St. Vincent Family Services
Laurie Sparks-Dennison, LISW-S, is an experienced clinical manager and therapist with a strong background in child development and mental health services. Currently serving at St. Vincent Family Center since July 2016, Laurie has held multiple roles including Clinical Manager and Therapeutic Preschool Clinician. Previous experience includes coordinating the Neighbor to Neighbor Program at Autism Society of Ohio, where advocacy for neurodivergent individuals was a key focus. Laurie’s extensive background includes clinical internships and roles in various organizations, helping assess and support children and families facing mental health challenges. Educational qualifications include a Master of Social Work from Boston University and a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development from Concordia University.
St. Vincent Family Services
St. Vincent Family Services is deeply rooted in our commitment to supporting the well-being, safety and social-emotional health needs of children and their families across Ohio. SVFS is a place where passionate people, who want to make a difference in a child’s life, want to work. Our team of more than 150 pediatric behavioral health specialists includes registered nurses, therapists, counselors, social workers and board-certified pediatric psychiatrists who are all dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the families we serve. Our Mission: We help families build bright futures by providing trauma-informed pediatric behavioral health care within a learning community to change the lives of children and families. Our Vision: St. Vincent Family Services is the recognized leader in pediatric behavioral health care assuring children and families across Ohio succeed at home, school and in life.