Hannah Duran, MSW

Hannah is passionate about empowering children, adolescents, and young adults. She has worked with those facing housing instability and financial disadvantage in Forsyth County for several years in a public school and non-profit setting. She holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Alabama and a Bachelor of Social Work from Brigham Young University - Hawaii. She takes a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy approach to treatment and specializes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and trauma.

Martha Selph, LMSW

Martha Selph is a Licensed Masters Social Worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in individual and group settings. She has worked with various issues including depression, anxiety, behavior issues, trauma, and crisis management. Martha’s foundations in her practice are derived from Evidence-Based theoretical models such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Strengths Perspective, Solution Focused (SFT), Play Therapy techniques, and Client-Centered Therapy.

Martha believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship and her goal is to help normalize the therapy experience while providing a compassionate and supportive environment. She is passionate about helping people work through life’s challenges and helping them to identify their own strengths and resources so that they may be empowered for future obstacles.

Terri Hadley, LPC

Terri is a licensed professional counselor. She is a veteran school counselor, having worked 23 years in public schools. She has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Master’s in counseling, a Master’s in Leadership and Supervision, and a PhD in Psychology. Her specialties are counseling children and adolescents, families, and parents that seek help with parenting skills. She has extensive training in play therapy and uses a cognitive based foundation when counseling.

Martha Chatlen, LPC

Martha Chatlen is an APC candidate working on her professional license. She holds a B.S. in Business from Ferris State University in MI, a M.S. in Counseling from Long Island University, New York and an Ed.S. in Counseling from Valdosta State University, GA. Martha has over 28 years of counseling experience. Martha works with adolescents and parents with teenagers as well as adolescents and adults with substance abuse. She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to create a safe, restorative environment which allows clients to achieve their goals and reach their full potential and navigate their lives.

Morgan Skudarnov, LMSW

Morgan Skudarnov holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Georgia, which she achieved in 2022. Her academic journey began with a Bachelor's in Psychology and a minor in Child and Family Development at Georgia Southern University, where she graduated in 2020. Her professional experience revolves around children, adolescents, and families, including a year at Forsyth County Department of Family and Children Services, where she worked in investigations. Morgan is deeply committed to partnering with families to help them achieve their objectives and advocating for the best interests of children and families.

Before her time at DFCS, Morgan interned at a domestic violence shelter, led an afterschool program, and spearheaded a children's ministry. In her therapeutic practice, she employs a variety of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Crisis Management, and Strengths- Based Therapy. Morgan's fundamental belief is in creating a secure space for communication, healing, and personal growth, ensuring that everyone she works with can embark on their journey toward wellness and empowerment.

Mimi Shin, MSW

Mimi Shin was born and raised in Georgia and obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work at Georgia State University. She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in various settings. Her career encompasses working with individuals and families facing trauma, crisis management, intervention, self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. She values the therapeutic alliance that is formed with her clients, creating a safe space that fosters honesty and vulnerability. Mimi’s practice is grounded in Evidence-Based Theoretical Models, including Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, and Play Therapy. Mimi is also attuned to the complexities of culture and its impact on individuals and their family systems. She approaches clients with cultural sensitivity and humility, honoring their personal lived experiences and empowering them toward personal growth and wellbeing.

Elizabeth Green, LMSW

Elizabeth is a Licensed Masters Social Worker working towards her LCSW. She graduated from Georgia State University with her Masters and Bachelors of Social Work. Her experience includes working with young children, adolescents, and families in individual and group settings, focusing on trauma, crisis management, intervention, behavioral issues, anxiety, and depression. Elizabeth utilizes evidence-based theoretical models, including Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Strengths Perspective, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy techniques, and Person-in-Environment Approach (PIE).
Elizabeth strives to create a safe and supportive environment for clients. She is passionate about seeing someone overcome life’s difficulties, identify their strengths and resources, and become empowered for their future.

Wyndie Burke

Wyndie Burke has spent her adult working life assisting families in need. Since moving to Georgia, she has worked for more than eight years in child welfare and social services, assisting children and families as a lay guardian ad litem to ensure that the needs of abused and neglected children were represented and given the opportunity to thrive in a safe environment. Wyndie is passionate about helping families overcome difficult obstacles and learn the parenting skills necessary to create nurturing and safe homes for children.

Brandi Clackum

Hello! I am Brandi Bee Clackum. I have been married for 22 years to my partner in all things including business. We reside in Sautee Nacoochee(the valley between Helen and Cleveland) aka the beautiful mountains, where we are enjoying life and raising our children. Our family pets are two dogs, a cat, and Zaxby the goldfish (2yrs old from the fair). We love to travel and making memories with our children is our priority. I have been blessed to serve families within our beautiful state of Georgia since 2006 as a Behavioral Aide. It is my purpose to not go to work every day and get a paycheck, but to serve our communities with my whole heart and make a difference. It only takes one spark to start a flame. I want to be that spark that ignites change. A change that breaks generational curses and gives families freedom. Freedom from darkness and loss of hope! Each one of us, is one bad decision from their same spot! BEE KIND! BEE YOU! BEE FREE! BEE THE VOICE FOR THOSE WHO HAVENT YET FOUND THEIRS!

Tysh Roberts, MS.Ed.

Tysh Roberts earned her Rehabilitation Services Bachelors from the University of Florida, and her Masters, Teaching Exceptional Students with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis, at the University of West Florida. She has taught for over 17 years from preschool to middle grades, specializing in Special Education, specifically Autism and behaviors. She has years of experience working with children, parents, and families helping them with strategies and supports for school, home, and community life. Tysh is passionate about supporting and educating caregivers and clients so that all children, regardless of abilities, live a meaningful life.

Julie Robertson

Julie began her work in child welfare and advocacy as a CASA Volunteer in 2004. Julie's passion is deeply rooted in helping to motivate, guide and support those in need. Julie has spent many years achieving successful permanency for children, developing valuable partnerships through relationship cultivation and expanding her knowledge of our local community resources to best serve our children and families.

She advocated for a number of children prior to joining the staff of Forsyth County Department of Family and Children’s Services office in 2008 serving as a Foster Care Case Manager and Supervisor.

Julie was most recently employed with CASA of Forsyth County as an Advocacy Specialist, where she developed the Collaborative Family Engagement initiative for the Forsyth County CASA program (based on Texas CASA's model), supported volunteers and led new volunteer training. Additionally, Julie is a paralegal and has worked in a variety of law firms.

Julie received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, with an emphasis in Juvenile Justice from Edgewood College in Madison, WI. She completed an internship at a halfway house for juvenile males while in WI. Julie also received a Paralegal Certificate from Milwaukee Area Technical College.

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