FAMILY THERAPISTS AND COUNSELORS

Director Team

Jennifer Bradof, MSW, LCSW

Executive Director

Wyoming & Idaho Licensed

Jennifer Bradof serves as the Executive Director and Clinical Director of Teton Behavior Therapy (TBT). Jennifer began TBT after identifying a need for expanded mental health care services in both Idaho and Wyoming. She began her social work career in Chicago, Illinois before moving to Jackson in 2005. She graduated with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois. Before starting Teton Behavior Therapy, she worked as a School Social Worker with the Teton County School District, and as the Junior Advocate Coordinator at the Community Safety Network. Jennifer has over 20 years experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings including schools and hospitals. She values being a mother to her three children, spending time in the outdoors and actively participating in the community.

Jean Abrams, MSW, LCSW

Clinical Director of Idaho TBT

(she/her/hers)

Wyoming & Idaho Licensed

Jean Abrams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience. Jean is from Avon Lake, OH, and received a BA in Women’s Studies from Ohio State University.  Jean moved to Jackson, WY in 1998 and worked for Community Safety Network and Teton County Victim Witness Program.  In 2006, Jean pursued her Masters of Social Work degree from Colorado State University, with the goal of exploring the clinical aspect of social work in addition to working with diverse client populations.  Upon graduating, Jean worked in the Special Education Department at Children’s Learning Center, supporting children and families to thrive as individuals and within their family and school ecosystems.   

Jean joined Teton Behavior Therapy in 2018 and currently works with children, families, individuals and is an ally of those who identify as LGBTQUIA+.  Jean uses a strengths-based perspective as well as a number of therapeutic modalities and techniques when working with clients includingEMDR, CBT, Family Therapy, Play Therapy, and more. Jean is trained in Synergetic Play Therapy, Perinatal Mood Disorders, positive parenting and supporting teachers with challenging behavior in the classroom. As a clinician, Jean prioritizes trauma-informed care, celebrates the diversity of humans, and the opportunity for each of us to live our truest lives.

 Jean is a mother who finds solace and joy playing in the mountains with her family and friends.   

Sarah Caldwell, MSW, LCSW

Director of Operations and Wyoming Clinical Director

Wyoming & Idaho Licensed

Sarah comes to us from New York City where she earned her Masters in Social Work from Fordham University in 2013.  She then worked with the NY State Early Intervention Program as a service coordinator aiding families in the navigation of evaluations and securing services.

Sarah then joined the clinical team at the widely respected  Northside Center for Child Development in East Harlem and worked as a therapist in schools, including middle and high schools.  Sarah continues to work with children, adolescents, and families and feels passionate about the potential for growth, change, and connection within the therapeutic relationship.

Sarah and her family relocated to Teton County in 2016.  Sarah enjoys life with her husband and two young daughters and is dedicated to serving the adults, children, adolescents, and families of our community as a therapist for Teton Behavior Therapy.

Kelsi Lovejoy, MSW, LCSW

Pinedale Clinical Director

Wyoming Licensed

Kelsi is a Sublette County native who received both her undergraduate in Sociology and her Masters of Social Work degrees from the University of Wyoming. Graduating in 2019 with her MSW, Kelsi then worked in Community Mental health, gaining valuable experience with a large range of mental health disorders, including but not limited to trauma and stress-related disorders, anxiety, depression, substance misuse/abuse, child/family therapy, life transition issues, and couples’ work. Kelsi has been with TBT since December of 2020 and has enjoyed focusing on her work with young children, teens, and adults with histories of complex trauma.

Kelsi is an EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing), SPT (synergetic play therapy), and CAMS (collaborative assessment and management of suicidality) practitioner. She upholds the belief that every human being has inherent worth and value and has made it her mission to help others see this in themselves.

When she is not in the office, Kelsi and her husband prefer to spend their time connecting with friends and family or enjoying various activities in the mountains with their dog, Tave (who can also frequently be seen around the office asking for belly rubs) and the newest additions to their clan, two BLM burros named Ava and Orly.

Hillary Lavino, MSW, LCSW

Assistant of Operations & JH Clinical Director

(she/her/hers)

Wyoming & Idaho Licensed

Hillary is a clinical social worker based out of our Jackson office. Hillary sees inherent value and worth in everyone and is passionate about offering others the space and tools to explore the internal and external barriers holding them back from leading connected and fulfilling lives. She enjoys working with adolescents, families, and adults from diverse racial, cultural, and gender identities, sexualities, socioeconomic statuses, and backgrounds. Hillary received a BS in Art Education from the University of Vermont before gaining a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Wyoming. Hillary taught locally at SIS and JHHS as a tenured art educator before entering social work.

Born and raised in Teton County, Wyoming, Hillary is very invested in the well-being of our community. She utilizes a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach and strives to make therapy engaging and dynamic. Hillary is an Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner and has received additional training in ADHD, OCD, disordered eating, substance use disorders, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT). Hillary’s focus areas encompass trauma, attachment, anxiety-related disorders, ADHD, addictions, and life transitions.

Outside of work, Hillary enjoys all the outdoor adventuring this area has to offer- skiing in particular.

 

Anne Ellingson, MAC, CAP, LPC

Therapist & Director of Team Support

Wyoming & Idaho Licensed

Anne has lived and worked in Jackson since 1988. As a clinician, she has worked extensively with adults with substance use disorder, domestic violence, mental health and anger issues. Anne received her Master’s degree in Addiction Counseling in 2015, and currently holds her license as a Certified Addictions Practitioner and Licensed Professional Counselor. Anne is certified for EMDR therapy, sex and gambling addictions.

When Anne is not in the office, she spends time with her two adult children, enjoys hiking, riding horses, film and travel.