Jess brings a person-centered approach to working with kids through adults. Jess is an affirming mentor who values building a therapeutic relationship centered on trust and connection. With clients, Jess loves to utilize nature, arts and crafts, movement, and community resources. Jess has completed extensive coursework in the therapeutic use of the creative arts and foundational training in trauma sensitve … Read More
Bill Townsley, BS
Bill has over 20 years of experience working with youth and families, and works as an organic farmer on the side. Bill connects well with kids and their parents–even when those families are struggling the most. Clients with Bill report feeling heard, respected, and seen as complete and whole people. [Individual Mentoring, Parent Mentoring]
Mike Bagesse
Mike has spearheaded initiatives in environmental & projects-based learning programs as a public high school and elementary school teacher for the last 10 years. His passion for mentoring is rooted in a deep appreciation and understanding that the natural world and ecological process are fundamental to who we are as individuals. He believes we can discover and nurture our most … Read More
Drew Shonka, BA
Throughout life, working with people has been Drew’s passion. From coaching to crisis intervention, with teaching and service along the way. Activities that he enjoys include photography, making art, playing guitar, hiking, canoeing, skating, and skiing. Most favored are any activities that involve problem-solving and creativity. For the past three years, Drew has led groups of high school and college … Read More
Mark Sandberg, LCSW
I am a relationship-focused therapist with a reverence for hearing others’ stories; utilizing skills and resources to help them achieve their goals. My favorite activities include time spent outdoors year-round, playing games, music and reading. I enjoy being a resource for parents struggling to understand and connect with their child. I am certified as a Positive Discipline Educator (parenting), CBT … Read More
Erin Miess, APSW
Erin Miess is an Advanced Practice Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with children, youth, adults and families in different roles. Erin has worked in direct practice, supervisory positions and has helped implement system-level changes. She uses a trauma-informed and strength-based approach in her work. Erin has experience using a variety of individual treatment modalities, including Cognitive … Read More
Jason Thimmesch
In addition to being an organic farmer, Jason has spent many years as a counselor, job coach, and environmental educator. Jason has worked with both adults and youth in a variety of settings, from serving teachers, family, and youth in Chicago’s underserved communities, to helping at-risk youth manifest a vision of growing and selling produce at the farmer’s market in … Read More
Jeana LeJeune, LPC, ASDCS
Jeana LeJeune is a licensed professional counselor and certified social worker who has been delivering person-centered therapy in the community for 18+ years. Jeana is a clinical supervisor for Trailhead and is currently not taking new cases. Her areas of expertise include Autism Spectrum Disorder, Neurotypical clients, high-risk juveniles, women and teens with high-risk pregnancies, adoption, infertility, grief and loss, … Read More
Justys Grenier
Justys has a warm and gentle approach with youth. He is a patient listener and a steady presence. He enjoys spending time outside year-round, and shares this joy and appreciation for nature with his clients by doing activities such as hiking, fishing, canoeing, tracking, and biking. His background is in experiential education with behavioral at risk youth in a wilderness … Read More
Max Toepfer, OTR/L
Max believes how we spend our time and what we do each day has a significant impact on our overall well being. As an occupational therapist, Max is passionate about helping clients build their self-esteem, independence, and happiness through meaningful participation in activities that are important to them. Pairing his calm, yet fun-loving demeanor with evidence-based practices, Max uses a … Read More