Our Team S

Hannah Schoenung, MS, LPCC, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Hannah has experience working with children and adolescents utilizing therapeutic techniques such as play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Prior to working at Child Focus, Hannah completed her internship under a certified play therapist.

Linda Selsby, MSW, LISW-S, received her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Cincinnati, Graduate School of Social Work in 1987 and has been licensed by the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Workers and Family Counselor Board as an independent practitioner since 1990. Mrs. Selsby has been employed by Child Focus, Inc. since February 2014 as an outpatient therapist and sees clients at the Child Focus offices located at Health Source of Ohio in the Georgetown Pediatric office and the Health Source of Ohio Family Practice office in Batavia, Ohio.  Her areas of competency include but are not limited to the following: diagnosis and treatment of mental and emotional disorders, mental and behavioral health counseling for individuals, families, group and child and adolescent psychotherapy.  Mrs. Selsby utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, play therapy and psycho-educational interventions in her work with children.

Susan Shafer, MA, LPCC-S, is a clinical mental health therapist at the Mt. Orab office in addition to the Brown County Coordinator. Susan enjoys working with adolescents and teenagers while utilizing humor and a client’s strengths to help promote motivation and change. Susan is a trauma informed clinician and is currently working on getting certified in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Susan is also informed in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help develop “a life worth living”. 

Susan obtained her Bachelors of Arts and Sciences at University of Cincinnati while interning at Clermont County MRDD and University of Cincinnati Women’s Psychiatric Research Department.  Susan later obtained her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health at Xavier University.

Corey Sheldon, Psy.D. is a Psychologist at Child Focus, Inc.  He obtained his M.S. degree in 2016 and his Psy.D. degree in 2019 from Eastern Kentucky University, and was licensed in 2022.  He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky and remains a large UK college basketball fan.  Throughout his training, Corey has developed a passion for working with individuals of all ages diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.  He has engaged in both therapy and diagnostic services with these population in a private clinic, psychiatric hospital, college counseling center, and now community mental health setting.  His internship was completed at Purdue University Counseling and Psychological Services, where he provided therapy, testing, education, and crisis services to the college student body there.  At Child Focus, Inc. he participates in individual/group therapy, psychological testing, and crisis intervention under the weekly supervision of a licensed supervisor. Corey uses an eclectic approach to therapy, drawing from different theories and evidence-based approaches to best fit the needs of his clients.  He is primarily influenced by client-centered, cognitive-behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, and interpersonal approaches to therapy.

Hilary Shelton, BA, QMHS, is a Qualified Mental Health Specialist for Out of Home Care at Child Focus, Inc. She earned her Associate of Arts Degree, with a concentration in Pre-Law, at Southern State Community College in 2000 and her Bachelor of Arts Degree, with a concentration in Social Science, at Shawnee State University in 2003. Hilary has also been trained in the Nurturing Parent Program. She began working at Child Focus, Inc. in 2006 as a Qualified Mental Health Specialist working with foster children and their foster families. She continues in this role and also is a co-leader for the Challenges and Choices life skills group at the agency. Prior to working at Child Focus, Inc., Hilary worked for Brown County Department of Job and Family Services for three years. She has experience working with children, adolescents and their families in behavioral health and child welfare for over 16 years.

Rachel Shepherd is a Bachelor’s Level Apprentice at the Wasserman Day Treatment program in our Clermont and Brown County location. Rachel is currently a senior obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Psychological Sciences and a Minor in Human Services & Addiction at Northern Kentucky University. In the following year, Rachel is planning on attending Xavier University for their Clinical Psychology Doctorate program where she will be obtaining her Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D.). Rachel joined Child Focus in May of 2023.

Victoria (Tori) Silvati, Psy.D., completed her graduate training in clinical psychology at the University of Indianapolis in 2024. She is currently completing her post-doctoral fellowship at Child Focus and working toward independent licensure as a Clinical Psychologist. Her previous clinical experiences have involved working at private practice outpatient settings and university counseling centers, including completing her doctoral internship at the University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Student Counseling Center. At Child Focus Dr. Silvati offers individual, family, and group therapy, alongside conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations. Although she has worked with a variety of presenting concerns and individuals across the lifespan, her work is characterized by a deep passion for supporting children, adolescents, and families who have experienced traumatic events. She is committed to fostering a welcoming and empathetic therapeutic environment to address the diverse needs of each individual and family. Specifically, Dr. Silvati draws from client-centered, interpersonal, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to encourage clients and their families to reflect on their thoughts, behaviors, and relationships with others to understand their current functioning.

Jenny Small, MSW, LISW-S, is an outpatient therapist at Child Focus, Inc. She received a graduate degree in social work from the University of Cincinnati in 2011. Prior to her work at Child Focus, Inc. Mrs. Small worked as direct care staff on the crisis stabilization unit at St. Joseph Orphanage in Cincinnati Ohio. The focus of Mrs. Small’s work was to help in the treatment and care of clients who suffered from mental health and behavioral issues. Mrs. Small helped to run therapeutic groups, provided support to the clients who were living on the crisis stabilization unit, helped manage crisis situations that would occur on the unit and met the clients’ daily needs during school, group therapy, meal time and free time. As an outpatient therapist at Child Focus, Inc. since July of 2012, Mrs. Small works with families who are in need of support for mental health, behavioral concerns and difficult family situations. Mrs. Small’s clients are children who have been referred to counseling due to mental health concerns, such as, trauma, depression, anxiety, anger, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Mrs. Small is also currently leading a therapeutic group to help children with their anger management skills.

Laura Stith, Ph.D., became a licensed psychologist in the state of Ohio in 1997.  She earned her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a specialty in children and adolescents from the University of Cincinnati in 1996.  Dr. Stith has treated mental health issues in children in a variety of settings including outpatient, inpatient psychiatric and inpatient medical. She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the Indiana University School of Medicine and her post-doctoral fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. Dr. Stith was at Child Focus as a Psychology Student Trainee and Contract Therapist from 1992-1995.  She returned to Child Focus in 1997 and has been the Chief Clinical Officer since 2000.  Dr. Stith is the co-leader of the Clermont County Crisis Response Team and is a nationally certified Olweus Bullying Prevention Trainer.  She was part of the Clermont 20/20 leadership class in 2005.  She was recognized in Clermont County in 2007 with the Wasserman Champion Award and the Hope and Heroes Award.