ASIAN PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Sonam Khanal is a seasoned professional in social work with a diverse background and extensive experience in behavioral health and community therapy. Currently serving as a Behavioral Health Clinician at Asian Pacific Development Center since November 2016, Sonam provides individual and group therapy to a multicultural clientele. Previously held the position of Community Based Therapist at Excelsior Youth Center, and prior to that worked as a Family Worker and Youth Worker at Cathedral Home for Children, where Sonam facilitated wraparound services and ensured a safe environment for at-risk youth. Sonam also contributed as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Wyoming, collaborating on research projects, and gained valuable experience as an intern at Eppson Center For Seniors. Educational credentials include a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Wyoming, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Kathmandu University.
ASIAN PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Mission: The Asian Pacific Development Center is a community-based, nonprofit, 501 (c) (3) organization founded in 1980 to serve the needs of a growing population of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AA/PI) residents throughout Colorado. APDC operates a licensed Community Mental Health Clinic designated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, innovative Health Promotion and Youth Programs , and a multicultural Interpreters Bank . A trained professional staff provides Culturally Competent services that include: assessment and evaluation, individual and group counseling; case management services; victim assistance services; mentorship, after school, and youth leadership programs; health promotion; interpretation/translation services; as well as cultural competency training and consultation. Services provided are linguistically and culturally appropriate.