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Helping adolescents find their voice

Guest post by Natalie Haines, LPC, Treatment Coordinator at SunCloud Health

I recently joined the team at SunCloud Health as a Treatment Coordinator. I was brought on to help begin the Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program, and I could not be more excited to have this program begin. I have a large background servicing adolescents at the PHP and IOP levels of care, and I enjoy working with this age group. Being able to be part of program development is exciting, and a new experience I am happy to be asked to be part of.

When working with adolescents, I have learned that helping them find their voice is important to their development. This has been kept in mind when developing curriculum and establishing the space for programming. It has been a great experience being able to bring my knowledge from previous programs to help make SunCloud Health Adolescent PHP the most effective program it can be. Being part of a team that is passionate about helping others has been amazing to experience. I have learned a lot from the professionals here at SunCloud, and I hope our passion is shown through our new program.

Overall, this experience has been fruitful and thought-provoking. I am excited for our Adolescent PHP to open, and hopeful that we are bringing a helpful service to the community. Being able to provide support to this age group has always been of high importance to me. Having been given the chance to develop a treatment program for them has been one of the highlights of my career, and I cannot wait to bring this program to the community.

-Natalie

Natalie Haines, LPC
Pronouns: she, her, hers
Treatment Coordinator
nhaines@suncloudhealth.com
866-729-1012 x1039

Natalie Haines LPC Treatment Coordinator at SunCloud Health

More on Natalie.

Natalie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has ample experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Natalie has significant experience working within the hospital setting with children and adolescents who experience a wide range of behavioral and mental health conditions. She also has experience working with adolescents and young adults providing services to address depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and other mental health issues. Natalie enjoys helping children work through challenges at home and school.  

Natalie has provided sport psychology services to athletes of all ages and skill levels. She helps athletes reach optimal performance both on and off the field. She has experience working with athletes that have challenges with performance, injury, identity outside of sport, and other difficulties that can impact performance.  

Natalie utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and play based curriculum for younger clients. Natalie encourages clients to address challenges while providing them with the tools necessary to be successful in life.

Elizabeth E. Sita, MD
Medical Director of Adult Services
Dr. Elizabeth E. Sita, MD, is a Board Certified psychiatrist specializing in the care of patients with eating disorders. She completed her undergraduate training at the University of Chicago and graduated with Highest Honors. She then earned her medical degree at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and was recognized with the Chairman’s Award for Excellence in Psychiatry. She subsequently completed residency with the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, where she was elected Chief Resident and received the Resident Psychiatrist Leadership & Service Award. Upon completing her training, Dr. Sita came to Ascension Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, where she served as Assistant Medical Director of the Center for Eating Disorders and Director of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Services before transitioning to lead the new inpatient eating disorder unit as Medical Director of Eating Disorder Services at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital – Chicago. In these roles, she has cared for a multitude of adolescents and adults struggling with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and other eating disorders as well as severe, cooccurring mood, trauma, personality, and substance use disorders. Dr. Sita has been recognized throughout her training and practice for a commitment to excellence in patient care and for her ability to engage patients in their most challenging moments. Her passions include the care of treatment-resistant eating and mood disorders as well as questions of medical capacity and end-of-life decision making. She believes that, first and foremost, human connection is key to mental health and well-being and strives to share this philosophy in each and every patient encounter. She is excited to bring her expertise to SunCloud Health as the Medical Director of Adult Services!   VIDEO: Meet Elizabeth E. Sita, MD, Medical Director of Adult Services  
Lacey Lemke, PsyD
Assistant Vice President of Clinical Services

Dr. Lacey Lemke (she/her) is a licensed clinical health psychologist with specialized expertise in the treatment of eating disorders and the practice of medical and health psychology. She completed her doctoral training in clinical psychology with a Primary Care emphasis at the Adler School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Lemke went on to complete both her predoctoral clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship through Ascension Health, where she gained advanced training working with individuals experiencing eating disorders and self-injurious behaviors, as well as within pediatric subspecialty settings including endocrinology, neurology, and adolescent medicine.

Dr. Lemke is deeply committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment. Her professional mission is to support patients in achieving their fullest potential by guiding them to the most appropriate level of care and empowering them to make meaningful, sustainable progress toward improved health and well-being.