Our Team

Katie Wilson is the Executive Director of Youth and Family Services (YFS), a role she has embraced with unwavering dedication and passion. With over ten years of experience in the field of counseling, Katie has consistently championed the cause of providing a safe, supportive haven for vulnerable youth, while advocating for mental health and emotional resilience.

Under her leadership, YFS has continued to evolve and thrive, with Katie playing a pivotal role in shaping the organization's mission and strategic direction. Her deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by young people today ensures that YFS remains steadfast in its commitment to creating positive outcomes for those it serves.

Katie is particularly proud of the strong team she leads, and she recognizes that her leadership is a direct reflection of the collective efforts and dedication of the staff. She takes great pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative environment, where the well-being of both staff and youth is at the forefront of everything they do.

Katie's passion for the work of Youth and Family Services runs deep. She cannot imagine herself doing anything else, and her commitment to the organization's mission is unwavering. She is profoundly grateful for the communities that support YFS, knowing that without their generosity and partnership, the impactful work the organization does every day would not be possible.
 

Kristin is a highly skilled counselor with a wealth of expertise in trauma, sexual abuse, depression, and suicide intervention. Her commitment to professional growth is exemplified by her completion of the University of Oklahoma's Problematic Sexual Behavior-Adolescent (PSB-A) Training, certification as a Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) National Therapist, and proficiency in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT).

Susan is a dedicated counselor with training and hands-on experience in addressing trauma, co-occurring mental health, and substance abuse concerns. She is certified by the University of Oklahoma's Problematic Sexual Behavior-Adolescent (PSB-A) Training and she facilitates the DUI assessments and classes.

Serves as an Outreach counselor & DV facilitator 

Kristina has specialized training and practical experience in vital areas such as co-occurring mental health and substance abuse concerns, fostering independent living skills in teenagers, addressing developmental disabilities, promoting social skills development, and facilitates the Batterers intervention class.

Serves as an Outreach Counselor

Mitzi has successfully earned her degree as a LPC as of 2026. Currently, she is enrolled in a program focused on obtaining certification in Problematic Sexual Behavior. Notably, she holds a Master's in Indigenous Peoples Law from the University of Oklahoma and has received specialized education in the field of mental health, particularly in addressing trauma-related issues.

Serves as an Outreach Counselor

Chelsea holds certifications as a Behavioral Case Manager II and a Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Specialist. Her specialized expertise includes independent living skills, homelessness prevention, effective interviewing and engagement techniques, social skills development, emotional regulation services, group therapy with young children, and comprehensive parenting education.

Serves as an Outreach Counselor