Meet The Team

FOSTER CARE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Jen received her MSW from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa specializing in Children and Family Studies. Jen joined the Childplace team in 2014. Throughout her 13 years of professional experience, she has worked with state social service agencies, prospective foster and adoptive families, and children in foster care. As a licensed Social Worker, Jen provides guidance and oversight to the agency’s foster care program.

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Taylor received her BSW from the University of Louisville. She joined the Childplace team as a student intern in August of 2016 and later as a staff member in July of 2017. Taylor has served children and families in a variety of settings. As a licensed Bachelor of Social Work, Taylor provides guidance to staff and foster families as well as case management services.

PSYCHIATRIST

Mashiur Khan, MD began his employment with Childplace in 2014. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed his general psychiatry residency through the University of Louisville, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. He completed his child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship through the University of Louisville, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science. He has experience in working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Dr. Khan is also a board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.

CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Melissa began her employment with Childplace in 2012. She received her MSSW through the University of Louisville. She has served in multiple roles within the agency and started her current position in 2015. She has her certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Melissa has completed the Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Practitioner training. She has experience in working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, experienced foster care and children and adolescents who have been adopted.

THERAPIST

Lisa began her employment with Childplace in 1998. She received her MSSW through the University of Louisville. Lisa has her certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. She has completed the University of Louisville’s Juvenile Sexual Offender Counselor Certification Program. Lisa also has received the title of Master Addiction Counselor through the National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals.

THERAPIST

Kirk began his employment with Childplace in 2005. He received his MSSW through California State University at Long Beach. He has a Master of Science in Education through the University of Louisville. Kirk has his certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. He has also completed the University of Louisville’s Juvenile Sexual Offender Counselor Certification Program. Kirk has many years of experience working in an outpatient therapy setting.

THERAPIST

Susan began her employment with Childplace in 2010. She received her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Indiana University. She obtained her LCSW and LMFT license in 1993. She also has her certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Susan has extensive previous experience working in private practice and community based services.

THERAPIST

Emily began her employment with Childplace in 2011. She started working in Childplace Residential Program as front line staff. She later transitioned to an administrative role in Childplace Counseling Program. In 2018 Emily graduated with her MSSW from the University of Louisville and transitioned to the role of therapist within Childplace Counseling Program. Emily enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. She also is interested in utilizing mindfulness techniques with her clients.

ADOPTION SERVICES PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Jen received her MSW from the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa specializing in Children and Family Studies. Jen joined the Childplace team in 2014. Throughout her 13 years of professional experience, she has worked with state social service agencies, prospective foster and adoptive families, and children in foster care. She also obtained her CSW certification in the state of Kentucky and LSW certification in the state of Indiana. As a licensed Social Worker, Jen provides guidance and oversight to the agency’s adoption program.

ASSOCIATE ADOPTION SERVICES PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Taylor received her BSW from the University of Louisville. She joined the Childplace team as a student intern in August of 2016 and later as a staff member in July of 2017. Taylor has served children and families in a variety of settings. As a licensed Bachelor of Social Work, Taylor provides guidance to staff and oversight of criminal history reports.