About

Name
Laurie Eldred
Pronouns
She/Her/Hers

Background

Social Work License Designation(s)
LMSW-Clinical
Other Credentials
CAADC, MPA
Education History
Masters of Social Work from Grand Valley State University and Masters of Public Administration from Grand Valley State University
Years of Supervision Experience
5-9 years
What supervision format(s) can you provide?
In-Person, Virtual, 1-on-1, Group

Practice Specialties

Other Area(s) of Expertise
Child Welfare, Private Practice, Case Management, Housing/Homelessness, Political Social Work
Primary Practice Population(s)
Adults, Relationships, Communities

Past Experience

Prior supervision/mentoring experience
I have provided supervision since about 2017/2018 for individuals in private practice along with having experience as a supervisor for Care Management at Network 180 for two years.
Recently I expanded to provide group supervision in addition to individual supervision. I have mentored younger social workers through NASW MI and I provide consultation and support for fully licensed social workers. I take the approach of mentoring and collaboration verses a power over dynamic of being an expert in the field. I believe that all social workers know the answer but often struggle with the confident of their skills and taking their education and applying it to the real work of social work.
Additional comments
I am currently in private practice and support other therapists/social workers to heal their trauma and to celebrate their amazing work. I also teach as an adjunct at Grand Valley State University, provide trainings, and run a small on-line store with sells gifts for social workers.

Pricing

Pricing
$60 for individual sessions and $30 for group sessions.

Location

Counties Served (in-person supervision)
Kent, Newaygo, Muskegon, Ottawa, Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Montcalm
City
GRAND RAPIDS