Carissa Martin
Carissa graduated with their Bachelors in Psychology, Women and Gender Studies, and Religion from Central Michigan University in 2018 and with their Masters in Social Work from Michigan State University in 2022. As a therapist with a background in social justice activism, Carissa strives to empower her clients and use intersectional based advocacy to best […]
Lindsey Payne
Lindsey Payne earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University and then completed her Master’s in Social Work from Michigan State University. Before her work at Child and Family Charities, Lindsey interned at Hurley Medical Center where she worked with children, adolescents, and adults assisting in their discharge planning. Lindsey enjoys […]
Christie English
Christie earned her Bachelor of Arts in Community Services, with a concentration in Family Services, from Siena Heights University. She completed her Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling in 2019 at Siena Heights University. Christie currently provides mental health counseling services to students ages 13-18 enrolled in Mason High School. She was an intern for […]
Kenneth Joyce
Kenneth Joyce is currently working as the E3 Emotional Health Therapist at Holt Highschool. Kenneth attended college at Michigan State University receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Youth and Society in 2021. He began working with CFC in 2022, in the Gateway Division as a Housing […]
Anna Boateng
Anna Boateng earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology from Taylor University and her Master’s in Clinical Social Work with a certificate in Evidence Based Trauma Treatment from Michigan State University. Anna has worked with Child and Family Charities since 2019, first as a clinical intern at Angel House, then in the Juvenile Justice Division, and most recently […]
Jessica Vainner
Jessica has a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Michigan State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Science from Western Michigan University. Prior to her work in Behavioral Health Jessica worked with Child and Family Charities for a year in the Teen Accountability Program as a case manager working with teens and families to […]
Allie Skidmore
Allie earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and her Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work, with a certificate in Evidence Based Trauma Treatment, from Michigan State University. Allie currently provides emotional health therapy to students ages 14-21 enrolled in Waverly Community Schools. She has worked with Child and Family Charities since 2022, first as […]
Delana Joyce
Delana has her bachelors in Human Development & Family Studies with a minor in Youth and Society. She obtained her Masters in Social Work from Michigan State University. She is trained in Trama Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trust Based Relational Intervention, & Mental Health First Aid. She has been employed at Child and Family Charities since 2022 […]
Abigail Jonshon
Abigail Johnson holds a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with a certificate in Child Welfare from Michigan State University. Abigail was born and raised in Lansing, Michigan and graduated from Everett High School in 2015. She returned to Lansing in 2022 and now […]
Byron Hills
As a neurodivergent and experienced social worker with over 20 years of applied practice, Byron brings a unique perspective to therapy. His journey includes a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Saginaw Valley State University and a Master’s in Social Work focused on childhood trauma. He has worked with diverse populations, including youth with problematic sexual […]