D'NITA SPANN, LPC , LSATP
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner in the state of Virginia with over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health and substance abuse. I am a strong communicator, leader and team player; however, I also enjoy autonomy. I have always been passionate about serving those living with mental illnesses.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
BRIGHTSIDE HEALTH
09.2025 - Current
- Facilitate weekly virtual individual therapy sessions to enhance emotional well-being.
- Complete Biopsychosocial assessments.
- Develop personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and feedback.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address diverse mental health issues.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
Executive Director
PASADENA VILLA OUTPATIENT NORFOLK
08.2023 - Current
- Provide operational and clinical oversight of partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs.
- Review, adhere to and update policies and procedures.
- Provide individual and group therapy in person and via telehealth utilizing CBT, DBT, CPT and ACT modalities
- Administer weekly surveys to measure client progress such as the PHQ-9, PCL-C and GAD-7
- Collaborate with clients to create and update treatment plans.
- Complete daily notes no later than 24 hours of providing client services.
- Case coordination/collaboration with various treatment providers involved in client care/make appropriate referrals.
- Create/update curriculum to meet client needs
- Maintain program budget to ensure appropriate spending.
- Complete several administrative tasks.
- Create various reports to track progression of meeting set KPIs.
- Facilitate weekly treatment team meetings with interdisciplinary team.
- Provide Clinical supervision to therapists.
Clinical Services Supervisor and Therapist
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Provide clinical oversight to Adult Day Treatment (PHP), PSR and Crisis Intervention Programs
- Ensured program remained within CARF standards for continued accreditation.
- Maintained program budget to ensure proper spending to meet program needs.
- Participated in visits from licensure, providing feedback and documentation as requested.
- Reviewed/screened referrals and provided appropriate level of care and length of service recommendations.
- Participated in strategic planning meetings and implemented processes to better meet the needs of the community/population served.
- Made complex decision without needing supervision from Clinical Services Administrator
- Created policies, program rules and training plans
- Demonstrated analytical skills, excellent people skills and the ability to absorb large amounts of data and assimilate correctly.
- Provide customer service to individuals daily, crisis intervention and conflict resolution skills
- During COVID provide individual therapy to adult clients with various diagnosis (Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar, SA, etc) via virtual environment utilizing CBT.
- Assign client homework as necessary
- Maintain caseload between 15-20 in virtual environment.
- Complete clinical assessments, treatment plans , daily session notes, and discharge summaries.
- Case coordination/contact with referral sources
Program Counselor and Teamleader
Program Counselor and Teamleader
11.2013 - 04.2018
- Provided group and individual therapy to individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI) and SA
- Utilized CBT and Motivational interviewing methodologies
- Provided Assessment and Diagnosis
- Met with interdisciplinary team to discuss client cases weekly.
- Assisted in the development of program curriculum.
- Provided oversight to clinical team.
Mental Health Support Services Counselor (PHP)
HAMPTON NEWPORT NEWS COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
03.2013 - 01.2013
- Provided group therapy in PHP setting.
- Complete clinical assessments, daily notes, weekly notes, discharge summaries
- Provided Case management for coordination of services.
- Attend weekly treatment team meetings with interdisciplinary team.
Substance Use Disorder Therapist
Substance Use Disorder Therapist (Jail based)
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Facilitated substance abuse education and directed process groups for individuals with co-occurring diagnosis.
- Completed client intake and clinical assessments.
- Developed treatment plan based on client’s needs.
- Assessed behavioral evaluations and monitor client progress.
- Completed daily progress notes, discharge summaries.
- Developed and implemented program curriculum.
Program Counselor
INDIAN CREEK CORRECTIONAL CENTER
07.2010 - 03.2012
- Facilitated process groups with client ranging from various topics pertaining to recovery.
- Facilitated lectures and didactic presentations on life skills, substance abuse, recovery, goal setting, etc. on a daily basis for the purpose of treatment (youth & mature clients)
- Performed individual counseling sessions with clients on a bi-weekly basis.
- Performed Addiction Severity Index intake interviews.
- Assisted in formulating treatment plans.
- Implemented assignments to address negative behavior exhibited by clients.
- Facilitated Thinking for a Change groups focusing on Behavior Modification and conflict resolution.
- Assessed behavioral evaluations and monitor client progress.
- Managed caseload of an average of 40 clients per month
- Assisted in the development of aftercare treatment plans.
Education
M.A. - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
01.2013
B.A - Sociology
Norfolk University
01.2008
Skills
- Clinical Supervision
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Treatment Plan Development
- Curriculum Development
- Crisis Intervention
- Care Coordination
Accomplishments
Successfully contributed to an organization by creating a program specifically for active duty military members and veterans struggling with managing their mental health symptoms.
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor- 0701008137
- Licensed Substance Abuse Treatment Practitioner- 0718000470
- Trained in Moral Reconation Therapy
Timeline
Therapist
BRIGHTSIDE HEALTH
09.2025 - Current
Executive Director
PASADENA VILLA OUTPATIENT NORFOLK
08.2023 - Current
Clinical Services Supervisor and Therapist
CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH
04.2019 - 03.2022
Program Counselor and Teamleader
Program Counselor and Teamleader
11.2013 - 04.2018
Mental Health Support Services Counselor (PHP)
HAMPTON NEWPORT NEWS COMMUNITY SERVICES BOARD
03.2013 - 01.2013
Substance Use Disorder Therapist
Substance Use Disorder Therapist (Jail based)
01.2012 - 01.2013
Program Counselor
INDIAN CREEK CORRECTIONAL CENTER
07.2010 - 03.2012
B.A - Sociology
Norfolk University
M.A. - Professional Counseling
Liberty University
Proficiencies
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- Experience with several EHR’s
- Experience with several virtual platforms (Zoom, Doxyme, Microsoft teams, etc.)