Dr. Kenyuatia L. Gash has been working in the field of social work for the past 19 years. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Florida, she is also the owner and senior clinical director of KL Gash & Associates, LLC. In lieu of Dr Gash providing mental health therapeutic t treatment to the communities, she serves she also provides LCSW clinical supervision, mental health & behavioral consultations, and professional & life development coaching services.
In conjunction, Dr .Gash has a passion for serving individuals, especially Black Women who struggle with rejection, low self-esteem, abandonment issues, and self-acceptance stemming from the effects of father absenteeism and emotionally abusive mothers,
During her tenure in social work, Dr Gash has honed her acumen in the provision of evidence-based psychotherapies for PTSD and behavior disorders, specifically Cognitive Processing Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness-based interventions. She has completed a national certification to become a Master Addiction Counselor, a Compassion Fatigue Professional, and a clinical supervisor. In addition, she is a Board-Certified Diplomat in Clinical Social Work, a Regional Cognitive Processing Therapy Trainer & Consultant, as well as a Regional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Substance Use Disorder Trainer & Consultant.
She thrives on Strengthening, Empowering, and Transforming lives, families, and communities by assisting them in addressing their challenges so they can START living a Life Full of Freedom, Wellness, and HARMONY!
Licensures:
- Pennsylvania Board of Social Workers – Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Virginia Board of Social Worker-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Florida Board of Examiners– Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Maryland Board of Social Work- Licensed Clinical Social Worker-
- New Jersey Board of Social Work- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- North Carolina Board of Social Work-Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certifications:
- Virginia Certified LCSW Clinical Supervisor
- Virginia Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC/CSAC-A) Clinical Supervisor
- Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD)
- Master Addiction Counselor (MAC)
- EMDR Certified Therapist & Consultant in Training
- NASW Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)
- Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional
- Department of Veteran Affairs Certified Level 3 Coach/Mentor
Specialized Training
- LEAN Green Belt
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Substance Use Disorder Trainer & Consultant
- Cognitive Processing Therapy Trainer/Consultant
- Credentialed Telehealth Facilitator
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing/ Motivational Enhancement Therapy
- EMDR Basic Training
Associations
- American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
- National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC)
- National Association of Social Workers
- National Association of Forensic Counselors
- International Association of Trauma Professionals
- EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)
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