Case Managers

Geoff is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University earning a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a concentration in Business Administration and Religion. Geoff brings years of experience in the school system, working with youth in the Gen Ed, LD, and ED Special Ed populations. He also worked as Interim Educator at an Alternative Day Reporting Program, providing intensive supervision and educational supports to identified, at risk youth referred by the Department of Child Services or the Probation program. Geoff provides case management, home-based family centered casework, and advocates for his clients. Geoff has a positive attitude and enjoys working with youth and families to help them reach their goal achievements.

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Julian is a graduate of Calumet College of Saint Joseph, earning a Bachelors and Masters degree in the arts of Psychology. He specializes in mentoring and providing Home-Based Casework to the youth. He takes great pride in assisting and helping the youth reach their full potential. Julian is a part of the baseball coaching staff at East Chicago Central High School.

Karen has been working with DCS wards since 1997. She has been to numerous trainings on behavior management for children who are victims of trauma, abuse and/or neglect, or diagnosed with ADHD, ODD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, RAD, etc. She prefers working with children 4-10 years old. She enjoys assisting them in learning coping skills, behavior management skills, anger management, and social skills. Karen uses a variety of modalities and approaches including Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI).

LaRon has a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies with an emphasis in Social Work. He has experience working with children, adults, and families in residential, school, and home-based settings. LaRon has advocated for domestic violence victims as well as gang/group affiliated individuals. LaRon started and facilitated an after-school program for 2 years for high school students at Steel City Academy. He is passionate about helping people of all backgrounds reach their goals.

Michele is a graduate of Purdue University Northwest earning a Bachelor degree in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology. She enjoys and has experience working with children, adults and families. Her areas of specialization are in case management services, parent education, co-parenting, behavioral modification, fatherhood engagement, domestic violence, home based casework and supervised visitation with all services being provided in office, in home and in the community. Michele is passionate about advocating for her clients and helping the achieve their goals.

Miscah worked in Willowglen Academy, assisting teenage girls with goal planning and maintaining overall stability for 4 years. She also taught at Charter School of the Dunes in various capacities from 2006 - 2014. She is a licensed daycare provider in the state of Indiana and is the owner and operator of 2 daycare facilities, and has been doing case management since 2014.

Mishaela is a graduate of Indiana State University and Valparaiso University earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in School Counseling. She is currently a licensed School Counselor and has been doing case management since 2011. Mishaela is empathetic, compassionate and takes pride in advocating for the youth and families while helping them reach and achieve their goals.

Nadia is currently enrolled in her bachelor of social work program at Indiana University Northwest. Nadia has joined Crown Counseling's internship program to gain experience working with the families Crown Counseling's case mangers provide services to.

Nancy graduated from Purdue University in 2002 with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with an emphasis on Child Psychology. She specializes in behavior modification, fathers engagement, casework services, independent living skills for teens and motivational interviewing. Nancy has worked in Home-based services for over 20 years alongside the Department of Child Services and Probation to assist families and foster families in crisis.

Rosemary is currently enrolled in her bachelor of social work program at Indiana University Northwest. Rosemary has joined Crown Counseling's internship program to gain experience working with the families Crown Counseling's case mangers provide services to.

Syreeta obtained her MSW in 2009. She has over 20 years of experience working with various populations within the field of social work. Syreeta has experience in family court.

Tami has her Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice. She helps facilitate the Domestic Abuse Intervention Program.

Tavia is a licensed social worker with over 15 years experience working with juveniles, families, marriage/couple counseling and life coaching.

Tina has experience working with adolescents in a residential setting, domestic violence, children with Autism spectrum disorder and mental health with adults. She has completed Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) training. Tina specializes in working with children on behaviors and mental health.