LaWana Danelle Kennedy
Mobile,USA
Summary
Licensed counseling professional with proven ability to support clients in overcoming emotional and mental health issues. Known for achieving positive outcomes through evidence-based therapeutic practices and personalized treatment plans. Team-oriented with strong focus on collaboration and adaptable to changing client needs, demonstrating empathy and active listening skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-Time Licensed Professional Counselor
ECM Counseling Services
06.2025 - Current
- Provide individual and/or group counseling services.
- Assist with administrative tasks.
- Support community-based programming through the Mingo Matters Foundation.
- Participate in team check-ins or meetings as needed.
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
Alabama Department of Mental Health
01.2020 - Current
- Consult with Pre-K programs across five counties.
- Support educators and families in promoting emotional development.
- Provide training, supervision, and behavioral strategy implementation.
Private Practice Therapist
Living Authentically Counseling Services, LLC
05.2022 - 03.2025
- Provide therapy for children, adolescents, and families using trauma-informed approaches.
- Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Licensed Professional Counselor and Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider.
- Endorsed as Early Childhood Mental Health Family Specialist by First 5 Alabama.
Substance Abuse Clinical Director
Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc.
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Managed outpatient substance abuse program.
- Supervised staff and oversaw service delivery.
- Provided therapy to high-risk populations.
Substance Abuse Program Coordinator
Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc.
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Conducted assessments and therapy for at-risk clients.
- Developed treatment plans and coordinated community referrals.
Family Advocate / Therapist
Lifelines Counseling Services (Mobile Child Advocacy Center)
06.2008 - 09.2016
- Delivered therapy and advocacy for children exposed to trauma.
- Supported families and coordinated court advocacy services.
Program Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor
United Methodist Children’s Home
12.2004 - 12.2006
- Supervised family support services across 7 counties.
- Coordinated with DHR and supported staff development.
Family Therapist
Boys and Girls Clubs of Alabama (G.R.O.W.T.H. Program)
01.2002 - 06.2002
- Provided family therapy to juvenile court-involved youth.
Service Social Worker
Mobile County DHR
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Investigated abuse and coordinated services for families.
Behavioral Specialist
Altapointe – Lemoyne School
06.1999 - 01.2000
- Developed behavior plans for emotionally challenged youth.
Service Social Worker
Tuscaloosa County DHR
01.1996 - 06.1999
- Conducted child protection investigations and interventions.
Education
Master of Science - Continuing Education, Counseling Psychology
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Stillman College
Tuscaloosa, AL05.1994
Associate of Science - General Education
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL12.1991
Skills
- Depression treatment
- Anxiety management
- Self-esteem building
- Relationship counseling
- Child and adolescent counseling
- Family therapy
- Grief and loss support
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Career guidance
- Mental health assessment
- Multicultural competence
- Anger management
- Behavior modification
- Substance abuse counseling
- Building rapport
- Mental health support
- Intake assessments
- Client counseling
- Treatment plans
- Client records management
- Treatment Planning
- Grief counseling
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- Crisis intervention
- Motivational interviewing
- HIPAA
- Career counseling
- Crisis intervention techniques
- Adolescent counseling
- Counseling
- Parenting skills educator
- Clinical experience
- Solution-focused counseling
- Suicide risk assessments
- Interpersonal communication
- Decision-making
- Data confidentiality
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor, Alabama (#3569) – June 2016
- Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider (#BC-TMH2773) – October 2020
- Early Childhood Family Specialist (Level II), First 5 Alabama – November 2021
- FAN Facilitator & Mentor, Erickson Institute – January 2022
- The Growing Brain Trainer, Zero to Three – October 2020
- CHILD Scale Certified, Yale University – March 2020
Affiliations
- Zero to Three – Member (2020–Present)
- First 5 Alabama – Member (2020–Present)
- Alabama Counseling Association – Member (2017–Present)
Timeline
Part-Time Licensed Professional Counselor
ECM Counseling Services
06.2025 - Current
Private Practice Therapist
Living Authentically Counseling Services, LLC
05.2022 - 03.2025
Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant
Alabama Department of Mental Health
01.2020 - Current
Substance Abuse Clinical Director
Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc.
05.2019 - 12.2019
Substance Abuse Program Coordinator
Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc.
09.2016 - 05.2019
Family Advocate / Therapist
Lifelines Counseling Services (Mobile Child Advocacy Center)
06.2008 - 09.2016
Program Supervisor / Assistant Supervisor
United Methodist Children’s Home
12.2004 - 12.2006
Family Therapist
Boys and Girls Clubs of Alabama (G.R.O.W.T.H. Program)
01.2002 - 06.2002
Service Social Worker
Mobile County DHR
01.2000 - 01.2001
Behavioral Specialist
Altapointe – Lemoyne School
06.1999 - 01.2000
Service Social Worker
Tuscaloosa County DHR
01.1996 - 06.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Stillman College
Associate of Science - General Education
Bishop State Community College
Master of Science - Continuing Education, Counseling Psychology
University of West Alabama
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