Our Team - Family Therapy and Consultation Services

Family Therapy Services for Therapy and Consultation Services

FTxCS / UFS staff of professionals includes Licensed & Master’s Therapists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts and Assistants, and Behavior Assistants. Our wonderful staff have a wide range of specialties and are culturally representative of the families in the region.

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Michael McKee, LPC
President and CEO

Mike is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Approved Clinical Supervisor, and has work with children and families in a variety of settings since 2004. Mike completed his Bachelor’s degree at St. Joseph’s University and his Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at LaSalle University. He is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable therapist who enjoys working with diverse populations. He incorporates a variety of therapeutic orientations into his practice, including, but not limited to, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused therapy, and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy. Mike’s philosophy of counseling consists of providing an environment of empathy and unconditional positive regard in which children and families can feel safe in developing a greater ability to communicate and employ appropriate therapeutic techniques to facilitate change.

Our Valuable Clinical Team Members

Nancy Kline Gold, LPCVice President

Nancy Kline Gold is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and an Approved Supervisor for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. She received her Master’s degree in Psychological Services in Education from the University of Pennsylvania and her post-master’s Certification in Family Therapy and School Consultation from the Philadelphia Child Guidance Clinic. Ms. Gold has over 30 years’ experience in developing programs for youth and families; she has devoted many years of study and practice to working with and changing families, schools and other systems. Nancy served on many community and state boards such as the Camden County Youth Services Commission and the Governor’s Advisory Committee for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, where she was able to bring a focus on family intervention to local and statewide policy and funding decisions. She is President of the Board for the Minuchin Center for the Family.

Marcus Meara, LPCClinical Director

Marcus is the Clinical Director for Family Therapy and Consultation Services as well as a Clinical Supervisor of Therapists and Behavior Assistants. After earning his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the Catholic University of America, he went on to receive his Master’s in Clinical Counseling at LaSalle University. His journey with FTxCS began in August of 2009 as a Behavior Assistant during his time in graduate school. He went on to become a Master’s Level Counselor and then a Licensed Professional Counselor. In 2015, he was promoted to Clinical Supervisor, and in January 2108 was named Clinical Director. Marcus’s background and experience focuses on interventions with at-risk youth in the inner-cities of Philadelphia and Camden. His joy and passion comes from working with youth who realize their potential by overcoming ever present obstacles. Marcus utilizes a systemic approach to counseling in order to empower youth and families and encourage them to apply their skills in daily living. He feels that his work is strongly supported by the family-like atmosphere that exists in the working environment at Family Therapy and Consultation Services.

Debbie Leoni, LPCClinical Supervisor

Debbie is a board certified and professionally licensed psychotherapist with over 16 years of experience in serving children and their families. Debbie is also an Approved Clinical Supervisor that provides clinical supervision to unlicensed Masters Clinicians working toward their LPC credential. Debbie completed her Master’s degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology at LaSalle University. She is a knowledgeable and caring clinician who is highly dedicated to the success and wellness of the youth and families she serves. The philosophy of Debbie’s work is based on her belief that a child’s emotional well- being is dependent upon his or her opportunity for kind and compassionate social interactions. Such interactions are often our most profoundly healing remedies for life’s hardships.

Beth RuskeClinical Supervisor

Beth Ruske, MSEd, LMFT, ACS earned her Masters of Science of Education in Psychological Services from the University of Pennsylvania, and followed this with a certification in Marriage and Family Therapy at the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center. Over the years she has completed Adoption Certification through Rutgers University, extensive training in Trauma focused CBT with the CARES Institute, and Postpartum depression and anxiety specialization through the Postpartum Stress Center. She is an AAMFT Clinical Fellow and AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate, and an Approved Clinical Supervisor.

Beth has been a practicing therapist for almost 20 years, and has worked with adults, youth, and families in a variety of environments, from inpatient facilities to outpatient programs, small group practice, in-home counseling and school based services. She specializes in working with relational struggles and past traumas and abuse, and has extensive experience working with chronic mental health, depression, anxiety, addictions, chronic illness, grief and loss, attachment, parenting, postpartum depression and anxiety, and couples.

Focusing on the therapeutic relationship, Beth creates a compassionate, safe and non-judgmental environment where clients are able to be vulnerable, process experiences, and challenge themselves to bravely live a life worth living. Beth carries this into her work with students and supervisees, encouraging new and training therapists to bring their authentic selves into their work, find new ways to think about problems and approach both every client and themselves with compassion.

Lori PosnerClinical Supervisor

Lori is an AAMFT Clinical Fellow and AAMFT Supervisor Candidate. She holds a Masters of Science Degree in Counseling Psychology and Family Therapy from Chestnut Hill College. Over the years she has incorporated Systemic Relational therapies Cognitive therapy, Mindful Meditation and Communication therapies when working with individuals, couples, families and groups. For more than 20 years Lori has specialized in trauma, attachment and loss for individuals and families. Lori’s personal philosophy of counseling starts with a willingness to join with her clients experience and understand them. By listening with compassion and non judgment, she teaches others to do the same, freeing them to develop in healthier ways or allowing them to communicate more effectively in their relationships. As a clinical supervisor her focus is the professional development of Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapists and graduate students. Her style primarily utilizes Self of the Therapist and Family Systems theoretical orientation.

Jennie Reitter, LCSWClinical Supervisor

Jennie is a Licensed Therapist for Family Therapy and Consultation Services and a Clinical Supervisor of Clinicians and interns. When children and families experience trauma or severe life stressors, it is not uncommon for their lives to unravel. Jennie’s great passion is bringing healing to children and families who have been through traumatic/stressful experiences. She has extensive experience working with youth and adults with emotional and behavioral issues as well as substance abuse and co-occurring disorders.

Jennie has been trained in a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Family Systems, Solution Focused and Trauma Informed Therapy.

Jennie’s educational background includes a Masters in Social Work from Widener University as well as a Bachelors of Arts in Social Work from Millersville University. She became a Licensed Social Worker in 2001 and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2003. Jennie is certified as an Approved Clinical Social Work Supervisor.

Jolene BredrickClinical Supervisor

Jolene N. Bredrick is a LMFT in NJ and PA, and an Approved Supervisor/Mentor through AAMFT. Jolene has been working in the mental health field and intensive home based services for 13 years. In addition, Jolene has worked in a variety of settings and roles and has a clear understanding of the system of care in Philadelphia and New Jersey. She received her Masters of Couples and Family Therapy from Drexel University in 2010 and was certified in Child Sexual Abuse Treatment from Widener University in 2012.

Jolene has experience in working with those struggling with chronic mental health, anxiety, depression, trauma, Autism Spectrum disorder, intellectual/social difficulties and relational struggles in families and couples. Her main orientation in therapy and supervision is Structural Family Therapy (SFT) with a Feminist influence. While she is knowledgeable in SFT, she is also able to guide and practice in Contextual Therapy, CBT, Family Systems Therapy, Trauma Focused Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy.

Jolene provides intensive in home therapy and couples/family/individual outpatient therapy. She has a passion for guiding children and families to improve structure/messages, emotions, and sense of self so that they may work towards healing from trauma in all it’s forms. Jolene’s supervision is guided by creating an open and positive environment to lead supervisees in a fluid manner towards
development of their own identity and to shape their lenses of therapy as an agent of change in the system.

Joanne TurnerClinical Supervisor

Joanne has worked in the mental health field for more than 25 years. She had had experience in both administrative and direct practice of clinical services, providing services to children, youth and families in various settings including: Community-based, Outpatient, Foster Care, Residential placements and Alternative Educational settings. She has used psycho-educational and psycho-therapeutic interventions, and has experience in performing biopsychosocial and biopsychosexual assessments. Joanne has received a wide-range of training to work with youth and families struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, firesetting, oppositional and defiant behaviors, self injurious behaviors as well as victims and perpetrators of childhood sexual abuse. In addition to providing clinical services, Joanne has been available to share her professional expertise with students and supervisees in the field of social work since 2000.

Our Valuable Administrative Team Members

Sharon LancasterDirector of Administration

Sharon Lancaster has over 30 years experience in the Administrative field. As Administrative Director, Sharon oversees all administrative functions of the agency. She is very goal and detail oriented and is primarily responsible for assisting employees, providers and third parties to navigate the paperwork often required in the social work and mental health field. She is often a liaison between the State or referring entities to assure a positive outcome to sometimes difficult situations involving financial obligations or expectations. Whether it’s an explanation of required paperwork, a sounding board or an ear on a difficult day, she handles each situation to resolution as it arises.

Sharon has always enjoyed helping others understand business practices and procedures, as well as the importance of organization. She has experience as a consultant providing administrative and technical support to individuals. Her first full time job, at age seventeen, was Administrative Assistant to the Principal of an Elementary School. Over the years, she has enriched her knowledge by supporting many top level executives in industries spanning from Commercial Insurance, Aquatic Sciences and Human Services.

Yeidi GilliamsAdministrative Assistant

Yeidi Gilliams is an Administrative Assistant with over 14 years’ experience in the administrative field. She is currently working towards her Bachelors in Business Administration. She has obtained her administrative experience working within the school system, non-profit organizations and residential facilities for adolescents. Yeidi works hard to accomplish all that is assigned to her and more. Her dedication and loyalty make her a great addition to our family!

Vernee JacksonAdministrative Assistant

Angelica OrtizReceptionist

Angelica has been a receptionist for almost 10 years. Before becoming a receptionist Angelica has worked as a Behavior Assistant and Counselor for over 15yrs. Angelica has strong communication skills and an outgoing, energetic personality. She thoroughly enjoys dealing with a wide variety of people and takes pride in being a receptionist. She is the first point of contact for the agency and provides administrative support. She ensures that all administrative tasks are completed accurately and
delivered with high quality and in a timely manner. She is equipped with a multitude of skills by providing general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks.Angelica is resourceful and proactive in linking clinical staff to the youth and families served. Angelica is a self-directed and independent worker who has taken the initiative to learn as much as possible about the agency in order to become a valuable resource.