Edie Denker

Peer Support Specialist with lived experience in mental health treatment and recovery. Passionate about working with individuals facing challenging and complex circumstances, particularly those from marginalized communities. Combines professional experience in crisis intervention, de-escalation, and trauma-informed care with deep personal understanding of mental health struggles.

Believes in meeting people where they are and helping them recognize possibilities beyond their current circumstances.

Secure Youth Services - Professional Experience

• Crisis intervention
• De-escalation
• Trauma-informed care
• Relationship building

Mentorship Experience

Worked with a mentor who helped bridge the space between intellectually understanding therapeutic concepts and actually practicing them in life. Gained hands-on experience in applying therapeutic techniques.

• Opposite action
• Distress tolerance
• Emotional regulation