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BLACK THERAPISTS SPEAK "I really wanted to make a change or difference in terms of representation knowing that the majority of people who come into services are discouraged because they are sitting in the room with someone who doesn't look like them ... " ~~ Christian Jacobs, MS, MFT. This is an excerpt from the September 9th, 2020 Premiere episode of BLACK THERAPISTS SPEAK hosted by Kimberly Cato of True Roots Counselling Services. In this new series, Black Therapists engage in conversations that explore the impact of months of Global Collective Stress & Trauma, particularly within the black Community, on clients, the provision of mental health services, and their own mental wellness. This Premiere Episode features Christian Jacobs, MS, MFT, a Behaviour Health Consultant & Psychotherapist who has over 20 years of clinical experience and multiple insights to share about resilience and survival during this pandemic. ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST Christian Jacobs, MS, MFT has over 20 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings providing behavioral health services as a clinician to vulnerable populations including outpatient specialty clinics, child protective services, crisis intervention, youth sex offender and probation programs, structured outpatient programs, inpatient psychiatric, large nonprofits, and private practice. Christian has also served in leadership capacities for government organizations by developing policy and legislation that address disparities in the community and delivery system. In addition, he has led non-profits and government healthcare organizations in implementing Behavioral Health oversight and monitoring practices by evaluating and promoting health plan regulatory compliance and ensuring enrollees have consistent access to timely and medically necessary behavioral health services. Christian Jacobs earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communications from St. Mary’s College of California and a Master’s of Science Degree in Counseling with an emphasis on Child Therapy. FOLLOW Christian Jacobs, MS, MFT Facebook: Christian Jacobs Instagram: MHGenius3000 Twitter: MHGenius3000 Email: [email protected] ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ NEW UPLOADS EVERY WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ Kimberly Cato, Registered Psychotherapist, CEO & Founder of True Roots Counselling Services, is passionate about helping people afflicted with life altering circumstances to transform their trauma into triumph. ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP✦✦✦ Be sure to join my Private Facebook Community to engage with like minded BIPOC people seeking a Safe Space to let their guard down and just BREATH … We’re All Here: https://bit.ly/2Zn9Xgw ============================== CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY CATO ============================== WEBSITE: http://www.trueroots.org LINKEDIN: https://bit.ly/2kXIAbU INSTAGRAM: / kimberlycato_transformed MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://lnkd.in/gAs_gjc ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ ✦✦✦ BE KIND & GENTLE WITH YOURSELF ✦✦✦ ✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦✦ ***PLEASE READ*** IMPORTANT: The information in this video is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your doctor.
