Megan Carmen Joins JFS as Director of Clinical Services at Thrive Counseling

​​ANN ARBOR, MI – Jewish Family Services (JFS) of Washtenaw County is pleased to announce the addition of Megan Carmen, LMSW, CCTP, as the new Director of Clinical Services at Thrive Counseling, the mental health arm of JFS. Carmen brings over a decade of experience in youth mental health to the growing Thrive team, where she will help lead efforts to expand services for children, youth, and their families.

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Thrive Counseling is broadening its focus to meet the rising mental health needs of young people in the community, particularly those impacted by trauma and adverse experiences. Carmen’s appointment is a key step in this expansion, bringing specialized expertise in trauma, depression, anxiety, and acute stress to the organization.

A Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Michigan and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Carmen has spent the last ten years working directly with youth to address complex emotional and psychological challenges. Her compassionate, trauma-informed approach aligns with Thrive’s mission to provide accessible, high-quality mental health care to individuals and families across Washtenaw County.

“I am thrilled to join the Thrive Counseling team and contribute to the important work of supporting the mental health of children and youth in our community,” said Carmen. “This is a critical time to expand services, and I’m eager to bring my experience to this new role.”

With Carmen's leadership, Thrive Counseling will continue to strengthen its services and partnerships, ensuring that more young people have access to the support they need to thrive.
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For more information about Thrive Counseling and Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, please visit www.jfsannarbor.org/thrive.