Meet Kaitlyn Merwin. Kaitlyn is a Licensed Social Worker who earned a Bachelor and Master's degree of Social Work  from Youngstown State University, where she was a collegiate Track and Field athlete. Kaitlyn holds a deep passion for mental health, with the belief that healing is not a destination, but a journey. Through empathetic listening and evidence-based practices, Kaitlyn creates a safe space where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment. Her dedication and approach empowers clients to embrace their strengths, navigate life’s challenges, and provide themselves with understanding as they make this journey. Kaitlyn has experience working in the Department of Corrections and with individuals of all ages who struggle with depression, anxiety, confidence, life adjustment, BPD, marital concerns, and lowered sports performance. With a combination of compassion, empathy, and therapeutic challenging, Kaitlyn strives to meet the client where they are as they work towards their therapeutic goals. Her approach is tailored to the client’s specific needs, with experience utilizing Internal Family Systems, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution Focused Therapy. 

I have experience in hospital, school and prison settings. I earned both my Bachelors and Masters in Social Work at Youngstown State University. I am an “EMDR Trained Therapist”. I have experience with clients of all ages. I’m currently specializing in anxiety and depressive disorders, life adjustments, ADHD, trauma disorders, stress management, body image and self esteem, mindfulness practices, grief and loss, LGBTQ.

Jill is a Licensed Social Worker with over 20 years of experience.  She obtained a degree in Early Child Development and Bachelor of Social Work from Youngstown State University.  Jill went on to obtain her Master of Social Work from Simmons College in Boston, MA in 2017.  She is currently working towards her LISW at this time.  Her experience ranges from Juvenile sexual offender case management, youth short term inpatient mental health stays, IOP for children with behavioral/mental health issues, adults with mental health or addiction issues, inpatient critical care, and outpatient care coordination, as well as private individual therapy sessions for all ages.  Jill has experience working with children of all ages on an inpatient and outpatient basis.  She has care coordination experience and works well with our primary care medical physicians for a full wrap around care model.  Jill has been working with children and adults of all ages with mental and behavioral health issues including depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, sexual trauma, conflict resolution, self-esteem, and stress to name a few.  She feels each person brings their own story and will base treatment to support the individual needs.  She does well with finding connections to each patient.   On a personal note Jill is an avid sports fan with her passion for hockey and football.