MEARLENE FILKINS, LICSW, BCD, CCTP-II
(she, her, hers)
About Me
Throughout my career I have specialized in working with trauma survivors of all ages, including veterans/military and first responders. I am a CIT and offer consultation to therapists seeking to enhance their EMDR therapy skills.
Education & Experience
MSW from University of Central Florida, Orlando I have worked in a Children's Advocacy Center with children and teen survivors of sexual trauma. Working at the VA, I provided individual, group and advocacy work for survivors of military sexual trauma and combat veterans. Currently, I am working in private practice where I continue to specialize in trauma treatment.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
EMDRIA NASW
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- Group
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- UnitedHealth
Anthem, USA Health Plan, VA Community Care Network
