Our Team
Meet Psychiatry Studio's Team
We are Psychiatry Studio. We strive to bring personalized, comprehensive, holistic care to our members. We empower each team associate to create long-lasting relationships with every member of Psychiatry Studio and their family. Our commitment is to the health and wellness of our members, our communities, and ourselves. We believe respect, communication, and collaboration are essential to successful relationships and advancement in life.
Mojgan Makki, MD, DFAACAP
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Dr. Makki is a double board certified psychiatrist with American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, and the founder of Psychiatry Studio. She has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field providing services in private, community, and university systems focusing on teaching and mental health and wellness.
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Her clinical work is focused on evaluation and treatment of children and toddlers under 6 years of age, consultations for schools, second opinions for complex cases, and speaking engagements. She is licensed in states of Illinois, Missouri, and California.
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EDUCATION:
Fellowship: University of Illinois at Chicago, IL
Residency: Washington University School of Medicine, MO
Medical School: PECS Medical University, Hungary
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AFFILIATIONS:
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Adjunct Professor Rush University, UIC University, and SGU (Granada) Medical Centers
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BOARD MEMBER:
President-Elect Illinois Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
American Professional Society ADHD and Related Disorders
Karamjit Singh, MD
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Dr. Singh is a child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist who provides thoughtful, evidence-based care across the lifespan. He specialized in serving children and their families, as well as having expertise in the assessment and treatment of young adults with severe mental illness.
Dr. SIngh completed his Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at RUSH Medical Center, where he trained at the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School and the RUSH Day School program.
With over ten years of practice as a psychiatrist in the northshore area, Dr. Singh has extensive experience treating complex emotional and behavioral disorders and stressful family dynamics. His clinical approach is collaborative and individualized, integrating medication management with a strong understanding of developmental and family systems.
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Dr. Singh is licensed in Illinois, Michigan, New York. and Ohio.
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EDUCATION:
Rush Medical Center, Chicago; CAP Fellowship
Louisiana State University, Shreveport, IL; Psychiatry Residency
American University of Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda; Medical School
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AFFILIATIONS:
American Psychiatric Association
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Illinois Council of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Shreveport Medical Society
Louisiana Psychiatric Medical Association
Elizabeth Augustine, MD
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Born and raised in Chicago, Dr. Augustine is a double board-certified psychiatrist with the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. She is excited to expand her practice to the North Shore community, where she and her family proudly reside.
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Dr. Augustine is a member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) and is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABNP). She specializes in the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents, with particular expertise in the unique assessment needs of toddlers, young children, and early adolescents.
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Dr. Augustine is available for tele-medicine and in-person clinical services at our Northfield location.
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TRAINING & EDUCATION:
Rush University Medical Center – Chicago, IL Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Chicago Medical School (CMS) at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) – Chicago, IL, Psychiatry Residency
Chicago Medical School (CMS) at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) – Chicago, IL, Medical Doctor (MD)
Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies – Evanston, IL, Post-baccalaureate Pre-medicine Certificate
Carnegie Mellon University – Pittsburgh, PA, Bachelor of Science
Downers Grove South HS
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Sarah Bier, MHNP​
Sarah Bier is a Certified Mental Health and Midwife Nurse Practitioner with years of experience in the evaluation and treatment of mental health disorders and the crossover with mental health and reproductive health. She specializes in supporting individuals through hormonal transitions, including perimenopause, menopause, and other reproductive health changes.
She completed advanced training and certifications in Women’s Mental Health and perinatal mental health from Massachusetts General Hospital Center and Postpartum Support International. She participated in the first national cohort of the National Curriculum in Reproductive Psychiatry.
As an experienced Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with years of experience treating complex mental health disorders, Sarah develops individualized treatment plans integrating medication management with lifestyle interventions, nutritional supplements, hormone treatment, and/or psychotherapy; attending to the physical, emotional, and hormonal factors that influence well-being during midlife and beyond.
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EDUCATION:
Fellowship for Reproductive and Complementary Psychiatry
Psychiatric APN, Frontier Nursing University, Versailles, KY
Master of Science (MS) in Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery, College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, IL
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CERTIFICATIONS:
National Curriculum in Reproductive Psychiatry
Fellowship in Reproductive & Complementary Psychiatry​
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ENROLLED:
Rush Perinatal Opioid Use Disorder ECHO Program
Victoria Kim, LCSW
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Victoria Kim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working in the mental health field, providing services in both private and school-based settings. She specializes in individual therapy for youth, family education and systems, as well as school-based needs.
Victoria is a patient-centered therapist. She believes in a non-judgemental approach to therapy that is both supportive and solution focused, where growth is accomplished through the development of therapeutic goals and taking steps toward those goals. She guides patients through incremental, intentional changes in behavior to improve personal and family functioning.
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Tori is available for IEP consultation and support.
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EDUCATION:
Washington University, George Warren Brown School of Social Work, St. Louis, MO
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL
Keri Golding, LCSW
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As a seasoned Chicago therapist and a Loyola University alumna with years of experience in private practice, public settings, and school, Keri brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her work. Her clinical approach is person-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused, and trauma-informed, grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and family systems theory.
She enjoys working with children, adolescents, college students, and parents navigating life’s transitions. Drawing on her experience as a school social worker, she offers valuable insights into the social-emotional challenges students face and helps families to access the support they need.
Keri is dedicated to helping individuals understand the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns, empowering them to make healthy, lasting changes. Her approach is rooted in empathy, acceptance, and compassion, creating a safe and supportive environment where meaningful growth can occur.
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EDUCATION:
Loyola University of Chicago, IL, School of Social Work
University Wisconsin-Madison
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Marcia Leikin, MD
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Dr. Leikin is double board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry and adult psychiatry and neurology. She has over 30 years of experience in private practice using multiple modalities with a focus on psychotherapy combined with medication management. She has been involved in school consultation programs at multiple schools collaborating with staff, families and students to promote support and growth. She is a member of the Illinois Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and American Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
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Dr. Leikin is available for school consultations in the greater Chicago area.
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EDUCATION:
UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles CA; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles CA; General Adult Psychiatry Residency
Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago IL; Internship - Pediatrics
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL; Doctor of Medicine
Northwestern University, Chicago, IL; BA/MS/Honors Program
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AFFILIATIONS:
American Society of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
American Psychiatric Association
Association for Adolescent Psychiatry
Illinois Council of Child, Adolescent Psychiatry
Member of CHADD
Elected to Top Doctors - 2003 to Present
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BOARD MEMBER:
Board Member at TV & Media Committee (Branch of AACAP)
Tina Mattera, MD
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Dr Tina Mattera is a double board certified Adult, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with extensive experience in inpatient and partial hospitalization care for children and adolescents including as medical director in both settings. She completed her Child and Adolescent fellowship at the University of Chicago after her general psychiatry residency at NYU/Bellevue. She is a member of the LSSC and FEDC Board of Directors which provides governance oversight for the Sonia Shankman Orthogenic School and the Hyde Park Day Schools.
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EDUCATION:
Smith College, BA Latin American Studies, Northampton, MA
Doctorate of Medicine, Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL
Psychiatry Internship, New York University, New York, NY
Psychiatry Residency, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Fellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
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AFFILIATIONS:
American Association of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
International Association for Dyslexia
All our physicians are available for second opinions, community education, and speaking engagements.
Wanda Barrientos
Administrative Services @Clinic
A Chicago native and experienced Medical Assistant, Wanda is dedicated to supporting our new patients with their medical and administrative needs. As an outreach team member at Psychiatry Studio, she collaborates closely with physicians, clinicians, and community referrals to foster strong partnerships that support a collaborative patient-centered model.
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Contact information:
Lori Sturm
Office Manager @School
As office manager at Psychiatry Studio @School, Lori is dedicated to ensuring a high-quality and seamless process, in collaboration with schools, to support students and their educational teams. She has over 10 years of experience in special education with various public school districts in Cook and Lake Counties. Contact Lori for school-based student assessments, counseling, guidance or mental health forums within your school district.
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Contact information: lori@psychiatrystudio.com
Jacquelyn Amashta
Medical Assistant @Clinic
Jackie has over ten years of experience working as a medical assistant with a focus on psychiatry and mental health. She ensures members receive their medical needs addressed efficiently and properly. This includes ensuring prescription refill requests are completed on time, completing prior authorizations, completing forms, and addressing other medical needs that members may have during or between appointments.
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Contact information:
jackie@psychiatrystudio.com