Karla Atkins

Karla Atkins, MS, MEd, is a seasoned mental health professional and instructional designer with a diverse background in mental health therapy and employee training development. At Specialized Counseling Associates, LLC, Karla served as a Mental Health Clinician, facilitating group and individual therapy for clients with various diagnoses and managing case documentation. In roles with AmeriHealth Caritas, including Training and Development Intern and Enterprise Operations Training Specialist, Karla developed and implemented training programs, focusing on adult learning principles and customer service improvement. Additionally, Karla has experience as a Senior Instructional Designer, where responsibilities included creating educational materials and eLearning modules. Educational qualifications include a BA in Elementary Education from Saint Mary's College, an MS in Clinical and Counseling Psychology with a focus on Diversity & Underserved Populations from Chestnut Hill College, and an MEd from Cabrini College, all achieved with high honors.