Jayashree George, M.S. – I am an artist, art therapist and family therapist, and am in the process of setting up my private practice in Emporia, KS. As I work towards a show of my paintings, I continue to write for scholarly journals, teach on an adjunct basis, and present workshops on diversity/anti-oppressive work and fostering creativity through the arts. I enjoy being a wife and mom.
Patricia Barros, M.S. I have started the PhD program in MFT in January. My husband and I continue to experience a our “long-distance” marriage, and this has given us interesting lessons.
Nathan Hardy, M.S. – I am a doctoral student at K-State working for Jared Anderson as a graduate research assistant. Post-graduation (2 more years!), I hope to be in a faculty position at a Marriage and Family Therapy program. One of the first things our family will do after graduation is to take a trip to Disneyland.
Marcie Lechtenberg, M.S. – I’m in the Ph.D. program in MFT and I continue to work as a GTA, see clients, and cheer for all things purple. Our youngest daughter married in June and my husband and I thoroughly enjoy spending time with our family and friends.
James Bo Minner, M.S. – My wife (Beth) and I moved back to St. Louis. Although leaving wonderful faculty and friends in Manhattan was difficult, it is nice to be surrounded by family and old friends. I am employed at River Birch Counseling Center in St. Peters, MO., working with school aged children and their families.
James Kale Monk, M.S. – I am attending the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) for my doctoral work in family studies and human development. I plan to take the licensure exam during my Ph.D. study and will hopefully see a few clients in one of the local private practices. On a more personal note, my wife and I just bought a house in town and enjoy spending time in Chicago, a 90-minute train ride away.
Rachel Lindstrom, M.S. – I live in Bellefonte, PA., with my husband, Jon, and our two cats, Sawyer and Hurley. I am attending Penn State for my doctorate in sociology and demography.
Chelsea Link, M.S. – Three days after graduation, I went on a faculty lead tour in South Africa to complete my certificate in conflict resolution. The trip was spectacular, and I learned so much about life and the human spirit. Currently, I am looking for jobs in the Kansas City and Northwest Arkansas areas. I look forward to my next step in my journey of being a therapist.
Lisa Blohm, M.S. – After receiving my master’s degree in MFT and certificate in conflict resolution, I have been actively looking for a clinical position in the area. I hope to continue to use the skills and knowledge I’ve gained working with individuals, couples, kids, and families. I have also begun working on my mediation hours as I hope to become an approved mediator as well as an LMFT. I also plan to pursue an LAC in the future.
Caitlin Pixler, M.S. – I live in Cedar Falls, IA., and work for Monarch Therapy Services Inc. in Northeast Iowa. I provide clients with individual, family, and play therapy.
Adryanna Drake, Ph.D. – I live in Manhattan, KS., with my husband, Darren, and our two dogs. I am currently working at K-State College of Veterinary Medicine in a position that combines clinical, teaching, and research responsibilities.
Rebekah Adams, Ph.D. – At Family Service and Guidance in Topeka, KS., I am developing an integrated care program with their medical department and also involved in planning grant through the Sunflower Foundation to broaden the integration of physical and behavioral health services among organizations in Shawnee County.
Adriatik Likcani, Ph.D. – I am an assistant professor with child and family development program at the University of Central Missouri. I continue part time as executive director of Recovery Lighthouse, a community-based agency providing substance abuse treatment, as board member and membership chair with MOAMFT and my service as chair of the advisory committee for the minority fellowship program with AAMFT.
CJ Aducci, Ph.D. – As program manager in the Chickasaw Nation Office of Strong Family Development in Ada, OK., I practice marriage and family therapy and supervise the outpatient mental health programs and relationship education programs for Chickasaw and other American Indian youth and adults.
Kyle Horst, Ph.D. – I am in a year-long medical family therapy fellowship at the St. Mary’s Family Medicine Residency and Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. I collaborate with physicians to provide behavioral health and family systems treatment to patients in an integrated care environment. I am also active in educating medical residents on family dynamics that might impact patient health and well-being.
Marcos Mendez, Ph.D. – I moved back to Argentina where I am working on getting credentialed as a therapist.
