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| HEALING TRANSITIONS CREATIVE COUNSELING FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INC. PATRICIA ANN CRAVEN, PHD, LMFT-S, RPT-S 1725 Capital Circle N.E., Alexis Center, Suite 203 Tallahassee, Florida 32308 850-877-4228 Fax: 850-877-6968 Healing Transitions Team |
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| Patricia Ann Craven, PHD, LMFT-S, RPT-S is founder and clinical director of Healing Transitions-Creative Counseling for Children and Families Inc.. She graduated from The University of Central Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She attended Appalachian State University and graduated in 2002 with a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She received her PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2008. Her dissertation research involved first placement foster children. She developed Transitional Group Therapy, which involves a play therapy approach combined with psychoeducation in a group setting. Her interest in foster children began when she was a medical foster parent to 13 medically needy children. She has attended numerous play therapy conferences and presented at local and national conferences on play therapy and healing rituals. She has plans to write children’s books and teach play therapy classes. She conducts child- centered play therapy to children and adolescents and combines this approach with directive play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. She specializes in children adolescence and adults who have experienced trauma and has been trained in EMDR. She has training in Emotionally Focused Therapy with couples. Her family therapy approach is experiential combined with structural family therapy. She developed a parenting program titled “Beyond Parenting.” She provides services to families with the goal of each individual and family reaching their full potential. She is an approved supervisor for Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists and Social Work interns in the state of Florida. Bob Richards, M.A., LMFT received his B. S. in Education from Northeast Missouri State Teachers College (now Truman University) in Kirksville, Missouri in 1964. A year later he received an M.A. from the same school in Guidance and Counseling. In 1975 he was admitted to the program in Counseling Psychology, at the University of North Florida, and attended for two years prior to being admitted to Florida State University, in the Marriage and Family Therapy program, in 1976. He completed the program, (all but dissertation). In 1983, when Licensure was instituted in Florida, Bob was grandfathered in due to his experience as a counselor/therapist since 1972. He has worked as a therapist at the University of Florida Family Practice Residency Program in Jacksonville, Florida; two residential treatment facilities for children and adolescents; with inmates at Florida State Prison; with inmates at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tallahassee; with the Family Living Center, of Apalachee Mental Health in Tallahassee; in a church based Counseling Center he began, and a private practice for over eight years serving individuals, families, adolescents and children; he worked part-time at Capital Health Plan as the “Adolescent Expert;” and later with nursing homes in north Florida , working with geriatric patients; and as a Elementary Guidance Counselor in the Thomasville City Schools in Thomasville, Georgia. He also received 18 months of training at the Gestalt Therapy Institute of Miami, Florida. Shari Lindquist, LMFT graduated with high honors from National University with her M.A. in Counseling Psychology in 1998. She graduated with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Long Beach State University in 1993. Shari was licensed in the state of Florida as a Marriage and Family Therapist in 2007. She is a clinical member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy and a member of the Association for Play Therapy. Shari has many years experience working with children, adolescents, and families. She has established and presented parenting classes; Practicing Positive Parenting and has presented several parenting seminars for churches. She has worked several years as a counselor with the Juvenal Justice system in California, and has many years experience working as a Family Therapist in Seminole, Florida at a local church. She is currently working towards her Play Therapy Certification. Shari is married, has two boys, and a standard Schnauzer. Paul S. Stanford, MS, Doctoral Candidate, graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy. Paul is also currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy at Florida State University and is currently pursuing his clinical licensure. Paul has training in play therapy, couples therapy, and sexual abuse and trauma. Paul has interned at the Brief Therapy Institute in Fort Lauderdale, the Center for Couples and Family Therapy at Florida State University, and S.U.P.E.R.B., an anti-bullying program. Paul primarily works with couples and adolescents using solution-focused brief therapy. Stephanie L. Fleming, M.S, Doctoral Candidate, obtained a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Maryland and a Master's in Psychology from Walden University in 2005. She is currently in the dissertation process to complete her Ph.D in Health Psychology and is also in the process of obtaining her License in Mental Health Counseling. Stephanie employs cognitive-behavioral techniques and solution-focused treatment with children, adolescents and adults with disorders such as anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, sexual trauma and dual diagnosis substance abuse. Stephanie has worked in several acute inpatient psychiatric facilities in the Washington D.C.area prior to relocating to Florida in 2006. She currently teaches courses in Psychology and Social Adjustment at the undergraduate level at both Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College. Amy Breza, MSW graduated with her Master’s in Social Work from Valdosta State University and is currently pursuing her clinical license and registration as a play therapist. Prior to graduate school, she worked as a case manager in child welfare, specifically in special needs adoptions. Additionally, she has experience in residential treatment and school social work. Most recently, she has received training for play therapy, bereavement/grief, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, anger management, sexual abuse and trauma. Amy continues to further her education by attending conferences, local workshops and on-line trainings. She is a professional member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Association of Play Therapy. Anne Kingsbury, MSW has been a child therapist at Healing Transitions since 2007. Anne graduated from Florida State University with a Master’s in Clinical Social Work and is currently pursuing her clinical licensure as well as her registration as a play therapist. Anne previously worked in child welfare in foster care case management. Anne has training in play therapy, sand tray therapy, sexual abuse and trauma, ADHD, and parenting education. Anne’s focus is on play therapy with children, specifically children experiencing foster care. She is a professional member of the National Association of Social Work and the Association of Play Therapy. Anne Russell received her Master’s Degree in Psychology from The American University in 1990. She has always enjoyed working with children. Her employment experience ranges in both an administrative and counseling capacity with specialized foster care, the juvenile justice system, and as a guidance counselor in the public school. In her free time, Anne loves water sports and travelling with her husband and two children. Jacquelyn Hartman, MS, received her Masters of Science in Art Therapy from Florida State University in 2008. Her experiences include working as a school- based counselor, a therapist for under-served youth, and a therapist for incarcerated adult men. A member of the American Art Therapy Association, Jacquelyn presented at the National Conference in the fall of 2008 on her Master’s thesis project, the Inmate Mural Art Program. She has also attended numerous art therapy and play therapy conferences and workshops. Jacquelyn joined the Healing Transitions team in 2008 and has enjoyed working with children and families. She is currently pursuing her license in mental health counseling, Art Therapy registration and Play Therapy registration. In addition to her profession as an art therapist, Jacquelyn is an illustrator for children’s books and a muralist. In her spare time, Jacquelyn enjoys spending time with her family and friends and taking her dog, Kaylee, to the park. Jessica Sherman, MSW graduated from Florida State University with a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work and a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Science. She is currently registered as a Clinical Social Worker Intern and plans on pursuing registration as a play therapist. Prior to graduation, she was working as a lead Teacher with the Headstart program. She has had volunteer experience with the Guardian Ad Litem, Victim’s Assistance program with the State Attorney’s Office and Capital City Youth Service. She has certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy for the Treatment of Trauma-Related Disorders, and Parenting. Jessica joined the Healing Transition’s Team in August 2009 and enjoys working with children and their families. She is a professional member of the National Association of Social Worker’s and the Big Bend Victim’s Assistance Coalition. During her spare time, she loves spending time with her Husband and going out to eat especially at Applebee’s. Lanicia Arnwine EdS, M.S. is a graduate from the Florida State University. Lanicia has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Lanicia received a Master’s of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a Specialist Degree in Education. She is a current member of the Association of Play Therapy and she is working toward becoming a registered play therapist. Lanicia is also a member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association. Lanicia has experience working with children and their families. Lanicia is in the process of starting sex education and healthy relationship groups for adolescents ages 13-15 and 16-18 years. Phil Strebeck, M.S., Ed.S. graduated with his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling (M.S.) and Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) from Florida State University in the spring of 2009. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri – Columbia. Phil’s prior work history includes work in hospitals, homeless shelters, and at the stated universities. His focus has been on adolescents struggling with substance abuse, depression, anxiety, and anger issues. While having plans in obtaining licensure, Phil plans to also obtain certification in addictions counseling. In his free time, Phil enjoys playing guitar, golf, and watching the St. Louis Cardinals. Sharon E. Durham, MSW graduated with her Master’s in Social Work from Florida State University and is in the process of obtaining her License as a License Clinical Social worker. Sharon has worked as a case manager, substance abuse counselor, clinical coordinator, master counselor, and a family therapist. Sharon is excited to be joining the Healing Transitions team and continuing her work with children and families. In addition to her professional work, Sharon enjoys spending quality time with her husband, going to church, and participating in community service that focuses on substance abuse and empowerment. |
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