Erin Barr, LCSW

Director of JFCS Youth Services
Pronouns: she/her/hers 

Erin has worked at JFCS since 2003, starting as a Foster Care / Adoption Caseworker where she worked with youth of all ages and their families around issues of loss, trauma, identity and permanence. Next, she moved to the Career Development Center where she served as a social worker for a job-readiness program for young people aging out of the foster care system and then as a program specialist for after school programs.

Alliyah Kimbrough, MSW

Adolescent and Young Adult Psychotherapist
Pronouns: she/her/hers 

Hello, Welcome to your healing journey. My name is Alliyah and as a clinician I believe in the individual inner strength and resiliency of each client and helping each client reclaim their strength and believe it is important to normalize therapy and healing. Having a mental health therapist should be as ordinary as having a primary care physician!

I earned my Masters Degree In Social Work from University of New England. Each client is unique so I work from a wide range of techniques to help find what fits best for each client, I approach each client with a humantics and trauma informed care framework. I draw from CBT, psychosocial, behavioral, attachment and motivational therapy practices. I am dedicated to going at your pace, finding what works best for you and being non-judgement and nurturing along the way!

Shelby Williams, LSW

Adolescent and Young Adult Psychotherapist
Pronouns: she/her/hers 

 Come as you are: Your worth and value are recognized here! I create an empathetic, open-minded environment where being your real Self is celebrated. Together, we will explore your experiences, challenges and hopes, as well as knowledge and skills, to help you have more confidence in your choice-filled future. 

 Coming from the University of Pittsburgh, I adjust my approach in therapy to fit the needs of each person. I most often utilize CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness practices that are strengths-based, trauma-informed, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. 

My self-care includes going to concerts, time with my cat, and reading across genres. 

Heather McDonough-Caplan, M.A.

Adolescent and Young Adult Psychotherapist
Pronouns: she/her/hers 

Welcome, I am so glad you are here! From the moment you step into my office, you are no longer alone in your journey. It is my aim to provide a compassionate, empathetic, trauma-informed environment to help my clients establish a deep sense of safety in their minds and bodies.

I earned my Master’s degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University. I primarily use a cognitive-behavioral approach to explore the relationship between thoughts, emotions, and actions. Additionally, I draw from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based interventions in my sessions. I work with my clients to determine which techniques best fit your unique strengths and needs.

Katherine Palma, MSCP 

Adolescent & Young Adult Psychotherapist
Pronouns: she/her/hers 

Welcome to the first stepping stone towards the healing process. I am so glad you have found us. I believe that all people hold a deep sense of strength and innate dignity, deserving to be supported at every step of the way. My passion lies in helping each person navigate their unique journeys towards healing and growth. I recognize that opening up to a stranger can feel uncomfortable, so I focus on building a positive relationship with my clients to create a safe space filled with mutuality, empathy, and radical acceptance.  

I hold a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Chatham University and pull from various approaches to match the needs of each of my clients. My training is firmly grounded in the Humanistic, Person-Centered approach, and I ensure that I am working through strengths-based, trauma-informed, and LGBTQIA+ affirming lenses.