Meet Our Counselors

Ken Shields, MA, LMHC, LCAC is the manager of the Parkview Employee Assistance Program. He earned his Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in marriage and family from Wheaton College and has over 20 years of counseling and supervision experience in multiple settings. Ken’s approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, solution-focused and holistic in nature. Ken’s clinical focus has been varied with teens, adults, and couples in areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, navigating life challenges such as health or employment changes and substance abuse counseling. His work settings have included community mental health, inpatient treatment, addiction treatment facility, as well as providing mental health counseling within a group medical practice. Ken is also a Tier 3 Star Behavioral Health Provider for military personnel and their families.

Ellen Schlatter, MS, LMHC, CAGCS, earned her Master of Science Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of St. Francis. She has over 28 years of experience in mental health counseling in outpatient and residential settings and utilizes a trauma-informed and client-centered approach. She believes each person can manage life’s difficulties, find contentment and reach their highest potential, with a focus on self-care. Her counseling experience includes a variety of areas, including depression, anxiety, trauma, marital and relationships, and she can offer a Christian perspective. She is a certified grief counselor. Ellen enjoys working with children, teens, and adults.

Jeri Forrest, MSSA, LCSW, has a master’s degree of science in social administration with a concentration in youth and families from Case Western Reserve University and is a licensed clinical social worker. Jeri has nearly 19 years of experience working in the mental health field in outpatient, inpatient, residential and school settings. She has experience working with anxiety, depression, family relationships, stress management, grief/loss and trauma. Jeri’s approach to therapy is strengths-based and includes attuning to an individual’s emotional intelligence by utilizing brain-based tools and attachment theory to explore the individual person as a whole. Jeri is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She enjoys working with children, teenagers, young adults, adults, geriatrics and families.