EDUCATION:
The American Academy of Clinical Sexologists

Clinical Social Work Institute, Washington, D. C.

Norfolk State University, Norfolk, Virginia

Norfolk State University

Albany State University, Albany Georgia


LICENSE / CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

2007: Member American Academy of Clinical Sexologists
2006: Board Certified Diplomate Clinical Sexology
2006: Certified Clinical Sexologist
2001: Virginia State Certified Supervisor for Clinical Social Work License (LCSW)
2000: Mediator-Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Hampton, Virginia
1996: Adjunct Professor MSW Program
1996: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
1988: Professional Clinical Certification, Substance Abuse
1988: Advanced Family-Counseling Skills D/A, Certificate
1987: Advanced Counseling Skills D/A, Certificate
1987: Advanced Individual Counseling Skills D/A, Certificate


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

- Director/Coordinator of the largest Military Veterans Substance Abuse program in Visn 6. Rated #1 in the nation   in Substance abuse follow-up/aftercare.
- Clinical Director, Therapeutic Options - Legal Forensics & Training Consultants, Virginia
- Provide direct and lateral supervision to: three (3) Psychiatrist, two (2) Social Workers, one (1) Nurse   Practitioner, one (1) Occupational Therapist Assistant, twelve (12) Addiction Therapists, Medical, Doctoral and   Master Level Student Interns.
- Coordinator of the Substance Abuse Continuum of Care Monitor for Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences in   Psychiatry
- Primary Provider for Military Sexual Trauma (psycho-education, group counseling, individual and family   counseling)
- Plan, develop, implement ongoing administrative and clinical management of all psychiatry substance abuse   programs hospital wide (In all segments of Substance Abuse Treatment, intensive, residential, vocational,   aftercare and buprenorphine)
- Provide counseling services to both sexual offenders and victims of Domestic Violence
- Assist Director of Psychiatry Service in special projects and development of new product lines
- Assess, Identify and develop training for substance abuse personnel and conduct staff education; supervise all   addiction therapists, rehabilitation technicians and clinical staff
- Provide substance abuse services to specialized populations: spinal cord injury and other physical disabilities,   elderly, family members, severe and chronic mental illness and post-traumatic stress disorder-combat related or   sexual trauma
- Oversee the development and implementation of treatment plans specific to the identified needs of the individual   patients within substance Abuse Treatment Programs and Substance Abuse Vocational Employment Program;   furnish direct care, when necessary, with difficult or problematic patients
- Responsible for all leadership, organization and management of psychotherapeutic components of assigned   rehabilitative programs
- Director and Chair of the Professional Development Committee for Addiction Therapist
- Provide daily individual, group, and family counseling
- Facilitate specialized groups for women in substance abuse and primary provider for sexual trauma groups for   female veterans
- Advisory member for the sexual trauma taskforce
- Primary provider for Sexual Trauma Treatment Team
- Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and daily psychotherapy and psychological evaluations


RESEARCH PROJECTS:

- Currently designing first Worldwide Systematic and Scientific Sex Survey for Black Females “The Sheafe Survey   on Black Female Sexuality”; (www.usawomensnetwork.com) 2007
- Designed first Worldwide systematic and scientific Sex Survey for Black Males “The Sheafe Survey on Black   Male Sexuality”; (www.usamensnetwork.com) results published in Ph.D., dissertation: “The Sexual Practices of   Black Males and Societal Myths about Them: A Historical Overview and Contemporary Analysis”. 2007
- Designed, and Produced and Hosted; Television Talk Show “ Just Sadie “ 1998-99 “Social Work to the Masses   Through Media”
- Provide classroom instruction to Master’s Level students in Social Work (in research and substance abuse),   1996
- Taught implementation of various Research techniques, 1996
- Designed and implemented the Relapse Program at Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Program Design Model is   currently used), 1989
- Designed and implemented the Family and Significant Other Treatment Program (FAST) at the Veterans Affairs   Medical Center. The program is currently used at VAMC Hampton on the Abuse Treatment Unit, 1993
- Completed an assessment and evaluation of the Relapse Program. Designed and measured the results of one   year. This data was requested to be used by Norfolk State University as a class project the following year, 1992


PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS:

- Workshop, October ‘07: John Jay College of Criminal Justice, NYC., “Brothers In Silence, Treatment Issues for   Veteran Survivors of Military Trauma”
- “Treatment Team Dynamics” 2007
- “Abusive Relationships and Dysfunctional Families,” 2006
- “Team Building” 2006
- “Sexual Response Cycle” 2006
- “Men, Trauma and Addiction” 2006
- “Treatment Outcome and Follow-up” 2006
- “Treating Dual Diagnosis Community Outreach” 2005
- “Group Relations and Object Relations” @ Clinical Social Work Institute, Washington, D. C., 2005
- “Men in Relationships” 2005
- “Substance Abuse and Sexual Trauma;” Regional Level Presentation 2005
- “Male Sexual Abuse” 2004
- “Shame and Guilt” 2004
- “Mending Broken Relationships” 2003
- “Interpersonal Relationship Violence” 2002
- “Ethics of Counseling” @ Black Association of Criminal Justice 1998/99
- “Family Dynamics and Counseling Techniques” @ Indian Creek Correctional Facility 1998/99
- “Spirituality and Physical Fitness” 1997
- “Depression in Women/Men” 1997
- “Healing Damaged Emotions” 1997
- “Couples in Healing” 1997
- Televised Interview PBS “Domestic Violence” 1995-1996
- Program Presenter “Domestic Violence,” 1996
- Conducted Seminar on “Domestic Violence” for United States Army, Fort Eustis, Virginia 1995
- Conducted Seminar on “Relationship Addiction” for Social Work Education, 1995
- Conducted “Domestic Violence” Workshop a@ Christopher Newport College, 1995
- Conducted Seminar on “Families Trapped in Addiction,” 1995
- Radio Interview PBS “Domestic Violence” 1995
- Lectured at Norfolk State University on “Termination With Client” 1994
- Lectured at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Hampton Virginia, on “Women Support Groups/Destructive   Relationships” 1994
- “Family Healing” @ Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1994
- Lectured at Hampton University, Hampton Virginia, on “Substance Abuse and Youth,” 1993
- “Crossing Ethnical Boundaries” @ Substance Abuse Treatment Unit, 1993
- Conducted Briefing to Commanders / Generals in USSAR Spangdahlem, Germany on “Substance Abuse in the   Community” 1988
- “Families in Recovery” in USSAR, Bitburg, Munich and Baumholder Germany, 1987-1988
- Conducted numerous workshops on “Substance Abuse” “Co-Dependency” and “Women’s Issues”1987
- Conducted Substance Abuse Education for Commissioned and Non-Commissioned Military Officers, 1987-1988
- Nominated to Present proposal on “Family and Significant Other Treatment” (FAST) at the National Social Work   Leadership Conference, Las Vegas
- Selected from dozens of applicants to Present proposal at the National Social Work Leadership Conference


PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

- Member, American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT)
- Member, National Association of Social Work (NASW)
- Member, National Black Counselors Association (NBAC)
- Member, Professional Counselors Association
- Member, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
- Member, 820th Air force/Army Spouse Club
- President, Social Work Class, 1992
- Member National Recovery Committee for “My Healthy Vet”
- Member VISN Sub-council Committee for SUD monitor
- Member, Military Sexual Trauma Team
- Narcotic Inspector at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Hampton, Virginia
- Chair, National Alcohol and Drug Recovery, MHBH 2005
- Field Supervisor for Graduate and Under-graduate Level Social Work Students from: Norfolk State University, St.   Leo College, Old Dominion University, Christopher Newport University, Thomas Nelson Community College and   Virginia Commonwealth University
- Member Entertainment Industry Council First Draft


COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

- Member (MADD, SADD and DARE)
- Served as a member of the City of Newport News, Virginia City Community Task force on Domestic Violence and   Substance Abuse.
- Nominated and selected to serve as a member on the National Learning Recovery Task Force for Military   Veterans with Dual diagnosis
- Served as a subject matter expert on the National Recovery Committee for “MY Healthy Vet” a website for   Veterans and their families.
- Director And Chairman Professional Development Committee
- Nominated for National Social Work Leadership Award