Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Christian Counselor

Works With Adolescents, Adults, Couples and Families.

Specialty Issues: Anxiety, Depression, Stress,Anger Management,ADHD, Substance Abuse, Marital Issues, PTSD, and Grief

Virginia Beach location

EDUCATION

• BA Sociology From Old Dominion University 1978
• MSW From Norfolk State University 1981
• Post Graduate College of William and Mary 1985-1987

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

• Dually licensed in mental health counseling and substance abuse treatment
• Over thirty years professional clinical work with dually diagnosed patients, in addition to specializing in  family therapy, marital therapy, SA groups and SA-IOP groups;  Supervision of interns emphasizing in SA/ MH treatment methods and skill development. 

LICENSURE

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker(LCSW), Licensed Substance Abuse Practitioner (LSATP) 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• NASW  (National Association of Social Workers)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

• Advanced Certification in Theophostic Prayer Ministry Counseling

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT

• Born again Christian; Belief in the spiritual strength and guidance that the Lord Jesus can bring to the therapeutic arena. 

THERAPY ORIENTATION

• Eclectic, involving Christian existential philosophy, Reality therapy, Cognitive Behavior and Gestalt.  Implements Harm reduction techniques in substance abuse treatment.