Deverie Kelley, LCSW, LAC Deverie graduated from the University of Montana with a bachelor’s degree in social work. She worked as a counselor at a residential treatment facility for emotionally disturbed youth before returning to the University of Montana to pursue a Master of Social Work. Deverie is licensed as a clinical social worker and addictions counselor in Montana. […] Read more »
Jennifer Knudsen Jennifer has lived in Montana for the past 20 years and earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Montana before building her clinical career as a therapist at Youth Homes. Her professional experience includes therapeutic group care, case management, and home support services. She adds diversity to her career as a […] Read more »
Emma Thackston, SWLC Emma is a Social Work Licensure Candidate who began working with Youth Homes in 2025. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Whitworth University, majoring in psychology with a minor in music, and completed her Master of Social Work at the University of Montana in May 2025. Emma’s clinical lens emphasizes the importance of human relationships […] Read more »
Nathan Klette Nathan began working for Youth Homes in 2014 as a Summer Day Program Coordinator at Francetich Children’s Home. After volunteering for Peace Corps-Madagascar from 2015-2017, Nathan returned to work at Francetich Children’s Home (now Sunrise) and began working at Talbot Boys Home as a Youth Counselor. Since 2021, Nathan has been a part of the […] Read more »
Katherine Blaedow Katherine began her career at Youth Homes in 2022 as a Youth Counselor at the Susant Talbot Home for Girls. Since then, she has served many roles within the organizations, including CSCT Therapist, Family Care Therapist, and Lead Clinical Staff. Katherine specializes in DBT, Trauma Focused-CBT, and Circle of Security Parenting. While she is not […] Read more »
