Clarque Johnson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, received her Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology with a concentration in Child Protection from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She completed her Bachelors of Arts from Benedictine University.

Clarque has worked as a therapist conducting individual, family, and group therapy with children, adolescents, and adults. She specializes in a variety of clinical presentations such as anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, disruptive behaviors, school-related issues, attention difficulties, court-ordered treatment, and parent-child reunification. Clarque has worked in various settings including community mental health centers, forensic centers, hospitals, and crisis stabilization centers. Clarque utilizes Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy in treating her clients. Her experience in community, hospital, and court settings equipped her to help navigate challenges and difficulties families may face.

Clarque is passionate about serving the community, creating resources, and providing mental health education. In her free time, Clarque enjoys cooking/baking, traveling, watching movies, working out, and spending time with family and friends.

Jessica Walters has recently joined the GEYFCS team as a part-time staff therapist. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University (NIU) in 1995 and her Master’s in Social Work in 1999 from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has been a School Social Worker at a local high school for the past 22 years and holds a second Master’s degree in Educational Administration from NIU. Her previous social work experience has included: Work in the prison system, foster care, and Dupage County Health Department as a Respite Worker. She is excited to be starting another facet of her career and is eager to serve the community in this role.  

Megan Fritz, a Licensed Social Worker joined GEYFCS as a part time staff therapist. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater in 2020 and her Master’s degree in social work from Aurora University. Megan has been working as a full-time case manager for DuPage County. Megan’s social work experiences include: working with the senior population to provide resources and tools to remain self-sufficient in the community, and doing private practice therapy for people ages 6 and older. She was also a teacher’s assistant for children ages 3 months- 5 years old in a daycare setting while obtaining her undergraduate degree. Megan utilizes Narrative Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Creative (Play) Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in treating clients. She is passionate about enhancing client well-being, problem solving and providing resources to clients. She enjoys drawing and writing, reading, riding bicycles and playing with her puppy. Megan is excited to start her new role at GEYFCS.

My name is Deanna Filkins and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has practiced for the past 14 years treating children, adolescents and their families in various therapeutic settings.  I received my MSW in Community Practice from DePaul University in Chicago, and completed my Bachelors of Art at Illinois State University.  I am passionate about treating children, adolescents and teens using a strengths-based, family-systems and trauma-focused lens to help strengthen families and the communities they reside within.  I have experience treating adolescent/teen mood disorders, divorce, gender and identity challenges, family conflict, bereavement/grief, behavioral and learning disorders alongside my support work in collaboration with local area schools.  In addition to my role at Glen Ellyn Youth and Family Counseling Service, I have a private clinical practice located in Geneva, IL.