Kathy Gudonis

 

Kathy Gudonis, M.S.W., L.S.W., is here at St. Petronille as part of a partnership with Alexian Brothers and their Parochial School Support Services program.  These services enable students to receive professional counseling and guidance, both in-classroom and one-on-one, that was previously available only through the public school system.

Kathy is a licensed social worker with a master’s degree from Loyola University Chicago.  She also pursued several years of study at McCormick Theological Serminary as part of her preparation for ministry in the counseling field.  Kathy is at St. Pet’s on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

 

Articles of interest by Kathy:

• Thank you for the Pain

• And you Thought You Were Stressed!

• Bullying: What Happens When Kids are Mean

• The Power of Friendship

• Spirital Parenting Amidst Life's Tragedies

 

Erica Lehman

 

Erica Lehman is a counseling intern for Alexian Brothers Interfaith Parish Support Services (IPSS).  Alexian Brothers has placed her at St. Petronille this year to work alongside Kathy Gudonis.  Working at St. Pets is a small piece of Erica's continuing education.  She is currently working toward a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College.  She is at St.Pets on Wednesdays as well as an occasional half-day on Thursday or Friday. Erica is recently married and living in Schaumburg with her husband.