Erica Buckner, MSW, LMSW
I am a dynamic, culturally innovative social work and research professional with 10+ years of clinical training, assessment validation, and progressive international advocacy and community organizing experience. I hold a Bachelor’s in Psychology from University of Louisville; a Master’s in Social Work from Louisiana State University (LSU), and I'm a current Ph.D. student of Social Work, in the dissertation phase at LSU.
I'm an Associate Social Worker trained in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy (TF-CBT), Exposure Therapy, Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (E-FFT), Brief Solution-Focused Therapy (BSFT), and mindfulness-based practices. My specialized coaching skillset include but is not limited to behavior modification; interpersonal skills training; emotion regulation skills training; progressive relaxation; thought restructuring/reframing; and mental toughness.
I've held leadership positions as the Lead Medical Social Worker, Therapist, and Intern Supervisor on the Adolescent Unit of a local New Orleans psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facility. I have also served as the Mental Health Program Director of the Mindful Men At-Promise Program (MMAP) for at-risk male youth in Louisville, KY partnered with Louisville Metropolitan Police Department and the University of Louisville Center for Mental Health Disparities. Additionally, I was appointed as the Co-Lead Principal Investigator across three minority mental health research studies: Screening Aggression Violence Expression (SAVE) Project; Community and Family Excellence Project; and the Multi-cultural Family Project.
Furthermore, at the Wise MindBody Institute, my primary role is to partner with individuals and families challenged by acute mental and behavioral health concerns, familial conflict, and social and interpersonal challenges to set realistic and attainable goals that foster and promote motivation to change and sustain.
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Erica Buckner, MSW, LMSW is a lifetime member of The International Honor Society in Psychology (Psi Chi); a member of the National Association of Social Workers; a newly inducted member of the Global Directory of Who's Who; and a former Rotary Global Grant member. She has been the recipient of several professional grants and merit scholarships. She's presented research on anxiety, depression, culturally sensitive treatment mechanisms, assessment validation, and treatment of minority mental health conditions at major conferences such as, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), International OCD Foundation (IOCDF); Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA); and Kentucky Psychological Association (KPA). Ms. Buckner is the co-author of 3 peer-reviewed journal articles; and is the Principal Investigator (PI) of the Dagbon Digital Literacy Project in Northern Region, Ghana, West Africa sponsored by Rotary International. She is licensed to practice as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in following states: Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, and Ohio. Coaching and intensive coaching services are offered virtually in the aforementioned states. Ms. Buckner is honored to join you as on your journey to developing your optimal self. Cheers!