University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Masters in Social Work
Area of Practice: Health/Mental Health
Capstone: Framing Sexual Violence: A Cultural Context
Directed Independent Study: Co-Occurrence of Trauma & Substance Abuse
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B. A. in Communication Studies
Area of Concentration: Interpersonal and Organizational Communication
2008
2003
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – 24 Contact Hours 2009
Michael Wydo, Clinical Director, NC Center for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy – 24 Contact Hours 2009
Donna Potter, Certified TF-CBT Trainer, Center for Child and Family Health
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (Intensive Training) – 80 Contact Hours 2011
Kate Comtois and Clive Robbins, Certified DBT Trainers, Behavioral Tech, LLC.
Cognitive Processing Therapy – 15 Contact Hours 2011
Claire Collie, Director of Training, Department of Veterans Affairs
North Carolina Social Work Certification and Licensure Board
Licensed Clinical Social Worker # C006864 July 2010-present
Certified TF-CBT Therapist (National Therapist Certification Program)
Rostered DBT Clinician (Behavioral Tech, LLC.)
CAROLINA OUTREACH, LLC. (2008-present)
Training Director and DBT Program Manager
Develop an annual training plan and implement agency training policies
Provide individual clinical supervision and case consultation to staff
2013-present
Developed 5-day intensive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) training for new staff
Implement DBT program at agency, maintaining strict fidelity to the model
Coordinate DBT services, consultation teams, and facilitate staff development for 50
therapists and over 100 clients participating in DBT
Facilitate training of evidenced-based practices including CBT, DBT, and Seeking Safety
Track and report staff training outcomes
Adult Services Supervisor
Facilitated on-going learning opportunities for adult services staff
Provided documentation training for new agency staff
Provided individual clinical supervision and case consultation to staff
Provided crisis management response to staff & act as back-up to staff
2011-2013

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Implemented plans-of-correction as needed with staff to address professional development
Community Support Team Lead and Intern Program Coordinator 20010-2011
Provided individual and family therapy for adults, adolescents and their families
Assessed strengths/needs of client to develop person centered plan
Worked to implement behavioral, rehabilitative and crisis interventions
Coordinated all graduate interns and served as liaison with local social work programs
Provided individual and group supervision to graduate-level interns
Intensive In-home Specialist/Outpatient Therapist 2008-2009 (full-time)
Implemented behavioral interventions and psycho-educational activities 2009-2010 (part-time)
Conducted individual and family therapy with a caseload of 10-12 clients, aged 5-18
Worked with clients, families, natural supports and collateral agencies to develop and implement
Person-Centered Plans
Provided clinical leadership to child and family treatment teams
ORANGE COUNTY RAPE CRISIS CENTER (2000-2009)
Client Services Director 2009-2010
Trained and supervised staff providing crisis response services to survivors of sexual violence
Provided clinical services including therapy, assessments, intakes for support groups
Coordinated and facilitated support groups for survivors of sexual violence
Trained volunteers in support group facilitation
Facilitated in-service staff trainings to improve cultural competency and address issues of
privilege and oppression
MSW Student Intern
Provided short- & long-term therapy for sexual violence survivors
Co-facilitated 10-week support group for female survivors of sexual abuse
2007-2008
Facilitated work-shop series for male survivors of sexual violence
Volunteer Companion 2000-2006
Provided crisis intervention for victims of sexual assault
Advocated for survivors with medical, law enforcement, and legal communities
FAMILY VIOLENCE PREVENTION CENTER
Support Group Facilitator
Facilitated weekly women’s support group for domestic violence
Conducted mental health assessment for potential support group members
Supervised volunteer co-facilitator of support group
2007-2008