Olena Vasilik, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Vasilik earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s Child and Adolescent program. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at Jewish Child & Family Services in Northbrook and her post-doctoral fellowship at a private practice in Arlington Heights, with a focus on the neuropsychological assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Vasilik has also trained and worked professionally in a number of settings, including elementary schools, outpatient and inpatient mental health centers, psychotherapeutic residential facilities and summer camps, and private practices across the Chicagoland area. Most recently, she served as the psychologist overseeing the counseling and assessment of students from 4th through 8th grades, at The Frances Xavier Warde School’s Holy Name Campus. 

Dr. Vasilik’s areas of clinical interest include mood and spectrum disorders. She works with families in a collaborative manner and believes that the assessment process can provide clients with the opportunity to gain insight and tap into potential that may have formerly been unseen. Dr. Vasilik considers it an honor to join clients and their families on the path toward discovery and growth.

 As a second-generation Ukrainian-American, Dr. Vasilik has a strong connection to her ethnic background. She serves on the executive board of a Ukrainian youth organization, was a member of a Ukrainian dance ensemble, and even performed with a Ukrainian sketch comedy troupe. Aside from all-things Ukrainian and clinical, she also enjoys spending quality family time with her husband and twin children.

You can reach Dr. Vasilik directly at:
olena@illuminateneuropsych.com
872.529.0012

Ross Arneson, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Arneson earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. He completed his pre-doctoral internship at Jewish Child & Family Services and had the good fortune of working alongside Dr. Novak. Dr. Arneson’s post-doctoral fellowship was at a therapeutic day school, where he witnessed firsthand the intersection between education and mental health. Following his post-doctoral training, he began working in private practice. Dr. Arneson had the honor and privilege of becoming the Director of Psychological Assessment, and eventually the Clinical Director, for a vibrant practice in the northwest suburbs of Chicago for 8 years before joining Illuminate during the summer of 2023.

As a parent of a child who went through the neuropsychological testing process, Dr. Arneson truly understands the parent’s perspective. Dr. Arneson’s first and primary goal is to meet families where they are and ensure their comfort and confidence. Dr. Arneson’s clinical interests include ADHD, developmental trauma(s), international & domestic adoption evaluations, learning disorders, and mood disorders. Dr. Arneson aims to ensure that he can answer the questions of all involved in the assessment process, including the child or adolescent, and is available to families for ongoing consultation.

In addition to providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, Dr. Arneson also provides therapy for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. His clinical interests include ADHD, adoption, anxiety, attachment, autism spectrum disorders, chronic medical illnesses, LGBTQIA+, mood disorders, parent coaching, and trauma. Dr. Arneson is a Circle of Security (COS) parent educator. COS is a caregiving training and psychoeducation intervention that aims to improve caregiver-child relationships and enhance secure attachment.

Dr. Arneson believes that having experience and knowledge of neuropsychological assessments and therapy helps him see everyone holistically, apply research-based interventions, and honor the brain-body connection. Dr. Arneson offers telehealth and in-person services., with the authority to practice inter-jurisdictional telepsychology in PSYPACT participating states (PSYPACT Map).

Bringing a light-hearted and honest approach to work and life, Dr. Arneson believes everyone has unique strengths and weaknesses. Dr. Arneson’s greatest weakness is being directionally challenged. Although he has learned a thing or two by calling Chicago home for the past decade, he still relies on his GPS to orient to the lake and get around town in a timely fashion. As a native Minnesotan, Dr. Arneson actually loves winter and insists on being by the water during the summer. Along with his husband, he is a proud father to a child and has a happy family formed through adoption.

You can reach Dr. Arneson directly at:
ross@illuminateneuropsych.com
847-220-7543

Amy Wolok, Psy.D.

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

* Joining our team May 2024 *

Dr. Wolok earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She completed her undergraduate degree at Indiana University, Bloomington. She has specialized in neuropsychological assessments with children and adolescents throughout her entire career and has spent time training in a variety of clinical and school settings in the Chicagoland area. Her clinical interests include ADHD, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and developmental delays.

While providing a better understanding of a child’s challenges, her approach to assessment is strength-based and focuses on uncovering each child’s potential. She values close collaboration with teachers, therapy providers, and others involved in a child’s life, knowing that it takes a comprehensive view to best support her clients. Her goal is to make the assessment process a fun, stress-free, and positive experience.

In her free time, Dr. Wolok loves to spend time with family and friends, play board games (Scrabble is among her favorites!) and be outdoors any chance she gets. She has two children who keep life interesting and teach her something new every day.

You can reach Dr. Wolok directly at:
amy@illuminateneuropsych.com