Adult Coordinator, Mental Health
Therapist, Substance Abuse Counselor, Group Leader, Licensed
Clinical Social Worker, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Mrs.
Martin graduated from George Mason University with a Bachelors
degree in Psychology and received her Masters degree in Clinical
Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Mrs. Martin
has received post-graduate training in the area of juvenile
forensic evaluations.
Mrs. Martin worked in a variety of settings
with diverse populations including; acute care psychiatric
hospitals, adolescent girls group homes, and residential placements
for chemically dependent adults. She has experience providing
transitional housing for the homeless, day treatment for the
chronically mentally ill, as well as outpatient and group therapy
for the military. Her background includes a focus on adolescent
and adult dually diagnosed populations.
Mrs. Martin began working
for National Counseling Group, Inc. (NCG ) in 2001. Her hard
work and commitment to the company have allowed her to rise
quickly in the expanding business. Mrs. Martin treats adolescent,
young adult, adult, and geriatric clients struggling with substance
abuse and/or mental health challenges. She has facilitated
group, conducted substance abuse and mental health evaluations,
court evaluations, and provided substance abuse education seminars
to families and professionals in the community. She also directs
treatment for the Alcohol and Safety Action Program (ASAP).
In a coordinated effort to provide efficient and effective
treatment to those with legal charges and sentenced into ASAP,
Mrs. Martin evaluates and provides specific individual and
group therapy to this population.
In addition to clinical services,
Mrs. Martin is the private provider representative for the
Manassas City Family Assessment and Services Team (FAST). She
enjoys speaking engagements on an assortment of mental health
and substance abuse topics.
Mrs. Martin is invested in educating
the youth about the risks of substance abuse and the process
of recovery. Mrs. Martin's commitment to preserving the family
unit helps her to facilitate effective change in families and
individuals. She is available in the Herndon office. Please
feel free to contact her at (703)932-7107.
Email:
Leslie Martin |
