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Family court services
An Unbiased & Impartial Perspective
A Guardian ad litem (GAL) is a trained professional appointed by court to represent the best interests of a child in family court cases. They conduct thorough investigations, interview relevant parties, and gather information to provide the court with unbiased perspective on the child's needs. Similarly, a social investigator (or child custody evaluator) evaluates family dynamics and assesses the living situation to recommend custody arrangements that best balance the child's welfare. Both roles aim to ensure that the child's voice is heard and their best interests are prioritized in legal decisions. Rebecca is currently available to take new cases in the 18th and 19 circuit of Florida.
qualifications
2011 - 2018
State of FL Certified Gaurdian ad Litem
Volunteer dependency court Guardian ad Litem and Team Leader
2011 - 2014
University of New England
Master of Social Work with a focus on child abuse prevention
2011 - Present
Clinical Social Worker
& Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
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During child welfare organization internships, co-facilitated mandatory adoption training, completed adoption home studies, co-facilitated Parenting with Love and Limits family therapy program
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11 years experience as an outpatient therapist in school, community, and office settings
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Supervisor
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6 years Private Outpatient Group Therapy Practice CEO & Founder with 3 office locations
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Level II DBT trained therapist
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Co-coordinator Attachment-Based Family Therapy Program at Allies in Wellness