Psychiatry Services

Jim received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Illinois University.

His areas of clinical interest include Trauma-Informed Care, LGBTQ+ Culture Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Practice.

Jim has been a behavioral health provider for over 20 years.  He finds value in his work by providing access to care for underserved populations. He encourages all his patients by letting them know that change is possible.

Jim is married and has one adult son and two rescue cats. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, traveling, Chicago and Illinois sports. 

He also volunteers with Community Equity and Diversity, programs that improve access to social services.

Dr. Yang attended Chonnam National Medical School in Korea and completed his Internship at Cook County Hospital. 

He was a Resident in Psychiatry at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke Hospital. Dr. Yang’s areas of clinical interest include bipolar disorder, depression, mood disorder, psychosis, and PTSD. 

He has been a behavioral health provider since 1977. 

Dr. Yang feels accomplished when his patients have improved, are doing well, and are able to seek employment. 

He cannot achieve this success without the cooperation of his patients. He likes to have effective communication with his patients, and he encourages them to stop using drugs, to quit smoking, to limit alcohol intake and to exercise.

In his free time, Dr. Yang enjoys reading, golf, and seeing his grandchildren. 

You might also find him volunteering at a homeless shelter, alcohol or drug rehab program, an emergency shelter for mentally ill people, or at the community mental health center.

Dr. Su attended Second Military Medical School in Shanghai, P. R. China, and Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. He completed his residency training at the University of Illinois at Chicago and has been a provider for over 20 years.

Dr. Su specializes in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, and substance use disorders. He is excited to help people regain control of their lives. 

He encourages every patient to follow medical advice, to keep appointments, to take medications and to take an active role in their journey. He wants patients to know he is here to help whenever they need him.

Dr. Su is very family-oriented and is married with two adult children. In his free time, he enjoys shopping, exercising, and collecting stamps and coins. 

He likes to serve the community by supporting the Community Resource Center.

Tiffany completed her education at Walden University and is excited to begin her career with Promise Healthcare as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. 

Tiffany is a dedicated mental health professional who is committed to helping others improve their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. She strongly encourages her patients to prioritize their health by getting regular check-ups, exercising, and maintaining a healthy diet, while avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. 

Tiffany firmly believes that these choices can have a positive impact on overall health.  

In her free time, Tiffany enjoys traveling and exploring nature. She is also passionate about supporting youth programs and believes that positive mentors are essential for the well-being of young people. 

Despite being a mother of seven children, two grandchildren, and a dog, Tiffany was able to successfully juggle her family responsibilities with her education. She completed each of her degrees on time without taking any breaks.

Megan Leech completed her studies at Frontier Nursing University.

She has been practicing as a provider for 4 years.

In addition to being a mental health psychiatric nurse practitioner, she is also a certified nurse midwife.

Megan loves all aspects of mental health, especially pediatrics and helping women with perinatal and postpartum mental health issues.

She emphasizes patients should “Be Kind to their Mind! Mental Healthcare is important to every aspect of our lives”

In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her sons, jogging (Megan has run two full marathons), and traveling to the Caribbean.

Megan is a believer in the work of the Red Cross and believes donating blood is very important.

Phelicia completed her undergraduate studies in Psychology at Southern Illinois University and then her master’s degree at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Phelicia also spent time as an intern at the STRIDES shelter in Champaign.

Phelicia is very passionate about mental health. 

She is incredibly passionate about assisting in the destigmatization of mental health in our minority communities. This will help encourage patients to seek treatment. 

Phelicia has been in the mental health field for 11 years but is a new therapy provider. She believes there needs to be a holistic approach to healthcare, treating the mind, body, and soul.

Phelicia has two children and a one-year-old pit bull puppy. 

She enjoys Marvel movies, reading, watching crime and medical TV, spending time with her children, and working in some self-care time when possible.

She is very passionate about activities and programming 

that encourage positive influences on the youth, i.e., Boy Scouts, youth sports (First String), etc.

Jessica received her education from Richland Community College, Indiana Wesleyan and at Walden University. Jessica has worked in healthcare for over fifteen years. 

Jessica is passionate about learning about each individual patient and providing personal, individualized and holistic care. Working together with the patient, Jessica believes they can collaboratively set treatment goals and support growth toward attaining improved mental health and greater quality of life.

During her free time Jessica loves practicing yoga, reading, hiking, exploring museums, watching true crime documentaries, and playing with her kids. “We love going to visit the Most Magical Place on Earth.”

A fun fact about Jessica is that she went to Australia during her undergrad education for an International Scholars Program, where she learned about women's healthcare services and the universal healthcare program -- and went skydiving!

Anna completed her undergraduate studies at Florida State University and then completed her master’s degree at the University of Illinois.

In her free time Anna enjoys spending time with her cat, Winslow, spending time in nature and she enjoys cooking. 

In addition to cooking Anna is also a painter and sees the potential of incorporating her art into her career.

Renée Cozzolino completed her bachelor's in Elementary Education and her Master's in Counseling at Eastern Illinois University. Renee's practicum experience was at the READY Program in Champaign, and she interned at Urbana Middle School.

Before becoming a counselor, Renée enjoyed a teaching career in Urbana, Champaign, and Rantoul and is working towards becoming a certified play therapist.

She is passionate about helping children and adolescents heal trauma through play therapy modalities and creative expression.

Renée wants to tell every patient that practicing mindfulness and gratitude daily can significantly impact our health. "It's important to slow down and connect our mind with our body and spirit regularly; I cannot wait to meet YOU and help you on your journey."

When Renée is away from work, she finds fun events to attend with her family, especially local theater. She also likes listening to music and comedy, spending time with her friends, and meeting dogs.

A fun fact about Renée is that she was raised in a pizza place in Chicago, had to work (without pay) for most of her teenage years, and can make great homemade pizza from scratch.

Renée is a fierce advocate of human rights, especially those who may be marginalized in our society. She believes all humans should be housed, fed, educated, and included in their communities. Renée supports groups sharing visions of making this world more inclusive and just for all people: Black, brown, LGBTQIA+, refugees, individuals who have a disability, are unhoused, or speak another language. 

“I am eager to help individuals feel heard and understood as they learn about themselves in the world around them. People have the power to heal themselves when there is a safe space provided and someone to build trust with. I hope to be that person and provide that space for my clients at Promise Healthcare.”