Dr. Jeremy Bidwell, Ph.D.
Jeremy Bidwell, Ph.D.
MS Clinical Psychopharmacology
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

"My preference in therapy is to begin with the practical things we can address quickly, and then shift towards a more comprehensive focus, emphasizing treating the whole person. I work with individual adults and couples, primarily."

Dr. Bidwell is the founder and director of Meridian Behavioral Health, which opened its doors in April of 2010. He holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and a post-doctoral M.S. in Clinical Psychopharmacology.
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Gwen Ames, LCSW
Gwen Ames, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

"My clinical work has focused on children (from the age of 3), adolescents, and families, but I see adults & couples as well. I am a strengths based practitioner who believes change is possible and that the human spirit ..."

Gwen Ames received a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Governors State University and a Master of Social Work degree from Chicago State University in Illinois. She currently holds her LCSW license in the State of Illinois and is one of our full-time clinicians. Gwen specializes in treating children and adolescents, but also works with adults, families and couples.
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Sarah Jones, LCPC
Sarah Jones, LCPC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

"My passion is working with children and adolescents ranging in age from 3-17; I also have experience with young adults. My specialty areas include ADHD, behavioral issues/aggression, anxiety, struggles with self-esteem and/or identity, emotional/mood difficulties, sexually reactive behaviors, and childhood ..."

Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. Sarah received her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Illinois State University and her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with a Counseling Specialization from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Sarah specializes in treating children and adolescents ranging in age from 3-17.
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Lindsey Traudt, MA, LPC
Lindsey Traudt, MA, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor

Lindsey Traudt received a Bachelor of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology in 2006 and a Master of Arts in Community counseling from Argosy University in 2009. She currently works as a staff therapist with Meridian Behavioral Health, focusing on work with children, teens, adults and married couples. Lindsey has specific experience with substance abuse issues and with special needs children.

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Michelle Bidwell, Psy.D.
Michelle Bidwell, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Michelle Bidwell is a full-time Clinical Psychologist with Centennial Counseling in St. Charles, Illinois. She specializes in child and adolescent psychotherapy, couples / marital therapy, treating eating disorders, and self-injurious behaviors. Michelle also specializes in psychological testing for children, adolescents and adults and is available as a testing consultant for Meridian Behavioral Health.

Testing Availability (limited scheduling):
ADHD Evaluations
Special Needs / School Related Testing
General Psychological Evaluations

 
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