Administration
Biography
Dr. Jennifer Leggour, an Ocean City native, Psychologist, and proud wife, mother, and grandmother. She graduated from Stephen Decatur High School and obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology at Salisbury University, her Doctor of Psychology Degree in Clinical Psychology from Loyola College in Baltimore, after finishing a pre- and post- doctoral placement at Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Leggour has practiced as a Psychologist for twenty years and has been at Worcester Youth and Family for the past eleven, serving as the Clinical Director for eight of those years, managing a team of 7 therapists. While she has always valued the science and study of human behavior, she came to be just as passionate about humanitarian efforts and the essence of giving back to the community. Dr. Leggour found that Worcester Youth and Family was the organization where both were possible. It is with great pleasure that she has now become the Executive Director of Worcester Youth and she is looking forward to supporting the organization and its entire vision and mission.
Debbie Smullen
Billing & Insurance Specialist
The Insurance and Billing Specialist credentials the clinicians for licensing requirements with insurance companies, keeps insurance contracts up to date and processes billing for counseling services. As a member of the Worcester Youth and Family team, the Insurance and Billing Specialist also works with the marketing team and provides administrative support.
Brian Scarborough
Accountant
The Accountant is responsible for processing insurance claims, accepting client payments, issuing checks to creditors, creating budgets and financial reports, and payroll processing.
Counseling Services
Caryn Horn, LCMFT
Biography
Caryn Horn has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Masters of Arts in Clinical, Counseling Psychology, specifically with a concentration/specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy. For over 10 years, Caryn has provided individual, couples and family based therapy with much of her training in Philadelphia, the “home” of family therapy. She functions in an eclectic manner within her therapy sessions, finding it most important to meet each client where they are. Although Caryn works with most populations, her specialty is in couples and families, promoting healthy relationships and attachments.
Therapist
Jackie Hirsch, LCSW-C
Biography
Jackie Pisani earned her Master of Social Work from Salisbury University. She has experience working with children, adolescents and young adults in group and individual settings. Jackie has experience with family therapy as well. Jackie utilizes a mindfulness based approach and has completed a certificate for Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Teens. Jackie’s background experiences include ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Bipolar Disorder and behavioral problems. While Jackie is open to various ages, her primary population is teenagers.
Therapist
Kelly Beeseck, LCSW-C
Biography
Kelly Beeseck earned her Master of Social Work from Salisbury University. Kelly has experience working with adults in the residential, inpatient and outpatient clinic settings on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Her specialties include trauma, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and grief. Kelly has post-masters degrees training in trauma informed care, EMDR, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention (NAPPI) . She utilizes a relaxation and EMDR based approach while encouraging and supporting the self-determination of clients. Kelly’s primary population is adults while she is open to working with ages 8 years old and older.
Therapist
Courtney Herring, LGPC
Biography
Courtney Herring is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor, earning her Master’s in Clinical Psychology, specializing in Clinical Counseling from Capella University. She has history working with children, adolescents, and adults in group and individual settings. Courtney’s background experiences include: autism/developmental disabilities, co-occurring mental health and substance abuse, ODD, depression, anxiety, trauma and attachment disorders. Courtney’s approach is eclectic, as she finds it crucial to meet client where they currently are, build a relationship and safe environment for clients to process and encourage positive growth. While Courtney is open to work with any age group, her primary populations include adolescents and adults.
Therapist
Madi O’Malley, LGPC
Biography
Madi O’Malley is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor having earned her Master’s Degree from Johns Hopkins University with a dual concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling. She uses, primarily, a person-centered approach while incorporating cognitive behavioral techniques, trauma processing techniques, and dialectical behavioral interventions. Madi is passionate about multicultural and LGBTQ + counseling. Madi works with most populations having experience in play therapy, adolescents and teens, adults, and couples.
Therapist
CASA
Jerrona Smith
Biography
Jerrona Smith, a native of the Eastern Shore, residing with her husband of 24 years, two daughters, a son in law, a precious grandson, and top that off, with her most precious Yorkieshon fur baby.
A graduate from Delmar Sr. High school, who attended the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor’s in Human Services Management. She then proceeded to Wilmington University, where she earned her Master of Business Administration, concentrating on Organizational Leadership. Jerrona spent many years traveling from destination to destination through deployments and transitions with her family, while her husband served in the US Navy. Her last part of the “Navy journey” was in Groton Connecticut, where she was introduced to the CASA program. She volunteered many years working with and advocating on behalf of abused and neglected children in the court system, allowing her insight the importance of the CASA program.
In Jerrona’s spare time, she enjoys leisurely walks along nature trails with her grandson. Engaging in her amateur photo skills, pursuing to take it all in. From the warmth of the sunshine, sounds of wildlife in the brush, the smells relative to the Eastern Shore, and as many visuals that she can capture. A tool she uses frequently to create balance, nature and life. She then takes it back to home sweet home where she releases her creative juices, allowing them to freely flow into her interior design skills. She feels allowing creativity and nature as one of her healing tools, which has been very beneficial to her well-being.
She is thrilled to join the team at WYFCS, with a strong voice to advocate for those who cannot otherwise speak for themselves. It is her desire that Worcester County Youth and Family’s CASA Program be that beacon of light for the children, families and the community we serve.
CASA Program Director
The CASA Program Director oversees the day to day operations of the program and ensures that Lower Shore CASA is in compliance with National CASA and the various grants that support the program. The Director is responsible for meeting the needs of the courts and making sure the children the program advocates for are receiving the appropriate services. The Director is responsible for community outreach and recruiting, screening and training new CASA volunteers. As a member of the Worcester Youth and Family team, the CASA Program Director also works with the marketing team planning and organizing events and fundraisers.
Bonnie Northeimer
CASA Volunteer Coordinator
Bonnie is responsible for the direct supervision of volunteer advocates. This includes the coordination of volunteer activities; all aspects of case management; and assisting in recruitment, training, and retention of volunteers. She is so passionate about the CASA program that she is relocating from PA to support and promote court appointed volunteer advocacy. Bonnie earned her degree in psychology from Millersville University. Twenty-two years later, with a desire to give back to the community, she made the decision to serve with AmeriCorps VISTA as the marketing and outreach coordinator at CASA of Lancaster County. At the end of her service year she was offered the position of administrative and recruitment assistant. “I welcome the opportunity to continue supporting the invaluable work of volunteer advocates. Every day they are championing for the child’s best interest,” she said. Eventually, Bonnie will be joined in Maryland by her husband John, Basset Hound Dexter, and house cat Harvey. Their son, Kelson, graduated from Earlham College in 2018 and is currently living in Philadelphia.
Family Connections
Christine Felix
Family Connections Systems Navigator
The Family Connections Systems works with families in immediate financial need. Providing navigation thorough the web of resources in our community, such as food, clothing, or specific needs. The ultimate goal is to build upon family’s strengths to be self sufficient. Family Connections offers the Career Assistance Program (CAP), which connects young people with resources for careers. Based on the individual's strengths and personal interests, staff are trained to help candidates find pathways for employment. Assessment tools are provided to help make the evaluation complete, based on capability and preference.
