The Social Work Cafe

Arkansas

Semaria Shaw, LBSW - you can e-mail me at semaria.shaw@gmail.com. I live in
Memphis,TN/Jonesboro, AR. Hello all. I am a TN licensed baccalaureate social worker. I am currently completing my MSW at Arkansas State University and graduate May 2012. I hope to work in the field of substance abuse and mental health.

California

Pam Alesescu, MSW Student -you can e-mail me at PamLSQ@aol.comI live in
San Clemente, CA. I am aMSW Student atCal State Long Beach- Interests: Medical and Hospice Social Work.

Tonya Baker, ASW, M.A., P.P.S. School Counseling - you can e-mail me at baker_tonya@ausd.us. I live in Alhambra, CA USA.I'm currently seeking LCSW supervision to finish the rest of my required LCSW hours.

Becoming A Social Worker 101 - you can e-mail me at support@becomingasocialworker101.comor visit the website at http://www.becomingasocialworker101.com. Becoming A Social Worker 101 is a website that aims to guide a person interested in social work from the preliminary stages of education to a successful and rewarding career as a social worker. Based out of Santa Monica, CA.

Davida Dominguez, MSW, ASW- you can e-mail me at ddavida@yahoo.com. I live in Stockton, CA

Elder Life Management, Shelly,MBA, MA ed. BA psy. Real Estate Broker - you can e-mail me at shelly.elderlifemanagement@gmail.comor visit my website at www.elder-life-management.com/. We are located in Campbell, CA. We are a case management and resource advocacy group helping elderly individuals and their families working through the hardship of transistioning.

Alexandra Jackson,Lcsw -you can e-mail me at Alexandra_jackson@yahoo.com. I live in Stockton, CA.Healthcre speciality oncoology. Interests:healthcare disparities and technology /information disparity. Work for TPMG /kaiser. Going through huge changes with resistance from local management.

Jenn Pedde - you can e-mail me at jennifer.pedde@usc.eduor visit my website at http://msw.usc.edu. I live in Los Angeles, Ca.The MSW@USC is the University of Southern California's online MSW degree. The program is ranked #8 in the US News and World Report.

Carla Ramirez- you can e-mail me at carlaramirez101@yahoo.comI live inLivermore, California, USA. My name is Carla Ramirez and I am planning to transfer to a four year school to study Social Work.

Colorado

Melissa Farris,BSW - you can e-mail me at mafarris@ymail.comI live in Colorado Springs, CO.I am a recent BSW graduate looking for employment in my career field, but lacking the experience that many organizations are requiring.

Richard Williams,MSW - you can e-mail me at rchaswms@yahoo.com. I live in Boulder, CO.I ama geriatric social worker with a passion for the elderly and technological support for professionals.

Delaware

Pippa - you can e-mail me at pippamcc@msn.com. 8 years of social work experience with a passion in healthcare.

Florida

Dr. Linton Hutchinson - Licensure Exams, Inc - you can e-mail me at hutchib@usa.netor visit my website at http://socialworkexam.com. Test prep for the national social work exam.

Georgia

RaeSirott,LCSW MT-BC - you can e-mail me at shirarae@aol.com.I liveinAtlanta, GA. Creative approach to SW combined with Music Therapy (Board Certified) . Work as a service coordinator in an over-62 building. Wellness & aging in place,community building. Social casework.

Ursula Stewart,LMSW - you can e-mail me at mindful1@charter.net. I live in Atlanta, GA.Currently providing therapeutic services to children, teens and adults.

Illinois

Cherri Booker, LCSW, - you can e-mail me at c.booker@sbcglobal.net. I live in Skokie, IL.Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Direct Child Welfare Services
Completed Training for SACWIS, DCFS, Sensitivity to and supportive of clients needs for self-determination

Edward William Edge, Master Social Work student - you can e-mail me atedwardeedg@aol.com.I live inGurnee IL.My name is Edward (Ed) Edge. I go by the nickname Ed. I am a student of Social Work. I will be attending Loyola at Carthage in Kenosha Wisconsin in July 2011 to get a Master's Degree in Social Work.

Amy Gould, MSW candidate - you can e-mail me at Misstwos@aol.com. I live in Northbrook. I am a graduate student of Social Work at Loyola in Chicago. I will be graduating in May of 2012.

Prabhdeep Kaur,MSW - you can e-mail me at Forensics.Kaur@gmail.com-I live in Chicago.I work as a Forensics Clinical Social Worker where I meet with family members of defendants to conduct psychosocial evaluations to aide in answering the following questions: 1.) Is the defendant mentally fit to stand trial; 2.) Does the defendant need psychotropic medication to be fit to stand trial; 3.) Was the defendant sane at the time of the alleged offense; 4.) Did the defendant understand his/her miranda warnings

Emilie Lewandowski -you can e-mail me at emolie27@yahoo.com.I live in Chicago.I am currently a MSW student at the University of Chicago and will graduate in June 2012. My field work has focused on individuals with developmental disabilities and adult day services for people with dementia.

Lori A. Melhart,MSW, CADC-you can e-mail me at lmelhart@yahoo.comor you can visit my website athttp://www.schoolsocialworksite.com. Lori A. Melhart has been a School Social Worker for over 11 years. With things changing for School Social Workers in the new RtI world, it seems they are going where none has gone before. Lori decided to prove this wrong and start a website dedicated to bringing School Social Workers together to support one another as they invent the future together.

Teresa Miller, AM, LCSW - you can e-mail me at social.work.teresa@gmail.com. I live in Freeport, IL. I am currently a Clinical Therapist at FHN Family Counseling Center.

Tobi Ann Pace, MA, LSW- you can e-mail me at swcafe_2000@yahoo.com- I live in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I am a social worker/care consultant at the Alzheimer's Association helpline. I have over 13 years experience in the social services venue and enjoy working with the elderly and their care givers. I am the webmaster of the Social Work Cafe and co-owner of DarkOwl Creations, Inc.

Gina Spielman, LCSW - you can e-mail me at gs@ginaspielman.comor visit my website at www.ginaspielman.com. I live in Naperville, IL. Counseling; Hypnotherapy; EMDR. Private Psychotherapy Practice. Practice-Building Consultation & Book.

Kansas

Tara Fortner,LMSW - you can e-mail me at tafortner@gmail.com. I live inOverland Park, KS.I am a Field Intake Specialist for a large non-profit community mental health center. My job is to complete clinical assessments for children at risk of psychiatric hospitalization, in order to qualify them for intensive home & community based services so that they can avoid long-term hospitalization. I have been working with at-risk youth for almost 10 years in a variety of home & community based settings. I love what I do and can't imagine living life without being a social worker. I am currently working on my DSW (doctorate of social work) with the end goal being to obtain a faculty position at a local university. I want to help educate the next generation of social workers to be outstanding.

Louisiana

Ellen Lee, LCSW - you can e-mail me at ellie2@bellsouth.net . I live in St. Rose, LA.
I am a licensed clinical social worker employed by Catholic Charities in an organization called Counseling Solutions. I provide individual, couples, and family counseling. Our agency accepts most insurance and also sees clients based on a sliding scale fee.
We also employ two Case Managers that help clients in need of temporary financial assistance. We receive a grants from United Way that provides a great deal of support to all our programs. I also participate in a program called Project Transitions that provides classes to inmates that are approaching release. I also provide a secondary group open to any inmates interested in developing anger management skills.

Maryland

Phyllis Freeman, BSW Social Work - you can e-mail me at freemanphyllis2@gmail.comI live in Severn, MD.I have just recently graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver with an undergraduate degree in social work. My intern was at the Denver Rescue Mission where I work as a case manager.

Andrill Harris, MSW -you can e-mail me at andrillsharris@aol.com. I live in
Waldorf, MarylandI received my Bachelors of Social Work from University of Maryland Baltimore County in 1992 and my Masters of Social Work from Howard University in 2005. I truly believe in advocating for self and others to obtain the best quality of life.

Manuela Mage,LGSW - you can e-mail me at manuelamage@hotmail.com. I am a recently LGSW, who has however, been working in the SW field for over 14 years. I am currently unemployed, looking for work and just recently moved to the Washington DC area.

Michigan

Charles Garvin,PhD, ACSW, LSW - you can e-mail me atcharlesg@umich.edu. I live inAnn Arbor, Michigan, USA. Professor Emeritus of Social Work (Univ of Michigan), author, researcher, activist, private practitioner. I would like to discuss social justice.

Minnesota

Tamara Wudinich, Student -you can e-mail me at tamara_wudinich@yahoo.comor visit my website athttp://www.annamaries.org/. I represent Anna Marie's Alliance. The goal of Anna Marie's Alliance is to provide women and their children experiencing domestic abuse with a safe place to stay and resources to eliminate/escape domestic abuse. An additional goal of the organization is to create a community where violence is not tolerated and every home and community institution is a safe environment. This is done by encouraging all sectors of the community to commit to, adopt, and implement a healthy relationship model and norms of behavior so that a culture of healthy relationships can be created.

Missouri

Michelle -you can e-mail me atbcuz_u_luvme@yahoo.com I live in
Hillsboro, MO.I am a senior in highschool and i am looking into becoming a social worker.

Susan Sims - you can e-mailme atsfulton00@yahoo.comI live in kansas city, MO.

Nevada

Jason Stancil, BA - Persuing MSW -you can e-mail me atjstancil@usc.edu
I live in Reno.I currently work in outpatient mental health with the Veterans Administration. I am a first year graduate student at University of Southern California pursuing MSW with a Military Concentration and an interest in Forensic Social Work.

Sandra Wimbish, BSW-e-mail me at ladysouthpaw23@gmail.com. I live inHenderson.I'm a Social Work major at UNLV. I'll have my BSW in December 2011. FINALLY. Currently working as a basic skills trainer.

New Hampshire

Angie Reather, M.A. Psychology- you can e-mail me atAngie_reather@mspp.edu
I live inDover, NH.I am a doctoral student in clinical psychology at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology. Currently, I am conducting research for my doctoral degree project. My research project is on psychotherapy and the college student population and I am looking for participants to complete an online survey.Please goto https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TQHQDRF

New Jersey

Fred Niemann, Elder Law Attorney and Geriatric Advisor - you can e-mail me atFNIEMANN@HNLAWFIRM.COMor visit my website atwww.NJELDERLAWCENTER.COMWe serve Monmouth County NJ. I am a well respected elderlaw attorney throughout Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, and Mercer counties who is often called upon to recommend geriatric social worker and others in need to communicate with social workers often for families with acute social needs.

New Mexico

National Injured Warrior Alliance (NIWA)- Gerald Vest, ACSW/LISW UNM Tricare Provider -you can e-mail me at geraldvest@comcast.netor visit my website at http://jerryvestinjuredwarrior.com. My organization is located in NM/Las Cruces. We have created a community organization that provides Integrative & Holistic Health Services for Injured Warriors and their Families returning to our community. As a Nat'l Org. we offer our Health Model as an alternative to the Sick Care, VA, Behavioral and Mental Health Systems who primarily offer sick care solutions of coding, labeling and drugging. Not effective or helpful with this horrendous injury sustained in the Wars.

New York

Michele Bashkin, LMSW - you can e-mail me atmbashkin831@gmail.comor visitmy website athttp://sites.google.com/site/socialworkexamhelp/.I live in Long Island.I am a recent graduate from Adelphi's school of social work. I recently studied for and passed the licensing exam (LMSW). I sought information from fellow students while I was studying and found very little information available. I created a website to help students who are currently studying for the BSW, LMSW, or CSW licensing exams.

Cassandra Chaney,LMSW - you can e-mail me at cchaney@allpeoplesolutions.com
or visit my website atwww.allpeoplesolutions.com. Our mission is to provide exceptional coaching and counseling services to all people who are looking to improve their life and become more effective in every situation. AP Solutions offers live-chat, video conferencing sessions (Skype) and e-mail services via the internet. Our services work to improve relationships and other life dilemmas for people who do not like conventional therapy or do not have the time to fit it into a traditional work week.

Rachel, Master of Social Work, Licensed Master of Social Work - you can e-mail me at rlwestmsw@yahoo.comor visit my webiste at http://politicalsocialworker.tumblr.com/. I live in Suffolk County, New York. I am a Licensed Master of Social Work focused on macro and mezzo practice; with particular focus on issues impacting the GLBT community and womens equality. Interested in program development, community organizing, advocacy, and public policy.

Joanie Schaffer, Student - you can e-mail me at jmhschaffer@gmail.com. I live in
Brooklyn, NY. I am a part-time MSW student at Adelphi University.

Susan Shafer, LMSW -youcan e-mail me at SuesBliss@aol.com. I live in Queens, NY.1) August 2007 Present (4 years 7 months) CCNS Bayside Senior Center Manage the best senior center in the city, located in Bayside. We're open to adults 60+ and have something for everyone. We're a resource for seniors and their families. 2)Principal,Resumes & MORE! Consult with clients who are ready for a move up or out in their careers to develop a resume that opens doors and provide supportive coaching that results in clarity and confidence re: visioning ideal career move, strategy for job search, prepping for interviews, and knowing what you're worth. I also coach new managers to be great managers.

North Carolina

DeAnna Hall, MSW, GCDF - you can e-mail me at d_k_hall@yahoo.com.I live in Siloam, NC.I am a Global Career Development Facilitator in public Workforce Development (federal and state free services to unemployed / underemployed adults). I have been enjoying this work since Nov 2002. I just finished my MSW, Dec 2010.

Julia Machledt, MSW, P-LCSW - you can e-mail me at jmachledt@gmail.com. I live in Huntersville, NC.I am a provisional Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Huntersville, NC. I have had experiences in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings and am currently looking for a clinical position to allow me to continue gaining my clinical experience hours toward full licensure.

David Moakler, National Director- you can e-mail me at info@careconnectusa.orgor visit my website atwww.careconnectusa.org.I live inWaxhaw, NC.Since 2005 CareConnect USA has helped social workers with free tools to better serve their clients. For those who work out of Dayplanners, we have a cardstock insert with holes punched. The insert lists National Help Lines where social workers can rely upon to find resources for their money troubled clients. For those who work in an office or corporate workplace, we have free posters for the break room. You may print them out from this link or order them by mail. http://www.careconnectusa.org/pdf/Poster-8.5x11_online.pdf

Kellie Moran,BA - you can e-mail me at Rileyzmama@gmail.com. I'm a 20+ mental health professional. I currently supervise a mobile crisis team.

Ohio

Marie Mikheals, LSW - you can e-mail me atmariemickeals@yahoo.com
I live inColumbus, OH.My name is Marie and I am a social worker who writes blogs about social work.

SheilaMoore,Assoc & Bach. Degree Social Work - you can e-mail me at moores1969@yahoo.com.I live in Akron, OH. I am currently working for the Akron Public Schools.

Carrie Robinson,lsw - you can e-mail me at robinsonc_a@yahoo.com. I live inHamilton, OH.

Oregon

Amy Baird, LMSW - you can e-mail me atamykbaird@gmail.com.I live in Albany, OR.I am a medical social worker in Oregon. I currently work in a hospital. Fortunately, I don't have to do discharge planning. I spend my days doing depression screenings, drug/alcohol assessment, end of life counseling, brief therapy and crisis interventions.
I have been an MSW since 1998. I took 5 years off from the field to raise my children and then had to go back to work when my husband was laid off. That was three years ago. My prior experiences include program management and case management.
I'm also a mom to two boys. My younger son was diagnosed with a rare condition a little less than a year ago so I'm starting to do advocay work in my spare time for that disorder. He was diagnosed with Eosinophilic Esophagitis.

Pennsylvania

Tiffany Harris,MSW LSW - you can e-mail me attiffany.harris@yahoo.com. I live in
Philadelphia, Pa.I am a recent graduate from Temple University with a Master's Degree in Social Work. Since graduation I have passed the licensure test and I am currently licensed to practice SW in the state of Pa. I am currently employed working with families to prevent child abuse and neglect however I am interested in individual therapy and would someone day like to begin my own private practice.

New Wilmington Psychotherapy and Counseling, Susan M. McConnell,MSW, LCSW - you can e-mail me at 310joy@gmail.com. I live in New Wilmington, PA.I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I currently work for Children's Hospital UPMC Pittsburgh (Wexford) and have a private practice in New Wilmington, PA. In our private practice we (Larry Cross, LCSW) see Adults, Children and Families. I specialize in Children and Family issues, however I also work with adults individually.

Jaideep Sikand,MSW - you can e-mail me atjai.sikand@yahoo.com. I live inEddystone, PA.I am a International student with a Masters in social work from Widener University. I graduated in 2006 from Widener and since then I was working as a Crisis Counselor at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Now I am back at being a student to further my education in clinical social work.

Texas

Christopher Avila, BSW - you can email me attofuavila@gmail.comI live inDallas.
I'm a graduate social work student at the University of Texas at Arlington. My concentration is Community and Administrative Practice (CAP). My career goals include working with the Deaf community and eventually getting a PhD in Social Work so that I can continue to do research in the Deaf community and other communities as I am led to them.

Nursing home abuse.net - Shannon S. - you can e-mail me at shannon@nursinghomeabuse.netor visit the website at http://www.nursinghomeabuse.net/. We are dedicated to preventing the causes and repairing the consequences of nursing home abuse.

Washington

Naeemah Johnson, MSW -you can e-mail me at queenefuru@gmail.comI live inSeattle, WA.I am a clinical social work in a community mental health agency serving children and families. My organization provide numerous services to youth including counseling, chemical dependency counseling, evidence based programs, homeless program for youth, and wraparound. We are part of a larger organization that provides chemical dependency and mental health service to adults.

NGOabroad: International Careers & Volunteering- you can e-mail us at info@NGOabroad.comor visit our website at http://www.ngoabroad.com/. NGOabroad is a unique service that helps you enter or advance in international humanitarian work & provides frugal, customized international volunteering.

Washington, DC

Roxanne Alvarez, MSW and MA, Economics - you can e-mail me at microfinanseer@gmail.comor visit my blog at www.microfinanseer.com.Roxanne is an independent consultant based in Washington, D.C. She focuses on working on social entrepreneurial projects with nonprofits and social businesses. She is interested in applying free market principles to social work, understanding entrepreneurship in informal economies, and the future of microfinance. Follow her on Twitter for more info @microfinanseer.

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