Our Speakers
Jens Hussey, LCPC, CADC
Jens Hussey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor whose work has been profiled in the Chicago Tribune. He was a former staff therapist at one of the most prestigious psychiatric hospitals in the country and has worked with clients at all levels of care from detox to outpatient individual psychotherapy.
Sara Tigay, LCPC, LMFT, CADC
Sara Tigay joined the Foundations Chicago team as clinical program manager in April 2018 and was promoted to director of outpatient services in December 2018. With over 10 years’ experience working in high-level addiction and mental health care in the Chicago area, she is passionate about providing hope and support to each individual she encounters.
Pat Love, Ed
Dr. Pat Love is known for her warmth, humor, and practical, research-based wisdom. Her blog posts, YouTube clips, books, trainings, workshops, and online courses have made her a popular go-to relationship consultant.
James Hollis,PhD
James Hollis, Ph. D., was born in Springfield, Illinois, and graduated from Manchester University in 1962 and Drew University in 1967. He taught Humanities 26 years in various colleges and universities before retraining as a Jungian analyst at the Jung Institute of Zurich, Switzerland (1977-82).
Kate Mahoney, LCSW
Kate Mahoney, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience in behavioral health with a specialty in the prevention and treatment of opioid use disorders.
Robert J. Ackerman, Ph.D.
Dr. Robert J. Ackerman, Ph. D Known for his engaging and warm style he brings his expertise in “family therapy and family of origin issues;” Known for his work with families and children of all ages. Dr. Robert J. Ackerman is Professor and Director of the Mid-Atlantic Addiction Research & Training Institute at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is a co-founder of the National Association for Children of Alcoholics and is known for writing the first book ever on children of alcoholics. Some of his books include, Chicken Soup for the Recovering Soul; Perfect Daughters; Silent Sons; Children of Alcoholics; and Before It’s Too Late.
