Clinical Staff Updates

GLENCOE — June 1, 2018 — Family Service of Glencoe (FSG), Glencoe’s primary social service agency, promotes Senior Therapist Kathy Livingston to the position of clinical director and welcomes two new staff members, Joshua Annex and Emily Mysel, both licensed clinical social workers, to its program services team. Please join us in congratulating Kathy in her new role and welcoming Joshua and Emily to FSG.

Kathy Livingston, LCSW, MAT, has served as a therapist with FSG since 2013. As a therapist who has worked with adults and children for 20 years, Kathy supports the psychological needs facing adults, parents, families, and children in our community. Her clinical focus is helping individuals with depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief. Kathy helps children and parents navigate through the divorce process, blended families, and other life transitions. Additionally, she offers parents support when faced with the challenges of child rearing in today’s world and supports families in creating stronger attachments and communication. Prior to coming to FSG, Kathy worked in hospital, school, and private settings as a therapist and an educator. She holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Chicago, and a master’s degree in teaching from National-Louis University, with Illinois state certification in early childhood education.

“Kathy has contributed greatly to FSG, our school/parent partnerships, and the Glencoe community as a whole during her five years with the organization,” said William Hansen, MSW, Executive Director. “Her established community relationships and therapeutic expertise make her an ideal candidate for the clinical director position.”

Joshua Annex, LCSW, CADC, joins FSG as a therapist. He is a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor helping clients who wish to moderate or eliminate their relationship with drugs and alcohol. Josh also works extensively with relationship issues and often counsels couples who are looking to make positive changes in their relationships or requiring help to separate more amicably so as not to negatively impact their children. He also spends time with clients seeking career and life changes who currently feel “stuck” in their present circumstances. Josh is a graduate of Loyola University’s social work program working with clients grappling with substance abuse disorders and associated trauma. He spent a year at the VA’s mental health clinic counseling veterans with symptoms of PTSD due to combat situations overseas. Josh also has a private practice in the Lakeview area of Chicago.

Emily Mysel, LCSW, is FSG’s new senior program case manager. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Miami University of Ohio and holds a Master of Social Work degree from University of Illinois at Chicago-Jane Addams College of Social Work, with a concentration in community health and urban development. Emily has worked with older adults and their families for the past 13 years. Her clinical expertise includes educating clients and their families on the complexities of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia and providing support and referrals throughout their aging journey. Emily has vast experience in bereavement and end of life support, community outreach, and facilitating support groups. Emily’s passion for her work, combined with a commitment to providing older adults and their families the respect, compassion, and dignity they so deserve, is founded in her enduring love for her grandparents.

“We are pleased to have Emily and Josh join our staff,” said Kathy Livingston, LCSW, MAT, Clinical Director. “They are strong additions to our clinical team. Their professional expertise and experience will help us serve critical needs in our community.”

ABOUT FAMILY SERVICE OF GLENCOE: Rooted in Glencoe for more than 100 years, Family Service of Glencoe strengthens our community through highly confidential services that prevent and treat emotional and psychological problems. Services include counseling to individuals and families; community education; crisis intervention; senior housing assistance and more. To receive help or become a supporter of this non-profit organization, visit www.familyserviceofglencoe.org.