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Vicki Hansen has served as the Executive Director of the Texas Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers since 1998. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, Advance Practitioner and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She has participated in federal and foundation grants involving schools and service integration and developed parent participation materials used in the Broward County Public School System in Florida. She was an organizer of a national symposium on the re-professionalization of public child welfare and was a contributing co-editor of a book of proceedings; was the Project Director of a 3-year grant from the Texas Cancer Council on developing cancer prevention materials for low-income, minority populations; served as an ombudsperson for the Texas Department of Health Strategic Health Partnership, as a participant for the TDH Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Plan, and was a member of the Texas Social Work Licensing Revision Task Force. Vicki also served as the Project Director for a U.S. Dept. of Justice funded 3-year project, Crime Victims: A Social Work Response, and currently serves as an advisory member of the Invisible Children's Project Coalition of the Mental Health Association. Vicki has served on the NASW national committee on Standards for Continuing Social Work Education and was recently appointed to the NASW Foundation Board of Directors. She is an adjunct faculty member of the University of Texas at San Antonio Social Work Program and has been an invited lecturer at many schools of social work across Texas. Vicki was named the NASW Executive Director of the Year for 2005. Vicki has been married to her husband, Rick, for over 30 years and has two grown sons.

As the Director of Policy for the National Association of Social Workers, Karin Moran works with the New York State Legislature on behalf of the 11,000+ NASW-NYS members. Karin actually began her career as an advocate / lobbyist with NASW seven years ago as the Chapter's Political Field Organizer. A role that included working on Hillary Clinton's first Senatorial campaign in addition to several other congressional and state races. Karin then went on to serve as the Chapters primary lobbyist as the Government Relations Specialist for three years until she moved on to become the Associate Director of an Albany based lobbying firm. Several years later she briefly served as the Deputy Director of the New York Public Welfare Association but was soon recruited by NASW-NYS to be their first Director of Policy. Throughout her career, Karin has focused on human service issues such as access to health and mental health services, social services and a number of civil liberty issues.

Barbara has been with A.J. Desmond & Sons since 1992. She completed an M.A. at the University of Detroit and an M.S.W. at Wayne State University. She has taught at the elementary, secondary, college and university levels. Barbara is a trained hospice volunteer, was employed as a Chaplain at a local hospital, and has had a private psychotherapy practice. She is affiliated with the National Association of Social Workers and Association of Death Education and Counseling. She has lived and worked in the Troy area for over 20 years. She attends Holy Name Church in Birmingham and is a member of their choir.

Jane Honoroff, LICSW, MSW (Simmons), has been a practitioner in the mental health and social work field since 1969 and a mediator since 1984. She is a founding partner in The Mediation Group (TMG). Honoroff also conducts a private psychotherapy practice. Honoroff's experience in the mental health field covers a broad range of delivery systems. She spent a number of years at the Somerville Mental Health Clinic working on a child abuse treatment team. In addition, she has worked in Boston area hospitals providing in-patient psychiatric and medical social work services. She continues to provide supervision to social work clinicians and students and also conducts weekly consultations to advocates at Greater Boston Legal Services. In 1989 Honoroff completed a certificate training by Dr. Jeffrey Mitchell in "Critical Incident Stress Debriefing" and has participated in numerous debriefings. As a principal of TMG, Honoroff specializes in mediating family issues such as divorce, post-divorce, nontraditional family issues, family business, and estate settlement. She also handles all intakes for TMG's family mediation program. Honoroff also designs and conducts dispute resolution skills trainings. She has provided training for a variety of clients including a public school system, a medical school administration, health care professionals, the Middlesex Probate Court Clinic, and a number of area mental health clinics. Honoroff has made regular presentations to law students at Northeastern University. In addition, she serves on the Adjunct Faculty at Boston University School of Social Work. Bringing skills from her clinical experience to mediation, Honoroff encourages parties to clarify their needs and interests, listen effectively, and articulate feelings that bear on the case. In the process of reaching agreement, parties gain new perspective and establish respect for one another and themselves. This approach is especially useful in disputes where the long-term relationship of the parties must be maintained. Honoroff is a Diplomate with the National Association of Social Workers, a Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work with the American Board of Examiners and a member of the Association for Conflict Resolution. She received her M.S.W. from Simmons College Graduate School of Social Work in 1979.

Kathleen Fimmel draws from her expertise as a therapist and coach in training individuals and teams. Her achievements in this regard include helping organizations to develop leaders and to implement personal and cultural changes, which improve communication and overall performance. She is a seasoned public speaker, an accomplished psychodramatist and group facilitator, and has trained other healthcare professionals at the post-graduate level. One of Kathleen's guiding professional philosophies is that true health comes from attending to the domains of emotion, body, language, and spirit. Accordingly, she employs an integrative approach, and brings a depth to her work as an accomplished trainer, with extensive experience in developing and delivering dynamic workshops and seminars. She has led team-building interventions and facilitated conflict resolution meetings. and is adept at creating a climate of safety during times of change. In 2001, Kathleen founded Point of Change, P.C., a practice focusing on the dynamics of organizational change based on core values. As a qualified user of Cultural Transformation Tools1, Kathleen's techniques include the use of a 360 multi-rater feedback instrument, as well as a values-based assessment, which informs executives and their teams as to where the focus of change must be. Point of Change clients are empowered to achieve optimal resource utilization while facilitating maximum growth on all levels: individual, relational, organizational, and societal. For eight years prior to founding Point of Change, P.C., Kathleen directed The Center for Integrative Therapy, which she co-founded in 1992. As the Center's Director, she managed diverse healthcare practitioners, published a newsletter, and supervised colleagues in personal and business development activities. Kathleen has developed mastery in the domain of emotional intelligence, and offers a unique and inspiring style, which challenges individuals and groups to transcend self-established limitations. Rather than encouraging "outside-the-box" thinking, Kathleen strives to help her clients see that there is no box at all. She is able to see people for who they truly are, bringing out their gifts and talents. She encourages people to see with "new eyes" and to accept full responsibility for their choices. Her compassionate and often humorous approach promotes creativity, fosters trust, and enhances cooperation within and among teams. She has a way of guiding even the most resistant learners to become more effective on the job while increasing job satisfaction, with benefits that often extend to their personal lives.

Kathryn Woods, Vice-Chair. Kathryn Woods has been with Arizona Women in Tune since March 2005. She is the Soprano II section leader and has been the choir's grant writer since Jan. 2006. Professionally, she is the Clinical Manager of Sexual Assault Services at EMPACT-SPC and is a Faculty Associate at Arizona State University's School of Social Work. Kathryn has 8 years professional experience in the areas of sexual and domestic violence survivor intervention, suicide assessment and crisis intervention. Kathryn brings 5 years experience in clinical supervision, program development, and grants management to the Board. She is a Continuing Education Instructor for the National Association of Social Workers' Arizona Chapter and serves on the instruction team for the Arizona Victim Assistance Academy and the Board of Directors for the Arizona Sexual Assault Network.

Keith Ackerman became COO in September of 2005, after serving as the Practice Administrator for CDM's own Community Health Services (CHS) program since 2003. Under his leadership, CHS' patient volume grew nearly tenfold -- up to nearly 20,000 patient visits per year. In 2007, the COO position transitioned into the V.P. of Community Services role.

Ken Drummy is a parent educator and parenting coach for the Parent Education Group. He is an accomplished professional in the field of psychotherapy. He holds a Masters degree in Social Work and is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Washington. He is trained in the theories of William Glasser. Ken is in good standing with the National Association of Social Workers. In addition to his credentials, Ken has been a practicing psychotherapist for 28 years. He has taught classes and lectured. Ken has had a private practice for the past 15 years and is currently available for individuals, adolescents, children, couples and families. He has specialized training in counseling adolescents. He is skilled at working with men's issues. He co-runs the Blended Family Network, which focuses on the function of blended and step families. Ken uses play therapy when working with children. He also is experienced using Interactive Guided Imagery and Energy Psychology. Ken's work with couples follows many of the techniques and proven approaches of Dr. John Gottman.

Laura has worked in the social service field since 1998, first in a domestic violence and sexual assault center. She completed counselor/advocate training in domestic violence & sexual assault and worked with women and their children in the domestic violence shelter. Later, she taught prevention education in these subjects to children and adults. Laura has experience working with many diagnoses-ADHD, ODD, autism, bipolar, PTSD and RAD. Prior to joining the staff at ICF Laura was the attachment specialist at a local wrap around agency. While working at this agency, Laura developed a program for working with children having attachment issues and their families. Along with a colleague, Laura trained other county wrap around agencies in Pennsylvania. Now Laura offers in-house trainings at ICF for persons wanting to lean how to be a support for families parenting children having attachment difficulties. Laura is also a presenter at the National Association of Social Workers' (NASW) Pennsylvania Chapter's Annual Conference in 2006. Laura is a member of NASW and has been a licensed social worker since 2003.

Mary Kay Irving is a psychotherapist with over 17 years experience working with survivors of trauma with a specialty in sexual abuse recovery. Additional specialties include substance abuse and codependency treatment compatible with 12 step recovery. Traditional and holistic psychotherapy is provided in a safe, supportive environment. Mary Kay also helps clients with depression, anxiety, stress management, complicated grief and loss and personal and spiritual growth. Mary Kay Irving is a Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She received her Masters from Marywood University in Pennsylvania and her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the State University of New York in Cortland .. She is a Master ASIST trainer, teaching suicide intervention skills locally and nationally and is the current Boulder County representative for the Colorado chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.

Meredith Henry Geringer, LCSW, QCSW, Associate Clinical Director, is a licensed clinical social worker. She is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College's Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. She completed internships in family therapy at the Philadelphia Child Guidance Center, and adult therapy at the psychiatric service at Bryn Mawr Hospital. She is certified in marriage and family therapy from the Philadelphia Child and Family Therapy Training Center and in couples therapy from Imago Relationship International. She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Ms. Geringer worked for the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia as an individual, couples, family, and group therapist; and was the clinical coordinator for the Starting Young Program, a diagnostic clinic that evaluates children for developmental delays. She currently provides clinical care to patients of all ages. Prior to her graduate training, Ms. Henry Geringer was a journalist in the northern New Jersey and Philadelphia regions. She is a member of Imago Relationship International; Specialists of Schools; ASCEND, an advocacy group for parents of children with autistic spectrum disorders; and the National Association of Social Workers. She provides clinical supervision, and has lectured to professional, academic and parent groups on child development, parenting, relationships, ADHD and autistic spectrum disorders. Ms. Geringer has extensive experience and expertise in treating mental health issues.

An Account Director at Marketing General Inc., Page Stull develops creative strategies and directs marketing programs for a number of association clients. Page oversees membership marketing projects for the American Intellectual Property Law Association and the National Association of Social Workers. He has worked with the United Nations Association of the United States of America, Marsh Affinity Group Services, the American College of Health Care Administrators, and the Institute of Food Technologists, as well as the American Accounting Association, the Retired Enlisted Association, and the Warehousing Education and Research Council. Page has more than 30 years of marketing, communications, and media experience. Before joining MGI, he was Senior Marketing Manager at a Maryland business-to-business publisher where he directed subscription marketing for more than a dozen publications and managed the company's in-house subscriber lists. He earlier served as a congressional press secretary on Capitol Hill where he supervised media relations and was a speechwriter. Page has worked in newspapers, radio, and broadcast and cable television. He was General Manager for the CBS affiliate TV station in the U.S. Virgin Islands and directed its news operations. For several years he published and edited a biweekly community newspaper. Page Stull earned his Masters of Business Administration in Marketing from the Kogod School of Business, a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Certified Direct Marketing certificate from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Peter Jurmann is the founder of Bi-County Mediation Center. Peter is a member of the Association for Conflict Resolution, Family Section. He is a trained family therapist, and a licensed clinical social worker who is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers. He has been working with families resolving issues related to divorce.

Rachel McKinniss is a graduate of Warburg College, Waverly, Iowa. She is a licensed social worker specializing in bereavement Coordinator at Wappner Funeral Directors, Racheal is responsible for Aftercare follow-up with families, counseling and psychosocial intervention, facilitating support groups, community education, and program consultation. Professional experience include more than 10 years in the fields of hospice and bereavement social work. Rachel is a member of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, Ohio Funeral Directors Education Committee, the Steering Committee for the World Gathering on Bereavement, National Association of Social Workers, Ohio Chapter, Ohio Ryan White Rural Consortium, Richland County Older Adult Consortium. She is an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ashland, Ohio where she facilitates a Grief Share and is an adjunct faculty member in Human Services at North Central State College. Originally from Northeast Iowa, Rachel is married and is the mother of an active 5 year old daughter. She enjoys the outdoors, camping, traveling, music, public speaking, and reading.

Ms. Bathon Bariatric Surgery Behaviorist. Rebecca is a clinical social worker in program development with Washington University. She received her master's degree from George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis. She has designed and facilitated group work with multiple populations incorporating both education and peer support. She is a national trainer with the National Association of Social Workers and is adjunct faculty for both Washington University and St. Louis University.

Stacey F. Kidder is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's Degree in Social Work obtained from Louisiana State University. She is in good standing with the National Association of Social Workers and the Louisiana State Board.

Toby G. Dauber is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. Ms. Dauber's practice includes individual, marital, family and group therapy. Additionally, she often provides lectures and workshops on various topics, including improving family communication, developing healthy relationships and parenting a teenager. Before coming to the Morris Psychological Group, Ms. Dauber served as the Student Assistance/Crisis Counselor for Ridge High School in Basking Ridge. During her ten years as a SAC, she helped students with a variety of problems, including panic and anxiety, depression, eating disorders, school refusal, drug and alcohol abuse, self-mutilation, family problems and relationship issues. Prior to her work in the Bernards Township School System, Ms. Dauber was the Director of Social Services at Charter Behavioral Health System in Summit. In her duties at the hospital, Ms. Dauber developed and implemented clinical programs, supervised clinical staff, and engaged in individual, group and family therapy. Toby Dauber graduated from the University of Michigan with a B.A. in psychology and has her MSW from Hunter College. She belongs to several professional organizations, including the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Vilma Nafarrete-Braga, LMSW is Program Director for the Filipino American Human Services, Inc. (FAHSI) providing clinical case case management, supervision, program planning and development of FAHSI's various community-based programs. She has worked for over 25 years in the field of social services, with extensive experience in child and family welfare, international adoption and immigration work with a culturally diverse population. Prior to FAHSI, she worked for five years as a Program Supervisor with the Child and Family Service (CSF), a private, non-profit organization in Honolulu, Hawaii. Vilma supervised case managers, ESL teachers and employment specialists in providing appropriate services to newly-arrived Southeast Asian refugees and immigrants. She also served as an advocate for the rights of immigrants involved in domestic violence, child labor exploitations and legal or immigration issues. Aside from her extensive social work experience, Vilma worked for five years as Assistant Professor at the College of Social Work and Community Development at the UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. She provided classroom and field instruction to graduate and undergraduate social work students, and she was a actively involved in curriculum development, community extension trainings and researches on social development, poverty, urban poor and women's issues and community extension trainings. Vilma received her M.S.W from the University of the Philippines in 1986, and is presently a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Advocates for Immigrant Women (in Hawaii). She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Hawaii and New York and Registered Social Worker in the Philippines. She speaks both fluent Tagalog and Ilocano.

Yvonne M. Chase is a Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Alaska/Anchorage, School of Social Work. Prior to joining the University, Ms. Chase served as deputy commissioner for the State of Alaska, Department of Education & Early Development and executive director of a local service agency. Ms. Chase holds a bachelor's degree from Loyola University in Chicago, and a Masters in Social Work from Howard University in Washington, DC. Her areas of interest include social work ethics, child welfare, and the global social work community. Ms. Chase's NASW leadership history includes: President of the Alaska Chapter (1984-88); Chapter Executive Director Search Committee (2003); National Board member (1998 - 2001); National Board Executive Committee member (1999 - 2001); Chair, Task Force on Professional Review (2003 - 2005); Chair, National Committee on Inquiry (2001 - 2005); Presider at the 2005 Delegate Assembly; and currently a Trustee on the NASW Insurance Trust.

Aaron is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has worked with the Hate Crime / Domestic Violence Advocate and the National Coalition of Anti-Violence Projects (NCAVP). A recent transfer from Columbus, Ohio, Aaron moved to Chicago in 2004. Within a year he joined WCGC and this year joined the board as Secretary. After years of involvement with IMA Sinfonia National Men's music fraternity, he now serves as Chairman of the Commission on Standards for IMA.

Abdul Jalil graduated from the School of Social Work at Rutgers University's New Brunswick Campus with a Masters Degree in Social Work and obtained his undergraduate degree, also in Social Work, from Rutgers University's Newark Campus in 2007. Abdul has been working at Integrity House, a substance abuse treatment facility, since 2002 providing HIV prevention services to Persons Living with HIV/AIDS and other high risk populations. He is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and an associate member of the Essex County LACADA (Local Advisory Council for Alcohol and Drug Abuse). Abdul has focused his career helping people struggling with addiction to regain control of their lives and brings a wellspring of energy to his work at The Eric Johnson House.

Alicia V Wilkins is Licensed Independent Social Worker with 30 years of experience in the mental health and juvenile justice fields. She graduated from Cleveland State University with a B.A in Social Service and a minor in Juvenile Justice in 1974. Ms Wilkins earned a Master of Science Service in Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University in 1976 with a concentration in individual, family and group work. Ms. Wilkins has served a the director of a group home for incarcerated, adjudicated female offencers, a probation officer and a group therapy administrator for the Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court before devoting her career to mental health. Ms. Wilkins has extensive experience working with adolescents, families and couples as well as individuals dealing Anxiety, adjustment and abuse issues both in community mental health and private practice settings. She I certified in both Divorce and General family mediation. Ms. Wilkins is a current member of the National Association of Social Workers

Amy received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at California State University, Sonoma. In addition to her coursework, she participated in an internship at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility, conducting group and individual therapy. Following this clinical experience, Amy pursued her Master's degree in Social Work, with a minor in Mental Health at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Once Amy completed her degree in Social Work, she returned to California to begin her professional internship. She worked with children, ages 11-19 years old, diagnosed with Severe Emotional Disorder and living at Aviva Center, a residential community. She then spent two years as a Psychiatric Social Worker at Verdugo Hills Hopsital, working with patients suffering from Schizophrenia, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Alzheimer's, and Psychosis NOS.

Anne Markowitz Recht, LMSW, a licensed social worker, has been assisting seniors in various capacities, including the director of a Guardianship Program. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the National Association of Geriatric Care Managers. Ms. Recht received LIAF's Outstanding Service Award in 2004. We believe it is important to listen to our clients' wishes and needs and together develop and implement an appropriate care plan. Our goal is to help clients assimilate changes in life while maintaining their dignity.

A graduate of Beaver College in Pennsylvania and the Boston University School of Social Work, Mrs. Eskind worked for many years as casework supervisor for Jewish Family Service in Nashville. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Academy of Certified Social Workers. Throughout her career, she was involved in dozens of civic activities. Mrs. Eskind served on the Nashville Board of Education for nine years and is currently president of the Nashville Public Education Foundation. She is also chair of the Leadership Council of the Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development at Vanderbilt University. She is the recipient of the Human Relations Award of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Alexis deTocqueville Award of the United Way, and the Academy of Women of Achievement Award of the YWCA. A HIAS board member since 1979, Mrs. Eskind and her husband, Irwin, have two sons and five grandchildren.

Ms. Peters, a licensed clinical social worker, oversees two of MHA's community-based programs. The Crossroads Case Management and Mobile Mental Health Treatment Program serves young adults between the ages of 17 and 22 years old who currently have a serious mental illness or have a history of serious emotional disturbance. The Partnership Program provides family and individual treatment as well as case management to children and adolescents with mental health issues. Ms. Peters has experience in both the clinical and administrative aspects of the mental health field. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and sits on the Westchester County Department of Mental Health's Children and Adult Intake Committees. Ms. Peters graduated from the State University of New York at Oneonta and received her Master's degree from Columbia University's School of Social Work.

Barbara Simpson is a licensed clinical social worker with a Master of Social Work degree from Tulane University. With extensive training in structural-strategic family therapy as well as solution focused and cognitive-behavioral approaches, Ms. Simpson was the founder and director of the Center for Family Therapy in Tucson, Arizona. Ms. Simpson joined Blue Ridge Speech and Hearing Center in 2003 as the President/CEO of the organization. Prior to relocating to Leesburg, Ms Simpson served as the Executive Director of Family Guidance Center in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Ms. Simpson is a member of the National Association of Social Workers as well as the Academy of Certified Social Workers. She has met the educational and experiential requirements to be recognized as a Qualified Clinical Social Worker and a Board Certified Diplomate. Ms. Simpson is included in the NASW Register of Clinical Social Workers. She is excited to be working with the compassionate, competent and professional staff of BRSH. She anticipates an expanding need in this county for the comprehensive speech, hearing, reading and occupational therapy services.

Ms. Sweeney joined Seniors At Home in May 2001 as Site Director of the Marin Region, and in December 2006 became Assistant Director of Seniors At Home agency-wide. She is responsible for the effective operation and performance of the clinical, care management, conservatorship, money management, volunteer, spiritual care, holocaust survivor and food programs. Ms. Sweeney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has over 44 years experience as a social worker, supervisor and director in areas such as aging, home health, Alzheimer's, oncology and in-patient psychiatry. She is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers, having held a number of elected positions, including Vice President of Organizational Development and Membership, and is a three-time California delegate to the National Delegate Assembly in Washington, D.C.

Beth Freeman holds a Masters degree in social work as well as over two years advanced clinical training as an Independent Social Worker. She is a member of the State and National Association of Social Workers and has 23 years experience working in schools, with child welfare, juvenile justice, the court system, adoptions, child and adult trauma issues and mental health. She specializes in child and parent treatment and training, special play techniques, child and adult trauma recovery, and grief/loss and divorce issues. She has provided national and international workshops and has taught college level human service courses.

Beverly Magida was raised in California, but relocated to the Washington D.C. area in 1979. She received her Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work from San Diego State University, and is licensed to practice psychotherapy in Virginia and California. Beverly has special expertise in eating disorders, work performance problems, and stress management with adolescents, and adults. Beverly's past employment included working for the University of Southern California in their Department of Community Psychiatry where she helped train medical students in utilizing community resources for patients. As a consultant for the National Institute of Health she was instrumental in writing a five year assessment of the National High Blood Pressure Education Program that was presented at Legislative hearings. While Beverly was a Clinical Social Worker and Program Administrator at Northwest Center for Community Mental Health, she was a moderator for a local T.V. series entitled, "Stress, Human Problems, Ordinary and Extraordinary." Beverly frequently consults with the public and private sector on topics including, "Coping With Change," "Stress Management," "Performance Anxiety," and "Eating Disorders." Since 1992 Beverly started her own private outpatient psychotherapy practice treating clients with depression, anxiety and eating disorders that includes anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and compulsive overeating, while continuing to provide workshops and seminars on pertinent topics. Presently, Beverly is a member of the Greater Washington Clinical Society, the National Association of Social Workers, and the Washington Area Society for the Study of Eating Disorders and Obesity. Ms. Magida provides an eclectic approach, utilizing her knowledge of both cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic treatment with the primary focus of developing a trusting and supportive relationship with clients that will enable them to work towards positive change. She helps clients identify how they use food, and helps them develop more positive coping mechanisms, while also learning how to successfully control and negotiate other parts of their lives.

Ms. Goodman, a licensed clinical social worker, is the Program Director for CREW (Center for Responders and Emergency Workers), a program providing services to Emergency Responders (and their families) in Westchester, Putnam and surrounding counties. Ms. Goodman has over thirteen years experience working with uniformed services (including Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services). She also oversees the START and WAVE programs. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Ms. Goodman received her MSW from Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services.

Bob Cross is a licensed social worker with almost thirty years of clinical experience in a variety of settings. He has been at Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute (NZTI) since 2004, where he provides social work and mental health services in both thoracic and abdominal services. Bob's responsibilities include presenting a comprehensive picture of each individual who is referred for possible transplant by gathering a broad array of information. He collects in-depth family history, education and vocational information, as well as additional measures to gauge the individual's behavioral, psychological, and spiritual readiness for the transplant. Bob is a member of The National Association of Social Workers, The Academy of Certified Social Workers, and a Board Approved Supervisor by the Oklahoma State Board of Licensed

Ms. Quail, a licensed clinical social worker, oversees clinic-based bilingual/bicultural treatment services and the Assertive Community Treatment Team at MHA. She has developed programming at the agency for families of people with serious mental illness and has a particular interest in the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder. She has extensive experience and knowledge in the treatment of serious mental illnesses. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Ms. Quail graduated from Cornell University and received her MS in social work from Columbia University School of Social Work.

CARMONIQUE HARRIS, MSW currently serves as a Development Manager, Special Events for Junior Achievement of Southern California. In this role, Carmonique provides strategic leadership and coordination for JA special events for corporate and non-profit collaborators in the Los Angeles and Orange County Regions. Prior to her work at Junior Achievement, Carmonique served as a Clinical Therapist for the Occupational Therapy Training Program (OTTP), a division of the non-profit agency, Special Services for Groups (SSG). Mrs. Harris provided psychiatric assessments, group therapy and case management for at-risk youth at Los Angeles school sites. She also holds certificates from the New York State Center for Development of Human Services training programs for Model Approach to Partnership in Parenting, M.A.A.P. (Foster and Adoptive Programs), Sexual Abuse and HIV/AIDS. She is certified by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences in Human Sexuality, Child Abuse and Substance Abuse. Mrs. Harris holds a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Southern California (USC) and Clark Atlanta University. In addition to her work in the Social Service community, Mrs. Harris founded High Places Management Holdings, Inc. in 1998 and brought national acclaim to recording artist IDEAL where she created and executed marketing strategies for their GOLD record, "IDEAL". She also acted as a marketing consultant to Rhythm Jazz Records and Blackground Records for artist Kenny Lattimore, Aaliyah, Timbaland, Playa and Ginuwine. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Prior to serving on the Board of Directors for Imani Corporation, Mrs. Harris served on the founding advisory board of Imani Phi Christ and as Event Chair for the highly successful MAXIMIZE Fundraiser.

Caroline Biber received her Masters of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2002. Prior to her graduate education, Caroline had many years of experience working with trauma recovery and prevention through domestic violence and rape crisis programs in New Hampshire, Washington, DC and North Carolina. In addition, Caroline has worked with refugee populations assisting in their resettlement in the United States. Since 2002, Caroline has been providing clinical social work services to children, adolescents and adults. Her treatment areas of interest are trauma and recovery issues, depression, anxiety, adjustment and behavior issues and relational issues. She utilizes a variety of treatment modalities based on an individual's need. Caroline is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. She is also an Associate Examiner for the Child Forensic Examination Program in North Carolina. Caroline recently relocated to Charlotte from the Raleigh Durham area and is excited about joining Dilworth Psychotherapy in September 2005. Caroline is married and has two children.

Carolyn Brennan-Alley is a Geriatric Care Manager and Licensed Master Social Worker with a BA in social work from the University of Maine and an MSW from Washington University. She has practiced social work since 1984. Her work experience includes case management for the Maine Department of Human Services and a variety of behavioral and special education programs in Maine. Known for her effectiveness in conflict resolution, advocacy, and the delivery of culturally sensitive services, Brennan-Alley adds to this mix an awareness of the emotional challenges for both the elder and the caregivers who are entrusted with providing the best for their loved one. In 1995, she founded People Pleasers LLC, an integrated service model of Geriatric Care Management and companionship services, from which Brennan-Alley & Associates, LLC evolved. Carolyn Brennan-Alley is an active member of many national and local professional organizations, including the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, the National Association of Social Workers, and the Maine Alzheimer's Association. She has served on the Board of Directors for Hospice of Hancock County and volunteers with many community organizations. Carolyn lives in Bucksport with her husband, Doug. For the past 10 years, Carolyn has been caregiver for her own mother putting her knowledge and professional experience to practice, every day.

Carrie Meo-Omens, LCSW is the Director of ICON, The Florida Institute for Continuing Professional Development, at Family Service Centers, Inc. She holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Chicago and is licensed to practice and supervise in both Florida and Illinois. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Florida Coalition for Optimal Mental Health and Aging, the APA Task Force on Serious Mental Illness, and the State of Illinois Task Force on Suicide Prevention. She has many years of clinical and administrative mental health and healthcare experience working with individuals and families dealing with serious mental illness. Her clinical expertise is in treating major Axis I disorders and Borderline Personality D/O. She enjoys the challenge of working with individuals in acute distress and is passionate about patient care and safety.

Cathy Kooser-Fathergill is a licensed social worker who has a severe sensorineural hearing loss. Using her own personal struggles as well as relevant research, she developed and teaches the aural rehabilitation program entitled The Kooser Program: The Hidden Impact of Hearing Loss. This program, formatted into a one-day workshop, is being utilized by the Rehabilitation Services Commission/Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation in the states of Ohio, Kentucky, Arizona and North Carolina as part of the rehabilitation process for consumers requesting assistance related to their hearing disability. The workshop is designed to educate both the consumer and their family, about hearing loss. Cathy is currently expanding her program nationwide. Cathy obtained her bachelor's degree in social work in 1998 from Wright State University and her master's degree in social work in 2004 from the University of Cincinnati. She was the recipient of the Spirit of Community Award presented by the University of Cincinnati's School of Social Work and also the Judith R. Holm Excellence in Training Award, presented by the Ohio Clinical Social Work Society. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology, National Rehabilitation Association, Ohio Rehabilitation Association, Hearing Loss Association of America, the North American Association of Christians in Social Work, and the Ohio River Valley Clinical Social Work Society.

Cheryl Verlander, LCSW, joined Hauser Clinic and Associates in 1997. Ms. Verlander has been in the Houston area for over twenty years treating, children, adolescents, adults, and families. Ms. Verlander completed her undergraduate studies at Newcomb College of Tulane University and received her Master of Social Work from Tulane University School of Social Work. She holds three licenses including, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Ms. Verlander is a Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work and a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. Ms. Verlander is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Mental Health Association, and Houston Association of Clinic Hypnosis.

Clint Rodenfels has been a member of the Rodenfels Family Foundation Board of Directors since 2005. Currently, Clint is the Associate Director of the Graduation Initiative at the University of Texas at San Antonio. The bulk of his professional experience stems from his almost 12-years with The Capital Group Companies in Los Angeles, California where he was Assistant Vice President responsible for desktop computer support. In addition to higher education and information technology, Clint has worked as a technical recruiter and as a technical writer. He is also a published author of humorous stories. Clint has long been involved in charitable organizations at both the individual volunteer and the governance level with a primary focus on crisis intervention and youth issues. Clint is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the National Network for Social Work Managers. Clint holds a Master of Social Work from Texas State University at San Marcos along with a Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Systems - Business Computer Methods and a Certificate in Technical Writing, both from California State University, Long Beach.

Courtney Norris Prevost is Research Assistant with O Z White & Associates, and has a private practice in psychotherapy. Since 1991, she has served in a variety of social work settings. As a clinical social worker with Family Service Association, she worked with individuals and families and with at-risk children in the public school arena. As a psychiatric social worker with University Hospital, she was on a multi-disciplinary team that provided psychiatric and medical services on an inpatient unit. As a medical social worker with National Medical Care, she conducted individual assessments and resource referrals with medical patients. In child welfare with the Children's Shelter of San Antonio, she provided multiple foster care and adoption services to children and families. In private practice, she counsels adults and families dealing with issues related to depression, anxiety and bereavement. At O Z White & Associates, she has worked with the San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse through a grant with public schools that targets at-risk children. She also has developed a bibliography of literature on health care services in the Texas Rio Grande Valley. She is a member of the San Antonio Chapter and the National Association of Social Workers, and earned the Master's degree in Social Work from Our Lady of the Lake University in 1993. Her undergraduate degree is from American University, 1988.

Ms. Renier currently serves as Event Coordinator for Angela Engel's Campaign for House Representative, District 37. As a life long advocate for the rights of children, youth and families she was instrumental in the coordination of child care services in the city of Pueblo, and successfully secured funding for the city child care coalition. She served as public policy chairperson for the National Association for the Education of Young Children and was actively involved in policy development for funding of the federal Head Start Program, and was appointed to the Governor's Advisory Committee for the Licensing of Child Care Centers. She is a licensed clinical social worker and is currently in private practice in Centennial. She serves on the governing boards for both the National Association of Social Workers and the Rocky Mountain Council on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity.

Ms. Santiago is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents and families. Credentials include a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Penn State University, a Master?s degree in social work from Columbia University and a Post Master?s Certificate from Fordham University in the area of Management. Ms. Santiago is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers. She currently practices at both our Carmel and Yorktown sites.

Dianne Pipkin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has all-level teacher certification in Texas. She earned a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University and a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. Ms. Pipkin has over 20 years clinical experience, specializing in counseling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and parents and treating a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and psychological problems. She has worked with developmentally delayed children and their families, and with teenagers in residential treatment. She has participated in a research project regarding successful parenting practices. Ms. Pipkin also has experience counseling older adults and victims of trauma and catastrophic injury. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Academy of Certified Social Workers, and Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honor Society.

Donna Bartlett, MSW, LCSW, Master of Social Work and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, has been with Carolina Partners since 2007. She earned a BSW from N.C. State and an MSW from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . Ms. Bartlett is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the North Carolina Society of Clinical Social Workers, and has previously worked for Holy Hill Hospital and Wake County human Services. Ms. Bartlett treats all ages at our Raleigh, NC Annex office, where she specializes in mood disorders, PYSD, addictions and gender identities.

Ms. Eaton earned her Master of Social Work in 1990 from St. Louis University and received her Missouri License for Clinical Social Workers in 1992. Her specialties lie in counseling children, adolescents and their families. She works with issues such as depression, anxiety, attention problems, hyperactivity, defiant behaviors, self-esteem, grief and divorce. She also has experience in working with adults and couples. Ms. Eaton is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.

Ms. Emily Brynelsen is employed in the Low Vision Clinic at The Chicago Lighthouse as a licensed clinical social worker. Ms. Brynelsen obtained a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan in 2005 with dual concentration areas in interpersonal practice and mental health. After completing post-graduate supervision, Ms. Brynelsen received licensure to practice as a clinical social worker. Prior to joining the staff of The Chicago Lighthouse in March 2008, Ms. Brynelsen obtained experience in the areas of mental health, HIV/AIDS and domestic violence. Ms. Brynelsen is a member of the National Association of Social Workers.

Fayina Cohen, LCSW, CHT is a New York State licensed psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist who works with individuals, couples, parents and groups. She utilizes traditional psychodynamic psychotherapy and alternative therapies such as Eriksonian hypnosis, Gestalt techniques, regression therapy, breathwork, guided imagery and meditation. Her broad clinical experience includes working in the field of mental health and substance abuse providing individual therapy to treat depression, anxiety and panic disorders as well as providing counseling for individuals with addictions or in recovery. She has dveloped and lead psychoeducational and personal growth workshops on stress management, interpersonal relationships, parenting and compulsive/addictive behaviors. Fayina Cohen obtained her B.A. from Cornell University and her M.S.W. from New York University. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and is a member of the Wellness Institute of Integrative Therapies. She is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and regression therapist. and is fluent in Russian and Hebrew. She is in private practice in Long Island and New York City.

Frank Palmieri has accumulated a wealth of experience in the almost thirty years he has been a clinician. He has provided services in a variety of mental health and chemical dependency settings, and has served as an educator and consultant to schools, agencies, court systems, and private industry. Frank provides outpatient counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families. Frank was raised in northern New Jersey, and received a Bachelor of Education Degree from Seton Hall University in 1970. After service as an infantry officer, he returned to New Jersey where he was employed in the construction and restaurant industries, and as a mental health aide and counselor, while attending graduate school; first at Seton Hall, and then at Rutgers University, where he was awarded a Master of Social Work Degree in 1982. This broad range of employment and life experiences has provided Frank with a "real world" view of the problems, concerns and issues facing his patients. Frank continued his professional career as a program director, executive director, and consultant in chemical dependency and mental health centers in New Jersey and Maryland, and moved to Florida in 1991. He directed psychiatric and chemical dependency programs in Jacksonville and St. Augustine, and was part of a large psychiatric practice before entering solo private practice in 2001. Frank is licensed by the State of Florida as a Clinical Social Worker, and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Academy of Certified Social Workers. He is a past member of the Northeast Florida Employee Assistance Professionals Association.

Gretchen Beesing joined HSC in October 2007 as the community engagement director. Gretchen holds a master's degree in social work from New York University. She completed graduate internships as a psychotherapist with The World Trade Center Healing Services Program of St. Vincent's Hospital and The Pratt Institute's Health and Counseling Center, both in New York City. Prior to grad school, Gretchen worked at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office providing social services to crime victims. In addition to her HSC activities, Gretchen works as a psychotherapist for Care Resource and is a member of the Chasing Tales improv troupe. She is an active member of the National Association of Social Workers, Miami-Dade Unit.

Gwen has been a practicing psychotherapist since earning her Masters of Social Services Degree from Bryn Mawr University and is a Pennsylvania State Licensed Social Worker. She has served as a staff psychotherapist at Philmont Guidance Center, P.C. Being a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Gwen earned the Qualified Clinical Social Worker (QCSW) credential. Gwen provides counseling to individuals with a wide range of clinical concerns, and brings specialization in eating disorders and addictions to the practice. Gwen provides evening appointments.

J. Phoebe Amante received her Masters of Clinical Social Work at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1968. Her B.A. was also from the University of Michigan. Her job experience has been diverse and unfailingly interesting and rewarding. She has worked in AFDC, social services, in a large mental hospital, and community mental health before going into private practice 25 years ago. She is licensed as a Clinical Social Worker as well as a Marital and Family Therapist by the State of North Carolina. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Academy of Clinical Social Workers and is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. Phoebe practices individual and couples psychotherapy employing various modalities which include psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and behavioral therapy as well as relaxation and imaging. Her work with individual clients is varied: some of the areas in which she has expertise include Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety and Panic Disorder, and issues involving infertility and adoption. She also works with relationship issues with premarital and married couples. In all of the above, she has had extensive post-graduate training.

Jackie Michel is the owner and director of J. Michel Associates, a company that offers coaching, workshops and counseling. She has worked in depth with business and professional leaders in Houston and in upstate New York and has presented workshops and training seminars since 1983. Jackie's approach to coaching is unique because she combines a thorough understanding of the business environment with an extensive background in counseling and psychotherapy. She facilitates candid conversation, elicits creative thinking and is an expert at listening, synthesizing and fostering breakthroughs in thinking and action.

Jim has been a therapist for over 30 years and has extensive experience with individual and group treatment with a wide variety of patient populations. His scope of practice includes treatment of relationship difficulties, fears, phobias and traumas, medical and stress disorders, men's issues, and behavioral geriatrics. Smoking cessation, stress and pain management, thought field therapy, emotional freedom therapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and clinical hypnosis are special areas of interest for Jim . He has served as a consultant to public and private agencies and corporations, and he has taught at the University of Illinois and Rockford College. He is a Certified Employee Assistance Professional, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and he has been certified for Critical Incident Stress Management by Jeffrey T. Mitchell, PhD. Jim volunteered for the American Red Cross as a mental health disaster worker in New York City after the 9-11-01 crisis. Jim is also a member of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, he is a member of The National Association of Social Workers, a Diplomat in Clinical Social Work, and a clinical member of the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis. Click here for further information on hypnosis and QuitSmart Smoking Cessation.

Jo is licensed in Colorado, is a member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers, and the National Association of Social Workers with a specialty certification Clinical Social Worker, in Gerontology. Jo has a Certificate in Gerontology and in Physical Activity and Aging from the University of Denver's Graduate School of Social Work's Institute of Gerontology.

JOAN D. CAHILL, L.C.S.W., B.C.D. Joan Cahill is a state licensed and board certified independent clinical social worker. She received her M.S.W. from the University of Connecticut in 1974 and practices in Southington. Her specialties are in the area of chemical dependency, bereavement and traumatic loss, anxiety disorders and marriage and family therapy. Ms. Cahill has extensive experience in providing a variety of psycho educational groups to parents, families, and adolescence. In addition, she is affiliated with local and national EAPs. She is on the Affiliate Clinical Staff of the Department of Psychiatry at Hartford Hospital and is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Connecticut Society for Clinical Social Workers, and the Academy of Certified Social Workers . She holds Diplomate status in clinical social work and is Board Certified by the ABECSW.

John Tomoso, Secretary. Mr. Tomoso, a Native Hawaiian, is currently the Maui County Executive on Aging, and Administrator of the Maui County Office on Aging. He is a former member of the Hawaiian Homes Commission, having served two 4-year terms. The Commission oversees the activities of the Trust of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, within the Executive Branch of Hawaii State Government. He is an elected member of the national leadership team of the National Association of Social Workers.

Jon Hsieh (pronounced She) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a member of the National Association of Social Workers. Jon received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from Wheaton College and his Masters of Social Work from the Loyola University of Chicago School of Social Work. Jon has more than seventeen years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents and children struggling with a variety of issues, relationship conflicts, changes, and transitions throughout the life cycle. Jon has extensive experience doing group work with adults and adolescents, combining prevention and psychoeducational learning with creative and experiential approaches. Jon has worked with individuals and groups referred through the DuPage County court system who struggle with anger and conduct issues. He taught anger management and fair fighting techniques to adolescents who found themselves involved with Alternative To Suspension Programs at local Junior and Senior High Schools in DuPage County. Jon has also worked as a Psychiatric Social Worker and as a Police Social Worker, providing assessment and crisis intervention services to individuals, couples and families in the community. Areas of special interest include grief and loss issues, anxiety, depression (including often-neglected male depression), couple's issues, divorce recovery, blended families, domestic violence, survivors of physical and sexual abuse, anger management, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and ADD/ADHD assessment and treatment. Jon works out of the Sandwich Office.

Jonathan Goldin, M.S.W.; J.D., a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Child & Family Therapist, ADHD Specialist, and seminar instructor, coach, and consultant, has developed innovative and successful treatment and assessment strategies for hundreds of children, adolescents, college students, adults, and families, as well as for schools and other professional providers across the country. Many of his clients have been diagnosed with ADD/ ADHD. His interest in ADHD is very personal: at age 44 while in his first year of a masters program in social work, he read Edward Hallowell's seminal book, Driven to Distraction (1994), which created a revolution in the awareness of adult ADHD and provided Goldin with an instant epiphany about his own condition, previously undiagnosed. About seven years later, Goldin found himself working for a period of time at the Hallowell Center in Sudbury, MA, which provides high quality assessment and treatment of ADHD. Goldin is the Founder and Director of The Family Tree: Training Renewal Expression Enlightenment, a multifamily, psychoeducational and recreational family leadership training program for ADHD families, originally sponsored by The Michelson Clinic at Holyoke Hospital in Western, MA. He received his Masters in Social Work from Boston University, his law degree from American University Law School in Washington, D.C., and also completed graduate work in Education at the University of California at Berkeley. Goldin created two courses for Cross Country University, a national seminar company based in Nashville, Tennessee: ADHD: Thinking Outside the Box: A Multi-Systems Approach, which he delivered in approximately sixty-five cities, and Special Education Law: A Win-Win Approach for Your School. He is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and active with the Psychotherapy Networker journal community, where he presented a workshop on ADHD in March 2002, at their Annual Symposium in Washington, D.C. Currently in private practice in Amherst, MA he recently completed an intensive six month "Vanguard Class" in Authentic Happiness Coaching, taught by Professor Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Psychology.

Joseph Bensmihen, MSW, Geriatric Care Manager, has over 13 years of experience in all aspects of geriatrics, home care and community resources. Joseph has a Masters Degree in Social Work from Yeshiva University in New York. He is the current President of the Florida Chapter of the Private Home Care Association, a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Florida Guardian Association, National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, Case Managers Association and Patient Care Association (home care).

Juanita Greenwood, Hattie Larlham Community Living executive director, has served in several capacities at Hattie Larlham since 1987. In her current position as Community Living executive director, she provides direction and oversight to the Hattie Larlham Incubator and is responsible for community development opportunities and oversight of education and habilitative/vocational activities for adult individuals served by Hattie Larlham. Juanita has nearly 20 years experience in the social work field. She received a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Akron and a Masters of Applied Social Science from Case Western Reserve University. Juanita also holds a Graduate Certificate of Bioethics from Youngstown State University. Along with being a licensed independent social worker, Juanita is a certified case manager, adoption specialist and a CARF surveyor. She is also a member of the National Association of Social Workers and has received certification for Investigative Agent by the Ohio Department of MR/DD.

June Lewis is a Supervisor to Heart to Heart Adoption's social workers and reviews home studies for Hague compliance. She has been providing adoption counseling, home study services, adoptive parenting education, post placement supvision and related adoption services for over 20 years. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Clinical Social Work Association and the Florida Adoption Council. June received her undergraduate degree in Education and Nursing from the State University of New York and her Master's in Social Work from Barry University in Florida.