Care Support Groups
- Care Support Groups
Transform with Care Groups Our care groups encourage and uplift individuals who are caring for loved ones going through a life-altering medical situation.
Schedule & Topics Our care support groups are a safe space to talk and share. You are not alone. Through sharing, your strength will encourage and uplift others. View the schedule and topic of discussion below.
- First Wednesday Of The Month: Breathe First: Caring For The Caregiver
- Second Wednesday Of The Month: Space, Place & Time: Discussion About Mental Health
- Third Wednesday Of The Month: Heart Beats: Finding The Energy To Continue
- Fourth And Fifth Wednesday Of The Month: Mindfulness: Using The Power Of Positivity To Create A Lifetime Of Change
- Care Group Moderator & Therapist For Individuals
Breathe- Happiness Is Fast Approaching
Dr. April D. Ivey, LCSW-C, CCTP
Licensed Certified Social Worker – Clinical, Maryland License Number 18362, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Certification Number 739682
Dr. April D. Ivey Psychotherapist, Social Worker, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
April began her journey as a health care leader at the age of 14, as as support personnel for I-CARE Home Health Care Services. She excelled in school while maintaining her healthcare position. April graduated Howard University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and 2012 with a Master of Social Work Concentration in Mental Health. April received her Doctorate of Clinical Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania in May 2022.
April is an enthusiastic, hard-working clinician with 19 years of experience in health and human services. Her background includes clinical supervision, as well as direct practice psychotherapeutic services for diverse populations. For nearly 2 decades, April has been 100% committed to learning and advocating for those who need it most.
April’s
Experience
- Licensed in two states: Maryland, and Virginia, including the District of Columbia.
- Worked in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient, community-based, and detox…
Robust
Network
- Connected to various physicians, healthcare providers, and core service agencies in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
- Currently conducting systematic review Research at the University of Pennsylvania.
Always
Giving Back
- International-based experience providing community service and English learning lessons to impoverished children in Ecuador.
Meeting
Your Needs
- Passionate about meeting the needs of others and continuing the journey of professional, academic, and scholarly development.
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