Experience

A New Awakening

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Psychotherapist

  • Feb 2016 - Present



Highlands University

• Education Administration Programs

• Adjunct Instructor

  • Aug 2015 - Dec 2016

  Instructor for Graduate program in counseling Instructor for Graduate program in counseling



Four Winds Behavioral Health, Inc

• Consultant

  • Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  Provides professional advice and assistance to the Executive Director and corporate Board of Directors Provides professional advice and assistance to the Executive Director and corporate Board of Directors



Four Winds Behavioral Health

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Jun 2014 - Jun 2015



Everest University

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Adjunct Psychology Instructor

  • May 2006 - Apr 2014

  • Instructed 48 undergraduate psychology classes (2,304 classroom hours) distributed among 823 students. Courses taught include: General Psychology, Social Psychology, Adolescent Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Learning Theory, Addiction, Marriage & Families, and Workplace Relations.• Developed class syllabi and carried out lesson plans for an average class size of 17 students. • Utilized multisensory instruction through a combination of lectures, group discussions, individual / group projects, videos, activities, and reading material.• Demonstrated professionalism through punctuality, regularity, dress code, ethical behavior and classroom organization for assigned courses.• Implemented the mission, policies, and goals of Everest University including policies on academic honesty/dishonesty and students’ rights’.• Provided weekly feedback to students on their individual progress and counseled students on individual and educational goals.• Conducted quantitative and qualitative testing to gauge learning effectiveness in the classroom.• Utilized university web system for maintaining attendance rosters, reporting grades and communicating with students. • Completed 120 hours of university in-service training to maintain academic credentialing. • Rated #1 instructor in the General Education Department for 2008.



Cravens Professional Services, LLC

• President/CEO

  • Jan 1999 - Apr 2014

  • Owned / operated Cravens Professional Services, LLC and served as President. • Provided both, in office and on-site, direct pay, psychotherapeutic services for professional (Doctors, Engineers, Lawyers, etc) adult clients over 25 years old with severe issues focusing on PTSD, Grief, Addiction and Mood Disorders• Provided psychotherapeutic treatment utilizing integrative, strength-based, appropriate and established modalities of psychotherapy: EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, etc. • Consulted with 12 corporate clients on organizational needs and restructuring. • Consulted long term (3-months) with private High School to develop standards and guidelines for approximately 53 high school students, grades 9 – 12, pursuing a High School Diploma which assisted them in completing personal and educational goals.• Advised and provided clinical supervisor services for Brevard Behavioral Consultants, a therapy / mentoring for profit business seeking licensure to provide services to Medicaid clients.• Instituted “Therapy Grind” mentoring which allowed Mental Health Counselor Interns and students to meet with a licensed psychotherapist on a monthly basis for networking and questions regarding their newly chosen profession in psychotherapy and counseling.



Family Counseling Center of Brevard

• United States
• Mental Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Psychotherapist, Substance Abuse Group Facilitator

  • Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

  • Provided in office only psychotherapeutic services for clients ages 7 – 76 years old. • Maintained an individual client caseload of 45 clients; provided 24 hours of weekly individual psychotherapy and 2 hours facilitating 2 substance abuse group with 8 – 12 participants on a weekly basis• Supervised Adolescent Sexual Offenders group for 1 hour weekly and provided feedback, training and support for group facilitator.• Conducted 87% of all new client intakes for the office and assigned therapist as “Best Match” for most effective outcomes in therapy. • Determined client eligibility for psychotherapy and addictions treatment utilizing an extensive biopsychosocial interview and screening process culminating in a diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Ed. (DSM-IV) criteria.• Created with client, an individualized quantitatively measurable treatment plan of psychotherapy based on client need and diagnosis.• Provided psychotherapeutic treatment utilizing integrative, strength-based, appropriate and established modalities of psychotherapy: EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, etc. • Conducted crisis interventions and/or Baker Act when necessary to stabilize clients suffering from acute/severe emotional disturbances.• Trained / supervised 6 junior clinicians in all aspects of group psychotherapy/psychoeducational presentation.• Provided 1 hour of monthly training relevant to the counseling industry to junior clinicians (average 10 per session) within the agency.• Supervised 3 registered mental health counselor interns seeking independent licensure• Instrumental in helping create the Family Counseling Centers 1st annual symposium: Excellence in Clinical Practices, a 9 hour event offering 8 CEUs which was attended by 117 clinicians from the central Florida area.

• Psychotherapist

  • Oct 2008 - Sep 2011

  • Provided in office and on site psychotherapeutic services for clients ages 8 – 60 years old. • Maintained an individual client caseload of 60 clients; provided 30 hours of weekly individual psychotherapy and 1 hour facilitating 1 substance abuse group with 8 – 12 participants on a weekly basis• Determined client eligibility for psychotherapy and addictions treatment utilizing an extensive biopsychosocial interview and screening process culminating in a diagnosis in accordance with the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Ed. (DSM-IV) criteria.• Created with client, an individualized quantitatively measurable treatment plan of psychotherapy based on client need and diagnosis.• Provided psychotherapeutic treatment utilizing integrative, strength-based, appropriate and established modalities of psychotherapy: EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, etc. • Conducted crisis interventions and/or Baker Act when necessary to stabilize clients suffering from acute/severe emotional disturbances



Barry University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Adjunct Marriage & Family Therapy Instructor, Clinic Supervisor

  • May 2009 - May 2010

  • Coinstructed 3 graduate classes (120 classroom hours) on group theory and dynamics among 39 students. Developed class syllabi and carried out lesson plans for an average class size of 13 students.• Provided 260 hours of clinical supervision for 17 masters / PhD level graduate students in the university clinic.• Counseled students on individual and educational goals and provided feedback to students on their individual progress.• Implemented the mission, policies, and goals of Barry University and ADSOE, including policies on academic honesty/dishonesty and students’ rights’.• Demonstrated professionalism through punctuality, regularity, dress code, ethical behavior and classroom organization for assigned courses.• Provided weekly feedback to students on their individual progress and counseled students on individual and educational goals.• Utilized universities web system for maintaining attendance rosters, reporting grades and communicating with students.



Center for Drug Free Living

• United States

• Drug & Alcohol Counselor

  • Oct 2005 - Apr 2007

  • Conducted extensive intake assessments on adolescent clients (14-17 years old) referred by courts and community programs due to drug and alcohol abuse or addiction. • Utilized the Global Assessment of Individual Needs (GAIN) in conjunction with the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) model.• Determined client eligibility based on GAIN biopsychosocial resulting in a precise diagnosis utilizing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Ed. (DSM-IV) criteria.• Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans of intensive therapy based on client treatment requirements for drug and alcohol abuse, addiction, behavioral and/or mental disorders within the A-CRA model framework.• Utilized Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) as primary psychotherapeutic tools of counseling. • Treated co-occurring disorders treated in 79 percent of clients. • Counseled client families as individuals and in groups to promote the recovery process in the adolescent’s home environment.• Conducted 1670 hours of individual therapy to clients.• Facilitated 248 hours of group therapy with an average of 10 clients per group.• Responsible for development of adolescent’s behavioral health, discharge stage of change, after care plan and liaison with appropriate services including: Department of Juvenile Justice, States Attorney, Offices of Family Safety and Preservation, Department of Children and Families and other involved organizations. • Completed overall course of treatment services, case management paperwork and follow-up activities with 100% accuracy.



Ramsay Youth & Family Counseling Center

• Psychotherapist

  • May 2005 - Oct 2005

  • Provided 245 hours of on-site psychotherapy services for 47 Medicaid eligible clients ages 7 – 44.• Determined client eligibility for services utilizing a comprehensive initial screening interview culminating in an accurate biopsychosocial resulting in a precise diagnosis based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Ed. (DSM-IV). • Created with client, an individualized quantitatively measurable treatment plan of psychotherapy based on client need and diagnosis.• Provided psychotherapeutic treatment utilizing integrative, strength-based, appropriate and established modalities of psychotherapy.• Conducted crisis interventions as required to stabilize clients suffering from acute/severe emotional disturbances.



VITAS Innovative Hospice

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Grief Counselor

  • 2005 - 2005

  • Assigned as psychotherapist and grief counselor as practicum site (no pay) during graduate school.• Provided 160 hours of onsite emotional comfort, counseling, and support utilizing integrative therapeutic techniques to 13 dying hospice clients and their family members located in central and south Brevard County. • Assisted clients and family members in assessing and utilizing local support services (Medicaid, Medicare, meals-on-wheels-etc) to help meet and ease end of life needs. • Coordinated visitation needs and requirements between clients and hospice staff (nurses, aids, pastors, etc) necessary to care for client and families. • Developed and published extensive database of relevant support services in Brevard County Florida to benefit hospice clients.• Received letter of appreciation from VITAS Innovative Hospice for database creation.



Brevard Community College

• United States
• Higher Education

• Adjunct English Instructor

  • Jul 2003 - Dec 2004

  • Instructed 6, 36 hour classes for English writing skills in Modern Language Association (MLA) format to approximately 180 civilian and US Military personnel attending the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) • Instructed 6, 36 hour classes for English writing skills in Modern Language Association (MLA) format to approximately 180 civilian and US Military personnel attending the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI)



U. S. Naval Hospital

• United States
• Medical Practices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director / Substance Abuse Counselor

  • 1996 - 1999

  • Responsible for the management of the hospital counseling and assistance center (CAAC) operations, training, and patient care designed to service a population group of 12,000 military and civilian personal assigned to U.S. Military and NATO components. • Conducted 73 drug and alcohol screening assessments and provided associated diagnosis in accordance with the DSM-IV. • Developed and implemented individual treatment plans in conjunction with client diagnosis and treatment needs.• Provided 244 hours of individual counseling to substance dependent clients.• Treated PTSD which ranked as #1 co-occurring disorder in 23 percent of clients.• Treated non PTSD co-occurring disorders which presented in 38 percent of clients. • Facilitated 279 hours of group counseling to alcohol/drug dependent client groups.• Taught 130 hours of drug and alcohol outreach education to various military commands, schools, community groups, and other interested parties requesting counseling center services.• Maintained clinical records, received recognition for accuracy in completion of reports and client documentation.• Developed and instructed the "Daily Living" workshops to help substance dependent clients deal with cognitive stressors, feelings of uncertainty, and various personal and behavioral problems.• Maintained clinical records and documentation with timeliness and 100% accuracy. • Provided outreach training and education to a population of 12,000 active duty, dependents, and civil service personal in Naples, Italy and the surrounding region.  Passed national exam and awarded certification as level I drug and alcohol counselor.• Volunteered time as Equal Opportunity programs mediator.• Awarded OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE MEDAL for off duty service to my community.• Awarded various citations for superior performance in the line of duty.



U.S. Navy Recruiting Center

• Recruiter in Charge (Station Manager)

  • 1992 - 1996

  • Ranked #1 Chief Petty Officer in the command. • Managed 5 recruiting stations in Brevard County Florida covering approximately 450 square miles. • Provided leadership and counseling for 27 Navy personnel assigned as Navy Recruiters.• Point of contact for 37 academic institutions and 237 local businesses with ties to Navy activities.• Managed an annual budget of approximately $52,000 dollars, 16 government vehicles and other government property valued at approximately $427 thousand dollars.• Managed public relations between the US Navy and civilian entities in Brevard County.• Provided career counseling and transition information for 415 new recruits and their families.• Member of Command Equal Opportunity Assessment Team for Navy Recruiting District Jacksonville.• Area, Career Programs Counselor for Recruiting District Jacksonville.• Awarded citations for superior performance in the line of duty.



US Navy - USS Proteus AS-19

• Division Officer

  • 1989 - 1992

  • Ranked #3 Chief Petty Officer in the command. • Division Officer on USS Proteus for Repair Tender (RT) Division, managing 107 Navy personnel.• Responsible for the repair of engineering systems on the Naval Ship USS Proteus, the primary submarine tender in the pacific fleet. • Managed an annual division budget of $1.3 million dollars. • Managed ships technical library on nuclear submarine systems, a secure holding facility with approximately 28,000 classified publications. • Assistant Career Counselor for ships personnel instrumental in maintaining a personnel retention rate of 78.5 percent.• Command manager and counselor for engineering Equal Opportunity Programs.• Volunteered 200 hours towards community clean-up efforts after Typhoon Russ.• Awarded citations for superior performance in the line of duty.



U. S. Navy Training Center

• Company Commander / Instructor

  • 1986 - 1989

  • Ranked #3 Chief Petty Officer in the command. • Company Commander (Drill Instructor) “directly” responsible for the education, counseling, and training of 580 Navy recruits.• Senior enlisted manager “indirectly” responsible for the education, and training of 6200 Navy recruits.• Managed 32 Company Commanders tasked with training 1887 Navy recruits. • Provided 120 hours of direct classroom instruction to 170 command personnel.• Provided 220 hours of direct classroom instruction to approximately 6000 Navy recruits.• Command member of Equal Opportunity Assessment Team for 215 Navy personnel.• Certified as "Master Training Specialist".• Awarded citations for superior performance in the line of duty.



U. S. Navy - Assault Craft Unit - 1

• Boat Crewman/Electrician

  • 1982 - 1986

  • Supervised 4 personnel responsible for engineering plant systems and boat operations in accordance with operational needs.• Career Counselor responsible for maintaining 36 personnel records and ensuring highest retention rates.• Managed maintenance team for electrical and mechanical systems on 8 landing craft assigned to Special Warfare Group operations. • Provided support to special operations forces: SEAL team 5 and Marine Force Recon Pacific Fleet. • Managed a yearly budget of $70,000.00.• Awarded citations for superior performance in the line of duty.



U.S. Navy - USS John Young DD-973

• Electrician

  • 1977 - 1981

  • Assigned as electrician team member with shared responsible for the maintenance and repair of the ships 3 generators, switchboards, and associated distribution system valued at over 12 million dollars.• Supervised 7 personnel • Assigned as electrician team member with shared responsible for the maintenance and repair of the ships 3 generators, switchboards, and associated distribution system valued at over 12 million dollars.• Supervised 7 personnel