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Deborah Crandall, LICSW

Bellingham,WA

Summary


Qualified and compassionate community member with accomplished background inspiring, motivating and partnering with teams to make effective decisions for the vision and mission of the WDRC. Skilled at analyzing complex problems and implementing practical solutions. Strategic and committed to fostering culture of responsibility and accountability.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Practice Clincal Counselor

Life Bridge Therapy
06.2011 - Current

• Fulfilled previous role responsibilities, including assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and case management.

• Created a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients to share thoughts and concerns.

• Applied evidence-based counseling methods to achieve individualized therapy goals.

• Expanded services to address the needs of diverse community populations.

• Enhanced professional expertise through ongoing trainings and workshops.

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Champaign Mental Health Center
06.2008 - 05.2011

• Provided individual, family, and group therapy using evidence-based modalities such as CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.

• Conducted intake assessments and developed personalized treatment plans based on DSM-5 diagnoses.

• Coordinated care with providers and referred clients to supportive services, including psychiatry and housing.

• Delivered crisis intervention, including safety planning and follow-up care.

• Maintained compliance with ethical standards, HIPAA, and organizational policies.

Chaplain's Assistant

US Army
04.1998 - 07.2001

•. Advocated for military members of all faiths during deployment and in garrison.
• Provided spiritual care and emotional support to the military community through empathetic listening and guidance.
• Delivered administrative support for spiritual care services, ceremonies, and memorials.
•. Supported chaplains in delivering religious services and spiritual guidance to service members.
•. Accompanied chaplains in combat zones and humanitarian missions to ensure their safety and effective performance.

Education

Masters of Social Work - Social Work

University of Illinois
Champaign
05-2008

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
05-2006

Skills

  • Self-esteem building
  • Anxiety treatment
  • Depression treatment
  • Developing relationships
  • Multicultural competence

Certification


  • Professionl Mediation Training, WDRC, November 2024
  • Advanced Sex Theory and Clinical Sexology, NW Institute on Intimacy, November 2020
  • Emotional Focused Therapy Externship , EFT Alliant, January 2019
  • Clinical Foundations in Gottman Therapy. University of Washington, June 2016

Timeline

Private Practice Clincal Counselor

Life Bridge Therapy
06.2011 - Current

Clinical Mental Health Counselor

Champaign Mental Health Center
06.2008 - 05.2011

Chaplain's Assistant

US Army
04.1998 - 07.2001


  • Professionl Mediation Training, WDRC, November 2024
  • Advanced Sex Theory and Clinical Sexology, NW Institute on Intimacy, November 2020
  • Emotional Focused Therapy Externship , EFT Alliant, January 2019
  • Clinical Foundations in Gottman Therapy. University of Washington, June 2016

Masters of Social Work - Social Work

University of Illinois

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Deborah Crandall, LICSW