Our Team H-J

Holly Hacker, CT, is a counselor in training at the Wasserman Day Treatment Program in Brown County. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Cincinnati, where she participated in a children’s cognitive research lab. After three years with Child Focus, Holly began pursuing her master’s degree in counseling at Lindsey Wilson College, with plans to obtain licensure and continue serving youth in day treatment. She is committed to providing positive support to young people in her community and takes pride in her work at Child Focus.

Emily Haws, M.S., is a school-based therapist at Fayetteville-Perry Middle and High School. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Ohio University in 2013 and her master’s degree in clinical health psychology from the University of Michigan in 2017. Emily joined Child Focus in 2023.

Emily completed her practicum at a private practice in Royal Oak, Michigan, where she assessed children and adolescents for ADHD, dyslexia, and anxiety. Her experience also includes providing therapy at a private practice in Crestview Hills, Kentucky, supporting clients with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Previously, she served as a program therapist at Eating Recovery Center of Ohio, providing group, individual, and family therapy.

Emily takes an integrative approach to care, drawing from evidence-based treatments including Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO-DBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

David Hendy, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Ohio providing services at Child Focus’s Hamilton County location. He earned his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of the Cumberlands in 2025 and his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Cincinnati.

David has experience working with diverse populations in residential, school-based, and community mental health settings. He combines a person-centered approach with evidence-based practices to support clients’ individual needs and counseling goals.

Christie Howison, BA, OCPSA, is a Performance Manager and Qualified Mental Health Specialist at Child Focus. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Shawnee State University in December 2013. During her studies, she completed a school counseling internship supporting middle school students, with a focus on bullying prevention.

Christie joined Child Focus in August 2014 and provides individual and group Therapeutic Behavior Support (TBS) and prevention services in a Clermont County school district. She earned her OCPSA credential to support her work in prevention and consultation services.

A member of the Child Focus Leadership Team since 2017, Christie also serves as a Performance Manager for school-based QMHS staff in Clermont County. As a member of the agency’s Crisis Response Team, she supports schools and community members during crisis events.

Katie Janson, BSW, is a Qualified Mental Health Specialist (QMHS) on the school-based team at Child Focus. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in human services and addictions from Northern Kentucky University in 2026. Katie plans to become a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) and pursue a master’s degree in the future.

Katie is passionate about making a positive difference in children’s lives. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and her three dogs.

Craig Johnson, QMHS, is a Qualified Mental Health Specialist/Case Manager working at the CEC-South building run by the Clermont County Educational Service Center. He attended the University of Cincinnati. He has experience working with at risk youth since 2000. He began his career working for Lighthouse Youth Services as an Independent Living Specialist placing foster care clients into apartments; he assisted clients in developing independent living skills as they transitioned out of care into adulthood. He joined Child Focus in 2001 where he began his career in the Genesis Program at CEC-South. At CEC-South he facilitates psycho-educational groups, crisis response, and individual case management. He is a case manager for students in the STAR program (Students Transitioning and Adult Readiness). The STAR program is a work study experience for students with disabilities who do not intend to defer diplomas, but who want to enter the competitive work force immediately after graduation.

Mr. Johnson has experience in crisis response, individual case management, and leading Social Emotional Skill Building, Anger Management, Coping Skills, Healthy Relationships, Bullying Prevention, Impulsivity Control, Building Positive Communication Skills, Drug and Alcohol Awareness, Understanding the Symptoms of your Diagnosis, and Coping with Transitions mental health groups. Mr. Johnson’s clients are referred to CEC-South, by their home school district. Mr. Johnson is a certified trainer of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention through the Crisis Prevention Institute and is now a Master Level Trainer since 2009. He provides standard training of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention as well as advanced trainings in Enhancing Verbal Skills, Advanced Physical Training, and Applications of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention for clients with Autism.

Jenni Jones, BA, QMHS, is a Qualified Mental Health Specialist at Child Focus, serving the RULH school district. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Shawnee State University in May 2015 and has seven years of case management experience in community mental health.

Jenni previously worked in Child Focus’s Early Learning division as an Early Head Start home visitor from 2015 to 2017. She returned in August 2022 as a QMHS in the Behavioral Health division. In her current role, she provides individual and group Therapeutic Behavioral Support (TBS) and prevention services. She also serves on the Brown County Crisis Response Team.

Taylor Jones, MSW, LSW received her Master's of Social Work degree from the University of Kentucky and her Bachelor's of Psychology degree from Eastern Kentucky University. Taylor began her internship with Child Focus in August 2022 and became a full-time therapist with Child Focus in January 2024. Taylor is a therapist for the Genesis/STAR program.

Javana Joyce, MSW, LSW (she/her/hers), is a Licensed Social Worker providing stabilization services as part of Child Focus’s Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS) team within Crisis Services. She earned her Bachelor of Science in social work from Bowling Green State University in 2023 and her Master of Social Work from the University of Cincinnati’s accelerated MSW program in 2024.

Before joining Child Focus, Javana completed internships supporting adults with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Her experience also includes facilitating therapy groups and providing individual therapy to transition-age youth experiencing a variety of mental health concerns.