Osa Holmes

My name is Osa J Holmes [MSEd LCSW CCTP RRT] . I am a compassionate healer with more than 40 years of experience working with children, teens and adults in mental health, substance abuse and educational settings and in my private practice. I am an experienced Master teacher, classes for parents, infants, pre-school, and K-12 in the behavioral classroom. I've taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Maine [UMF] as well as Indian River State College. I'm also a qualified Behavioral Health assessor, of infants, children and adults for the Department of Human Services and Department of Juvenile Justice, and have served many times as an expert witness in the courts. I have supervised student teachers in their journey to licensure, as well as supervising clinical social workers, in their internships and their path to an independent license. I often work with children or adults who are seeking to resolve upset, related to behavioral concerns, trauma histories and life challenges including addiction. I have experience working with children with special needs and their families, working with the resolution of panic and anxiety, depression and other mood disturbances, in individual, family , couples or group therapy. I have worked with children separated from their families and transitioning to independence or to a new home placement. My work with couples has been focused in the resolution of communication difficulties and supports in life transitions [supporting military members and their families and couples addressing the challenges of addiction and recovery, and supporting couples in the navigation of coparenting or moving through grief].

My focus and passion in the work is based in a belief that all therapeutic interventions should be of value to the recipients, and all wounds and conflicts can be lessened. Skilled attention to them in a safe environment is the key, and I have studied and practiced for decades to offer that skilled environment and facilitate the journey to resolution for the people I serve.

The primary focus of my work is in resolving what is presented as "the challenge" and assisting in the transition to more ease and comfort in relationships and life situations. In our first session the focus is on what "comes to mind as most important to share to get started" and a journey to goal setting and building relationship