Meet Our Team

The staff of the Center for Religion and Psychotherapy of Chicago consists of experienced clinicians located in the Chicago-area, trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy and in the engagement of the spiritual and religious dynamics of human experience. Each member of the staff holds a master's or doctoral degree from a major university or seminary, has engaged in extensive clinical training.

Our clinical staff members are licensed by the state of Illinois as Clinical Professional Counselors, Clinical Social Workers, or Psychologists. Several staff members are also certified by the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Members of the staff represent a variety of different faiths and approaches to religious and spiritual life. The intake coordinator will see that you are referred to a therapist whose orientation best fits your needs.

Administrative Staff

• Executive Director: Catherine Burris-Schnur, D.Min., L.C.P.C.

• Director of Education: Gloria Grasse, Ph.D.

• Intake Coordinator: Heather Kinsley, M.A.

• Administrative Coordinator: Emily Hughes

Clinical Staff

• Celia Brickman, Ph.D., L.C.P.C.

• Catherine Burris-Schnur, D.Min., L.C.P.C.

• Gloria Grasse, Ph.D.

• Heather Kinsley, M.A.

• Cynthia Lindner, D. Min., L.P.C.

• William Winger, L.C.P.C.

Clinical Interns

• Rueben Manohar

Board of Directors

• Constance Goldberg, L.C.S.W., B.C.D.

• Thomas J. Litwiler, J.D.

• Timothy O’Connell, Ph.D.

• Doug Petersen, M.Th.

• Lallene Rector, Ph.D.

• Eleanor Smith, M.D.

Education Program Faculty

• Catherine Burris-Schnur, D.Min., L.C.P.C. Executive Director, CRPC

• William Winger, L.C.P.C.

• Gloria Grasse, Ph.D., Director of Education, CRPC

• Devan Hite, Ph.D.