KIRA DIANE ALEXANDER
Social Work in Grand Ledge, MI

MSU Couple and Family Therapy Clinic - East Lansing, MI
Therapist Intern Eaton County Medical Care Facility - Charlotte, MI
Social Work Intern Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Undergraduate Teacher Assistant MSU Couple and Family Therapy Clinic - East Lansing, MI
Familiy and Community Services Intern St. Vincent Catholic Childrens Home - Lansing, MI
Youth Advocate Turning Point Youth Center - Saint Johns, MI
Youth Specialist Intern Boys and Girls Club - Lansing, MI
Learning Center Director

Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
Masters in Clinical Social Work Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
BA in Family and Community Services

I have worked in several different settings offering services to youth and families as an intern, volunteer, and/or paid employee. These experiences have allowed me to work with diverse youth and families in community, academic, judicial, residential, and therapeutic/clinical environments. The majority of my experiences include client assessment, evaluation, treatment planning, and crisis intervention. I have knowledge and/or experience in psychoanalytical, cognitive behavioral, emotion focused, experiential, play, strength based, structural, and strategic interventions and therapies. My exceptional ability to build healthy and positive relationships with consumers has been instrumental in improved treatment outcomes for those I serve. Through my clinical practices I have gained understanding of mental health diagnosis, interventions, and treatment. My excellent written and verbal communications skills have been beneficial in relationship building, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and report writing. These opportunities have made me an empowering, dedicated, empathetic, and motivated advocate, tool, and resource for those I serve, and make me an excellent candidate for employment in the mental health field.