“Dr. Lorrie” as I am affectionately known by my clients, colleagues and friends. I have over 20 years of diversified experience in the human services field and boast a wealth of knowledge that has been learned from real life experiences. This makes me totally authentic and able to personally relate to your emotional, sexual and spiritual issues. I am compassionate and sensitive to your needs and strive to practice what I preach, leading by example. I believe empowerment is achieved through education. Education is also necessary in order to change negative belief systems and allow you to think “outside the box,” discover your own truth, raise your self-esteem and build your confidence. As a child who grew up in an orphanage and the foster care system, I understand the struggles, pain and dynamics of these children, teens and adults. I am a contracted provider for Our Kids, Miami’s Lead Child Welfare Agency and work with children who have entered the child dependency system. My passion is to assist these children on their journey and to empower and encourage them to move past their difficult beginnings and emerge as successful, healthy adults. I also personally understand the ongoing struggles of adults who have been exposed to the foster care system, due to family problems such as domestic violence, alcoholism, pathological relationships, abuse and neglect. I know what it takes to overcome the negative impact of a childhood riddled with abuse, abandonment, pain, guilt and shame. Together we will work to remove the impact of shame and guilt through TIR, new coping skills, building healthy thoughts and perceptions and worldview. I interweave the following alternative practices into the therapeutic process: Trauma Incident Resolution (TIR) Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) EMDR Holistic Practices Life Skills Breath Work Meditation & Visualization Affirmations & Positive Thinking “The Work” Education: Maimonides University, Miami, Florida: Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology & Clinical Pastoral Counseling American Academy of Clinical Sexology, Miami, Florida: Sex Therapist Certification Barry University, Miami, Florida: M.S.W., Masters in Social Work Union Institute, Miami, Florida: B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, Florida: A.A. in Psychology Professional credentials include: Doctorate in Clinical Sexology - Maimonides (Now American Academy of Clinical Sexology) Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Degree from Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida (SW 8484) Board Certified Clinical Sexologist - American Academy of Clinical Sexology (#2721) Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Sexology Certified Sex Therapist with American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT) State of Florida Qualified Clinical Social Work Supervisor Certified Addictions Professional (CAP - #49062) Substance Abuse Professional (SAP) Certified Clinical Traumatologist (Green Cross Academy of Traumatology #CT100001206-08) Certified Crisis Debriefer (Green Cross Academy of Traumatology) Certified in EMDR State of Florida Certified Domestic Violence and Batterers Therapist Certified Pathological Relationship Therapist (Institute for Relational Harm Reduction & Public Psychopathy Education) Certified Gender Specialist State of Florida Certified MAAP Trainer (Child Welfare). State of Florida Certified Child Welfare Case Manager YES Institute Speaker’s Bureau - education on gender issues Florida Department of Health Certified HIV/AIDS Testing & Counseling Florida Department of Health OraQuick Rapid Antibody Test Training Certificate Certified Life Coach Certified Yoga Instructor Reiki Advanced Practitioner Holistic/Spiritual Practitioner Barry University: Adjunct Professor with Barry University’s ACE Program teaching Human Sexuality, Social Welfare Policy and Human Behavior Clinical Faculty - American Academy of Clinical Sexology Professional Experience Barry University - Adjunct Professor; School of Social Work and School of Continuing Education American Academy of Clinical Sexology - Clinical Assistant Professor Private Practice - Traumatologist/Psychotherapist Early Childhood Quality Consultants - Non-Violence Social Skills therapist/teacher Trauma Resolution Center - Traumatologist and Clinical Medicaid Provider Department of Health - HIV/AIDS Educator Miami Consultants for Children & Families - Therapist for children with learning and emotional disabilities Dade County Public Schools CHARLEE - Child Welfare agency Case Manager The Twelve for Children & Families Therapist - Work with sexually reactive boys retained in foster care by juvenile judicial system Dade County Department of Corrections - Correctional Corporal at Miami-Dade’s Pretrial Detention Center Dade County Department of Corrections - Police Records Specialist Legal Assistant - Dade County Attorneys Office Administrative Assistant - Jackson Memorial Hospital Presentations, Trainings and Workshops Guest Lecturer – Miami Dade Community College (2009) NASW – Educational Training - CEUs (2009) Barry University: Guest lecturer and Trainer on Sexuality and Special Populations (2007-8) Training for Barry University’s ACE Program on Sexuality and the Aging and Sexuality and Special Populations (2007-8) University of Miami: Training on Transgender/Gender Issues (2006) James Madison University, Virginia – Keynote Speaker for AIDS Awareness Week (2006) Nova University – Keynote Speaker on HIV/AIDS The Caribbean Students Association (2006) Dr. Marilyn Volker – Guest lecturer at University of Miami, FIU and St. Thomas University. Substitute Professor for Dr. Volker when she is out of town or unable to teach her regular classes (2006-Present) Present: Internet Radio Stations: Discussed Sexuality Issues: (2006) Guest speaker: South Florida’s WAVS 1170AM—the United States’ first 24-hour Caribbean radio station (2006) Guest speaker: www.9365./stations/12spiritualpowers with Barbara Brown (2006) Guest Speaker: Serrius Broad Band Lime 114 with Dr. Marilyn Volker, Sex Therapist (2006) Professional Organizations: National Association of Social Workers (NASW) American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT) Green Cross Academy of Traumatology The World Initiative for Sexual Health State of Florida Addictions Association Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Minority Women’s Business Enterprise Professional Committees: Florida Crisis Consortium – Board MemberYES Institute Speakers Bureau Connect2Protect – HIV AIDS Committee, focusing on adolescents and HIV/AIDS Miami HIV/AIDS Minority Network Women’s Group of Miami WAVE (Women, Awareness, Volunteers & Education Transgender Summit (Miami) Ride the Bus – HIV/AIDS Prevention Initiative (Outreach/Education) Take Control – HIV/AIDS Prevention Initiative (Outreach/Education) Business & Labor Response to AIDS – Involving Business Owners in the fight against HIV/AIDS National HIV Testing Dayhttp://www.9365shapeimage_2_link_0

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