S. Kate Venison

S. Kate Venison has a diverse work experience in the field of mental health. S. Kate is the Principal & Founder of SKVenisonLLC, where they provide private practice treatment for individuals, families, and couples. S. Kate also offers consultation and supervision services for pre and post licensure, as well as program design and management for schools and community agencies.

In 2015, Venison became a Certified Yoga in Schools Yoga Teacher at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. In this role, they specialize in teaching yoga to youth as a stress reduction, focus, and self-regulation tool. The curriculum they use was developed by the Institute for Extraordinary Living and Harvard University.

Since 2015, Venison has also been serving as the Chairperson for CAC 3&4 at the South West Regional Mental Health Board - Region 1. This board aims to promote recovery and well-being for the residents of South Western Connecticut by ensuring a high-quality mental health system.

Venison is also a National Mental Health First Aid Certified Instructor/Trainer for Adults, Youth, and Public Safety. S. Kate has been certified since 2013 and conducts trainings aimed at increasing awareness, understanding, and basic intervention in mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.

Prior to these roles, Venison worked as a Clinical Coordinator at Stratford Community Services, where they provided direct clinical services for youth and families in the Town of Stratford. S. Kate also oversaw the Community Services counseling center and collaborated with various community stakeholders, agencies, and schools. Additionally, they participated in community, regional, and state boards to further prevention, recovery, and treatment initiatives.

Venison has also held positions at Mid Fairfield Child Guidance, including as a Senior Supervisory Clinician, Coordinator of the Sexual Abuse Team, and Coordinator of the Adolescent Intensive Family Services IOP Program. S. Kate also served as an AAMFT Supervisory Consultant.

Overall, Venison's work experience showcases their expertise in providing clinical services, program design and management, consultation and supervision, and yoga instruction for mental health and well-being.

S. Kate Venison holds a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling, which was obtained from Fairfield University between 2003 and 2005. Prior to that, they earned their BA in Communications from Denison University, attending from 1985 to 1987. In terms of additional certifications, they are a Certified EMDR Therapist from EMDRIA, obtained in July 2019. S. Kate is also an Approved Supervisor, although the institution and timeframe for this certification are not specified. Additionally, S. Kate Venison is a Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT 200) through the Yoga Alliance. S. Kate has also achieved the title of Relational Life Therapist and Coach, although the institution and timeframe for this certification are not provided.