Counselor and Executive Consultant
What I offer:
Personal Profile
With over 20 years of executive and clinical experience—and a deep passion for helping teams succeed—I specialize in guiding treatment centers to build sustainable programs where clients feel safe to stay and staff feel empowered to lead. Through focused consulting, I help centers strengthen communication, stabilize client engagement, and transform resistance into long-term participation.
We Start Here:
Step 1
On Site
Step 1: On-Site or Virtual Assessment
I begin with a comprehensive review of your program, including staff interaction, ACA risk points, client flow, curriculum structure, and internal communication.
​
Step 2
The Report
Step 2: Executive Debrief & Strategic Report
You receive a clear, actionable summary of strengths, gaps, and opportunities—focused on improving retention, staff cohesion, and client experience.
Step 3
The Plan
Step 3: Customized Consulting Plan
We launch a tailored support plan to train your team, enhance your program, and reduce discharges—designed specifically for your center’s unique structure and goals.
Our Services
1
Front Line Staff Development
Your 24/7 team is your most direct line to client stability. ​
-
Practical training for BHTs and non-clinical staff
-
Tools for emotional regulation, de-escalation, and rapport building
-
Increased confidence, clarity, and cohesion across all shifts
-
Trauma-informed language for sensitive moments
2
Retention and ACA Support
Client Retention & ACA Risk Support Retention is the most overlooked metric of success.
-
Proactive strategies to prevent early discharges
-
Real-time support for ACA-prone cases
-
Grounding interventions and reframing techniques for resistant clients
-
Family engagement strategies that support retention
3
Program Structure & Curriculum Alignment
Strong programs create consistency and connection.
-
Identify curriculum gaps that create disengagement
-
Integrate spiritual and nervous system tools
-
Align clinical messaging and tone across your team
-
Make your program more experiential, consistent, and client-centered
The Structure
• Assessment Phase: Full program review + executive report
• Ongoing Support:
• 16 hours/month of hands-on consulting/training
• Staff training sessions
• ACA intervention strategy
• Curriculum refinement
• Executive advisement
​