Staff
Dr. Diana Uchiyama, JD, PsyD, CAADC
Executive Director
Dr. Diana Uchiyama joined LAP in 2018. Prior to joining LAP, she was the Administrator of Psychological Services for DuPage County where she oversaw a DASA licensed substance use treatment program, including a MISA program, and DHS Domestic Batterer Intervention Program for a court mandated population of clients. Dr. Uchiyama has also worked for the Kane County Diagnostic Center, as both a Staff Psychologist and Juvenile Drug Court Coordinator, and has an extensive background doing court ordered psychological, sanity, fitness, and sex offender evaluations and therapy. She has implemented numerous changes to court ordered programs both in Kane and DuPage County and is a certified trauma informed care trainer. Prior to obtaining her masters and doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Uchiyama was an Assistant Public Defender in Cook County working in various felony courtrooms at 26th and California. She obtained her law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. duchiyama@illinoislap.org
Tony Pacione, LCSW, CSADC
Deputy Director
Tony Pacione joined the LAP staff in 2013 and became LAP’s clinical director in January 2014. Tony has worked as a clinician and program director in the addiction and behavioral health field — at Humana-Michael Reese HMO, Rush University Medical Center, the Advocate Addiction Treatment Program, and Harborview Recovery Center. Tony is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois and a Certified Supervisor Addiction Counselor. He holds a Master of Social Work and a Master of Arts in Education degrees from Washington University in St. Louis. tpacione@illinoislap.org
Joe Scally, MA, JD
Clinical Director
Joe Scally is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where he earned a B.A. from the Program of Liberal Studies. He holds a J.D. from the University of Illinois Law School and an M.A. in clinical psychology from DePaul University. He completed an internship in clinical psychology at the Institute for Juvenile Research, Department of Psychiatry, UIC. Joe also did postgraduate study at the Family Systems Program, Institute for Juvenile Research, UIC. As a lawyer, Joe has practiced in Illinois for many years, most recently for the past eight years at The Child and Family Law Center.
As a clinician, Joe has been on staff at the DePaul Community Mental Health Center, the Parenting Assessment Team at UIC, the ASSETS clinic at University of Chicago Hospital, and St. Raymond’s Psychological Services. Joe served as clinical co-director of the Clinical Evaluation and Services Initiative (CESI), a joint project of Northwestern University Law School and the U. of Chicago Hospital. CESI was based in the Juvenile Court of Cook County at the invitation of the Chief Judge with funding by the MacArthur Foundation. The multi-year project examined how mental health information was obtained and utilized in the court and made suggestions for reform. Joe has taught graduate courses in Mental Health Law, Ethics, and Assessment at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. jscally@illinoislap.org
Carol Ramski, MBA
Accounting Manager
Carol Ramski joined the LAP staff in 2020. Prior to joining LAP, she worked as an Accounting Manager at Amita Health supporting the Addiction Services Programs through month-end, financial reporting and analysis, budgeting, and system support. Carol earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from DePaul University. cramski@illinoislap.org
Beth Menges
Clinical Associate
Beth Menges joined the LAP staff in March 2025. Beth has over 25 years of experience in the
behavioral health field. Prior to joining LAP, she was the Manager of Addiction Services at Linden
Oaks Behavioral Health where she oversaw multiple inpatient and outpatient programs. Throughout
her career she has worked in direct patient care and leadership roles, demonstrating strong
interpersonal skills that enable her to connect with clients on a personal level while maintaining
professional boundaries. Beth is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Certified
Addiction Counselor. She holds a Master of Health Science Degree from Governors State University.
Karen Lindenmeyer
Clinical Associate
Karen Lindenmeyer, MS, LCPC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of Illinois. She received her Bachelors in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Northern Illinois University and her Masters in Counseling Psychology from Benedictine University. She has over twenty years of experience in a variety of settings within the mental health field. Karen has also worked with all age and population groups, from children to the elderly. Karen has had extensive training in trauma-informed therapy through the Trauma Center at the Justice Resource Center. She is also trained in CISM, a trauma-based crisis intervention training adopted and used by the United Nations. Karen has also honed her training and public speaking skills through attendance at Train the Trainer from the American Association for Training and Development and Speak Up With Confidence seminars. She has done training on various mental health topics for the Salvation Army and other religious and healthcare organizations.
Nicole Brom
Development and Outreach Manager
Nicole Brom joined LAP in 2026. As a recent graduate of The Ohio State University with a degree in marketing, Nicole has a background in communications, relationship-building, and digital engagement. Prior to joining LAP, Nicole worked in digital communications for Legacy Hospitality, where she focused on expanding brand visibility and strengthening audience engagement through strategic social media initiatives and content development. Nicole is also actively involved in the communications community through her volunteer work with Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) and the Publicity Club of Chicago (PCC), where she continues to deepen her knowledge of emerging communications trends, marketing strategies, and public engagement practices by participating in professional panels, networking events, and continuing education opportunities.