Clinicians & Staff

Meg Woodruff is a family therapist with experience in a variety of disciplines including attachment theory, Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and Trust-Based Relationship Intervention (certified). Before entering the field, Meg spent over 20 years parenting her own children and empowering fellow caregivers.

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She is passionate about building confident, healthy, caring, individuals by helping caregivers and providers strengthen their ability to demonstrate secure attachment and effective attunement.

Melanie has worked as an occupational therapist for 20 years, specializing in the area of Sensory Processing and working with individuals from infants to adults. She has an interest in blending her knowledge of sensory processes to support mental health concerns and trauma experiences.  

In 2017, Melanie completed UMASS Boston’s Infant-Parent Mental Health fellowship to better understand how to support the parent-child relationship. Her therapeutic approach sees the child as part of the family unit, and supporting the whole family allows for a greater potential for change.

Jessica O’Connor is a licensed occupational therapist with advanced training in the assessment and treatment of youth with complex behavioral, cognitive, and psychosocial needs. She has experience supporting children and families across a variety of settings, including homes, schools, and residential programs.

Jessica is currently a PhD candidate at Northern Illinois University, where her research focuses on the impact of childhood adversity on sensory processing and the therapeutic benefits of nature-based play. She is excited to join the Center for Family Connection team, where she will contribute to occupational therapy services and support the development of the new nature playspace.

Lisa graduated from DeVry University with her Master's in Accounting and Finance with a concentration in CPA preparation, and brings over 10 years of experience in accounting and financial management. She is a certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor and the Managing Member of Faithful Business Solutions.

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Lisa happily serves CFFC behind the scenes, keeping the books balanced, payroll on time, and every grant dollar right where it belongs. She also supports staff with HR questions, benefits, and policies, and loves turning numbers into clear reports for our board. Lisa is passionate about helping CFFC's team stay focused on what they do best: caring for children and families.

Jaymie earned her Master of Science degree in occupational therapy, graduating Summa Cum Laude and as Valedictorian of her class at the University at Buffalo in New York. As an occupational therapist, she specializes in sensory integration and has extensive training in trauma/attachment, sound therapies (Therapeutic Listening and Integrated Listening Systems), oral motor/feeding, and craniosacral therapy. She is also a practitioner in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). Jaymie has experience working with children and families in the home, school, and clinic setting, as well as running parent/child community-based sensory motor groups and summer camps.

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Meagan is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA/L) with over five years of experience, specializing in behavioral health & pediatrics. Passionate about making a meaningful impact, Meagan is known for her collaborative spirit & her ability to connect with children & their families in a way that promotes trust, progress, & positive outcomes.

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She helps people be their best selves through therapeutic approaches that foster emotional well-being & developmental growth. Meagan believes that we are all lifelong learners & continually pursues professional development to stay at the forefront.

Melissa began as a Volunteer and now works as our Operations Manager. She makes sure everything is running smoothly, no one's needs are forgotten, and the snacks are always stocked.

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With a Bachelor's in Psychology, a never ending interest in learning, and a desire to foster meaningful relationships through community building and personal interactions, she's excited to help the CFFC mission flourish!

Liz graduated from Sacred Heart University & Lesley University with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus in Holistic Counseling. She has received training in TF-CBT (Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) & has a strong TBRI (Trust-based Relational Intervention) influence. 

Liz excitedly serves children & families through humanistic, creative arts, & activity-based interventions, believing they learn best through modeling, playfulness, & experiences. She is passionate about trauma informed, attachment focused & sensory rich therapeutic work.

Mishy is a bilingual family therapy clinician with her Master's in Marriage & Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University. In working with families, couples, and individuals she believes a therapeutic relationship should be one fostered with authenticity, collaboration, safety and support.

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Mishy likes to focus on the strengths that clients already possess while also striving to help clients find more adaptive habits that lead to more meaningful and fulfilling lives. Through these focuses she loves to see the change that comes as families connect and grow. She is excited to be a part of the Center for Family Connection. 

Jessica is a bilingual Medical Billing Specialist with over 10 years of experience in healthcare billing and administrative support. She began her career working with large medical billing companies, gaining experience across a variety of healthcare providers, insurance plans, and billing systems. In recent years, her primary focus has been behavioral health billing, where she has developed extensive experience with insurance verification, claims, credentialing, and revenue cycle support.

Jessica brings a dependable and compassionate approach to her work and is dedicated to helping providers and their teams navigate the administrative side of healthcare so they can focus on providing quality care to the families they serve.