JoAnna LaFratta
Fort Gregg Adams,VA
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) committed to supporting vulnerable populations, including perinatal clients, trauma survivors, and military service members and their families. Skilled in evidence-based, trauma-informed therapeutic interventions, risk assessment, and crisis management. Experienced in conducting comprehensive assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing counseling across the lifespan. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community resources to ensure holistic, client-centered care. Passionate about promoting social justice, empowering clients, and fostering resilience in complex and high-risk contexts.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Mammha
01.2025 - Current
- Provided trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental counseling to pregnant and postpartum individuals experiencing mood and anxiety disorders
- Conducted perinatal mental health screenings (e.g., depression, anxiety, trauma risk) and coordinated appropriate referrals
- Supported clients through pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, birth trauma, and early parenthood transitions.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions (CBT, I-CBT, mindfulness, psychoeducation, strengths-based approaches) tailored to perinatal needs
Therapist
Awaken Wellness Center
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Delivered trauma-focused therapy using evidence-based modalities (e.g., CBT, EMDR, mindfulness-based approaches)
- Assessed risk, implemented safety planning, and provided crisis intervention as needed
- Demonstrated cultural competence working within military systems, rank structures, and confidentiality considerations.
Prevention Specialist
United States Army
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Directly supports senior Prevention Specialist in supporting and coordinating comprehensive primary prevention activities.
- Address individual, interpersonal, organization and community factors that contribute to harmful behaviors.
- Research and analyze data of the Senior Commanders' top harmful behaviors.
- Recommended improvements to existing or proposed systems to enhance solution functionality.
Social Work Intern
BCFS Health and Human, Common Thread
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provide program support for group meetings for Commercially sexually exploited youth.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments and CSE-IT screening.
- Complete thorough documentation, keeping accurate and concise historical records.
- Participated in crisis intervention training.
Social Work Intern
Louisiana State University
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Created group classes assisting social workers in self-care.
- Completed trainings in cultural competency, ethics, crisis intervention, and addictions.
- Participated in weekly seminars and small group meetings relating to the social work profession and sub-disciplines.
- Participated in Our Lady of the Lake project.
Bookkeeper
Rocky Bayou Country Club
06.2012 - 07.2016
- Prepared monthly financial statements.
- Examined and analyzed the company's accounts
- Ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures
- Auditing financial documents and procedures
- Reconciling bank statements
- Calculated sales tax payments and sales tax returns.
- Preparing payroll for 30+ employees and payroll tax returns
Associate Director
Pine Village Treatment Services
01.2007 - 06.2010
- Managed 25+ employees, promoting communication and collaboration amongst multidisciplinary teams.
- Process bi-weekly payroll.
- Complete payroll tax returns.
- Conducted initial screenings and evaluations of clients.
- Assisted clinicians with consumer intakes.
- Communicated with public, social, and welfare agencies to obtain and provide information.
- Attended monthly local mental health agency meetings.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2022
BS - Applied Management
Everglades University
Boca Raton, FL09.2010
Skills
- Clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning (DSM-5-TR)
- Evidence-based, trauma-informed psychotherapy (CBT, I-CBT, EMDR, MI)
- Risk assessment, safety planning, and crisis intervention
- Ethical practice, clinical judgment, and HIPAA compliance
- Cultural competence and equity-informed practice
- Advocacy, confidentiality, and client-centered care in compliance with NASW Code of Ethics
Certification
- EMDR Consulting 6/2024 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Trained Alexandria, VA
- Completed PSI-Maternal Mental Health Certificate Course and Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training (PMH-C exam pending)
- Life Moves Yoga Teaching Academy 12/2022 Harker Heights, Texas Certified Yoga Instructor
- Warriors At Ease 10/2023 Round Rock, Texas Certified Warriors at Ease Instructor
- SPARX Certified Level II Prevention Specialist 4/2023
Timeline
Therapist
Mammha
01.2025 - Current
Therapist
Awaken Wellness Center
02.2024 - Current
Prevention Specialist
United States Army
02.2023 - 02.2024
Social Work Intern
BCFS Health and Human, Common Thread
01.2022 - 05.2022
Social Work Intern
Louisiana State University
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bookkeeper
Rocky Bayou Country Club
06.2012 - 07.2016
Associate Director
Pine Village Treatment Services
01.2007 - 06.2010
BS - Applied Management
Everglades University
Master of Social Work -
Louisiana State University