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Dr. Dillon serves as a staff psychologist and Director of Family Therapy at the Lindner Center of HOPE. He has a generalist practice, treating families as well as individual adults, children, and adolescents in the Outpatient department.

He has been associated with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine since completing a postdoctoral fellowship in 1999. He holds the rank of Associate Professor of Clinical Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience.

He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at the University of Virginia, with extensive training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy as well as Family Systems therapy, taking a Competence Approach to understanding patients and families, with balanced attention to both pathology and strengths. His dissertation research focused on the long-term benefits for families using divorce mediation versus traditional adversarial court to resolve issues related to custody, support and visitation. This line of research led to working closely with divorce attorneys in the Cincinnati region in collaborative divorce, a multidisciplinary process for assisting families to made decisions about their future outside of court, in the most dignified and respectful manner based on their highest-level goals and values. Dr. Dillon became the first non-attorney to serve as Co-chair for the Cincinnati Academy of Collaborative Professionals.

Prior to joining the Lindner Center of HOPE in 2023, he practiced as a generalist in the UCHealth Psychiatry department outpatient practice. Dr Dillon was awarded the Excellence in Mental Health Award as Exemplary Therapist of the year 2018 by the Southwest Ohio chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). He is past president of the Cincinnati Society of Child Clinical Psychologists and has served on the board for the Cincinnati Academy of Professional Psychologists.

His teaching has focused on psychotherapy, providing lectures to medical students and residents on this topic, and supervising psychology graduate students and psychiatry residents in their training in individual, couples and family therapy. He developed and directed the UC Family Guidance Clinic, which provided a unique and innovative training model while providing excellent mental health services for the Medicaid population. This clinic provided live supervision with bug-in-ear input for the training therapists from a supportive team of fellow trainees, observing one another’s casework and therapy styles. The richness of the training and the quality of care was significantly enhanced by this team approach.

Dr. Dillon has also dedicated himself to burn-out prevention in the field of mental health. He developed the Program for Enhanced Engagement and Peer Support (PEEPS) at UC's Psychiatry department, an innovative burn-out prevention model using weekly small-group wellness accountability sessions in which providers share stresses that "drain batteries" as well of successes that "charged batteries," in order to catch early signs of burnout and support connection and work vitality.

Presentation Topics:

• Psychotherapy
• Family Systems and Parenting
• Depression and Anxiety

Degree(s):

• 1986--1990 B.A. Psychology, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame. IN
• 1992-1998 Ph.D. Clinical psychology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
• 1999-2000 Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Cincinnati, Department of Psychiatry

Internship and Residencies:

• 1998-1999 Generalist Internship in Clinical Psychology. Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Licensure and Certification:

• 2000 Ohio License in Clinical Psychology
• 2022 PSYPact Member

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Mattie serves as a Clinical Dietitian at the Lindner Center of HOPE. She attends to inpatients and those participating in partial programs.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, nutrition, and health with a concentration in dietetics from Miami University and completed her dietetic internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Degree(s):

• 2022 Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, Miami University

Internship:

• 2022-2023 The Dietetic Internship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee

Licensure and Certification:

• 2023 Registered, Licensed Dietitian

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Mary Montemayor is a psychiatric nurse practitioner at Lindner Center of HOPE in the child/adolescent outpatient services and Esketamine Clinic.

She has received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Loyola University Chicago and Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health from Maryville University St. Louis.

During her career as a nurse, she has worked in both medical and psychiatric settings. Her experience in psychiatric settings consists of inpatient adult general mental health, adult eating disorder, child/adolescent general mental health, and child/adolescent eating disorder. Her clinical experience as a nurse practitioner has been working with all ages and diagnoses ranging from eating disorders, anxiety, depression, OCD and ADHD in the outpatient setting.

Her approach towards patient care was reinforced by her undergraduate education at Loyola University, emphasizing the concept of “Cura Personalis” – care for the whole person. She believes that a holistic approach is important, and the most effective care considers the body, mind, and spirit.

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Degree(s):

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Loyola University Chicago
• Master of Science in Nursing Maryville University St. Louis

Licensure and Certification:

• State of Ohio Board of Nursing Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License
• American Nurses Credentialing Center – Board Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Laura serves as a clinical dietitian at the Lindner Center of HOPE. She provides services to inpatients; outpatients; individuals staying on the residential units, Sibcy House and William’s House; as well as those participating in the partial hospitalization programs.

Laura earned a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from the University of Kentucky and completed her dietetic internship at University of Kentucky Hospital and Veterans Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. Prior to joining the Lindner Center of HOPE, Laura worked as a dietitian in a variety of settings including a large acute care system specializing in kidney transplants and nutrition support, food service management and consulting.

Degree:

• 2000-2004 Bachelor of Science, Dietetics, University of Kentucky

Internship:

• 2004-2005 Dietetic Internship, University of Kentucky Hospital/Veterans Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky

Licensure:

• 2005 Registered, Licensed Dietitian

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Karly is a full time Residential Therapist, serving both Sibcy and Williams House at Lindner Center of HOPE. She also serves as Adjunct Faculty at Xavier University and is pursuing her PHD in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Cincinnati.

With undergraduate degrees in both Theatre and Interpersonal Communication, Karly employs an innovative, interpersonal, and systems-based approach to therapy. As an avid arts practitioner, she utilizes expressive and creative interventions to initiate change and healing, while increasing inter- and intrapersonal efficacy and functioning. Further, she employs a collaborative therapeutic alliance, coupled with evidence-based practices to assess, and address, mental health concerns along the spectrum of the DSM.

Karly has worked in a variety of settings, providing both clinical and consultative services and trainings, short- and long-term treatment, and in varying levels of care. She began her career right at UC Health working in the Employee Assistance Program. She then worked as a Residential Therapist at the Center for Addiction Treatment. After a brief stint in private practice, she has now returned to Residential Treatment, and is looking forward to continuing excellent clinical care through an ecological and team-based approach.

Karly is planning to combine her areas of study, and advance the field, through further research and development within the intersection of theatre, communication, the art of therapy, and supervision.

Areas of specialty:

• Trauma & Domestic Violence
• Addictions
• Couples & Family Systems
• Personality Disorders

Degree(s):

• 2012-2016 B.A. Theatre, Miami University, Oxford, OH
• 2012-2016 B.A. Speech Communication- Interpersonal Communication
• 2017-2019 M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Practicum & Internship:

• 2018-2019 Counselor in Training, UC Health EAP

Licensure and Certification:

• 2019-2021 Licensed Professional Counselor
• 2019 Certified Career Counselor
• 2021 Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

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Dr. Price serves as a staff psychologist at the Lindner Center of HOPE.  She is an expert in providing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and works collaboratively with adults who are experiencing a wide range of mental health issues.  She specializes in providing treatment that is person-centered, solution-focused, and goal-oriented.  Her encouraging approach empowers clients with increased coping skills and needed insight to increase their hope.  Dr. Price welcomes clients seeking to integrate their faith as part of the healing process.

Dr. Price obtained her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology at the Wright State School of Professional Psychology in 2000.  Prior to joining the team at Lindner, she served at Summit Behavioral Healthcare in Cincinnati, Ohio.  In this role, she provided individual and group psychotherapy, conducted psychological assessments and competency to stand trial evaluations, and supervised doctoral psychology graduate students from the University of Cincinnati.  Dr. Price was an Affiliate Faculty member at the University of Xavier for the supervision of their graduate students.  She completed her APA accredited internship at the Wright State School of Professional Psychology where she rotated to several training sites and worked with clients all ages and diagnoses.  She trained in a prison where she completed forensic assessments, assisted with crisis intervention, and provided individual and group psychotherapy to inmates.  During her training, she also worked in an outpatient mental health clinic, in elementary schools assisting children who were coping with feelings of depression and anxiety, and in inpatient psychiatric hospitals with patients dealing with severe mental illness.

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Areas of Specialty:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Adult Psychotherapy
• Mood Disorders
• Spiritual Care and Faith Integrated Counseling
• Severe Mental Illness
• Substance Use Disorders

 Degrees:

• 1995 B.A. Psychology, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware, Ohio
• 2000 Psy.D. Doctorate, Clinical Psychology, Wright State University – School of Professional Psychology, Dayton, Ohio

Internship and Residencies:        

• Wright State University’s Ellis Human Development Institute in Dayton, Ohio
• Warren Correctional Institution in Lebanon, Ohio
• Twin Valley Psychiatric Services in Dayton, Ohio
• Preventing Anxiety and Depression in Youth in Dayton, Ohio
• Center for Psychological Services in Dayton, Ohio

Licensure and Certification: 

• Licensed Clinical Psychologist – State of Ohio

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Alyssa Wall serves as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at the Lindner Center of HOPE. She provides psychiatric care, including medication management, to adults in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

She holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from The University of Tennessee and is board certified through American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). She began her training at Belmont University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Before becoming certified as a nurse practitioner, Alyssa worked as a registered nurse gaining experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatric nursing. Prior to coming to the Lindner Center of Hope, she spent time as a nurse practitioner in the residential treatment setting.

Alyssa enjoys working collaboratively with the patient, as well as the treatment team, to help individuals obtain their optimal mental health. She believes in using a holistic, trauma-informed, individualized approach to the care she delivers.

This provider offers telehealth visits. 

Degree(s):

• Doctor of Nursing Practice, The University of Tennessee
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Belmont University

Licensure and Certification:

• ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Current Ohio Nursing and Nurse Practitioner License

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Lauren Neiser serves the community as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at the Lindner Center of HOPE. She works in the outpatient practice.

Prior to completing graduate school at Eastern Kentucky University, Lauren attended Northern Kentucky University, where she obtained both a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Psychology.

Before joining the team at Lindner Center of HOPE, Lauren worked as a psychiatric registered nurse in a variety of settings, including Eating Recovery Center of Cincinnati (ERC) and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC). During this time, she provided care to individuals across the lifespan. She has over a decade of experience working directly in psychiatry and mental health. At ERC, she helped to initiate nurse led education groups and assisted in developing the curriculum to present to patients while in treatment. At CCHMC, she was charge nurse and aided in training onboarding nurses. She has mentored students from Xavier University and received high ratings from students in aiding and providing insights into psychiatric nursing and the care of mental health in general.

Lauren works mostly with children, adolescents, and young adults, specializing in eating disorders and anxiety disorders. She has a passion for this population, as well as working with both the client and their families/support system closely to develop the best care plan possible. She believes in the philosophy of treating each client as a whole and incorporating crucial supportive therapies, such as psychotherapy and skills-based coping, in conjunction with psychopharmacologic interventions.

This provider offers telehealth visits. 

Presentation Topics:

• Eating Disorders and Medical Complications Related to Eating Disorders
• Psychopharmacology
• Anxiety Disorders
• Family Support, Psychoeducation, and Interventions

Degrees:

• 2006-2011 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY
• 2012-2013 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY
• 2019-2022 Master of Science in Nursing, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY

Licensure and Certification:

• 2014 Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
• 2022 Advanced Practice Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing
• 2022 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Across the Lifespan) Certification, American Nurses Credentialing Center

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Ms. Foster serves as a staff therapist at the Lindner Center of HOPE. She attends to adolescents, adults, and families in the outpatient setting and is also a member of the Eating Disorder Team.

Prior to entering graduate school at St. Ambrose University, where she earned her MSW, Ms. Foster earned a BS in Psychology at Duke University, an MEd in Health Promotion and Education at the University of Cincinnati, and a nursing diploma at the Christ Hospital School of Nursing

Her clinical expertise is complemented by over 18 years of experience in clinical practice as well as several years in psychiatric nursing and health education

Prior to joining the Lindner Center of HOPE she worked at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for nearly 10 years, serving families in Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient care. She was in private practice from 2009-2017 She has also served as Adjunct Faculty at the University of Cincinnati teaching courses on stress management and mental health issues, as well as supervising peer educators in the campus wellness program

She is a specialist in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and life transition issues. She has extensive experience working with the LGBTQ population

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Presentation Topics:

• Mental health in schools
• How parents can help teens struggling with depression
• Stress managent

Degree(s):

• 1986-1990 B.S. Psychology, Duke University, Durham, NC
• 1991-1993 Masters of Education, The University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
• 1993-1995 Nursing Diploma. The Christ Hospital School of Nursing, Cincinnati, OH
• 2002-2004 Master of Social Work., St. Ambrose University, Davenport, IA

Licensure and Certification:

• 1995 Registered Nurse, Ohio Board of Nursing

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Megan Morrison serves as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at the Lindner Center of HOPE. She attends to individuals across the lifespan in the outpatient setting to provide holistic nursing care and medication management services.

Prior to obtaining her advanced practice degree, Megan earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati. Before becoming certified as a nurse practitioner, Megan worked as a registered nurse gaining experience in psychiatric, and medical-surgical nursing. She has worked in the inpatient and residential setting at the Lindner Center of HOPE. She has worked primarily with adults throughout her nursing career but enjoys working with people of all ages. Megan also has experience working with adolescents, as she was an educator who taught middle and high school science courses prior to transitioning into the healthcare field.

Her clinical experiences throughout her advanced practice education involved both inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and adults in the psychiatric mental-health setting.

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Degree(s):

• Bachelor of Arts, Kenyon College
• Master of Arts in Teaching, Muskingum University
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Cincinnati
• Master of Science in Nursing, The Ohio State University

Internship and Residencies:

• Clinical practicums:
  • Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment services for adults (Lindner Center of HOPE)
  • Inpatient and Outpatient treatment services for children and adolescents (Lindner Center of HOPE)
  • Inpatient treatment and consultation services for adults at The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati OH

Licensure and Certification:

• ANCC Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Current Ohio Nursing and Nurse Practitioner License.