DeAnna Fort, LMSW
Family Advocate at A Child's Voice Child Advocacy Center, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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A Child's Voice Child Advocacy Center, Inc.
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Family Advocate
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Jun 2017 - Present
-Work with children and families throughout the investigative process and ongoing-Assist with coordination of services for clients-Collaborate with Law Enforcement and DFCS during investigative process-Facilitate meetings with non-offending caregivers, LE and DFCS while at the center-Offer support to families during their time at the center -Conduct follow up with families ongoing- Engage involved/supportive caregivers to address needs of the victim child and the family-Provide psychoeducation to caregivers relevant to the needs and experiences of their child-Complete needs assessments-Link clients with mental health treatment and other necessary resources -Assist with Forensic Medical Exams-Track client data-Engage in community outreach including conducting Stewards of Children Prevention training
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Forensic Interviewer
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Apr 2018 - Present
- Work with law enforcement professionals and Department of Family and Children’s Services in investigations involving child abuse and violent crimes - Conduct forensic interviews with children ages 2 years 9 months to 17 years utilizing the ChildFirst and NCAC interviewing protocols - Assess children’s safety and immediate needs - Complete documentation of child forensic interviews and maintain case files - Participate in monthly Multidisciplinary Team meetings - Provide court testimony related to child abuse, dynamics of abuse and forensic interviewing of children
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GREATER ATLANTA FAMILY COUNSELING, LLC
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United States
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Mental Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Psychotherapist
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Jul 2021 - Present
-Provide psychotherapy and skill training for children and adults -Utilize various therapeutic modalities including CBT, TF-CBT, DBT-Incorporate mindfulness and creative expression in treatment -Provide psychotherapy and skill training for children and adults -Utilize various therapeutic modalities including CBT, TF-CBT, DBT-Incorporate mindfulness and creative expression in treatment
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The Tree House Inc.
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Master of Social Work Clinical Intern
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2017
-Conduct therapy with children and adolescents utilizing the TF-CBT model, and incorporating expressive modes of therapy-Assist with forensic interviews-Victim advocacy and outreach -Conduct therapy with children and adolescents utilizing the TF-CBT model, and incorporating expressive modes of therapy-Assist with forensic interviews-Victim advocacy and outreach
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Bloomingdale's
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Professional- Handbags
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Nov 2014 - Jul 2016
-Built rapport with clients to establish and maintain positive working relationships-Attended to and anticipated clients’ needs -Achieved and exceeded monthly and annual sales goals-Promoted to Brand Specialist of Rebecca Minkoff handbags within 4 months of hire -Built rapport with clients to establish and maintain positive working relationships-Attended to and anticipated clients’ needs -Achieved and exceeded monthly and annual sales goals-Promoted to Brand Specialist of Rebecca Minkoff handbags within 4 months of hire
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Clinical Social Work Intern
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
-Co-facilitated group sessions-Completed progress notes for each client -Assisted with intake process -Client outreach and advocacy -Co-facilitated group sessions-Completed progress notes for each client -Assisted with intake process -Client outreach and advocacy
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Education
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The University of Georgia
Master’s Degree, Clinical Social Work -
The University of Georgia
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology