Damaria Barber
Huntersville
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience at Carolina Outreach, leading multidisciplinary teams in delivering impactful in-home therapy. Expert in crisis management and treatment planning, utilizing trauma-informed care to achieve significant client progress. Proven collaboration skills enhance continuity of care across diverse settings, ensuring comprehensive support for children and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intensive In-Home Team Lead Therapist
Carolina Outreach
Charlotte
01.2022 - Current
- Lead a multidisciplinary team delivering in-home therapeutic services to children and families.
- Provide individual and family therapy using evidence-based practices.
- Oversee treatment planning, team supervision, and crisis interventions.
- Maintain detailed clinical documentation including person-centered plans and service notes.
Therapist
Beyond Boundaries Behavioral Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered outpatient and in-home therapy for children and adolescents.
- Collaborated with schools, DSS, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Developed individualized treatment goals and tracked progress.
Outpatient & Day Treatment Therapist
Gaston Adolescent Center
Gastonia
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered therapeutic services to adolescents in both outpatient and day treatment settings.
- Coordinated with families, educators, and staff to support progress.
- Applied culturally responsive and trauma-informed care approaches.
Medical Social Work Intern
Novant Health Movement Family Wellness Center
Charlotte
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided short-term support and interventions for patients navigating health challenges.
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to reduce care barriers and connect clients with services.
Intake Coordinator Intern
The Salvation Army Center of Hope
Greensboro
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Conducted intake assessments for homeless and at-risk individuals.
- Connected clients to housing and essential support services.
Teacher Assistant
K.I.D.S. Inc. Day Care
Greensboro
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Supported child development through structured activities and emotional guidance.
- Monitored children's needs and maintained communication with staff and parents.
Contract Therapist
Andrew Counseling Services
01.2023
- Provided virtual and in-home therapy for clients with various mental health concerns.
- Created trauma-informed treatment plans focusing on anxiety, depression, and coping strategies.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
05.2022
Bachelor of Social Work -
Bennett College
05.2020
Skills
- Therapeutic interventions
- Crisis management
- Treatment planning
- Clinical documentation
- Trauma-informed care
- Collaboration skills
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA) — Dec 2023
- Certifications & Specialized Training:
- North Carolina Child Welfare Education Collaborative (CWEC)
- Enhancing the Child Welfare Field Placement
- Trauma-Informed Welfare Practice
- Law Day
Timeline
Therapist
Beyond Boundaries Behavioral Health
01.2023 - 01.2024
Contract Therapist
Andrew Counseling Services
01.2023
Intensive In-Home Team Lead Therapist
Carolina Outreach
01.2022 - Current
Outpatient & Day Treatment Therapist
Gaston Adolescent Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Social Work Intern
Novant Health Movement Family Wellness Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Intake Coordinator Intern
The Salvation Army Center of Hope
01.2020 - 01.2021
Teacher Assistant
K.I.D.S. Inc. Day Care
01.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Social Work -
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Bachelor of Social Work -
Bennett College
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