Welcome to Deerfield Twp. Family Counseling

Dr. Katherine Williams, a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to compassionate, accessible mental health care. Dr. Williams earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Cincinnati and holds additional bachelor's degrees in nursing and substance use counseling. Her experience as a firefighter and paramedic gives her a unique understanding of crisis response, community needs, and whole-person care.

As the developer and coordinator of a Quick Response Team, Dr. Williams meets people where they are and helps connect them with treatment, recovery resources, and essential support services. She works with patients across many age groups and provides thoughtful medication management for psychiatric conditions including bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, and ADHD.

Her work is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a commitment to helping every person feel heard, supported, and empowered on their path toward wellness.

David B. Brown, MDIV, LISW received his B.A. from Oral Roberts University, a Master of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and Masters in Social Work from Loyola University of Chicago.  Dave has counseled people with varying issues including depression, anxiety, personality and communication problems, as well as sexual abuse and addiction for over 30 years. He counts it an honor to help people grow and heal emotionally, relationally, and spiritually.

Christine Sweeney, LISW-S received a Psychology/Child and Family Studies Degree at Syracuse University in New York and her Master of Social Work with a specialty in Gerontology at Boston College.  Christine has experience working with the elderly population and is an expert at meeting the biopsychosocial needs of older adults.  She has also worked with caregivers in individual therapy and in group settings.

 Additionally, Christine has experience with individuals dealing with anger issues, domestic violence,  anxiety, chronic illness, Co-occurring Disorders, substance abuse, depression, hoarding tendencies as well as loss and grief.

Mark Freshley, LISW has worked in many different settings and has experience with individual and family therapy, inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facilities, community mental health programs, school-based counseling, and has also facilitated in a court ordered program for domestic violence offenders.

He has training in family therapy, play therapy, helping children deal with divorce and parental drug/alcohol addiction, brief therapy, trauma focused cognitive behavior therapy, and the teaching family model. Mark has experience helping children deal with hypervigilance behaviors, ADHD, depression, anxiety, peer relationships, grief & loss, recovery from sexual abuse and other traumas.

He has worked with parents to help them use their strengths to guide and nurture their children, so they can be successful in life. He has worked with adults regarding relationship and family issues, anger management, domestic violence, trauma recovery, anxiety and depression.

Brooklyn Collett, MSW, LSW, is a licensed Social Worker with her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Cincinnati. She has also received a Developmental Disabilities certificate which shows her knowledge for working with individuals with disabilities. Brooklyn also received a minor in Sociology which studies structure of various groups in society. She is informed on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Play Therapy Techniques.

Brooklyn also uses a strength-based and client-centered approach. She has specialized work with individuals diagnosed with eating disorders and has worked with toddlers and adolescents for 4+ years. Brooklyn will provide services for ages 4 and up. Her clinical interests include ADHD, OCD, anxiety, depression, peer relationships, school challenges, family concerns, and trauma.

Marilyn Brandon, LISW-S is also a Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor. She has dedicated her adult life and career to helping others. Active in the substance abuse recovery movement for over 40 years, she has worked extensively with groups, families, and individuals caught in the web of addiction. She also specializes in family of origin issues, relationships, life transitions, depression and other mood disorders.

She strongly believes in empowering individuals to access their inner wisdom and the innate ability to heal and grow from life's adversity.

Emily Bart, LISW-S believes in the profound process of integrating ones inherent capacity for creative expression and healing and how it can transform an individual’s experience in the world.   Emily helps individuals and couples with adjustment to loss, couples counseling, family issues, parenting difficulties, job issues, and emotional distress.  Emily has been a mental health therapist for over 30 years and has the training, experience, and sensitivity to help you.
 

Emily helps people realize their goals through therapy tailored to their needs.  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family/Couples therapy, and psychodynamic approach may be utilized.  While her style is relaxed and supportive, She is active in challenging the status quo, assisting clients in thinking in new ways to create change.