Meet Our Team
Kendra Considine, PMHNP-BC
Kendra provides compassionate, individualized psychiatric care grounded in a holistic understanding of each patient. She partners with people navigating a wide range of mental health conditions, tailoring treatment to their unique needs, history, and goals.
She offers thoughtful medication management when appropriate, balancing evidence-based treatment with genuine attention to the whole person and integrating medical, psychological, and lifestyle
factors into care.
Her clinical focus includes schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, and substance use disorders. Above all, Kendra is committed to personalized, holistic, and compassionate care that supports lasting mental wellness.
Joseph Marchese, PMHNP-BC
Joseph Marchese earned his Master’s in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from Northern Kentucky University in 2023 and is ANCC Board Certified. With over six years of diverse experience in inpatient psychiatric units, emergency psychiatric care, and outpatient settings, Joseph has worked at top institutions like Mount Sinai in NYC, MacNeal Hospital in Illinois, and St. Joseph’s in Joliet.
His expertise includes treating depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, psychotic disorders, sleep disorders, and more. Joseph integrates medication management with supportive therapy, focusing on a holistic approach that incorporates activity, diet, and sleep habits.
An active APNA and ANA member, Joseph enjoys family time, sports, and was a collegiate volleyball player at Dominican University.
Christina Kassenbrock, DNP, FNP-BC
Christina Kassenbrock is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Rush University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northern Illinois University. She specializes in medication management for psychiatric conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood disorders, schizophrenia, ADHD and addiction. Known for her compassionate approach, she creates a warm and trusting environment. Her utilization of evidence-based practices allows her to provide safe, high-quality and effective care.
Donette Considine, PhD, LCSW
Donette Considine is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 25 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults. She specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic mental health conditions, adjustment challenges, and everyday life stressors.
Dr. Considine takes a warm, strengths-based approach focused on the whole person - mind, body, and spirit. She helps clients build resilience, deepen insight, and develop practical skills for meaningful change.
Using a range of therapeutic approaches, Dr. Considine tailors care to each individual and works collaboratively with the Mental Health Connections team to provide thoughtful, high-quality support
Ola Akinlehin MSN, PMHNP-BC
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, struggling with ADHD or anxiety, or finding it hard to manage it all on your own, Ola Akinlehin is here to help. She provides compassionate, personalized care designed to support you in achieving balance and improved mental well-being.
Ola is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner serving adolescents and adults. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain University and is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. Her services include comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and supportive therapy.
Ola treats a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and OCD. She takes a collaborative, whole-person approach—combining medication management with therapeutic support to help patients reach their goals.
Known for her warm and inclusive care style, Ola creates a safe space where individuals feel heard, respected, and empowered to take charge of their mental health.
