CEO & Continuing Education Development Officer
Thank you for trusting CE Training Workshops for your continuing education and professional development needs! I founded this company in 2017 after attending one too many unstimulating and, well, tedious training workshops in an endeavor to meet my continuing education goals. One of my many passions is bringing together a group of professionals and providing education while allowing them to share and explore their own knowledge. As such, CE Training Workshops are highly participatory and interactive!
I am trained in learning methodologies and instructing techniques as well as course development to meet any of your professional training needs. I have 20+ years of combined training & development and social services experience in the corporate sector, substance use recovery programs, and mental health, and have had the pleasure of working with large brand organizations as well as the homeless population.
Be prepared to learn, engage, and have your mind stimulated!
Sincerely,
Lorna Vanden Heuvel, Owner
Lorna Vanden Heuvel, MSW, MCC, CCTP
CEO & Continuing Education Development Officer
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Dreya Blume, MA, LCSW
Masters Level Social Work Professional
Dreya Blume is a licensed clinical social worker, with her MSW from Radford University and an MA in anthropology from the University of Hawaii. Dreya has twenty years of experience working in mental health, from case management to intensive in-home services to leading groups for addicts in recovery. Dreya began a part-time counseling practice in 2004, and as a psychotherapist, her focus has been on serving the LGBTQ+ community. Dreya also has been a teacher for thirty years. Prior to her career in social work, she taught English in places such as Japan, Thailand, Australia, and Hawaii. Since 2010, Dreya has been an adjunct professor for Virginia Western Community College, preparing future social workers for the field.
In her spare time, Dreya loves to write. She is the author of a number of books (published under her former name, Andy Matzner), including “Everyone Has a Story: Using the Hero’s Journey and Narrative Therapy to Reframe the Struggle of Mental Illness,” “The Tarot Activity Book: A Collection of Creative and Therapeutic Ideas for the Cards,” and “The Buddha Diet: A Guide to Creating a Positive Relationship with Food and Eating.”
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Ashley Esry, MSW, LCSW, LCAS
Multi-discipline Masters Level Professional
Ashley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate in North Carolina. She received her Bachelors in Counseling with a concentration in Expressive Arts Therapy from Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She earned her Masters of Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Ashley’s nine years of experience include working at inpatient, residential, and outpatient levels of care, specializing in addiction and mental health.
Ashley’s training includes Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Internal Family Systems. In her current private practice, Ashley works with adolescents and adults with a focus on developmental trauma, attachment wounds, and anxiety. Ashley is passionate about trauma-informed care and a whole-person approach to healing. She brings to CE Training Workshops a diverse range of modalities and experiences and an excitement for learning and teaching.
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Dr. Jillian Graves, MSW, LCSW, Ph.D.
Doctorate Level Social Work Professional
Jillian Graves, LCSW, Ph.D. is an associate professor at Eastern Michigan University in the School of Social Work. Her scholarly work has focused on the experiences of family caregivers, especially siblings, in adolescent and emerging adult development, in reflexivity in qualitative research methodology, and in trauma-reactive violence. Her most recent research has been on the impact of COVID-19 on retail workers’ mental health and the use of relational coordination as a mitigating factor. She is currently the co-director of the IPE Center in the College of Health and Human Services.
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Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCWS
Masters Level Social Work Professional
Diane Bigler, LCSW, LSCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Missouri and Kansas with over 25 years of experience in the mental health field. She has held clinical positions as an outpatient and in-home therapist, and clinical supervisor. Diane was an Adjunct Professor of Social Work for 10 years at The University of Kansas, School of Social Welfare, and a Field Liaison and Field Instructor. She has also held administrative positions as a Program Director and Coordinator. Diane is a popular local and national trainer on a wide variety of mental health and workplace development topics for clinicians and corporations. Diane is most passionate about providing quality professional development to clinicians, employees, and leaders. For fun, Diane loves to spoil her four Dachshunds and rock out to 80’s music.
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Clara Anderson Sainte, LCSW, LSCSW (she/her)
Masters Level Social Work Professional
Clara Anderson Sainte, LCSW, LSCSW, is an expert in grief and loss, chronic illness, cancer, depression, anxiety, and trauma. She is certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and trained as a Grief Recovery Specialist.
Clara believes therapy is most effective when individuals can be their authentic selves, a principle that guides her practice. She ensures her clients feel understood and heard, creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Her private practice welcomes adults of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, religious or spiritual beliefs, and body types or abilities. Clara’s clients appreciate her relatable approach to implementing humor and sarcasm in her sessions as they navigate complex and heavy issues.
In addition to her private practice, Clara serves her community in multiple roles. She is an Adjunct Professor and a clinical social work supervisor. She also works as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Consultant and Continuing Education Coach.
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Kristin Whiting-Davis, LCSW-C
Masters Level Social Work Professional
Kristin Whiting-Davis is a licensed clinical social worker and a dedicated behavioral health leader with over 20 years of experience. As the owner of KWD Wellness, she offers individual and group therapy specializing in trauma, grief, and mindfulness, while providing clinical supervision across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. In her role at Kaiser Permanente, Kristin manages multiple outpatient behavioral health centers, spearheading mental health initiatives, including digital innovation and quality improvement programs.
With a broad range of experience spanning child welfare, schools, hospital emergency departments, and psychiatric day programs, Kristin brings deep expertise in supporting individuals through diverse challenges. She is passionate about helping people from all walks of life—whether healthcare professionals, caregivers, or anyone seeking emotional resilience and well-being. Kristin is committed to fostering personal growth and continuous learning, for both herself and the clients she serves. By integrating mindfulness into her practice, she helps clients cultivate balance, resilience, and long-lasting positive change. Outside of work, Kristin enjoys nature, camping, and caring for her pets, always embracing opportunities for growth in both her personal and professional life.
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Sarah Czopek, LCPC
Masters Level Counseling Professional
Sarah Czopek is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LPC) who pivoted from an undergraduate career in classical voice and music business to then pursue her Masters in Professional Counseling from Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. Currently an Illinois resident, Sarah is the founder of Grace & Gratitude Counseling, a niche practice of women serving women and teen girls with anxiety and trauma in the greater Chicagoland area. Dually certified in EMDR and IFS (Level 3), Sarah is passionate about blending these modalities along with creative elements into her work as a trauma-informed therapist, as well as providing interactive, experiential training and mentorship to other professionals.
Before starting her group practice, Sarah served as a family counselor in a therapeutic day school, helping families of children with special needs navigate everything from IEP meetings and in-home supports to trauma and behavioral crises. Now the parent of a “2e” kiddo herself, Sarah is an advocate for neurodiversity awareness, school choice, and regulated parenting. In her free time, Sarah can be found with her husband and two children, her church family, a delightful backyard garden, and cup-after-cup of loose leaf tea. Don’t be surprised if you spot her Sheepadoodle, Emmy, or Cornish Rex kitten, Hershey, in the background of her trainings!
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Dr. Ericka Cables, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS
Doctorate Level Counseling Professional
Dr. Ericka Cables, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and an approved supervisor in Missouri. She also holds additional credentials as a nationally certified counselor (NCC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). She has nearly a decade of experience in the mental health field as a counselor educator, trainer, researcher, clinician, and supervisor. She is an avid proponent of community-based partnerships and successfully secured several to migrate mental health needs for high-risk populations. She has conducted numerous presentations in the local St. Louis country, as well as on a national level.
She holds a PhD in Counselor Education and a MAC in Professional Counseling and School Counseling K-12. She is the founder of the Institute of Cultural Wellness, LLC. (formerly Thoughts Out Loud Counseling) where she seeks to equip mental health professionals and community partners with the necessary training, education, and resources by empowering them to enhance tailored cultural wellness services that address the specific needs of the individuals they support. Additionally, she serves as the Vice President for a St. Louis-based non-profit with a mission to impact systemic poverty through prioritization of social and emotional health.
Dr. Cables is trained in TF-CBT and EMDR. Her specialties include trauma, resilience, professional identity development, and clinical supervision.
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Dr. Kara Beckett, DSW, LCSW
Doctorate Level Social Work Professional
Dr. Kara Beckett is a Doctorate of Social Work, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and the founder of the Georgia Center for Mental Wellness, LLC, a private practice in Atlanta, GA. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma, using evidence-based approaches such as Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Dr. Beckett earned her Bachelor of Science in Family Studies from the University of Maryland at College Park, a Master of Social Work from Howard University, and a Doctor of Social Work from Rutgers University.
As a social work educator, Dr. Beckett teaches courses with a focus on micro social work, diversity, social justice, and advanced clinical practice. She is also passionate about mentoring social work students, and helping them navigate their educational and professional journeys. Her research focuses on the intersection of racism, racial trauma, and their impact on Black men’s mental health, equipping clinicians to provide culturally sensitive care.
As a speaker and writer, Dr. Beckett provides impactful workshops on topics such as clinical strategies for social work practice, cultural humility, and implicit bias. Passionate about helping others grow, she inspires individuals to overcome challenges, unlock their potential, and create meaningful change in their lives and communities.
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Samantha Silverberg-Stout, LPC, (IMH-E®), EMDR Certified Therapist, PhD in Clinical Psychology
Doctorate Level Counseling & Psychology Professional
Samantha is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Infant Mental Health Expert (IMH-E®), EMDR Certified Therapist (EMDRIA), and Hypnobirthing Childbirth Educator. Holding dual master’s degrees in psychology from the New School and Clinical Psychology from La Salle University, she recently completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Fielding Graduate University, with a dissertation on parenting and serious mental illness (SMI).
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Aseem Garg, LPCC-S, LMFT
Masters Level Marriage & Family Professional
Aseem Garg, LPCC-S, LMFT is a seasoned clinician, supervisor, and educator with over seven years of experience in the behavioral health field. As a licensed professional clinical counselor and marriage and family therapist, he specializes in trauma-informed care, adolescent mental health, dual diagnosis cases, and couples and sex therapy. His work spans direct clinical practice, program development, and leadership roles in both nonprofit and startup mental health settings.
Aseem is a skilled trainer known for delivering engaging, research-backed workshops on topics such as implicit bias, trauma-informed care, and best practices for working with diverse client populations. He has a strong background in therapist development, having hired, trained, and supervised clinicians across various levels of experience. His approach to training is both practical and reflective, encouraging clinicians to integrate data-driven insights with real-world application.
Passionate about fostering professional growth, Aseem creates dynamic learning environments that challenge assumptions, build clinical confidence, and enhance therapeutic effectiveness. His workshops empower mental health professionals with the tools and perspectives needed to navigate complex client dynamics with empathy, ethical integrity, and cultural humility.
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Amanda Mole’, LCSW-QS
Masters Level Social Work Professional & Qualified Social Work Supervisor
Amanda Mole’, LCSW is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Supervisor, with a Master of Social Work degree earned in 2017. She is the founder and owner of Harmony Within Counseling, LLC, a private practice dedicated to helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions. Amanda specializes in treating issues surrounding abuse, relationships, and religious trauma, offering a compassionate and client-centered approach to healing.
In addition to her work in private practice, Amanda serves as an adjunct instructor for the Social Work program at the University of South Florida, where she enjoys educating and inspiring future social workers. With a strong commitment to both her clients and students, Amanda strives to foster growth, resilience, and empowerment in everyone she works with. Her passion for mental health and education drives her to create a space where individuals can experience true healing and harmony within themselves.
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Meagan Jones, PhD, LCMHCS, ACS, CCTP
Doctorate Level Mental Health Professor & Trauma Professional
Dr. Meagan Jones, PhD, LCMHCS, ACS, CCTP is a full-time core professor at the Walden University in the online Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Dr. Jones teaches Human Sexuality, Crisis and Trauma, Fieldwork, Basic Counseling Skills, and is also on several dissertation committees. She has been in clinical practice for over 16 years and has worked in a variety of settings including correctional counseling, intensive in-home, community mental health, and private practice. She currently owns a private practice serving both North Carolina and Virginia. Dr. Jones obtained her Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision from Regent University and her Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling from Columbia International University. She is a licensed supervisor in the state of North Carolina and licensed in Virginia. She also holds an Approved Clinical Supervisor credential and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional credential. Dr. Jones specializes in the areas of supervision, sexual trauma, crisis and trauma, and sexuality counseling. When she is not working, she enjoys traveling, cooking, fitness, being outside, crafting, and enjoying time with her family.
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Dannie Doskocil, LCMHC, CCTP
Master’s Level Mental Health Counselor & Trauma Professional
Dannie Doskocil is a Licensed North Carolina Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Licensed K-12 School Counselor, and a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider with over two decades of experience. After obtaining her Master of Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Florida in 2001, she earned a second master’s in Clinical Social Work from the University of Central Florida in 2005, with specializations in addictions and social policy.
Dannie was a pioneer in the field of telemental health, establishing her virtual private practice in 2016 where she specializes in treating preteens, teens, and emerging adults. When the world shut down in 2020, she played a critical role in training school counselors and social workers in one of the largest U.S. districts and authored their inaugural policy manual for virtual services. Her expertise has been showcased at national platforms like the 2017 National Conference on Addiction Disorders. As a “trainer of trainers,” she has been influential in shaping discussions around clinical assessments, trauma, and telehealth.
Dannie is an author and mother of a very sassy Hufflepuff with special needs. With a trauma-informed approach, Dannie remains committed to making mental health services accessible to everyone.
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Rolanda Raymond, LCSW, LMSW-NY, ACS
Masters Level Social Work Professional
Rolanda Raymond, MSW, LCSW, LMSW-NY, ACS, is a compassionate and experienced mental health therapist with over 12 years of dedicated service helping individuals navigate life’s most complex emotional challenges. Licensed in both New Jersey and New York, Rolanda is EMDR-trained and grief-informed, offering specialized support for trauma, loss, and emotional recovery.
Her integrative, client-centered approach blends Psychoanalytic and Mindfulness-Based Therapy within a safe, supportive space where clients are empowered to explore their emotions, develop self-awareness, and build healthy coping strategies. Rolanda works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and stress management.
Rolanda brings deep experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations. She has provided clinical support to individuals affected by cancer, helped youth and families involved in the foster care system, and offered trauma-informed care to those experiencing homelessness. She also has experience providing in-home counseling to adolescents, recognizing the critical importance of accessible mental health care across all stages of life.
Committed to fostering meaningful therapeutic relationships, Rolanda partners with each client to support personal growth, resilience, and long-term emotional well-being.
