Commitment, Empowerment, Improvement

"JUST WHEN THE CATERPILLAR THOUGHT THE WORLD WAS ENDING, HE TURNED INTO A BUTTERFULY." -PROVERB

ABOUT K.MCCLEOD

ABOUT

Keshawn McCleod, MSW, LCSW, CSOTS, TF, CBT, CPT, MATCH & SOAR Cert. is an accomplished behavioral health leader, licensed clinical social worker, and trauma-focused specialist with more than 20 years of experience providing mental health services, crisis intervention, care coordination, and community-based support across multiple states. Her professional expertise spans trauma-informed care and behavioral health stabilization.

Keshawn has worked extensively with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families impacted by trauma, behavioral health challenges, family instability, and complex psychosocial needs. She is trained and certified in several evidence-based treatment models and specializes in trauma-focused interventions, cognitive processing approaches, behavioral stabilization, and supportive engagement strategies. Her work reflects a strong commitment to advocacy, equity, and empowering individuals and communities through healing-centered practices.

TELEHEALTH/TELETHERAPY IS THE PRIMARY MODE OF COUNSELING/THERAPY AT THIS TIME. However, Counseling/Therapy in office setting is rendered.

Through collaboration, curiosity, and creativity, Keshawn help individuals become fully present in the "here and now," prioritized goals, break free from dysfunctional patterns, and discover inner strengths. Feel free to contact her. She specializes in Trauma Focus Therapy with Adults, Children and Adolescents. Also, she provides Cognitive Processing Therapy with Adults.

MATCH Certified Therapist (Modular Approach to Therapy for Children – Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & Conduct Problems)

She is SOAR Certified (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery Certification)

OVERVIEW OF TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY

Guided by her mission, Keshawn McCleod believes in the importance of establishing a positive therapeutic union by treating others with respect, being empathic and supportive, and with the use of humor, when appropriate. She works well with a wide range of age groups with diverse needs. Ms. McCleod integrates micro and macro approaches to her practice, and embraces a broad generalist perspective. Her approaches to treatment/services include providing support and practical feedback to assist clients in resolving current life dynamics, on-going problems and long-standing patterns or cycles.

CLIENT FOCUS

Toddlers / Preschoolers (0 to 6)
Children (6 to 10)
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 - 19)
Adults
Elders (65+)

SERVICES OFFERED

Diagnostic Services
Clinical Assessments
Outpatient Therapy
Trauma Focus
EAP Services
ADHD Evaluation & Treatment
Behavior Management
Play Therapy
Sexual Aggressive
Parent Education & Training

EDUCATION

Howard University, May 2002, MS Social Work

Elizabeth City State University, May 1998, BS Criminal Justice

Certifications:

National Certified Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Cognitive Processing Therapy

Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist of the National Association of Forensic Counselors

MATCH Certified (Therapist) Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & Conduct Problems

SOAR Certified (SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery Certification)

Keshawn McCleod, LCSW

Consulting Services

Keshawn McCleod, LCSW, provides consulting, training, strategic planning, and clinical support services to behavioral health organizations, healthcare systems, government agencies, schools, and community-based organizations. With more than 20 years of experience spanning behavioral health, community safety, crisis response, continuum of care coordination, housing stability, homelessness response, child welfare, and program leadership, Keshawn helps organizations develop sustainable, trauma-informed, and person-centered solutions that improve outcomes and strengthen service delivery.

Consulting services include program development and evaluation, workforce training, organizational capacity building, clinical supervision, clinical and peer record reviews, quality assurance and compliance support, crisis response systems, care coordination models, community engagement strategies, policy and procedure review, cross-system collaboration, and service delivery optimization. Through a practical and solutions-focused approach, Keshawn assists organizations in building innovative programs, strengthening partnerships, enhancing clinical quality, and creating meaningful change for individuals, families, and communities.

Consulting Specialties

Behavioral Health Program Development
Trauma-Informed Organizations
Community Safety & Alternative Response Models
Continuum of Care & Systems Coordination
Housing Stability & Homelessness Response
Child Welfare & Foster Care Systems
Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
Staff Training & Leadership Development
Community Engagement & Partnership Building
Equity-Centered Service Delivery
Strategic Planning
Systems Transformation
Service Delivery Optimization
Cross-System Collaboration
Population Health & Community Well-Being
Organizational Capacity Building
Clinical Supervision & Workforce Development
Clinical & Peer Record Reviews
Quality Assurance & Compliance

CONTACT

CONTACT ME

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PHONE

(252) 325-5189

FAX

(919)908-9506

ADDRESS

1100 Logger Ct. Suite F100

Raleigh, NC 27609

E-MAIL

keshawnmccleod@icloud.com

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday

9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Saturday - By Appointment Only

Sunday- By Appointment Only