Meet The Team
Ashley Ziolkowski, LMSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
(She/Her/Hers)
Ashley Ziolkowski, LMSW is Co-Owner of Therapy Alliance of Michigan, Inc. Ashley graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Master's in Clinical Social work. She has 9 years experience in child welfare and has been working as a schools social worker for the last 3 years.
Ashley has specialized experience working with individuals, school-aged children and their families. Ashley provides a comfortable and confidential space, utilizing a wide range of therapeutic techniques to provide clients with a safe and reflective space to facilitate change.
When she's not working, Ashley enjoys traveling, hiking, and camping with her friends and family.
Sometimes life is difficult. If you're struggling please reach out. Ashley is eager to help you live a peaceful and fulfilling life.
Amanda Lilley, LMSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
(She/Her/Hers)
Amanda Lilley, LMSW is Co-Owner of Therapy Alliance of Michigan, Inc. and a Licensed Master Social Worker with a clinical specialization. Amanda graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Master’s in Clinical Social Work and from Michigan State University with a Bachelor’s in Social Work. Amanda has over 10 years experience in child welfare and has been working as a therapist in a clinical setting for over 7 years.
Amanda enjoys working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma experiences. She has experience and enjoys working with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. Amanda believes in the importance of the therapeutic alliance and utilizes acceptance, empathy, compassion, and a wide range of therapeutic techniques to provide clients with a safe, trusting, reflective, and productive space to make real change in clients’ lives.
When she’s not working, Amanda enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and reading.
If you are experiencing depression or anxiety, have experienced a traumatic event, or are struggling with every day life and are looking for support and guidance in a non-judgement, empathetic space, please reach out. Amanda is happy to help!
Rachel DiBella, LMSW
License Clinical Social Worker (She/Her/Hers)
Rachel Conway, LLMSW, graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Master’s in Clinical Social Work and from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor’s in Social Work. Rachel has over 5 years experience in child welfare and has been working as an elementary level school social worker for the past year.
Rachel has experience working with children, adolescents, individual adults, and families. Rachel believes in the importance of creating a comfortable and nonjudgmental environment to allow a safe space for clients to share their stories and work towards achieving their goals.
In her free time, Rachel enjoys spending time with friends and family and her dog, Ruby. She also enjoys reading, working out, and doing puzzles.
Life can be overwhelming, but it isn’t something that has to be gone through alone. Having a safe and comfortable space with a trusted therapist to process through some of life’s challenges can be very empowering and freeing. If you’re looking for a listening ear, Rachel is here to help.
Charnae Keith, LLMSW
Limited License Clinical Social Worker (She/Her/Hers)
Charnae Keith, LLMSW graduated from Wayne State University with a Masters in Social Work and Saginaw Valley State University with a Bachelors in Social Work. Charnae has over 6 years of experience working with children and families. She's analytical with her approach to families as well as individuals. Charnae also has experience working with schools and community service organizations.
In her free time, Charnae enjoys giving back to the community by participating in community events such as Back to School Drives, Community Clean Up, Holiday Distribution Boxes, and Reading Out Loud Programs. Charnae also enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, working out, and crafting.
Charnae encourages clients to adopt a growth mindset which prepares them to deal with difficult situations that may arise in the future. Charnae believes it all starts with listening, having a non-bias approach, and understanding each person and situation is unique. Charnae’s natural warmth, positive energy, and problem solving skills can help you work through any social or emotional difficulties. Charnae is here whenever you’re ready!
Sylwia Wach, LLMSW
Limited License Clinical Social Worker (She/Her/Hers)
Sylwia Wach, LLMSW, graduated from Wayne State University with a Master’s in Clinical social work and a Bachelors in Social Work. Sylwia has experience working in child and family welfare, working with children on the spectrum, adolescents, adults, and families.
Sylwia has experience working with children in foster care, clients who have/are experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, substance use, and trauma experiences. Sylwia has experience in a variety of therapeutic approaches such as Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Therapy, and Child Play Therapy. Sylwia believes in finding the right therapeutic technique to fit your healing journey and is eager to create a safe and comfortable space to achieve your goals. Sylwia believes that achieving your best self is done by giving you the proper tools and guiding you with support, compassion, and empathy.
In her free time, Sylwia enjoys being outdoors, whether it's walking with her dog, biking, or rollerblading. Sylwia enjoys making others smile by baking sweet treats.
Life is nothing like a cakewalk. Taking the first steps towards a better life can be scary and intimidating, Sylwia is so happy and eager to take those steps with you.
Jacque Goode, LLMSW
Limited License Clinical Social Worker (She/Her/Hers)
Jacque Goode, LLMSW, graduated from Walden University with a Master's in Social Work. She also holds a MBA from Wayne State University. Jacque is also a Ph.D. in Human Services candidate at Walden University. Jacque recently completed a two-year clinical therapist internship at Affirmations, an LGBTQ+ Community Center located in Ferndale, Michigan and continues to volunteer there.
Jacque has 12 years of patient advocacy experience. Jacque wants to bring advocacy and awareness to challenges that underserved communities face, such as the LGBTQ+, Domestic Violence Survivors, and People of Color. Jacque has a passion for offering LGBTQ+ affirming services, trauma-informed care, and taking a client-centered approach.
Jacque loves spending time with her family, baking, and doing makeup in her free time. Jacque is ready to listen and help you!
Karrie Armstrong, LMSW
Limited License Clinical Social Worker (She/Her/Hers)
Karrie Armstrong, LMSW, graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Master’s in Clinical Social Work. She has experience working in child welfare and has been working as an independent therapist for over 3 years.
Karrie has experience working with survivors of domestic violence and traumatic events, those experiencing anger challenges, relationship struggles, and people experiencing postpartum depression/anxiety. She also works with clients who have emotional regulation and behavioral concerns, depression, anxiety, and ADHD struggles.
Karrie understands how overwhelming life can sometimes be. She believes a significant part of effective therapy is a safe and supportive environment where you feel supported, heard, and understood. If you are in need of exploring your emotions and enhancing your coping skills in a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment, Karrie is here to help!
Raelynn Sanchez
Marriage and Family Therapist, Intern (She/Her/Hers)
Raelynn Sanchez, MFT, Intern, is currently completing her Marriage and Family Therapy Master’s degree at Capella University and has a Psychology BS degree from Rochester University. Raelynn uses a solution-focused approach to guide individuals, couples, and children toward their goals. Raelynn believes everyone should have a nonjudgmental and safe place to work through their journey. Since everyone's journey is different, each client’s healing journey will look different and will be tailored to the client's needs.
In her free time, Raelynn likes to skate, travel, write, spend time with her family, go to concerts and listen to music.
Chanel Yousif, LLPC
Limited License Professional Counselor (She/Her/Hers)
Chanel Yousif, LLPC, graduated from Wayne State University with a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Chanel has experience working with clients who come from traumatic backgrounds and need support with issues like anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and eating disorders. Chanel works with clients on managing behaviors and emotional regulation and likes to take a holistic approach when applicable. She has experience working with diverse populations in community mental health and school settings.
We can't always predict what life throws at us, but we can always try to seek support and guidance to navigate through challenges. Mental health and wellness has always been Chanel's passion and she understands the importance of having compassion and empathy. Chanel guides clients in developing new insights, facilitating change, and creating a sense of empowerment. If you need a safe space to be your authentic self and need support with healing, Chanel is here for you!
Raquel Edwards, LLMSW
Limited License Clinical Social Worker (She/Her/Hers)
Raquel Edwards, LLMSW, graduated from Wayne State University with her Masters in Clinical Social Worker and Oakland University with her Bachelors in social work. Raquel has over 5 years of experience working with children and families. She has currently been working as an elementary School Social Worker.
Raquel has experience providing counseling to both children and adults. Although most of Raquel’s experience has been in a school, she has clinical experience working with adults in both mental health and addictions in alcohol and drugs. In addition, Raquel is a certified trauma and resilience practitioner.
When Raquel is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, Taco Tuesday, cooking, catching a new movie in the theaters, practicing different makeup techniques, and traveling.
Raquel believes in the importance of mental health and calls herself the self care queen! Together you both can discover new coping skills and new ways to express self love.
Alisa Means-Looney, LLMSW
Limited License Clinical Social Worker (She/Her/Hers)
Alisa Means-Looney, LLMSW graduated from the University of Louisville with a Master of Science in Social Work and a Bachelor in Social Work. Alisa has 3 years of experience working with the mental health, substance abuse, and grief population. Alisa also has experience working with the homeless population.
In her free time, Alisa enjoys spending quality time with her family, especially her grandson, serving others, giving to those less fortunate, playing volleyball, working out, and shopping.
Although at some point everyone has had trouble with life and what it brings, Alisa feels empowering and advocating for clients to become the best version of themselves utilizing client center and CBT modalities. Alisa only hopes to try to help others find peace, not by trying to escape their problems, but by confronting them courageously, as peace is not in denial, but in victory.
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SPARKLE JACKSON
Clinical Social Worker -Intern
(She/Her/Hers)
Sparkle is a highly skilled and experienced social work professional with a diverse skillset working with children,
families, and vulnerable adults in various settings. With a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Public
Administration from Central Michigan University and currently pursuing a Master in Social Work at Wayne State
University, Sparkle has a solid academic foundation to support her clinical expertise.
She has eight years of experience working with a wide range of clients, including at-risk youth, juvenile youth,
developmentally delayed adolescents, and seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer.
She is well-equipped to address
the unique needs of each individual, and her compassionate approach empowers clients to recognize their capacity
for growth and achieve their short and long-term goals.
Sparkle employs evidence-based modalities tailored to each client specific needs. She is committed to promoting
growth and development in all aspects of her clients lives. Her clinical knowledge and empathetic approach make
her an invaluable asset to any client seeking therapy.
When not working, she enjoys doing nothing planned to decompress from a society that thrives off plans and
agendas. Her life mantra is nothing defines you with you, and she empowers all clients to believe the same. She is
eager to work alongside you as you work toward identified goals.