Tahoe Youth and Family Services
Staff
Administration:
-Cheyanne Lane, Executive Director
-Shawnee Bowen, Fiscal Manager
Client Advocates:
-Anna Aguilar, Lead Client Advocate (CA)
-Meaghan Dobson, Client Advocate (NV)
Counseling Staff:
-Susie Stich, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, (CA) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Intern (NV)
-Tasha Hamilton, License Clinical Social Worker, LCSW and License Alcohol and Drug Counselor, LADC (NV)
-KaLynn Payne, Marriage and Family Therapist Intern (NV)
-Katie Emm, Clinical Professional Counselor-Intern (NV)
-Maddie Bishop, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (CA)
-Nicole Kruczynski, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (CA)
Contractors:
-Danielle Bennett, MS., Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Supervisor
-Kate Mosher, License Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Supervisor
Primary Intervention Project Staff: (CA)
-Jim Haider, Primary Intervention Project Aide
-Claudia Davila, Primary Intervention Project Aide
Supportive Services Program Staff: (CA)
-Carrie Chapman, Supportive Services Manager
-Jae Marquez, TLP Case Manager
-Vacant, Human Trafficking Educator
-Suky Perez, Youth Advocate
-Mason Balison, Outreach Worker
-Kevin Geller, Outreach Worker
Our Counseling Staff
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Susie Stich
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, South Lake Tahoe Office, CA #A020340815 & Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Intern, Gardnerville Office, NV #06890-1 I was born in Sierra Madre, California, and spent my childhood there before moving to Mexico at the age of 8. With my father working as an Agricultural Engineer, our family relocated frequently throughout Mexico over the next decade. Eventually, I returned to California and have cherished Tahoe as my home for the past 30 years. My journey into substance abuse counseling began in 2009 when I was motivated to expand my skills in this field; I pursued coursework to become a Substance Abuse Counselor and completed my internship with them. This led to my certification as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC) in 2015. I currently hold a CADCII certification in the State of California and a CADC Intern certification in the State of Nevada. Additionally, I have earned an AA in psychology and am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in a multidisciplinary major in psychology with a minor in linguistics. My desire to assist others has been a driving force in my career choice. I found that becoming a counselor perfectly aligned with my expertise in Spanish and my deep understanding of cultural practices. In my role, I strive to provide guidance and support to my clients, drawing on my knowledge and experience and offering them a range of options. I believe in empowering clients to make their own decisions as we jointly navigate the pathways of recovery. |
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KaLynn Payne
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Gardnerville Office, NV# MI4359 Húŋa mehé:ši, my name is KaLynn. I am an enrolled member of the local Washoe Tribe. I am also a Marriage and Family Therapy, Intern for the state of Nevada. I have always gravitated towards people and discovered an application for my passion to help others over 12 years ago when I took my first psychology class. Some of my previous experiences as a teacher, a substance abuse counseling intern, and tribal crisis counselor have influenced my current work with clients. I have experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. I tend to approach my work with my clients with the idea that we are all unique and my role is to help clients navigate through some of life’s toughest challenges. I look forward to working together to help create positive change and bring balance to live a healthier life. |
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Katie Emm
Clinical Professional Counselor-Intern Gardnerville Office, NV I am Katie Emm, and I am so excited for this journey of merging the last 16 years of my professional life as an educator and school counselor to now becoming a licensed clinical professional counselor. I have worked, specifically, with youth and adolescents and their family systems; I have a passion for meeting my clients where they are while offering a non-judgmental lens in an open-minded, person-centered counseling relationship. Growing up overseas, I was afforded the opportunity to see a vast array of people, cultures, and ways of life, and I use that idea that not one size fits all in my counseling. I am genuinely curious and interested in allowing my clients' autonomy in navigating life based on who they are as individuals. I am an advocate and co-pilot on this journey for understanding, and I am excited about this opportunity to work on my clients' goals and plans for themselves! |
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Maddie (Madeleine) Bishop
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #11757 South Lake Tahoe Office, CA Supervised by Kate Mosher, LCSW #66640 I am a collaborative, trauma-informed therapist providing counseling for preteens, teens and families. My areas of focus include anxiety, trauma, stress, body image, values exploration and chronic illness. I combine several therapeutic approaches including Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. I was born in Britain, before moving to the US in 2018. Before pursuing a career as a therapist, I worked as a brand strategist in New York, San Diego, London and Spain. During my clinical training, I specialized in providing crisis intervention counseling for people impacted by sexual trauma and interpersonal violence. I hold a BA in History from the University of Oxford, an MA in Public Policy from King’s College London, and an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of San Diego. |
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Nicole Kruczynski
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor #17203 South Lake Tahoe Office, CA Supervised by Kate Mosher, LCSW #66640 Hi, my name is Nicole Kruczynski, I moved to South Lake Tahoe 11 years ago from the Bay Area. As a passionate and empowering Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) I strive to help individuals navigate their unique challenges and embrace well-being. With a strong foundation in person-centered therapy, I believe that each client possesses the strengths and resources needed to create meaningful changes in their lives. Through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution focused interventions and techniques I can assist you in understanding the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I believe that you are the expert of your own life, and my role is to facilitate your exploration, empower your voice, and help you uncover your own solutions. My educational experience consists of a BA in Business from California State University of Fullerton and a MA in Mental Health Clinical Counseling with a specialty in crisis and trauma from Walden University. I have professional experience working with a diverse group of individuals which allows me to have a compassionate understanding of everyone and a safe nonjudgmental inclusive environment. Together we will work on strengthening your emotional well-being by developing healthier coping mechanisms, identifying actionable steps to overcome obstacles and foster resilience. I look forward to meeting you soon! |