Promise Healthcare - Neil

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.

Jim sees patients 17+ at the Promise Healthcare - Neil location.

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.

Ray Bement did his undergraduate

studies at the University of Illinois.

Ray also has two Master's degrees. He has a Masters MA (Human Effectiveness) from DePaul, Chicago, and a Masters of Social Work MSW (Social Work) from the University of Illinois.

Ray is dedicated to building positive relationships with clients and staying current with the latest research and best practices to provide the highest level of care. He specializes in working with individuals and families going through life transitions and dealing with the stressors and challenges of living and growing in today's ever-changing world. His goal is to assist individuals and families in finding peace within themselves and their current environments.

His training encompasses multiple therapy approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Art & Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT).

Ray has over 20 years of experience working with individuals of all ages to support them in meeting their therapeutic goals. He enjoys working with clients to help them address issues associated with anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, ADHD, and other spectrum disorders.

Ray enjoys junking, found art, and outsider art, and is a foodie. Ray is passionate about peace. He is a die-hard Chicago fan, a lifelong Illini fan and he loves sourdough bread and dogs.

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 sees patients 18+ at the Promise Healthcare - Neil location.

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 patients to follow medical advice, keep appointments, take medications, and actively participate in their journey. He wants patients to know he is here to help whenever needed.

Dr. Su is very family-oriented. He 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.

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

Jessica sees patients 5 & up at the Promise Healthcare-Neil location.

Jessica is passionate about learning about each patient and providing personal, individualized, 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!

Abdelkrim Hadj Said earned his master’s degree of science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fort Hays State University. He is trained in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Abdelkrim practices at Promise Healthcare-Frances Nelson and Promise Healthcare-Neil. He is passionate about helping individuals struggling with Depression, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Trauma, Psychosis, Substance Use, and Personality Disorders. He enjoys getting to know his patients and helping them with the obstacles they face.

Abdelkrim encourages patients to become their own best advocates and to educate themselves about their health condition.

Outside of work, Abdelkrim enjoys working out, walking his dog, listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with his family. He speaks four languages and loves traveling.

Sarah Lawson graduated with honors from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville with a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and a minor in Sociology. She earned her Master of Social Work and is currently working toward her Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential. Her training includes the 40-hour Illinois certification to be a domestic violence advocate, trauma and PTSD education from the National Childhood Trauma Stress Network, and annual IM+CANS training through the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Sarah has a strong clinical interest in childhood trauma, particularly how early experiences such as lack of nurturing interactions can impact brain development and lead to developmental, social, and intellectual delays. She is also drawn to working with women and children who have experienced trauma, survivors of sex trafficking, and applying feminist therapy techniques. Inspired by research like The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, Sarah brings a trauma-informed perspective to her work.

She is especially passionate about working with middle and high school students. Sarah believes this age group often lacks consistent support and needs extra attention during such a critical and vulnerable time in their development. Her goal is to help people feel empowered to take control of their lives, and she values collaborating with clients as active participants in their own healing journeys.

Sarah has been practicing as a licensed provider for three years. She is excited to continue growing in her career and hopes to eventually step into leadership roles that help shape services for both clients and communities.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys gardening, rescuing animals, spending time in nature, and hopes to take a Viking cruise through Europe one day. She has a 23-year-old son named Sam who is graduating from Millikin University with a business degree focusing on Ag. She also shares her home with two cats, Mia and Astrid, and a Yorkie named Teddy.