We are very happy to introduce Sheri Maynore, MA. Sheri joined the Green House Fellowship program in January of this year. Sheri is bringing her experience teaching sex and kink-positive psychoeducational classes to the cohort and LifeWorks. We talked to Sheri about her decision to join the Green House and what it means for her. […] Read more “Welcome Sheri Maynore, MA”
Category: The Green House
Making a Dream a Reality – TheListforUs
In 2021, Ari Groner, LCSW, and the Assistant Director of Juniper Center, launched TheListforUs (thelistforus.com), a one-stop-shop collection of Chicagoland resources for trans, and non-binary individuals and the people that support them. The site is organized into different categories including groups, medical providers, books, good & services, and much more! TheListforUs began when Ari was […] Read more “Making a Dream a Reality – TheListforUs”
Welcome Eli Zucker, LCSW
We are very happy to introduce Eli Zucker, LCSW. Eli joined the Green House Fellowship program in January of this year. We talked to Eli about his decision to join the Green House and what it means for him. How did you learn about the Green House? I learned about the Green House through my […] Read more “Welcome Eli Zucker, LCSW”
Welcome Jess Twitchell, MSW
We are very happy to introduce Jess Twitchell, MSW who also holds a Professional Educator’s License (PEL). Jess joined the Green House Fellowship program in January of this year. We talked to Jess about her decision to join the Green House and what it means for her. How did you learn about the Green House? […] Read more “Welcome Jess Twitchell, MSW”
Welcome Nico Gianni, M.A.
We are very happy to introduce Nico Gianni, M.A. Nice joined the Green House Fellowship program in January of this year. Nico is a queer, sex affirming therapist with experience working within the LGBTQIA+ and Consensual Non-monogamy communities. We talked to Nico about his decision to join the Green House and what it means for […] Read more “Welcome Nico Gianni, M.A.”
Welcome Ari Groner, LCSW
We are very happy to introduce Ari Groner, LCSW. Ari joined the Green House Fellowship program in January of this year. Ari has considerable experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and is a welcome addition to this years cohort. We talked to Ari about her decision to join the Green House and what it means […] Read more “Welcome Ari Groner, LCSW”
Welcome Brittny Garcia, MSW
We are very happy to introduce Brittny Garcia, MSW. Brittny joined the Green House Fellowship program in January of this year, she brings her own experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds to the program and LifeWorks. We talked to Brittny about her decision to join the Green House and what it means for her. How […] Read more “Welcome Brittny Garcia, MSW”
Welcome Andrea Martinez Cabrera, M.A.
We are very happy to introduce Andrea Martinez Cabrera, M.A.. Andrea joined the Green House Fellowship program in January of this year. We talked to Andrea about her decision to join the Green House and what it means for her. How did you learn about the Green House? What drew you to the Green House? […] Read more “Welcome Andrea Martinez Cabrera, M.A.”
Participants Share their Experiences from the Green House
Paid Depth Psychotherapy Fellowship for 2023: We are now accepting applications for the Green House 2023 Cohort. What is the Green House training program? Launched in 2016, the Green House is LifeWorks’ postgraduate psychotherapy training program. Participants join us here in Chicago* for 12 months of tuition-free learning and real-world clinical experience centered on self-development, […] Read more “Participants Share their Experiences from the Green House”
Welcome Mariel Gardiner, MA, LPC
We are very happy to introduce Mariel Gardiner, MA, LPC. Mariel joined the Green House in January of this year. We talked to Mariel about her decision to join the Green House and what it means for her. How did you learn about the Green House? I learned about the Green House program through my […] Read more “Welcome Mariel Gardiner, MA, LPC”
Welcome Karina Meza, MA
We are very happy to introduce Karina Meza, MA. Karina who joined the Green House in January of this year. We recently spoke to Karina about her decision to join the Green House and what it meant for her. How did you learn about the Green House? I learned about the Green house program from […] Read more “Welcome Karina Meza, MA”
Welcome Jacqueline Restrepo, MA
We are very happy to introduce Jacqueline Restrepo, MA. Jacqueline joined the Green House in January of this year. We talked to Jacqueline about her decision to join the Green House and what it means for her. How did you learn about the Green House? I received an email from The Chicago School of Professional […] Read more “Welcome Jacqueline Restrepo, MA”
Welcome Michele Reitsma, MSW
We are very happy to introduce Michele Reitsma, MSW. Michele joined the Green House in January of this year. We talked to Michele about their decision to join the Green House and what it means for them. How did you learn about the Green House? If I remember correctly, I originally heard about this program […] Read more “Welcome Michele Reitsma, MSW”
Welcome Dena Campbell, MA
We are very happy to introduce Dena Campbell, MA. Dena joined the Green House in January of this year. We talked to Dena about her decision to join the Green House and what it means for her. How did you learn about the Green House? I learned about the Green House fellowship from an email […] Read more “Welcome Dena Campbell, MA”
Welcome Courtney Remacle, LSW
We are very happy to introduce Courtney Remacle, MSW. who joined the Green House in January of this year. We talked to Courtney about their decision to join the Green House and what it means for them. How did you learn about the Green House? A former Green House therapist recommended the program to me! What drew […] Read more “Welcome Courtney Remacle, LSW”
Welcome Green House Cohort 5!
Each January, LifeWorks welcomes a cohort of graduate therapists into its Green House training program. These therapists spend 12 months on staff at LifeWorks, work with clients and focus on: Developing cultural competence and knowledge related to LGB, trans and genderqueer, non-monogamy and kink/BDSM Strengthening their identities as therapists and learning how to use their unique strengths in clinical relationships […] Read more “Welcome Green House Cohort 5!”
Welcome Avi Vodnoy Wolf, R-DMT, MFA, MA
We are very happy to introduce Avi Vodnoy Wolf. Avi Joined the Green House in January of this year. We talked to Avi about their decision to join the Green House and what it means for them. How did you learn about the Green House? A mentor of mine, Rae McDaniel, told me about LifeWorks as […] Read more “Welcome Avi Vodnoy Wolf, R-DMT, MFA, MA”
Welcome Andrew Zapke, LCSW
Andrew Zapke, LCSW joined the Green House Cohort 4 in January. We are so pleased to have him on board. We recently interviewed him about GreenHouse and his interests. How did you learn about the Green House? I had been aware of Lifeworks for a while, first through the Poly Support Group, and later, with […] Read more “Welcome Andrew Zapke, LCSW”
Welcome Crystal Adams, LPC NCC
We are so excited about the great work that Cohort 4 of the Green House Training Program is doing this year. They are an ensemble of remarkable individuals with richly varied skills and experiences. Today we would like to introduce you to Crystal Adams, LPC, NCC. How did you learn about the Green House? I was […] Read more “Welcome Crystal Adams, LPC NCC”
Welcome Bridgid O’Connell, LSW
How did you learn about the Green House? I discovered the Green House program while researching internship opportunities for my last year of graduate school. I am a recent graduate of the Jane Addams College of Social Work program at the University of Illinois, at Chicago. I received my Masters of Social Work degree, with […] Read more “Welcome Bridgid O’Connell, LSW”