Promise Healthcare - Kenyon

Marilyn Perez received an associate’s degree in nursing at Parkland College. She then earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing at Purdue University and her Master's in nursing at Illinois State University.

Marilyn sees patients of all ages at the Promise Healthcare – Frances Nelson location.

Marilyn is passionate about educating her patients on conventional and complementary healing practices that emphasize self-care, nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness.

She encourages patients to incorporate healthy habits into daily life by eating nutritious food, daily movement, good sleeping habits, and reducing stress.  These have been shown to improve/protect their physical and mental health.

When not working, Marilyn enjoys taking walks with her husband and their dog. She likes catching up on FaceTime with her daughters, who live out west, cooking, and traveling, and she likes to read at least one book per month.

Marilyn has been married for 23+ years. She has two adult daughters and a son who is a junior in high school. During the pandemic, her family also adopted a dog, Bruno.

“Patients should choose Promise Healthcare for high-quality care without having to break their bank and for the numerous services provided.”

Susan earned her Doctorate in Social Work from Aurora University, her Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Benedictine University, and her Professional Educator’s License (K-12) from DePaul University. She has also completed specialized training in Divorce and Family Mediation and Disaster and Mental Health at DePaul University.

Susan practices at Promise Healthcare-Urbana and Promise Healthcare-Rantoul.

Dr. Susan Hanson holds her Doctorate in Social Work, Masters in Counseling Psychology & Professional Educators License (K-12). She has also completed specialized training in Divorce and Family Mediation and Disaster and Mental Health certified. 

With 25 years of experience, Susan is passionate about working with women and families. A major focus of her work has been anxiety management for women and divorce recovery for single mothers. Susan primarily works with teenagers (16+) & individuals up to age 75. 

Outside of work, Susan enjoys traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family and friends. A fun fact: she once worked at the Shedd Aquarium in the marine mammals department!

Caren Cohen-Heath is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. She began her education at Eastern Illinois University, where she studied education and psychology.

Caren practices at Promise Healthcare-Frances Nelson, Promise Healthcare-Neil, and Promise Healthcare-Rantoul.

Caren brings a wealth of experience to her role, having worked in community mental health since 2007 and as a counselor since 2019. She is National Board Credentialed
Counsel Member and trained in Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT), Anger Management, Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) and interventions for both substance use disorders and mental health needs.

Caren’s clinical passion lies in empowering women and helping people heal from trauma. Drawing from her own journey as a single parent navigating work, education, and
family, she connects deeply with those overcoming adversity. She believes that a person’s past or diagnosis doesn’t define their future and that people can still realize their dreams with the right support. Patients appreciate her compassionate, hopeful approach and her ability to meet them where they are.

Caren enjoys spending time with her family outside of her professional life, including her three children and seven grandchildren. She’s a fan of superhero and action movies,
especially Batman and Marvel, and enjoys crafting, reading, and playing games on her phone. She shares her home with three cats.