I bring to the table strong credentials in clinical care and over 19 years of experience in policy implementation, program development, counseling and case management. Throughout my career, I have leveraged my cultural competencies to work with a diverse population including criminal justice, LGBTQ, adolescents, executives, and at-risk youth and provided effective clinical consultations.My career is predominantly characterized by consistent involvement in the provision of curative care by adopting a client-based approach using diverse, evidenced-based and best practices [i.e. Therapeutic, Cognitive,-Behavioral, Trauma Informed and Motivational Interviewing]. Further, I have extensively worked across behavioral health, social justice counseling, drug and alcohol counseling, family systems therapy, and leveraging technology treatment to improve mental health and behavioral issues. With years of dedicated service within the healthcare industry, I have honed myself as a competent professional in the areas of inpatient and outpatient services’ delivery, operational administration, instructional design and clinical training, and quality control. In my recent professional pursuits, I was largely involved in leading Insurance utilization management and implementing in house billing practices. Implementing diagnostic assessments, increasing local admissions, compliance standards of care, program planning, along with rendering advisory and consultations.I am proficient in corporate communications, team leading, analytical and problem-solving. I am also always interested in expanding my network and learning more about the latest trends in my field. Please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn.Specialties: EMDR 40 hour basic training in consultation towards EMDRIA certification.Certified in Anger Management and Domestic Violence. Advanced DBT Core skills; Certified Clinical Trauma Professional,,Cognitive-Behavioral and Narrative Therapy, Family Systems Specialist, Gateway Interventionist