Aoda Counselor
Current20+ years of counseling, both as a professional and a para-professional, using clinical as well as experiential settings, AAS, BSc, CSAC, CCTP, CDBTWell versed in connecting clients to the Disease Concept/Choice Modality theories as well as other evidenced based strategies, including and not limited to Contingency Management, (CM) Therapy, and CBT therapy. Retain clinical certifications in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness -Healing and Transformation, Anger Management, The 10 Core Competencies of Trauma - PTSD, Grief & Loss, Evidence-Based Trauma Treatments & Interventions, and Overcoming Trauma-Related Shame and Self-Loathing. Very proficient and effective with both individual and group sessions. Very capable in administrating educational lectures as well as maintaining educational productive group sessions in relation to addiction and addiction issues. Well versed in designing a Substance Abuse Matrix with the inclusion of an evidenced based Intensive Out-Patient Program, a Relapse Prevention Program, and an After-Care Program.
