois.

Dr. Elizabeth Hozian, DO

Psychiatrist

Elizabeth Hozian, DO is a board-certified psychiatrist who works with both adults and teens. She is a true Chicagoland native- completing her medical training at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, psychiatric residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, and finally child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of Chicago.

Dr. Ammara Raziuddin, DO

Psychiatrist

Bio's Coming Soon!

Dr. Jennifer Laflamme, DO, PGY IV

Psychiatrist

Jennifer Laflamme, DO, grew up in Libertyville and is delighted to be practicing in her hometown. She finished her undergraduate degree at Illinois Wesleyan University and attended medical school in southwest Pennsylvania at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then matched into psychiatry residency at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge where she is currently in her third year of training.

Carol Kessel, PA-C

Physician Associate

Carol attended the Rosalind Franklin University School of Medicine & Science Physician Assistant Program in North Chicago, IL after obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Biology & Spanish as well as a Master's Degree in Medical Microbiology. She is certified with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is licensed in both Illinois and Wisconsin.

Jacylyn Wahl, PA-C

Physician Associate

Jacylyn attended the Interservice Physician Assistant Program in San Antonio, TX after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in psychology with an emphasis in counseling from the University of Wisconsin in Stevens Point. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) with a certificate of added qualification in psychiatry. She is licensed in both Illinois and Wisconsin.

Joe Dalton, PA-C

Physician Associate

Joe Dalton, PA-C came to A Ray of Hope after practicing psychiatry at an inpatient unit located in Chicago, IL. Joe began his academic journey with an undergraduate degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin, Platteville. After teaching elementary music for eight years, he transitioned to the medical field. Attending the Physician Assistant Program at Rosalind Franklin University School of Medicine & Science in North Chicago, IL.

Terese Wenzel, APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Terese Wenzel, APRN, is one of the skilled providers on the team at A Ray of Hope: Great Lakes Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry. As an NP, Terese is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care. Terese is well-versed in all treatment options for addressing mental illness. She assists patients at the practice at our location in Libertyville, IL.

Stacy Schilz, PA-C

Physician Associate

Stacy began her journey by earning a degree in psychology from Boston College, followed by a career in research. Stacy would then go on to graduate from Rosalind Franklin University as a physician assistant in 2009. After completing an orthopedic residency, Stacy would then go on to build a distinguished career in orthopedic surgery.

Torsten Nieminen, PA-C

Physician Associate

Bio Coming Soon!

Leonard Gilbert, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Leonard Gilbert, PMHNP-BC, is a highly experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at A Ray of Hope, providing compassionate care at the Libertyville and Kenosha locations. Leonard holds an MSN in nursing education from Elmhurst University and a Post-Master’s Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from the University of St. Francis. A retired Chicago Fire Department fire paramedic officer with 38 years of service, Leonard combines his frontline experience with a passion for education, serving as clinical faculty at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Nursing while continuing to pursue his Doctorate in Nursing. With over 40 years of expertise in mental health, trauma care, and crisis management, Leonard is dedicated to supporting individuals through comprehensive medication management and psychotherapy.

Dr. Geeta Bansal, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Hozian, DO

Dr. Ammara Raziuddin, DO

Dr. Jennifer Laflamme, DO, PGY IV

Carol Kessel, PA-C

Jacylyn Wahl, PA-C

Joe Dalton, PA-C

Terese Wenzel, APRN

Stacy Schilz, PA-C

Torsten Nieminen, PA-C

Leonard Gilbert, PMHNP-BC

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