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FREEDOM COUNSELING CENTER, INC. CAROLYN PUCKETT, LCSW 2801 DONAHUE FERRY ROAD PINEVILLE, LOUISIANA 71360 TELEPHONE -- 318 641-0008 FAX: 318 641-1685
BACKGROUND INFORMATION PSYCHOTHERAPY ADOPTION HOMESTUDY PRE-ADOPTION COUNSELING POST ADOPTION HOME VISITS AFFILIATIONS OTHER
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Carolyn Puckett, a Licensed Clinicl Social Worker has been in private practice since 1992. Extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families, couples and individuals. on both an outpatient and inpatient basis. A graduate of Louisiana State University with a masters degree in Social Work.
PSYCHOTHERAPY Working from a Christ-centered, biblically based model using cognitive-behavioral, insight oriented approach Ms. Puckett is able to help individuals, couples and families.
ADOPTION HOMESTUDY Ms. Puckett works with couples who desire to adopt a child. Part of the adoption process is the completion of an extensive homestudy in which she is able to meet with the individual in their home and in her office for a complete assessment. The assessment includes a criminal history background check; reference letters from family and friends and letters from each individuals primary care physican and/or Gynecologist. Upon completion of the assessment a comprehensive report is written and submitted to the agency with whom the couple is working.
PRE-ADOPTION COUNSELING Pre-adoption counseling is provided to the birth parent who is relinquishing custody of her child. Counseling as mandated by law for birth mothers and to assist them in the transition to relinquish custody of their child upon birth.
POST ADOPTION HOME VISITS Supervision of adoptive parents and their adopted child. As required by Louisiana Administrative Code supervision accomplished in the home followed by an evaluation to the appropriate agency.
AFFILIATIONS Ms. Puckett is a Board Member of Christian Oasis a ministry for hurting people located 2801 Donahue Ferry Road, Pineville, Louisiana 71360, telephone 640-1566. She works very closely with Jonathan Forest, M.D. consulting with him as well as working with him to minister to hurting people. Member of the National Association of Social Workers.
OTHER: EDUCATION/GROUP THERAPY Beginning October 8, 2003 an education workshop and group therapy for individuals suffering with chronic pain associated with Fibromyalgia, Chronic fatigue Syndrome and other disabling illnesses. Each Wednesday Ms. Puckett will meet with individuals from 11:00 a.m. till 12:45 p.m. Cost : $20.00 per week. |