Marilyn Barnes, New Light & Staff Therapist, joined JPA in July 2021. Marilyn has a Bachelor of Arts (2017) from Knox College and a Master of Social Work from Erikson Institute (June 2022). Monday-Friday Marilyn serves as a school-based therapist, providing therapy services to children in a CPS school between the ages of 5 and 14. Marilyn began seeing private practice clients with New Light in April of 2022.  

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Prior to joining JPA, Marilyn held several positions including interning with Circle and Ciphers & Erikson Center, an AmeriCorps Volunteer with City Year Chicago, and a tutor and mentor at CPS school.

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Marilyn has a cat named Corazon, and in her free time enjoys biking, dancing, traveling, music, and spending time with family and friends. 

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Marilyn is All in for Kids because "I believe all children regardless of race, class, sexual orientation, etc. should have access to mental health services such as therapy."