Team (All) | Partners in Change

Meet Our Team

Our team at Partners in Change comprises over 35 licensed mental health professionals, each bringing diverse expertise and a shared commitment to compassionate care. We understand that the therapeutic relationship is pivotal to the healing process, and we strive to create a safe, supportive environment tailored to your unique needs.

From seasoned clinicians with decades of experience to innovative practitioners employing the latest evidence-based techniques, our team collaborates to ensure comprehensive care. We believe that, much like a forest thrives through the diversity of its flora, our varied backgrounds and specialties enable us to address a wide spectrum of mental health concerns effectively.

We invite you to meet our dedicated professionals and discover how their expertise can support your journey toward healing and personal growth.

Executive Director

Executive Director

Julie A. Bayardo, MSW, LMSW

Age Groups Served: Children through Older Adults

Therapy Types: Individual, Family, and Groups

Clinical Director

Susan M. Prill-Wallace, MSW, LMSW

Age Groups Served: Adolescents through Older Adults

Therapy Types: Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Therapy

Operations Director

Samantha J. Juhasz

Does not provide therapy services

Specializes in administrative operations, contract billing, administrative training

First Responder Services Specialist

Katey L. Brown, MSW, LMSW, ERPSCC

Therapy Types: Individual, Family, Couples, and Group Therapy

General Practice Specialist - Clinical

Tyler S. Felty, MSW, LMSW

Age Groups Served: Teens through Adults

Therapy Types: Individual, Couples, and Group Therapy

Youth and Family Services Supervisor

Jessica L. Jesberg, MSW, LMSW

Age Groups Served: Adolescents through Adults

Therapy Types: Individual Therapy

Clinical Program Specialist

Jason T. Melvin, MA, LPC

Age Groups Served: Adolescents through Adults

Therapy Types: Individual and Couples

Perinatal Services Specialist

Dalila M. Solis, MSW, LMSW, PMH-C

Age Groups Served: Children, Adolescents, Adults

Therapy Types: Individual and Family Therapy

General Practice Specialist - Clinical

Deanna L. Scott-Hicks, MA, LPC, CAADC

Age Groups Served: Children through Adults

Therapy Types: Individual, Family, Couples

Ogemaw Services Specialist

Carissa M. Martin-Szymanski, MSW, LLMSW

Age Groups Served: Adolescents and Adults

Therapy Types: Individual, Family

Licensed Social Worker

Britney A. Allen, MSW, LMSW, ERPSCC

Age Groups Served: Adults, Adolescents

Therapy Types: Individual

Senior Licensed Professional Counselor

Diane L. Bedford MA, LPC, CAADC

Age Groups Served: Adolescents and Adults

Therapy Types: Individual, Family, Couples, and Group Therapy

MDOC Services Specialist

Kaycee N. Biggs, BS

Age Group Served: Adults

Therapy Types: Group Therapy

MDOC Clinician

Jennifer Burdick, MS, CADC

Age Group Served: Adults

Therapy Types: Group Therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor

Brenda J. Dunham, MA, LPC

Age Groups Served: Adolescents, Adults

Therapy Types: Individual, Couples and Family Therapy

MDOC Clinician

Kayla D. Carruth-Collins, BA

Age Group Served: Adults

Therapy Types: Group Therapy

MDOC Supervisor

Angel J. Foster, MSW, LMSW

Age Groups Served: Adolescents through Adults

Therapy Types: Individual and Group Therapy

Senior Licensed Professional Counselor

Blake E. Hellebuyck, MA, LPC

Age Groups Served: Adolescents through Adults

Therapy Types: Individual

Limited Licensed Psychologist

Jami L. Houck, MA, LLP

Age Groups Served: Adolescents through Adults

Therapy Types: Individual, Couples, Family, Group

Licensed Professional Counselor

Ryan A. Kisting, MA, LPC

Age Groups Served: Young Adults, Adults and Couples

Therapy Types: Individual, Couples

MDOC Clinician

Megan R. Krzysiak, BSW

Age Groups Served: Adults
Therapy Types: Group Therapy

Limited Licensed Professional Counselor

Samantha L. Kuebler, MA, LLPC, LLMFT

Age Groups Served: Adolescents through Older Adults

Therapy Types: Individual, Couple, and Family

Limited Licensed Social Worker

Nicole E. Latuszek, MSW, LLMSW

Age Groups Served: Adolescents through Adults

Therapy Types: Individual

Senior Licensed Social Worker

Carrie S. Maddox, MSW, LMSW

Age Groups Served: Adolescents through Older Adults

Therapy Types: Individual and Group Therapy

MDOC Clinician

Darla M. McKelvey

Age Group Served: Adults

Therapy Types: Group Therapy

Limited Licensed Social Worker

Lauren A. Meffer, MSW, LLMSW

Age Groups Served: Children 7+, adolescents, adults

Therapy Types: Individual and family

Licensed Social Worker

Dawn Miller-Wiles

Age Groups Served: Adults, Couples

Therapy Types: Individual and Couples

MDOC Clinician

Brittney C. Muscott, BS

Age Groups Served: Adults

Therapy Types: Group Therapy

Limited Licensed Social Worker

Kate M. Pickens, LLMSW

Age Groups Served: Adults

Therapy Types: Individual and Couples

Licensed Social Worker

Hailee A. Richards, MSW, LLMSW

Age Groups Served: Young Adults and Adults

Therapy Types: Individual

Licensed Social Worker

Jodette E. Rose, EdD, LMSW, CCTP

Age Groups Served: Teens through Adults

Therapy Types: Individual and Group Therapy

Licensed Professional Counselor

Amanda K. Wallace, M.Ed., LPC, NCC

Adolescents ages 13+, adults, older adults (65+), and couples

Limited Licensed Psychologist

Katelyn A. Wendling, MA, LLP

Age Groups Served: Young Adults through Older Adults

Therapy Types: Individual, Family, Couples; Psychological Assessment

Accounts Coordinator

Anne M. McClendon

Does not provide therapy services

Specializes in accounting, insurance billing, credentialing and collections

Administrative Coordinator

Rachel L. Curry

Does not provide therapy services

Specializes in training, scheduling, intakes and credentialing

Intake Coordinator

Alex C. Carriere

Does not provide therapy services

Specializes in scheduling and intakes.

Administrative Specialist

LC C. Cobb

Does not provide therapy services

Specializes in scheduling and intakes

Administrative Specialist

Macy D. Myers

Does not provide therapy services

Specializes in scheduling and intakes

Administrative Specialist

Allison W. Stewart

Does not provide therapy services

Specializes in scheduling and intakes

Case Manager

Jacklynn Burgess

Does not provide therapy services

Specializes in case management

Meet Our Team

Executive Director

Leadership

Clinical Team

Administration