Our Team W-Z

Cailan Walters, MSW, LISW, works as a school-based therapist for the Genesis and STAR programs through Child Focus. In addition to individual therapy, Cailan provides case management services, social and emotional skill building groups, and crisis management services at the Genesis program. Cailan obtained both her bachelor's and master's degrees in social work at the University of Southern Indiana. Previously an Evansville, Indiana resident, Cailan relocated to Cincinnati in 2023 when beginning her career with Child Focus. Her experience includes case management services for Big Brothers Big Sisters, home based therapy serving families involved with DCS, and school social work through Youth First serving elementary through high school aged clients.

Emily Walbom, BA, QMHS, is a Qualified Mental Health Specialist providing Community Psychiatric Support Treatment (CPST) services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) and prevention services at Brantner and Willowville Elementary Schools. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2017 with a BA in Psychology and a BS in Criminal Justice. Before working at Child Focus Inc., she was a mental health case manager for adults with severe mental health disabilities in Cincinnati. Emily is looking forward to bringing her experience to her position here at Child Focus.

Savannah Wisby, BA, QMHS/CT, is a Qualified Mental Health Specialist providing Community Psychiatric Support Treatment (CPST) services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and a Counseling Intern at Wasserman Day Treatment – Brown County. She graduated from the University of Northern Kentucky in 2019 with a BA in Psychology and an area of focus in criminal justice. Savannah is currently working on her Master's Degree for Counseling at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Savannah is looking forward to bringing her experience to her position here at Child Focus.

Anne M. Wise, MSW, LISW-S, earned her Bachelor of Social Work in 2007 and Master of Social Work in 2008 from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Social Work. She joined the Child Focus team in March 2012, initially serving as a therapist at the Wasserman Youth and Adolescent Center until December 2017.

In 2017, Anne transitioned into a leadership role within Crisis Services. She currently serves as the Director of Crisis Services, where she oversees a wide range of critical programs, including the Clermont and Brown Crisis Hotline, 988, Mobile Response and Stabilization Services, Adult Mobile Crisis Services, Clermont Handle with Care, Clermont Jail Linkage, Behavioral Health Urgent Care, and office-based crisis services across the agency.

With extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing mental health crises, Anne is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. In addition to her clinical and administrative roles, she provides supervision for interns and Licensed Social Workers pursuing independent licensure, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to professional development and the next generation of social workers.