Barb is a Master’s Level Therapist in the JFS Mental Health Fellowship Program. She completed her Master’s of Social Work degree at Bryn Mawr College, and is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.
Barb previously worked at the Coatesville VA Medical Center as a Substance Use Disorder Intensive Outpatient (SUD IOP) Therapist, and as a Family Team Facilitator and Kinship Navigator at the Maryland Department of Health. She was also previously an intern for the Promoting Safe and Stable Families (PSSF) program at JFS Delaware!
Barb has two children and is a Gigi to three. In her free time, Barb enjoys yoga, pulling weeds, bike touring, creating art, reading, and volunteering. One fun fact about her is that she leads the First Friday Bike Rides in Newark, Delaware!
The Jewish value that most resonates with Barb is Tikkun Olam (Tee-koon oh-luhm) The collective obligation toward repairing the world—making it right and whole.
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Lucian is an Outpatient Therapist and Certified School Counselor for JFS Delaware. She completed her Master’s in Generalist Practice and her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Delaware State University. She also received Associate degrees in Drug and Alcohol Counseling and Human Services from Delaware Technical and Community College.
Lucian worked in the banking industry for over 20 years but her passion has always been Social Work. When she had the opportunity to pursue a career in Social Work, she became overly excited.
As a Social Worker/Clinician, she has worked in a variety of settings, including Treatment Accountability for Safer Communities (TASC), Children & Families First; Connections Community; Capital School District; and Christiana Care.
In her free time, Lucian enjoys listening to inspirational music, cooking, interior decorating, meeting people’s needs, and swimming. One fun fact about her is that she loves to socialize and entertain her friends.
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James is a Master’s Level Therapist in the JFS Mental Health Fellowship Program. They completed their Bachelor’s in Education Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood from Wilmington University and their Master’s in Social Services from Bryn Mawr College. James has experience as an early childhood educator and a therapist having worked with children, teenagers, and adults.
James is extremely proud of their furry children (cats), Rowan and August. In their free time, James love crocheting, crafting, watching hockey, spending time outdoors, and of course hanging out with their cats. One fun fact about James is that they studied in England briefly while getting their undergraduate degree.
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Lauren is a Master’s Level Therapist in the JFS Mental Health Fellowship Program. Lauren completed her Master’s of Science degree in Community Counseling and attended the University of Delaware and Wilmington University. She has also obtained her National Certified Counselor (NCC) certification.
In her free time, Lauren enjoys cooking, party planning, yoga, and camping with friends and family. She also lived in Korea for 11 years!
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A lifelong resident of Delaware, Mary is happy to be doing work that she loves. Mary earned her Master of Social Work from Widener University, and her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Washington College.
Mary will be pursuing her LCSW in the fall. In the meantime, she will be working with individuals and groups.
Mary is a proud dog mom to “super-dog” and Jack Russell mix, Tito. In her spare time, she loves listening to true crime podcasts and going to the beach, trying out new restaurants, baking, shopping, and watching movies.
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Liz is a Master’s Level Therapist in the JFS Mental Health Fellowship Program. She completed her Master’s of Social Work degree at the Temple University and her Bachelor’s in Sociology at Washington College.
Liz has three children- Robbie, Lilly, and Oliver. Her hobbies include drawing/sketching, exercise, sports, socializing, and traveling. He first thought when she wakes up in the morning is normally, “It’s showtime.”
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Katie is a Master’s Level Therapist in the JFS Mental Health Fellowship Program. She completed her Master’s of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Emphasis in Childhood and Adolescence Disorders degree at Grand Canyon University and her Bachelor’s in Psychology at Liberty University.
Katie has two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, attending Flyers games, and spending time with family and friends. One fun fact about Katie is that she used to play ice hockey.
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Emily is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing therapy for JFS clients. She embraces a holistic approach to therapy, that is collaborative and built on creating a safe and compassionate environment where each unique individual can feel heard, empowered, and not judged. Emily values the belief that everyone comes with their own strengths, which allows them the resilience to walk on a therapeutic path towards healing.
Before coming to JFS, Emily worked as a community hospice social worker, joining patients and families on their journey coping with terminal illnesses and end of life. Through this time, she worked with a range of populations and individual experiences.
Recently married, they are proud dog parents to their energetic pup, Paris.
Emily loves to travel and learn about the world’s rich history and cultures outside of her own. During her undergraduate program, she had the opportunity to study abroad. She studied for four months in Chennai, India at a local college’s social work program. During that time, she also backpacked in Thailand enjoying the amazing food and seeing the breathtaking temples.
Emily enjoys reading, yoga, and crocheting. She loves being creative and appreciates art. She recently inherited her grandmother’s sewing machine, and is looking forward to continuing its use with love.
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