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Marisa Blackburn, MS

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Marisa Blackburn, MS
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146 North Elbert street Elizabeth, CO 80107
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Marisa Blackburn, MS

Mission Statement

The specific objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be to specialize in the advocacy and therapy for special needs children and adults, including those with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorders, and other mental and/or cognitive disabilities. To specialize in treatment of all children, adolescents and adults who may have addictions of any sort. My passion is ensuring that the all individual and families who care for loved ones with unique needs receive the education and support necessary to take full advantage of their rights and all available resources. My goal is to help enable each person to live up to his or her full potential.
Primary Specialty

Child and Youth Counseling

Gender Female
Education I received a Bachelors of Science degree in Human Development, with an emphasis in Child Development and Education, from California State University East Bay (formerly Cal State Hayward) in 1981. I completed my Master of Science in Counseling and Mental Health at California State University East Bay, with an emphasis on working in a public school setting, in 1984. In 1985 I received a Pupil Personnel Credential from the State of California. I am currently enrolled in classes at Colorado School for Family Therapy where I will be acquiring several certifications including Child Family Investigator, and my LMFT.
Training I have five years previous experience working in a domestic violence shelter, and have first hand knowledge of the impact that domestic violence and the associated family dynamics have on women and their children. I have extensive experience in researching special education laws and programs, and advocating for persons with developmental disabilities. I have extensive experience working with the educational system to obtain services for special needs children, I have experience with the rights of children in the court system, and I have experience with the many unique challenges to parents and siblings of a special needs person.
Certification Certified Child Family Investigator August 2010
Play and Art Therapy Certifications October 2010
Certified Addiction Counselor – 2 December 2011
Sand Tray Certificate Summer 2011
Licensed Addiction Counselor April 2011
Office Staff Marisa Blackburn
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146 North Elbert street, Elizabeth, CO 80107
Services I work in many areas of concerns such as but not limited to:

ADD/ADHD
Addiction, Recovery and Relapse
Anger Management and Conflict Resolution
Anxiety
Autism spectrum disorder
Depression
Developmentally, Cognitive and/or Mental Delays
Emotional Problems
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Hard of Hearing
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oppositional Defiant disorder
Transitioning From School to “Outside Real” World


Services for special need individuals and their families are as follows:

Therapy,
Advocacy,
Educational Trainings/Workshops,
Referrals in the field of special needs individuals and their families

I work with
Individuals
Couples
Families
Small groups (but not limited to):
Anger management
Interpersonal Relationships
Parent support groups
Parenting skills
Personal Relationships
Relationships
Sibling support groups
Social manners
Socialization



Advocacy

I will help the individual or families to gain knowledge of their rights, responsibilities (both yours and the educators) under the state and federal laws. I am not a lawyer and as such cannot make or give any legal advice.

Individual Educational Program (IEP)

I will help you in creating and/or planning your IEP/Staffing in areas of

Academic goals
Behavioral goals
Personal goals
Transition goals

I will support you by going to your IEPs/Staffing or other meetings that are deemed appropriate.

Trainings/Workshops for Educators, Staff and other personal

What are parents really all about
What are the individuals all about
Smoother IEPs/Staffing
Conflict resolutions with parents/families
Dealing with a specific area of Disability:

Such as but not limited to:
ADHD
Autism spectrum disorder
Developmental delays
Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Hard of Hearing

Referrals for:
Local Community Resources
Web Resources
State Resources
Federal resources
Associations

Services For The General Population are as follows:

The Therapy I provide to the general population is as follows:

Individuals
Couples
Families

Small groups (but not limited to)
Anger management
Interpersonal Relationships
Parent support groups
Parenting skills
Personal Relationships
Relationships
Sibling support groups
Social manners
Socialization


Services For Addiction, Recovery, Relapse are as follows:

I provide Individual and group counseling and education for those in or recovering from any type of addiction. Upon completion of my Certification as an Addictions counselor I will be doing dui/dwui education and therapy counseling/groups.



Child Family Investigator

Starting in august 2010 I will be a trained and licensed Child family investigator for the state of Colorado.
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