Bio
My name is Linda L. Zaffram. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I received my Bachelor of Science from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1997 with a major in Psychology and minor in Social Work. I received my Master in Social Work in 2002 from Virginia Commonwealth University. I have 10+ years social work experience developing community outreach programs. I have experience in program development and coordination experience in non-profit, government and the private sector. I am a Certified State Pre-screener and Level I & II Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained. My theoretical perspectives are Strengths Based, Solution Focused, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. My experience includes working with children and adolescents, adults, couples, families as well as groups. My experience includes working with multidisciplinary teams, medical social work, crisis/emergency services, inpatient, outpatient, play therapy, psychosocial assessments, case management, treatment planning, group therapy, public education as well as connecting clients and families to services within the community. I have 11 years of supervisory and program management experience in the for-profit and non-profit arenas. My areas of expertise include children, women’s issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma. Group services that I offer at CAHN are a women’s depression group, sexual abuse survivors group and I am currently working on a curriculum for a self esteem and assertiveness group.
