UPSURGE - Key Persons
Ms. Horn has over 8 years of experience working in the mental health field, primarily with children, adolescents, and families. She also has had several years of experience working with adults ages 18 through 80. Ms. Horn has successfully worked one-on-one and in groups with individuals to help teach new skills, build emotional resilience, and access resources, all of which are needed to problem solve, cope and deal with life difficulties.
Job Titles:
- Limited Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Erin Lyons is a Limited Licensed Clinical Social Worker graduated from Wayne State University with an Undergraduate Degree in Social Work, 2019 and a Graduate degree in Social Work, 2020. Erin has a broad range of experience working in Community Mental Health, with children, families, and in recovery groups for a variety of addictions.
Ms. Cheleuka has been working with and managing Adult Foster Care (AFC) homes since 2008 and co-founded a medical and mental health clinic in Malawi Africa in 2013. Additionally, she has worked with the 43rd District court in Hazel Park, MI with individuals released from prison on probation, a shelter in Pontiac, Michigan to assist individuals faced with homelessness and other high-risk factors, and within an addiction treatment facility in Waterford, MI primarily with women struggling with a Substance Use Disorder.
Mr. Asif Khan has over 25 years of experience working in various environments helping people get past their concerns, overcome their fears, and increase their functioning in life. He has worked with individuals, families, and groups, of all ages, suffering with addiction, anxiety, depression, trauma, aging complications, caregiver strain, relationship strain, and a host of other barriers.
Ms. Stephanie Warren has over 10 years of experience providing support to children, adolescents, and adults, within various settings. She offers strength-based therapy with a non-traditional approach. She specializes in offering early intervention services, to families with young children, facilitating parenting groups, connecting persons with community resources, and assisting with employment guidance.
Ms. Warren graduated from Oakland Community College in 2008 with an Associates of Applied Science in Mental Health/Social Work, Oakland University in 2015 with a Bachelors in Social Work, and from Wayne State University in 2019 with a Masters in Social Work. Ms. Warren is licensed through the State of Michigan to practice Social Work (License # 6801105140).
Ms. Warren prides herself on supporting clients in addressing those concerns that might prevent them from moving forward in life and empowering clients to make the necessary changes to identify strengths and realize untapped potential.
Ms. Valorie Evans, LMSW is the lead Clinical Social Worker/Therapist at Upsurge. Ms. Evans has worked with individuals, families, couples and groups over the past 12 years providing guidance and support to help resolve issues causing discomfort. Ms. Evans graduated from Marygrove College in 2005 with a Bachelors in Social Work and from Wayne State University in 2007 with a Masters in Social Work. She is a fully licensed Clinical Social Worker with the State of Michigan (License #6801089854).
Ms. Evans worked at a non-profit Organization in Southwest Detroit for 10 years as the Director of Prevention Services working with youth and families in various capacities. After recognizing that many Children and Families of Color mental health needs were not being met she decided to start Upsurge! Ms. Evans has been a faculty instructor at Wayne State University since 2015 helping to prepare future Social Workers. She teaches courses in Social Work Practice and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.