Meet the NIC Team

Courtney is the Clinical Director for the Neuro Inclusive Counseling program at Options & Advocacy, obtained her MSW from Aurora University in 2016 and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her professional work has been largely associated with LGBTQ, marginalized populations, and individuals with disabilities.

Yazmin has a bachelor’s degree from Columbia College of Missouri and has several years of experience working with adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in a variety of roles.

Marikate currently holds a Master’s of Social Work and is pursuing a Master’s of Social Work at Aurora University. She has experience working with people with Autism and has a professional interest in working with teens and young adults.

Alma first joined Options & Advocacy as an intern, and is excited to be working as a therapist in the NIC program. She has a Master’s of Social Work degree from Aurora University and has experience working with children and teens.

Otto is a Licensed Social Worker who began his professional career as a high school Spanish teacher and earned his Master’s of Social Work in 2023. Otto has experience working with adolescents in high school. He addresses conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, ODD, and autism by creating an accepting and non-judgmental environment in which they can work to grow, heal and transform their trauma.

Daisi has a Master's degree in Social Work from Aurora University. Spanish being her first language, she has a passion for helping others, particularly within the Hispanic community where language can sometimes be a barrier. She has worked with children since 2018 and finds joy in witnessing students grow and succeed. She is dedicated to supporting them on their journey towards achieving their goals.