MEd, ATBC
Experienced mental health professional with over 20 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families in inpatient, outpatient, PHP, IOP, and prevention settings. Skilled in crisis intervention, patient support, therapeutic communication, behavioral health programming, documentation, and maintaining safe therapeutic environments. Strong background in trauma-informed care, mental health promotion, psychoeducational groups, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Behavioral Health Specialist II / Prevention Specialist - Fairfax County Community Services Board - Merrifield, VA
(2017-01)
Delivered evidence-based mental health promotion and substance use prevention services for youth, adults, and families.
Manager / Program Director - Fairfax County Community Services Board - Reston, VA
(2002-01 - 2017-12)
Managed behavioral health and co-occurring disorder programs serving adolescents and adults.
Primary Therapist / Clinical Supervisor - Psychiatric Institute of Washington - Washington, DC
(1980-01 - 1990-12)
Supported inpatient psychiatric patients in therapeutic and recovery-focused settings.
M.Ed. - Counseling - Lesley University
Double Major in Art & Psychology - University of Maryland
Certification - Family Therapy - NYU