Meet our team of professionals

Cassandra grew up in a low-income household but was fortunate to have learned about credit cards and budgeting in high school from her father, inspiring her to pay it forward and help others become financially stable. Cassandra lives and breathes psychology and money and how these are interwoven in the way we think about and use money. She believes managing money is a life skill and is committed to helping others change their relationships with money and learn the skills to make better personal financial decisions.

With a background in education, Makayla values building trusting relationships and creating supportive environments where people feel comfortable and understood. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate challenges with compassion, encouragement, and care. Her goal is to help others feel supported as they take steps toward growth, stability, and confidence.

Thamara Barthelus is passionate about helping individuals take control of their financial future. Drawing on a background in banking, higher education, and tax preparation, she has dedicated her career to making financial systems more understandable and accessible particularly for students, families, and underserved communities. Her work equips people with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions that lead to lasting success.

Sarah Lambert is passionate about helping people face their financial reality, find clarity, and make a realistic plan — one step at a time. She believes financial choices are shaped by every life experience we carry, not just the numbers, and incorporates Motivational Interviewing into her work because she believes her clients are the experts of their own lives. With nearly five years of experience and over 200 clients served, Sarah is excited to support people on the path to recovery from gambling addiction and is currently working toward her Certified Financial Therapist™ (CFT™) designation.

Breanna Johnston works as an Intake Specialist at Gamfin and also helps individuals and families with budgeting, debt reduction, and financial loss. She has worked across financial counseling, project management, and client relations, supporting diverse communities, including military families. Breanna earned her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Ashford University.

Abdullah Mahmood works as an Intake Specialist for Gamfin and also treats disordered gambling as a full-time clinician. He has worked extensively in prevention, treatment, administration, as well as having direct services with clients with mental health concerns, clients with substance use disorder, and clients with disordered gambling. Abdullah attended Columbus State Community College for his associate’s degree, attended The Ohio State University, for his bachelor’s degree in social work, and lastly Cleveland State University for his master’s in social work.

Mike Greenwood is passionate about helping people master their finances and believes everyone deserves access to a supportive, judgment-free financial counselor. An Army veteran with over 15 years in the nonprofit sector, he has guided countless service members through major life transitions. Mike specializes in financial education, debt payoff planning, budgeting, family financial health, and couples counseling, creating a clear roadmap for clients to reach their goals.

For nearly 20 years, I've helped individuals, families, service members, veterans, and community members navigate financial challenges through banking, nonprofit work, military transition programs, and financial counseling. These experiences have taught me that financial struggles can happen to anyone, and that asking for help is a sign of strength. There's no place for embarrassment or judgment in our sessions. My role is to listen, understand your goals, and help you build practical solutions that fit your unique situation. Together, we'll focus on reducing financial stress, building confidence, and creating a path toward long-term financial stability.

Kat is a financial counselor committed to helping individuals rebuild finances, confidence, and peace of mind following gambling-related challenges. With over 15 years of experience in education, business, and financial managment, she offers practical, judgement-free guidance to help clients understand their situation, create realistic plans, and move toward long-term stability. Formerly a Financial and Career Counselor with the U.S. Army TAP in Germany, she is fluent in English and Spanish.

Alexis is a dedicated social work professional with a passion for strengthening communities through systems-level intervention. Currently pursuing her Master’s in Social Work at Boston University, she is committed to promoting individual, family, and community well-being by reducing barriers and improving access to essential resources.

Michael is a CFP® and a full-time graduate student pursuing an MS in mental health counseling. Michael lives, works, and breathes at the intersection of mental health and finance, and believes success at these crossroads is critical for human thriving.

Kayleen is passionate about helping people regain stability when money feels overwhelming. Her goal is to make managing money less stressful and more approachable through practical steps and tools taken together. In her work, Kayleen creates a judgment-free space, approaching every conversation with respect, empathy, and care.

Lynn's passion for helping others recover from financial trauma comes from her own personal experiences. At the tender age of 18, her parents saddled her with the family’s farm loans and never paid them back. Today, Lynn uses her unique life experience to help others navigate life’s financial curveballs and avoid the same financial pitfalls she faced.

‍Kristen Haflett is an Intake Specialist with GamFin and helps connect clients with a financial counselor and other necessary resources.

Andrea Person is a Care Navigator and Intake Specialist at GamFin, where she connects individuals from diverse backgrounds with tailored resources to support well-being and resilience.

Oscar learned early on about the importance of making every dollar count, inspiring him on a journey to help others find financial stability. Today, as an AFC®, he helps others find their financial footing and build their future, with specialization in helping military service members.

Stephanie’s professional journey into financial planning blends her background in social services with a passion for helping people use finance to achieve their life goals. Stephanie focuses on creating trusted relationships based on non-judgmental support, financial education, and a deep understanding of clients’ hopes, dreams, and specific life circumstances.

For more than 30 years, Sara has dedicated her career to helping people build critical life skills in financial capability and resilience. Whether helping clients with money management, debt, or recovery from adversity or trauma, Sara empowers clients with the confidence and resources they need to make better personal financial decisions.

Growing up in a recession, Jessica witnessed its financial and emotional impact on families throughout her community. Today, she uses her deep expertise in financial planning to shepherd those in financial distress to a place of stability and success.

Axton uniquely understands the emotional toll of debt and financial trauma; as a young child, she was the victim of familial identity theft. Axton knows the challenging journey that many face on the road to financial recovery, and wants to help clients regain their footing, one step at a time.

Ambus understands intimately the unique challenges that people in recovery often face. Nearly 15 years ago, he found himself consumed with a roulette addiction. Today, as an AFC®, he knows that with accountability, intentionality, and consistency, his clients can also find the unique rhythm of their recovery.