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At GIA Chicago, we specialize in transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy (TMS) combined with Psychiatry, and we take pride in providing a high-quality experience.

We’re surrounded by world-class experts in their fields, and our staff has over a century of experience treating issues like depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, addiction and insomnia.

Together, we’ll develop a personalized treatment program designed specifically for your needs. At GIA Chicago, rest assured that you’re in the best hands possible.

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Francesco Del Governatore
Co-CEO & Partner
Francesco Del Governatore serves as the Co – CEO and Board Member of GIA Healthcare, bringing a wealth of leadership experience to his role. A graduate of Bocconi University in Milan, he began his career at JP Morgan before earning a Master’s degree in…
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Francesco Del Governatore
Co-CEO & Partner
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Dr. Antonello Bonci
Founder, Chief Scientific Officer & Partner
Dr. Antonello Bonci is the Founder, Chief Scientific Officer, and Partner at GIA Healthcare, as well as the Chief Scientific Officer at Applied TMS. He spent nearly a decade at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as the Scientific Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). From 1999…
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Dr. Antonello Bonci
Founder, Chief Scientific Officer & Partner
Dr. Antonello Bonci is the Founder, Chief Scientific Officer, and Partner of GIA Healthcare, as well as the Chief Scientific Officer at Applied TMS. He spent nearly a decade at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as the Scientific Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). From 1999 to 2010, he was a Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he held the Howard J. Weinberg Endowed Chair in Addiction Research and served as Associate Director for Extramural Affairs at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center. Over the past five years, Dr. Bonci and his global collaborators have successfully pioneered the translation of non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), from the preclinical stage to the clinic to treat cocaine use disorders and other types of addiction.
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Terry Shapiro MS, CAC
Co-CEO & Partner
Terry Shapiro serves as the Co-CEO and Board Member at GIA Healthcare, bringing over 35 years of experience in mental health and addiction. A Certified Addictions Counselor with a bachelor’s degree in social work from Winona State University in Minnesota and a master’s degree…
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Terry Shapiro MS, CAC
Co-CEO & Partner

Terry Shapiro serves as the Co-CEO and Board Member at GIA Healthcare, bringing over 35 years of experience in mental health and addiction. A Certified Addictions Counselor with a bachelor’s degree in social work from Winona State University in Minnesota and a master’s degree in Human Services Counseling (with an emphasis on addictions) from the National Louis University in Evanston, IL., Terry Shapiro is an expert in Addiction Treatment. With over 25 years of experience working in addiction and behavioral health – Terry began his career as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor; has previously served as an Employee Assistance Counselor for Amtrak Railroad and then as the Executive Director at the Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services in Tennessee as well as Hazelden Foundation’s Chicago location. Throughout the years, Terry Shapiro has extensively presented at national and regional conferences, conducted countless interventions, and provided numerous print and broadcast interviews on addiction treatment – During his time working in Bogota, Colombia, Terry saw a need and implemented addiction prevention programs in schools and provided counseling to the local youth and their families. An avid baseball fan, Terry even operated a baseball academy in Colombia and was also a scout for the world-famous Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs. Nowadays Terry is a ‘social animal’ and enjoys spending quality time with his wife and three children and two boxers, Luna and Maya.

A Personal Note from Terry Shapiro… “I believe in divine intervention, I strive to build lasting relationships and to help people and families find recovery.  Being in recovery means we have been given the blessing to live a second life in one lifetime and helping others is what I love most.”
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Gayl Monto, LCSW, CADC
TMS Clinical Advocate
Gayl Monto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of Illinois. She is a former therapist where she specialized in the treatment of adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and other mental health challenges…
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Gayl Monto, LCSW, CADC
TMS Clinical Advocate
Gayl Monto is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the State of Illinois. She is a former therapist where she specialized in the treatment of adults and adolescents with depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma, and other mental health challenges. Ms. Monto has worked in private practice, community mental health, substance abuse treatment, adventure therapy, as well as residential and outpatient clinical settings. As a decisive and passionate advocate for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatment, she is the TMS clinical consultant in Chicago that educates, engages, and promotes the effectiveness, application, and utilization of TMS in clinical practices. Understanding the neuroscience, clinical implications, and successful personal outcomes of TMS is one of her goals in helping others in recovery.Ms. Monto lives in Chicago, IL and has 3 adult daughters, a son-in-law, and a “grand”-dog. She received her Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago and her Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Political Science from the University of Michigan. Gayl is an active supporter of the University of Michigan’s Addiction Center, Department of Psychiatry.A Personal Note from Gayl Monto … “I know that we are meant to heal and help others.” “It’s when we start working together that the real healing takes place.” —David Hume
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Kylie Stoops
Human Resources & Finance Manager
Kylie Stoops is an enthusiastic administrative professional with a reputation for being driven, organized, and efficient. Kylie completed both her Bachelor and Master of Health Administration from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. In her professional career, Kylie…
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Kylie Stoops
Human Resources & Finance Manager
Kylie Stoops is an enthusiastic administrative professional with a reputation for being driven, organized, and efficient. Kylie completed both her Bachelor and Master of Health Administration from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL. In her professional career, Kylie has worked in multiple levels of care in both mental health and substance abuse facilities where she has obtained experience in various departments such as general administration, revenue cycle management and finance, human resources, compliance, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). At GIA Healthcare, Kylie serves in multiple departments including human resources, finance, and general administration. In 2022, Kylie transferred to GIA’s Chicago branch where she oversees the daily office operations and TMS treatments. Kylie is certified as a BrainsWay Deep TMS Operator and works closely with clients at GIA Chicago to assist with treating a variety of mental health issues.
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Lexi Hall
TMS Technician
Lexi Hall is a TMS technician specializing in treating and supporting the mental health of patients through transcranial magnetic stimulation. With a strong background in mental healthcare, Lexi has extensive experience working with TMS to help individuals manage their mental health challenges…
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Lexi Hall
TMS Technician

Lexi Hall is a TMS technician specializing in treating and supporting the mental health of patients through transcranial magnetic stimulation. With a strong background in mental healthcare, Lexi has extensive experience working with TMS to help individuals manage their mental health challenges. Lexi is TMS certified with both NeuroStar and Brainsway systems. She earned her degree in Public Health from Indiana University and is dedicated to fostering an empathetic, understanding, and supportive environment for her patients. Lexi is passionate about making a meaningful impact in mental healthcare and improving the well-being of those she serves.

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