Joshua Garvey brings expertise in clinical leadership and community mental health services to his role at JCFS. After earning his master's degree in clinical psychology from Roosevelt University, Joshua established himself through leadership roles at non-profit social services agencies throughout Chicagoland. His therapeutic approach is grounded in psychodynamic theory, while incorporating evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Joshua combines program leadership with clinical excellence, supporting both staff development and therapeutic services to advance the center's mission of strengthening families and nurturing child development. He sees clients in West Rogers Park and virtually.

Shelby Golden is a Licensed Social Worker who earned her master's degree in social work from Erikson Institute with a concentration in children, adolescents and adults. Shelby conducts psychotherapy with children and families from developmental, relational and trauma-informed lenses. She incorporates play, creativity and curiosity into her work. Shelby sees clients in our West Rogers Park office.

Kate Granholm holds a master’s degree in social work from the Erikson Institute, with a focus in early childhood development. She practices from a trauma-informed, strengths-based lens to provide psychodynamic therapy for children and families. Kate engages with families from a relationship-based and wholistic view of the child and family, utilizing child-led play, mindfulness and the therapeutic relationship to promote healing and growth. Additionally, Kate provides group therapy services for young children to promote social skill development and works with families, teachers and the administration in the school system to support the social-emotional needs of children in the classroom. Kate sees clients at our West Rogers Park Location.

Sara Hood holds a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, with an emphasis in drama therapy from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She counsels children and families, as well as provides consultation services to two preschools in the Chicago area. Sara believes that self-expression is healing, enjoys using the expressive arts in her work and is excited to offer people space to explore themselves. Before working as a clinician, Sara was a live performer on cruise ships, theme parks and regional theater. Sara sees clients in our West Rogers Park office.

Ellyn Drathring Jung is a Licensed Social Worker who offers play-based psychodynamic therapy for children, adolescents and families. She is committed to helping individuals build relational and emotional capacity to foster fulfilling family relationships and positive self-regard. Her training in community health and extensive experience working in health centers informs her holistic approach to the impact of systemic trauma and socioeconomic factors on mental health. Ellyn holds a master’s degree in social work specializing in community health and urban development from the Jane Addams College of Social Work at UIC and completed the Child and Family Therapy post-graduate course through New York University's Silver School of Social Work. Ellyn sees clients in our West Rogers Park location.

Linnet Mendez provides psychotherapy for families and children, focusing on parent guidance, responding to issues related to trauma and loss, improving relationships and fostering personal creativity. Linnet also provides mental health consultation to early childhood education programs. She offers reflective and administrative supervision to staff focused on improving their capacity to deliver quality therapeutic services. Linnet facilitates a reflective learning group for mental health consultants across the state. She has developed training curriculum, both asynchronous learning modules and in-person workshops, focused on the social/emotional health and well-being of young children and their families.

Berenice Miranda earned her master’s degree in social work from Jane Addams College of Social Work at UIC. She specializes in psychodynamic therapy with children, families and adults using a relational, family-centered and trauma-informed approach to foster growth and healing. She emphasizes supporting the whole child and family, incorporating play therapy, mindfulness and reflective practices. Berenice also provides mental health consultation to preschool programs to support teacher, student and family collaboration. She co-leads a socialization group for children aged 3-6, promoting social and emotional development. Berenice sees clients in our West Rogers Park Office.

Nicole du Mont is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of extensive clinical experience providing therapy and support to individuals, families and groups. Nicole speaks Spanish and English, and has worked with a diverse client population experiencing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, sexual abuse, physical abuse, domestic violence, chronic illness and medical trauma. Nicole has been trained in and utilizes various evidence-based treatments such as Child-Parent Psychotherapy (for children 0-5 years old), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma and Grief Component Therapy for Adolescents and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Nicole sees clients in our Skokie office.

Emma Furman is a committed professional with a passion for equitable access to mental health care and trauma-informed practice, blending somatic and behavioral principles to serve each individual. Emma is a Licensed Social Worker who holds a master's degree in social work, a Master of Fine Arts in poetry, and a master's degree in library and information studies. Emma is a creative writer with a background in higher education administration who returned to school for social work, seeking deeper connection with those in need of care. She understands the importance of people becoming the authors of their own stories and focuses on empowering individuals and destigmatizing mental health struggles. Emma sees clients in our Skokie office.

Megan K. Lerner is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in practice for over 15 years. Megan began her career as the first overnight Med/Psych social worker in Children’s Memorial Hospital of Chicago (which became Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital). She was an outpatient therapist at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and served as the Clinical Coordinator of the Trauma Treatment Service, a multidisciplinary team providing evidence-based treatment to childhood trauma survivors. Megan and the team led various forms of trauma-specific mental health care interventions. Additionally, she has been awarded several grants to support this initiative and has taught provider wellness and trauma-informed care to providers all over the country.

Jackson Santy is a Licensed Social Worker who earned a master's degree in social work from Loyola University in Chicago, specializing in advanced clinical practice. He trained at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in the outpatient Psychiatry Department and the Suicide Prevention and Research Collaborative (L-SPARC). Jackson specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of depression, anxiety, trauma and individuals struggling with suicide-related challenges. A self-proclaimed ’Bro-cial Worker,’ Jackson strives to promote healthy masculinity among male-identifying clients and to improve the ways male providers create welcoming, inclusive environments for clients across the gender  pectrum. Jackson meets with clients in our Skokie office, as well as virtually.

Tia Wallace, (she/her) has an established history in healthcare. A paramedic in the early years of her career, she moved on to be a paramedic tech in a Chicago ER & trauma center to facilitate completing her undergraduate studies in Anthropology. After graduation, she pivoted to administrative support with a local healthcare system, beginning with patient access and eventually working with operations support for a group of nurses and social workers creating successful post-hospitalization treatment plans for high-risk patients. Tia joined KWCTR as coordinator in spring, 2024.