SWTRS Staff

BARBARA BURKA, LICSW
SWTRS Director

Barbara joined the staff of SWTRS in 1995. She is a clinical social worker with over 20 years of professional experience. She has provided assessments, case management and therapy for individuals and groups in a variety of settings, including outpatient clinics, schools, residential treatment centers, and outreach programs. Ms. Burka is the mother of school-aged children, and is actively involved in community organizations that provide support for families. She understands the stresses and challenges that today's families can face, and the frustrations often encountered in finding appropriate support and treatment.

"Callers to SWTRS often have questions about choosing a therapist and about what to expect from counseling. I very much enjoy being able to educate them and help them feel more comfortable with the process." -Barbara Burka, LICSW

ANITA MULCAHEY, LICSW, ACSW
SWTRS Assistant Director

Anita joined the staff of SWTRS in 2004. A clinical social worker with over 15 years experience, she has worked primarily in medical settings with patients and families coping with cancer, kidney disease and multiple sclerosis. The medical settings where she has worked include Beth Israel Hospital and MetroWest Medical Center. Ms. Mulcahey has school aged children and also is an active community volunteer.

“I love assisting callers to SWTRS feel empowered and in control of the therapist search process. Individuals are amazed by the information that we have available to make the best possible match for themselves or their loved ones.”-Anita Mulcahey, LICSW, ACSW

Jill Millis, LICSW
SWTRS Referral Specialist

Jill has worked at Mass. General and Mt. Auburn Hospitals, on medical, surgical and in-patient psychiatric services. She has been a leader of postpartum support groups as well as parenting groups. For the past 20 years, she has maintained a private practice. She has also worked with the Belmont/ Watertown VNA.

“It is very gratifying to help people identify what will be a good match in therapy, and to hear back from callers that they are very pleased with our service. I find it a privilege to help make a difference in the process of finding the right therapist.”