Our Team

I am Dr. Victoria Tuchscherer, or Dr. T, a pediatric neuropsychologist who specializes in the assessment of children, teens, and young adults. I evaluate patients with a variety of illnesses and disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorder, anxiety, depression, neurologic disorders, and genetic disorders.

I am from the northwest suburbs of Chicago and completed all of my schooling and training in the Chicagoland area. I earned my bachelor’s degree at DePaul University and my graduate work at Rosalind Franklin University. My residency and fellowship were completed at Alexian Brothers Health System (now Amita Health). Following my work at Alexian brothers, I worked as a staff neuropsychologist at NorthShore University Health System. I have since been serving patients in private practice.

Living in this area all of my life, and currently residing in the northwest suburbs with my husband and two young children, has allowed me to establish strong relationships with a variety of schools, psychiatrists, therapists, and group practices. This makes it easy for me to connect my patients with additional services and providers.

I am Dr. Elizabeth Heideman, a board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist who specializes in the assessment of children, teens, and young adults. I evaluate patients with a variety of illnesses and disabilities including Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorder, anxiety, depression, neurologic disorders, and genetic disorders. I take a whole child approach
to testing and evaluation. I view my role as using what I know about the brain to help understand how children think, learn, and navigate their daily lives in order to develop educational, psychosocial, and medical recommendations to support optimal development. I’m originally from Minnesota, but completed my schooling and training in various places. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Creighton University in Omaha, NE and from there completed my PhD at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. I first moved to the Chicagoland
area in 2011 to complete my internship at Alexian Brothers (now AMITA health) and fell in love with the city. I then moved to Boston for my fellowship at Children’s Hospital Boston where I met my now husband. After fellowship, I was able to convince him to move to Chicago where I took a staff neuropsychologist position at NorthShore University Health System. I currently live in Chicago with my husband and three children.

I spent seven years at NorthShore before leaving to serve patients in private practice. Spending this time in the North Shore at NSUHS, I have been able to establish relationships with a variety of other professionals and schools which has provided me with a strong grasp on how to connect patients with necessary services.

I am Dr. Maura Urban, a pediatric neuropsychologist who specializes in the assessment of children, teens, and young adults. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Psychology at University of Dayton and my master's degree and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University. I completed my residency at AMITA Health on the pediatric neuropsychology rotation. I then went on to complete my 2-year fellowship here at Northwest Suburban Psychology Group. Throughout my training, I worked at children’s hospitals, community mental health centers, inpatient psychiatric units, and private practices where I was trained in evidence-based assessment and intervention with a specific focus on pediatric neuropsychology. I also have more focused experience conducting developmental evaluations for young children.

I enjoy working with children, teens and young adults with a range of concerns including Autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, psychiatric concerns, and medical conditions (e.g., epilepsy, genetic conditions, prematurity, congenital heart defects, etc.). My goal of each assessment is to help families better understand why their child is struggling and provide a roadmap of how to help them succeed. I believe that it is equally important to identify both strengths and weaknesses in a child in order to make the most effective and individualized recommendations.

I am Dr. Brown, a second year neuropsychology fellow focusing on the assessment of children, adolescents, and young adults. I evaluate patients with a variety of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric presentations, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, developmental delays, neurologic disorders and conditions, and genetic disorders.
I earned my bachelor’s degrees in psychology and sociology at the University of Wisconsin and spent some time after college working with teenagers with behavioral disorders. I then went on to earn my doctorate in clinical psychology at Rosalind Franklin University. I completed my doctoral internship at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida with an emphasis in pediatric neuropsychology and pediatric health psychology.
I am from the north suburbs of Chicago and am thrilled to be back living and working near my family and friends. My time growing up in the local suburbs provided helpful insight into the expectations and difficulties many children and adolescents face at local schools, as well as the many wonderful resources available to families. I am excited to continue to grow and learn as a provider who helps children and families understand the relationship between brain development and function, behavior, and social/emotional development.

I am Ellen Hurdish, a Parent Coach at Northwest Suburban Psychology Group. In my role, I work closely with parents, teachers, and other providers to offer coaching and consultation to support adults & children at home, at school, and in the community. I am passionate about empowering parents with skills that create a safe, connected, problem-solving environment in order to manage behavior and build strong, nurturing relationships.
I earned my bachelor's degree in psychology at Mississippi State University and my master's degree in psychology at Illinois Institute of Technology. While in graduate school, I gained valuable experience working with children, adolescents, and their families in therapy. I also received extensive training in the administration and interpretation of neuropsychological assessments and worked for a number of pediatric neuropsychologists in the Chicagoland area. Following the completion of my master's degree, I worked as a Parent Coach at a private practice in downtown Chicago. I also gained a few years of experience working in a private therapeutic preschool as the Director of Social-Emotional Learning as well as Co-Director of Academic & Therapeutic Programs there.

I am Dr. DeBroeck, a first-year neuropsychology post-doctoral fellow who specializes in the neuropsychological assessment of children, adolescents, and young adults. I evaluate patients with a wide range of neurodevelopmental concerns including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, learning disorders, language disorder, intellectual development disorder, and developmental coordination disorder. I also provide assessment for patients who experience neurocognitive difficulties due to medical conditions such as acquired and/or traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, spina bifida, hematology/oncology illnesses, brain malformations, congenital heart disease, and genetic syndromes. I also assess the cognitive impact of psychiatric factors such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and trauma.

I grew up abroad and stateside, as my father served in the Army 82nd Airborne and later the Air Force Medical Service. However, to make a long story short, I typically say I am from Baltimore, Maryland, as I spent the most time there. I started my training on the east coast, earning my bachelor’s degree at Dickinson College and my master’s and doctoral degrees at Loyola University Maryland. During this time, I completed clinical training in neuropsychology at Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland Children’s Hospital, and McGill Neuropsychology. I recently completed my doctoral internship in pediatric neuropsychology at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. I am thrilled to now be joining the wonderful team at Northwest Suburban Psychology Group (NWSP). I greatly look forward to serving NWSP’s patients by providing comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations that will help patients understand themselves better and will assist families in identifying their children’s needs and strengths so as to optimize their daily functioning and well-being.

I am Dr. Juliana Berlin, a first year neuropsychology fellow who specializes in the assessment of children, adolescents, and young adults. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Psychological and Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, followed by my master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology with a concentration in clinical child and family psychology at Roosevelt University. I completed my doctoral internship in pediatric health psychology at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. As part of the Johns Hopkins Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical Systems, I collaborated with developmental pediatricians, nurse practitioners, speech-language pathologists, and occupational and physical therapists in multidisciplinary outpatient and inpatient settings. I received specialized training in comprehensive psychological assessments and early autism diagnostic testing. Prior to internship, I completed clinical training in neuropsychology and pediatric health psychology at Rush NeuroBehavioral Center, Shriners Children’s Hospital, and various schools in the Chicago area.

I enjoy working with patients who present with a variety of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric concerns, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual developmental disorder, receptive and expressive language disorders, developmental delays, learning disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, genetic disorders, and medical conditions. In each assessment, my goal is to collaborate with caregivers, understand their child’s strengths and differences, and provide families with concrete steps to support their child’s success. I approach assessments like solving a puzzle, integrating the child’s social-emotional and behavioral functioning within the context of their developmental and medical history, and their environment. I am dedicated to advocating for children and families, assisting them in accessing support services in schools, and implementing individualized recommendations from assessment reports.

Originally from Chicago, I am delighted to be close to my family and friends again. As a Chicago native, I am familiar with local school districts, therapy clinics, and the wealth of resources available to families. I am eager to serve NWSP’s patients and families by conducting comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations that empower caregivers with a deeper understanding of their children, facilitating their growth and well-being, enabling them to thrive.

My name is Carly Jugo and I am the Administrative Assistant at Northwest Suburban Psychology Group. I earned my bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Kansas and my Master's in Clinical Counseling from Rosalind Franklin University. I joined Northwest Suburban Psychology Group in January 2024. Prior to my role as an administrative assistant, I worked as a case manager in a psychiatric hospital and then as a customer service representative. My past roles have provided me with the opportunity to support those in the community which I am delighted to do in a new way. As the Administrative Assistant I support our clients through scheduling evaluations, managing our doctors' calendars, and assisting the Practice Manager. Outside of work I enjoy reading, spending time in nature, playing with my cats, and trying new foods.

My name is Mark and I am leading growth and business operations for Northwest Suburban Psychology. I earned a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University in information systems. I joined the team in 2023 after 15 plus years working in the startup world with a focus on fintech and payment systems. During my career I have worked with a wide range of companies including fortune 500 all the way down to early stage starts up with 40 employees. I was part of multiple teams building out and delivering cutting edge payments platforms. I hope to use this background to foster growth, brand recognition, and to ensure the practice offers the best experience to our patients.

I'm Monil Desai, a dedicated licensed social worker. Having earned my master's degree in social work from the University of Baroda, I try to bring a diverse experience to the practice. I have had the privilege of working closely with children with autism and their families, gaining invaluable insights into their unique challenges and strengths.

I'm deeply committed to supporting young minds facing challenges including but not limited to ADHD, ASD and learning disabilities. My focus extends beyond mere therapy; I aim to empower these children by guiding them through the intricate journey of emotion regulation and helping them understand the profound impact of their thoughts through compassionate reframing techniques.

I have settled down in northwest suburb of Chicago after getting married. When I am not working, I enjoy traveling, outdoor sports and play competitive cricket in the leagues held in the Chicagoland area.