Our Staff
Our highly qualified professionals at Behavioral Psychology Associates and our affiliate practices use treatment approaches that are based on extensive research and testing. We work as a team with patients to improve their well-being and health. Here are brief profiles of our clinical staff.
Ronald Dachman, Ph.D.
Dr. Dachman is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Director of Behavioral Psychology Associates, P.C. and Behavioral Care Associates, P.C. He has been providing services to parents, young children, adolescents, and families for over 25 years. His clinical interests include neurobehavioral disorders, anxiety, depression, parent-child training, and pediatric psychology. He received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Western Michigan University and completed his predoctoral internship in behavioral pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Psychological Association, the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy, and the Society for Pediatric Psychology. His articles on treatment programs for children have been published in numerous professional journals. Dr. Dachman sees patients in our Schaumburg and Barrington offices.
Matthew Bennett, Psy.D.
Dr. Bennett is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides services to adolescents, adults, and couples. His clinical interests include the treatment of depression, anxiety, and managing adolescent difficulties. Dr. Bennett received his doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. He completed his predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania's Counseling and Psychological Services where he furthered his interests in supervising other health care professionals and working with culturally diverse populations. He is a member of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Bennett sees patients in our Schaumburg office.
Lori A. Bolnick, Psy.D., M.A.
Dr. Bolnick is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and their families. Her clinical interests include pediatric health psychology, neurodevelopmental disorders, and the assessment of learning disabilities and ADHD. Additionally, she trains clinical psychology students who work in inner-city Chicago Catholic Schools. She enjoys speaking to parents and teachers about children's behavior and coping skills. Dr. Bolnick received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and completed her internship at Arkansas Children's Hospital. Besides her psychology training, Dr. Bolnick holds a master's degree in Learning Disabilities from Northwestern University. She has worked in hospital settings, including Lutheran General Hospital's Pediatric Psychology Service and Illinois Masonic Medical Center's Pediatric Development Center. She also has extensive school-based experience working in the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools and the North Little Rock Public Schools. Dr. Bolnick sees patients in our Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, and Barrington offices.
Cyndi Kiley, MSW
Ms. Kiley is a veteran teacher with over 16 years of experience. She received her bachelor's degree in education with a minor in Reading at Illinois State University. She received her MSW from the University of Illinois in Chicago. She has taught in both public and private schools and enjoys the challenge of motivating children and adolescents to their full potential. Ms. Kiley's areas of interest include tutoring and academic coaching. She sees clients in our Schaumburg office.
Ella Komarovsky, M.D.
Dr. Komarovsky is board certified in general psychiatry and neurology. She graduated from Chelyabinsk Medical School in Russia and completed a residency in psychiatry at Loyola University as well as her fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry at the Institute for Juvenile Research at the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition, Dr. Komarovsky completed an internship in pediatrics at Children's City Hospital in Magnitororsk, Russia and a fellowship in pediatric nephrology at the Institute of Postgraduate Medial Training in Kiev, Ukraine. Before moving to the Chicago metropolitan area, she served as an attending pediatrician for five years in the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at City Hospital in Odessa, Ukraine. Dr. Komarovsky sees patients in our Schaumburg office.
Stacey Pelton Max, Psy.D.
Dr. Max is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in providing individual psychotherapy for adolescents and adults. Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, stress management, relaxation training, ADHD, eating disorders, self-esteem, relationship issues, couples counseling, and parenting skills training. Dr. Max received her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Florida and completed her predoctoral internship at the DC Commission of Mental Health Services. She is a member of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Max sees patients in our Schaumburg office.
Deborah A. Megson, M.S.
Ms. Megson is a licensed clinical professional counselor who has been providing services to children, adolescents, and families for over 20 years. Her clinical interests include neurobehavioral disorders, anxiety, and parent-child training. Ms. Megson received her master's degree in behavioral analysis therapy from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She is an active member of several professional organizations including the Association for the Advancement of Behavior Therapy and the National Counseling Association. Ms. Megson sees patients in our Schaumburg office.
Steven A. Meyers, Ph.D., ABPP
Dr. Meyers is a licensed clinical psychologist who is board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He has provided services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families at Behavioral Psychology Associates since 1997. One of his main areas of expertise is assisting parents in the management of child behavior problems; his clinical interests also include the treatment of depression, anxiety, ADHD, child behavior problems, and family transitions. In addition to his work at Behavioral Psychology Associates, Dr. Meyers is Professor of Psychology at Roosevelt University and is Director of the Initiative for Child and Family Studies. He has more than 100 publications and presentations to his credit. Dr. Meyers has appeared on ABC7 Sunday Morning News and WTTW Chicago Tonight; and he has been quoted in articles appearing in the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago Tribune, and Chicago Reader about youth and family well-being. Dr. Meyers received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Michigan State University and completed predoctoral internship training at the Hawthorn Center in Michigan. He is a fellow or member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Psychological Association, the American Academy of Clinical Psychology, and the Society for Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology. Dr. Meyers sees patients in our Schaumburg office.
Susan Nay, Ph.D.
Dr. Nay is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been providing individual and family therapy for children, adolescent and adults for over 20 years. She has been affiliated with Behavioral Psychology Associates since 2004. Dr. Nay received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the University of South Carolina. She completed her predoctoral internship at the Veteran’s Administration in Lexington, Kentucky, with the majority of her work being conducted at the University of Kentucky Medical School and Graham Dimmick Child Guidance Center. Dr. Nay is a member of the American Psychological Association and the Midwestern Psychological Association. She sees patients in our Schaumburg office.
Diana M. Rothermel, Psy.D.
Dr. Rothermel is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, and their families. Her clinical interests include psychological/psychoeducational assessment, neurobehavioral disorders, depression, and anxiety. Dr. Rothermel received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology-Argosy University/Chicago Northwest. She completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at United Stand Family Counseling Center in Chicago. Dr. Rothermel spearheaded the establishment and development of a Center for Inclusive Education on the north side of Chicago which specializes in conducting psychoeducational, psychological, and neuropsychological assessment for children and adolescents from area private schools. She also trained and supervised clinical psychology students completing their diagnostic practicum. Dr. Rothermel is a member of the American Psychological Association. She sees patients in our Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, and Barrington offices.
Virginia M. Seng, Ph.D.
Dr. Virginia (Gigi) Seng is a licensed clinical psychologist. Affiliated with Behavioral Psychology Associates since 1999, Dr. Seng specializes in working with children, adolescents and families. Her clinical interests include social skills training, treatment of anxiety disorders, treatment of trichotillomania, and pediatric psychology. Dr. Seng earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Loyola University in Chicago. She received her Masters and Doctoral degrees in Child Clinical Psychology from DePaul University in Chicago. While earning her doctorate, Dr. Seng received clinical training at a diverse range of sites including the community mental health center at DePaul University, the developmental assessment program at Children’s Memorial Hospital, and the community mental health center at Mercy Hospital. She completed her predoctoral internship at Children’s Hospital in Boston where she had a fellowship in psychology through the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Seng is a member of the American Psychological Association. She sees patients in our Schaumburg and Barrington offices.
Beth I. Wilner, Ph.D.
Dr. Wilner is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been affiliated with Behavioral Psychology Associates since 1993. Her clinical interests include marital therapy, divorce counseling, divorce mediation, custody evaluation, substance abuse treatment, wellness and health behavior change, and the treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Wilner received her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. She has additional training in facilitative mediation through the Center for Conflict Resolution in Chicago, and family and divorce mediation, through DePaul University. She is a volunteer mediator for The Center for Conflict Resolution, the official alternative dispute resolution service employed by the Circuit Court of Cook County. She further provides private mediation and custody evaluation services to divorcing couples. She is a member of the American Psychological Association, The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, The Mediation Council of Illinois, and the Association for Conflict Resolution. Dr. Wilner sees patients in our Schaumburg and Skokie offices.
