Meet Our Team

Clinician and Clinical Supervisor

John Villada is a dedicated bilingual clinician with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Fordham University. Fluent in both Spanish and English, John has provided therapeutic services across a range of settings, including short-term crisis intervention through the Family Crisis Intervention Unit and long-term support in the Family Stabilization Program. His clinical experience includes individual therapy for youth and family therapy for children, adolescents, and their parents.



In addition to his work as a therapist, John serves as the Clinical Supervisor at Creating Change Counseling Center, where he provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to fellow clinicians. His leadership supports a collaborative and ethically sound clinical environment, ensuring high-quality care across the agency.

John’s background also includes extensive community outreach and family advocacy within school systems and partner agencies. He is trained in Trauma-Focused Therapy, Substance Abuse Treatment, and Family Therapy. He also specializes in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), an evidence-based model designed to improve the relationship between a child and their caregiver, particularly for children from birth to five years old who have experienced trauma. His work with CPP addresses contextual factors impacting the caregiver-child bond and promotes healthy cognitive, behavioral, and social development.

John’s empathetic approach, combined with his clinical knowledge and supervisory experience, makes him a valuable asset to both the families he serves and the professional team at Creating Change.

Clinician & Behavioral Assistants Supervisor

Katie is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) with a Master’s degree in Social Work from Fordham University and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Ramapo College of New Jersey. Bilingual in Spanish and English, Katie brings a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach to her work with children, adolescents, and families.

Katie currently serves as both a clinician and the Behavioral Assistants Supervisor at Creating Change, where she provides guidance and oversight to the agency’s Behavioral Assistant team. Her leadership ensures high-quality, strength-based support services are delivered with professionalism and compassion.

Her early professional experience includes internships at Oasis, a Safe Haven for Women and Children, and The Center for Drug and Alcohol Resources, where she supported the Strengthening Families program. After completing her undergraduate degree, Katie spent five months in Mexico teaching English to children in grades one through eight and earned a teaching certificate from the Mexican government.

Katie has experience working with children and youth facing a variety of challenges, including depression, anxiety, behavioral difficulties, and autism spectrum disorders. She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, and art therapy techniques. She is also trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), a relationship-based model designed to strengthen caregiver-child attachment and promote cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning in children from birth to five years old.



With a warm and engaging style, Katie uses empathy, active listening, and evidence-based practices to help families build resilience, foster healing, and develop lifelong coping strategies.

Clinician

Natalia is a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) in the state of New Jersey, fluent in both Spanish and English. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from Seton Hall University and a Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University, with a concentration in clinical practice. Natalia is trained in a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), the Nurtured Heart Approach, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy.

Natalia has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and families on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, emotional regulation, social skills deficits, ADHD, self-injury, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and PTSD. She also brings a strong foundation in child-centered play therapy, parent coaching, and mindfulness-based interventions, as well as support for school-related and behavioral challenges.

As a former first responder, Natalia has developed a strong background in crisis response and intervention. Her unique experience includes active participation in IEP teams, addressing immigration-related concerns, and providing comprehensive case management to youth and families in high-stress environments. Her calm presence, ability to build rapid rapport, and holistic, individualized approach allow her to meet families where they are, empowering them to move toward healing and long-term success. 

Clinician

Latifah Green is a Licensed Social Worker, advocate, counselor, and speaker with over 14 years of experience supporting youth, adolescents, and families through diverse mental health challenges. Her expertise includes addressing the social, behavioral, environmental, economic, and medical factors that influence mental well-being, with a particular focus on trauma-informed care and implicit bias. She brings more than eight years of experience in hospice care, deepening her understanding of grief, loss, and emotional resilience.

Latifah holds a degree in Psychology from Pennsylvania State University and earned her Master’s in Social Work from Ramapo College of New Jersey. She is trained in facilitating and co-facilitating mental health and substance use group therapy at the outpatient level and is passionate about creating safe, affirming environments that reduce chronic stress and promote healing.



A strong advocate for holistic wellness, Latifah emphasizes the importance of self-care and mindfulness as essential components of therapy. Her compassionate, client-centered approach fosters personal growth and strengthens the foundation for healthy individuals, families, and communities.

Case Manager & Certified Behavioral Assistant

Ruby Latorre holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and Sociology from Pennsylvania State University. With over five years of experience as a Certified Behavioral Assistant at Creating Change Counseling Center, Ruby has demonstrated a deep passion for supporting youth of all ages and their families through compassionate, strength-based care.

In her dual role as Case Manager, Ruby provides coordinated support and guidance to ensure each family receives the resources and services they need to thrive. She is trained in the Wraparound approach; a collaborative, holistic model that brings together family members, service providers, and community resources to develop personalized care plans tailored to each family's unique needs and goals.

Ruby is also actively involved in her community, giving back by coaching youth soccer for a local recreational team. Her commitment to youth extends beyond her professional role, as she uses sports to help build confidence, teamwork, and resilience in children.

She also brings a strong sense of discipline, leadership, and commitment to her work, shaped in part by her service in the New Jersey National Guard, where she fulfilled responsibilities including monthly drills and annual summer training.



For referrals or additional information, Ruby can be reached at creatingchangellc@gmail.com.