OUR TEAM

Dr. John Zagotta

Developer

John F. Zagotta, Psy.D.

1010 Lake St. Suite 200

Oak Park, IL 60301 312-965-6074

[email protected]

Education: Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, IL (August, 1993) Master of Science in Psychology (M.S.) Illinois State University, Normal, IL (May, 1987) Bachelor of Science in Psychology (B.S.) Illinois State University, Normal, IL (May, 1985) Licensure: State of Illinois, Licensed Clinical Psychologist #071-005065 Received September, 1995 Commonwealth of Kentucky, Licensed Psychologist PSYLIP00211371  Health Service Provider in Psychology Received September, 2014 Affiliations:  Westlake & West Suburban Hospital, Allied Health Staff (March 2006 – Present) 1225 Lake Street 3 Erie Street Melrose Park, IL 60160 Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 681–3000 (708) 383-6200  Westlake & West Suburban Hospital, Allied Health Staff Chicago Center for Bariatric Services (September 2012 – Present) Staff Clinical/Health Psychologist 7411 Lake St Suite 2100 River Forest, Illinois (708) 763-6398 Private Practice: J.F. Zagotta & Associates, L.L.C. August 2003 to present 2 (DBA: JFZ Health Solutions, LLC) 1010 Lake St., Suite 200 Oak Park, IL 60301 877-807-5120 Doctoral Employment/Internships: Team Health Clinical Psychologist – Chicago Market (Practice merger of Post-Acute and Hospital-Based service line) November 2018 to Present Vericare 4715 Viewridge Avenue, Suite 230 San Diego, CA 92123 800-257-8715 November 2005 to June 2006  Clinical Psychologist Madison Center and Hospital 3714 S. Franklin Street, Michigan City, IN 46360 219-879-8539 August 1994 to September 2005  Clinical Director for LaPorte and Porter Counties (Portage, IN)  Director of New Program Development (Michigan City, IN)  Director of Intake Services (Madison Center for Children, South Bend, IN)  Director of Day Treatment Services (Madison Center for Children, South Bend, IN)  Director of Outpatient Services (Madison Center for Children, South Bend, IN)  Clinical Coordinator (East Race Outpatient, South Bend, IN)  Staff Psychologist (East Race Outpatient, South Bend, IN) Resurrection Behavioral Health/ProCare Centers Our Lady of the Resurrection Medical Center 5645 W. Addison Street, Chicago, IL 60634 708-681-0073, 773-282-7000 July 2003 to February 2005 Emergency Room Crisis Clinician  Consult with ER Physician and Nursing Staff 3  Provide crisis counseling, psychiatric inpatient assessments, and Child Protective Services assessments and linkages  Interface with Law Enforcement and Emergency Medical Staff Richard H. Young Hospital, Kearney, Nebraska P.O. Box 1990 Kearney, NE 68848-1990 308-236-8511 September 1993 to August 1994  Staff Psychologist (Inpatient Facility) State University of New York at Buffalo Counseling Center 120 Richmond Quad Amherst, NY 14261 716-645-2720 August 1992 to August 1993  Doctoral Intern (APA Approved site) Masters Degreed Employment:  Clinical Mental Health Counselor Meyer Medical Group, Orland Park, IL (February 1991 to July 1992)  Qualified Mental Health Professional Community Alternatives Unlimited, Chicago, IL (April 1990 to October 1991)  Child and Family Counselor (part-time) Orland Township Youth Services, Orland Park, IL (February 1990 to July 1992)  Outpatient Therapist II Gary Community Mental Health Center, Gary, IN (October 1988 to April 1990)  Emergency Room Crisis Worker (part-time) Loretto Hospital, Chicago, IL (November 1987 to November 1989)  School Based Therapist (part-time) Albany Park Community Center, Chicago, IL (April 1988 to July 1988)  Employee Selection Assessor Diamond Star Motors, Normal, IL (November 1986 to September 1988)

Dr. Gloria Payne

Developer

Program Director, Founder Dr. Gloria Payne, Founder of Meridian Counseling Center, Inc., completed her Ph.D. in sex therapy and pastoral counseling at Mamonidies University in Miami. She completed her graduate and undergraduate degrees in counseling and education respectively at USF in Tampa. She is licensed as a Marriage & Family Therapist by the State of Florida. Dr. Payne is also a National Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Hypnotherapy, a board certified sex therapist by the American Board of Sexology, and a Board Certified BodyTalk Practitioner by the International BodyTalk Association. Dr. Payne is a Board Member for the Institute for Survivors of Sexual Violence, Inc., a Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy, and a member of the American Academy of Clinical Sexologists, a clinical member of the International BodyTalk Association, a member of the International Association for Advanced Clinical Hypnosis, and the American Institute for Rapid Trauma Resolution. She was a speaker at the XVth World Congress of Sexology in Paris, France (in 2001) introducing Jon Connelly’s method of Rapid Trauma Resolution. Dr. Payne completed advanced studies in Cognitive/Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Adlerian Therapy, Sex Therapy, and Dynamic Hypnotherapy under Dr. Jon Connelly. Dr. Payne has instructed mental health professionals in Hypnotherapy and Rapid Trauma Resolution throughout Florida as an associate trainer with Jon Connelly. For more information, please visit www.ClearTrauma.com. Dr. Payne is an officer of the Sunrise Rotary Club of Dade City and actively supports the American Cancer Society, conducting group smoking cessation workshops—and has been chairman of her Rotary Club’s team for "Relay For Life" events in Pasco County for the past ten years. Dr. Payne is affiliated with The Circle of Veterans & Families, providing counseling services to veterans and their families. Please visit www.thecircleofveterans.org for more information.

Chris Hrabovsky, C.H

Developer

Vice President, Co-founder of Sunsong Healing Retreats and Workshops Chris is a certified consulting hypnotist, who is also an environmental activist, winning the local Sierra Club’s Black Bear Award in 2006. He is trained/certified in a variety of mind-body techniques, including RESET therapy, a trauma clearing technique recently receiving research support, which utilizes BAUD technology. Mr Hrabovsky is cofounder of Sunsong Healing Retreats and Workshops, and is vice president of our board. He has a private practice in Tarpon Springs, Florida. For more details about Chris’ practice and offerings, visit his listing on Psychology Today.

Angelica Gomez

Developer

Secretary-Treasurer Angelica Gomez, CNA: Angelica is secretary-treasurer of our board, and serves as scribe for our therapy sessions with the equines (volunteer position). She has a B.S. in computer science, and is a certified kundalini yoga instructor. Ms. Gomez is presently studying for her licensing exam for massage therapy; she plans to open a reflexology practice in Tampa Bay, Florida.