Children's Home Association of Illinois
Michelle Washington MA, NCC, LPC is a skilled mental health professional currently serving as a Residential Therapist at the Children's Home Association of Illinois, specializing in individual, group, and family therapy using strengths-based and trauma-focused approaches since January 2023. Prior experience includes roles such as Clinical Intern and Practicum Student focused on counseling, and a Caseworker for the Center for Prevention of Abuse, where services were provided to vulnerable populations. With a diverse background that includes positions as Social Media Coordinator and Customer Service Representative at HGS, Manager at Harolds Chicken Shack, and Paralegal Screening Coordinator at the Center for Disability & Elder Law, Michelle has developed strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Bradley University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Robert Morris University - Illinois.
Children's Home Association of Illinois
For more than 155 years, the Children's Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) has provided community support services to at-risk youth, the people who love and care for them, and the people who no longer can. The services provided at CHAIL don't just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing the opportunity to thrive. Our vision is to change the lives of kids who will change the world. We believe every child in our community deserves an opportunity to succeed, despite the insurmountable barriers that have been placed in their way. We offer clinical support services, educational services through our Kiefer School and the Academy for Autism, foster care and residential placement, community support and clinical services, and prevention.