Deanna Morris, MSW

2003-Present Private Practice, Bellevue, WA

Clinical social work with individuals, couples, and groups. Areas of expertise include teenagers, adoption issues, and divorcing families with visitation problems. Experience working in the Family Court system.

2005-Present Mediation Trainer
1992-2005 Program Director and Trainer CRU Institute, Bellevue, WA

Conducted conflict mediation training for elementary, middle, and high schools students, faculty and parents. Worked with at-risk youth teaching communication, cultural awareness, and problem solving skills. Training and presentations locally, nationally, and internationally. Created curriculum and organized conflict mediation training programs.

2004-2006 Clinical Therapist Tranquility Bay, Jamaica, West Indies
Chappuis & Associates

Provided clinical individual and group therapy for severely disturbed youth in lock-down residential facility. Cognitive/behavior modification techniques and approaches in working with adolescents with behavior and personality disorders. Developed and implemented specific intervention tools and exercises for group counseling in adoption, anger management, mood disorders, depression, life skills and chemical dependency.

1996-1997 Residential Counselor Ryther Child Center, Seattle, WA

Provided supervision, structured activities, facilitated therapeutic groups and worked as on a case management team for emotionally disturbed and sexually abused children ages 6-12. Provided specialized treatment plans for children with sexual behavior problems. Worked collaboratively with psychiatrists, social workers and residential staff to determine appropriate interventions. Advised appropriate psychotropic medications and dosages for residents.

1998-1999 Case Worker Intern Lutheran Community Services, Seattle, WA

Individual, family and group work with foster-adopt families and children.

1997-1998 Case Worker Intern Compass Health, Lynnwood, WA

Conducted individual and group counseling with emotionally disturbed children ages 5-16 in after school program. Established individualized behavior modification plans, and the support necessary for parents and teachers to implement plans.

1994-1995 Case Worker Intern Children's Bureau of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Conducted individual, group counseling sessions, and home visits. Provided child guidance for parents and referred them to appropriate resources.