Meet Our Team

Katie is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with a master’s degree in social work from Fordham University. She received her undergrad BSW degree from Ramapo College of New Jersey. Katie is bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English, and has provided bilingual case management services to women, children, and families using a trauma-focused approach. She has interned as an undergraduate with Oasis, a Safe Haven for Women and Children, and The Center for Drug and Alcohol Resources working on the Strengthening Families program. After her undergrad, Katie spent 5 months in Mexico teaching English to children in grade school, from first grade to eighth grade, where she received a teaching certificate from the country of Mexico. Katie has also worked with children with depression, anxiety, behavioral problems, and youth who are on the autism spectrum. She is knowledgeable in CBT, solution-focused therapy, and art therapy. Katie is trained in CPP,  which aims to support and strengthen the relationship between a child and his or her caregiver as a vehicle for restoring the child's cognitive, behavioral, and social functioning. Treatment also focuses on contextual factors that may affect the caregiver-child relationship. This treatment is geared for children from birth to five years old. Through active listening, empathy, and evidence-based interventions, Katie works collaboratively to help children, adolescents, and families in navigating challenges, promote mental well-being, and develop effective coping strategies. 

John is a graduate of Fordham University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. He is a Bilingual Clinician. John has provided bilingual therapy services in both short term (Family Crisis Intervention Unit) and long term (Family Stabilization Program) programs. He has worked with clients individually as well as provided family therapy to children, adolescents, and parents. John has experience with community outreach and family advocacy both in the school and other outside agencies. John’s professional career has provided him with the capacity to work well collaboratively with a team of mental health professionals. John is trained in Trauma Focused Therapy, substance abuse and family therapy.

Ruby has earned her Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Pennsylvania State University. She has 2 years’ experience of being a certified Behavioral Assistant with Creating Change. She enjoys working with youths of all ages and families have reported the joy of working with Ruby. Ruby is also the Case Manager for Creating Change, LLC. Ruby is a guard member of the New Jersey National Guard. Responsibilities includes one weekend a month, two weeks of annual training during summer, and if the Governor of New Jersey activates the National Guard during a state emergency. Families and services are usually unaffected due to Ruby’s service to the Guard.