MS. LAURA JEAN DIFFENDAL, PCC-S
Social Work at Center Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH

Owner/Partner at Fit Mind Cleveland

Mental Health Care

Fit Mind Cleveland - Rocky River, OH since Sep 2010 - Owner/Partner Parmadale Family Services Jan 2008 - Jul 2010 - Clinical Supervisor Dr. Antone Feo and Associates, Inc Jul 2007 - Jul 2010 - Private Practice Mental Health Therapist Parmadale Family Services Feb 2002 - Dec 2007 - Therapist

Trainings Conducted • Intensive DBT Training, 10.5 CEU’s, Catholic Charities, 9/09 • The Impact of Trauma on Brain Development: Current Research and Implications for Treatment, 3 CEU’s, Staff Development, CCS, 5/09 • DBT Basics, 12 CEU’s, Catholic Charities, 2009 • Treating Anxiety, 3 CEU’s, Staff Development Day, CCS, 10/08 • Effective Brief Interventions for the Troubled Family, 2 CEU’s, Northern Ohio Chapter, 9/08 • Case Consultation in Differential Diagnosis, 3 CEU’s, Catholic Charities, 9/06 • Strategies in Group Work to Aid in the Healing Process, 2 CEU’s, Catholic Charities, 3/06

Awards and Achievements February 2012-Completed Medical Mission in Ambaji, India with the Association of Indian Physicians in Northern Ohio; May 2011-Completed Cleveland Marathon; April 2011-"On the Road to Success" award--Business Advisers of Cleveland--for "demonstrating the determination and qualities of a true entrepreneur"; Trained in DBT at Behavioral Tech 2009 and Pyramid Training 2007; Parmadale “Excellence” award 2003; Spirit of Service Award 2005; Spirit of God Award 2007; full athletic scholarship (women’s basketball), The University of Akron, 1995-1999; co-captain, 1996; set 13 top ten university basketball records; Academic All-MAC Nominee; member of nationally ranked intramural flag football team; Dean’s List 1996-99; GA-Academic Advising for Student-Athletes, 1999-2001 (full tuition); computer proficient and trained in Harmony and Avatar, consistently high ratings for numerous trainings presented.