Thought-leading social worker in active clinical practice. Former Duke and UNC Faculty. Former President of the North Carolina Society for Clinical Social Work. Significant experience developing and delivering training to MDs, social workers, and other clinicians. Winner of “Social Worker of the Year” award. Member of NASW revision task force for Standards in Clinical Social Work Practice. Clinical focus on diagnosis and treatment for depression, anxiety, adult and child ADD, relationship conflict, trauma survivors (adult and child) and recovery issues related to substance use disorders. Clinical experience to include children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Program development, management, licensure and accreditation expertise. Experienced expert witness.

Specialties

• Social Work
• Mental Health

Subpecialties

• Clinical Treatment
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment
• Ethics
• Standard of Care
• Evidence-based Practices
• Treatment Planning
• Private Practice Standards of Care
• Diagnostics
• Informed Consent for Care
• Training for Practice Modalities
• Licensure Board Matters