I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Pastoral Counselor with 35+ years of experience who is currently specializing in providing individual, couples, family, and group therapy to people in need in Delaware County, PA. I have experience supervising a staff of 13-18 therapists of different backgrounds and providing pre-and post-clinical licensure (LCSW) supervision for other social workers. Areas of specialty include: depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, addictions, as well as coping with spiritual crises or issues that have a strong spiritual connection. I have been trained and obtained experience in EMDR and have had training in clinical hypnosis. In addition to an LCSW, I also have a Certificate of Advanced Studies in Pastoral Counseling (CAS-PC), which enables me to practice in the field of pastoral counseling as well. I work with Citizen Corps in helping those coping with floods, hurricanes, the COVID pandemic, and other disaster scenarios. I have obtained training which qualifies me for the expected need for credentialing in the State of Pennsylvania as a provider who can supervise mental health providers towards their clinical license.I am currently in the process of creating a solo private practice, True Essence Counseling and Consulting, LLC, which will specialize in EMDR and related methodologies including Flash and Rapid Somatic Pendulation (a protocol I am developing), as well as consultation services for new therapists.My current goal is to continue working in the field of so and group private practice, providing supervision to providers and direct services to populations in need.Specialties: * Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Pennsylvania. * Level II training and 30+ years of experience with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Currently working towards certification.* Doctoral-level education in Social Welfare from an Ivy League university.* Training in clinical hypnosis.* Certificate of Advanced Studies in Pastoral Counseling.* Basic CISM Training* Credentialed to provide clinical supervision in PA for LCSW candidates.
Listed skills include Family Therapy, Mental Health, Group Therapy, Behavioral Health, and 46 others.