Karla W.

Karla W. has a diverse work experience in the field of clinical integration and substance abuse counseling. Karla currently holds the role of Clinical Integration Lead at FLACRA, starting in May 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Residential Clinical Integration at FLACRA from December 2021 to July 2022. Karla also worked as a Senior Clinical Supervisor at FLACRA from July 2021 to December 2021.

Before joining FLACRA, Karla was self-employed, offering their services as a counselor specializing in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. Karla began their self-employment in January 2015, and there is no specified end date.

Additionally, Karla worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor at Wayne Behavioral Health from October 2015 to July 2021. Karla also served as a Clinical Supervisor at Unity Health System from April 2014 to October 2015, where they supervised individuals seeking their NYS Creative Arts Therapist license and a team providing treatment for substance use disorders.

Karla W. obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Art Therapy/Therapist from Nazareth University in the years 2007 to 2009. Additionally, they hold a Perinatal Mental Health Certification (PMH-C) from Postpartum Support International and is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist from Nazareth College.