Our Team H-J

Holly Hacker, B.S., is a Qualified Mental Health Specialist at Wasserman Day Treatment in Brown County. Mrs. Hacker earned her bachelor's degree in psychology at the University of Cincinnati where she focused her college career on children by participating in a Children’s Cognitive Research lab. Mrs. Hacker strives to be a positive support for her community’s struggling youth and takes pride in her position with Child Focus. 

David Hendy, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Ohio and is located at Child Focus' Hamilton County location. He obtained a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from the University of the Cumberlands in 2025 and has a 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 uses a person-centered approach combined with evidence-based practices to best serve the clients he works with.

Christie Howison, BA, QMHS, is a Qualified Mental Health Specialist with Child Focus. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Shawnee State University in December of 2013. While attending school she participated in a school counseling internship working with middle school students and a focus on bullying prevention. Ms. Howison began working with Child Focus in August 2014. She is responsible for individual and group Therapeutic Behavior Support (TBS) services and prevention services for West Clermont High School. Ms. Howison also serves as part of the Crisis Response Team through Child Focus.

Katie Janson, BSW, is a QMHS for the school-based team. Katie earned her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree in 2026, with a minor in Human Services and Addictions, from Northern Kentucky University. She plans to obtain her LSW and hopes to further her education by earning her master’s degree in the future. Katie is passionate about helping make a positive difference in children’s lives. In her free time, 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 with Child Focus. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Shawnee State University in May 2015 and has 7 years of case management experience in the community mental health field. She worked for the early learning division of Child Focus from 2015-2017 as an early head start home visitor and returned to Child Focus in August 2022 as a QMHS in the behavioral health division. As QMHS of the RULH school district, she provides individual and group Therapeutic Behavioral Support (TBS) services 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 an alum of Bowling Green State University (Go Falcons!) where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Social Work in 2023. Additionally, Javana earned her Master of Social Work degree at University of Cincinnati in 2024 through the accelerated MSW program. Prior to working at Child Focus, Javana's internship experiences included working with adults diagnosed with co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse; as well as running therapy groups, and providing individual therapy for transitional-aged youth struggling with a variety of mental health concerns. Javana is currently part of Crisis Services providing stabilization services with the Mobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS) team.