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Courteney Oishi-Santiago, LSW

Licensed Social Worker

Credentials

• State of Hawaii Licensed Social Worker (LSW-2899)
• Master of Social Work, Arizona State University
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Minor in Hawaiian & Pacific Studies, Chaminade University of Honolulu
• Credentialed Victim Advocate (N10-136-5836)
• Department of Defense Sexual Assault Certified Advocate (GS-1437-6362)

Relevant Experience

• DoD Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Victim Advocate
• Marine Corps Community Services, Family Advocacy Program Clinical Counselor & Victim Advocate
• Tripler Army Medical Center, Medical Social Worker & Social Work Assistant
• Tripler Army Medical Center, Behavioral Health Intensive Outpatient Group Facilitator & Counselor
• Parents & Children Together, Supervised Visitation Monitor, Shelter Advocate, Case Manager
• Child & Family Services, Domestic Violence Shelter Intern

Professional Affiliation

• Psi Chi International Honor Society

Capability

• Trauma informed care
• Anxiety & Depression
• Grief & bereavement
• Victims of intimate partner violence & sexual assault
• Victims of child abuse
• Active Duty Military & Veterans
• Combat trauma & dual diagnosis (i.e. PTSD & alcohol use disorder, BPD & alcohol use disorder)

Approach

I utilize various approaches in order to meet my clients’ needs. These include cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma informed, person-centered, strengths-based, and a culturally competent approach. I strongly emphasize a culturally competent approach in order to understand my clients background, properly assess their needs, and implement an effective treatment plan. I have experience working with a diverse group of individuals such as military personnel, spouses of military personnel, veterans, victims of intimate partner violence and sexual assault, elderly, adolescents, and families navigating through grief and bereavement. Additionally, previously working in a hospital allowed me to work with those who have dual diagnosis, personality, mood, trauma-related, and substance abuse disorders. 

About me

I was born and raised on O’ahu in the Ahupua’a of Moanalua. I received my Bachelor’s in Psychology from Chaminade University of Honolulu and my Master of Social Work degree from Arizona State University. I am a nearly life long hula dancer and student of Hawaiian culture who also partakes in Chinese lion dance. I enjoy being dog mom to my rescue Frenchie, Suki, spending time with family and friends, trying new food places, and cooking and baking when I have the time and people to feed.

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