Gloria Jean Bannasch
- Master of Education
- Professional Counselor
- Nationally Certified Counselor
- Board Certified Executive Coach
- Board Certified Telemental Health Provider
- Certified Gottman Therapist
As Wisconsin’s first Certified Gottman Therapist, working with couples is Gloria’s passion. A wide variety of Gottman services are provided, including the new Gottman Relationship Coach. Couples’ workshops can be found on the Gottman Institute website. The Gottman Services page has links for these resources.
Gloria has worked in mental health and alcohol treatment programs in a variety of settings. As a trained interventionist, she helps the friends and family members of alcoholics and addicts to “hit bottom” and get the treatment they need.
Gloria can be reached directly at, gloria.gjbhs@gmail.com.
Gerald J. Bannasch
It is with a heavy heart that GJB must say goodbye to Dr. Gerald Bannasch.
Doctor Gerald John Bannasch was born in Park Ridge, Illinois to Elsie Stray and Harold Bannasch in 1945. Dr. Bannasch was preceded in death by his older brother, Jim; mother and father; first wife, Teresa, and their unborn child; beloved dogs, Beethoven, and Buttercup; and cat Ditka. He is survived by his youngest son, Jessie, and his partner Cynthia; middle son, Adam, his wife Kate and their boys, Milo and Max; oldest son, Eric and his family; sister Jeanie; beloved dog Lulu; and his wife of 37 years, Gloria.
Gloria can say with absolute confidence that her Jerry was the world’s best husband and the love of her life. Gloria met Jerry, at Sarasota Palms Private Psychiatric Hospital in Sarasota Florida, in 1983, when they began doing family therapy for Jerry’s patients. During the 44 years that they worked together, had adventures, and laughed together, and, about every six months, bickered together (about one of three things), they formed an unbreakable bond. All these memories, and that of their favorite Ritual of Connection, will remain locked safely in Gloria’s heart until they are reunited on the other side.
Dr. Bannasch had a long and successful career as a psychiatrist, neurologist, neuropsychiatrist, neurophysiologist, and vascular neurologist. Patients in Rhode Island, Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and finally, numerous locations in Wisconsin, have all had the opportunity to drink from the good doctor’s fountain of wisdom. Many of Dr. Bannasch’s patients have said that they know that he cared deeply about them and their families; that he told them the truth (even when they didn’t really want to hear it), and that he always treated them with dignity.
Dr. Bannasch will be remembered by his sons, Jesse, and Adam, as a loving father and the king of Trivial Pursuit. The Team at GJB Health Services will remember Dr. Bannasch as brilliant (with a dark sense of humor), humble, organizationally impaired, and kind. Lulu will remember her Da’s love and miss his cuddles; Gloria will remember all things about Jerry and will miss him endlessly until they meet again.
Ben Cheney
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with authorization to treat alcohol and/or drug abuse and have been in the clinical social work arena since 2001. Working with individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma (such as PTSD), mood issues, and relationships are other areas of experience. I am taking clients who are 14+ years of age.
Having worked in a medical emergency room, psychiatric hospital, county services and a sub oxone clinic, has given me experience helping my clients to deal with trauma of many different kinds.
My goal is to help people achieve a better life for themselves and for those around them through a team effort. I use Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strength Based, and SolutionFocused Therapy.
Continually attending seminars and researching helps me to find new approaches and ideas to help my clients and to give them a solid footing from which to build.
Ben can be reached directly at, BenCheneyLCSW.GJB@gmail.com
Jillian Rotzenberg
Jillian was the first member of the Support Team at GJB Health Services. After many years of education and seeing clients at GJB Health Service as a Counselor In-Training, Jillian is fully licensed and is accepting teens and adults. Jillian has completed Levels 1 and 2 of Gottman Method Training and has had years of experience working with couples. She also has specialized training in working with clients who struggle with alcohol or other substances.
Clients can expect a holistic and strength-based approach to support their needs when working with Jillian. Insight exploration, cognitive/behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and behavior modification are frequently utilized. She strives to create a space that allows for exploration, awareness, and growth.
Jillian can be reached directly at JillianR.GJBHS@gmail.com.
Meet the Support Staff
Jessica K.
Jessica supervises the support staff from the front office to the medical revenue staff. Her goal is to provide excellent customer service to every patient/client and make sure the practice providers have what they need at all times.
Jessica has a long history with GJB. She originally managed insurance information and filed claims. She continues to verify coverage benefits and processes preauthorization for treatment. She continues to bring expertise as an Accounts Receivable Specialist and keeps all accounts current.
Jessica can be reached directly if need be at, gjbhs.biller@gmail.com.
Toni-Marie, "Toni" J.
Toni oversees all insurance information that is processed as well as updates and files claims for each appointment. She assists our Staff Manager with coverage benefits as well as processes preauthorization for appointments and neuropsychological testing.
Toni further brings experience and training as an Accounts Receivable Specialist and her focus is to keep all accounts current.
Toni can be reached directly at, gjbhs.toni@gmail.com.
Our Furry Companions
Ripley Rae, “Rippy”.
Ripley belongs to one of our LPCs, Jillian. Ripley would love to be a therapy dog, but she finds that her needs come first. She leaves the compassion to other pups so she can attend to her business, squirrels.
Monkey
As dictated to his assistant, Toni-Marie, Monkey hopes you understand why you may never meet him at the office. As a member of the British Cat Royal Family who was convicted of stalking Red Dot and the Mouse, Monkey would like you to know that he believes in your mental health journey. If all else fails, blame it on the dogs.
Lulu
Lulu belongs to the owners, Dr. Bannasch and Gloria, LPC. Lou commands every room with her fluff and favors females. She sends her deepest apologies to any strange male she encounters.