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About Darrina
Darrina S. Bledsoe is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has provided individual, couples, and family psychotherapy, trauma treatment, and clinical supervision throughout the state of Arizona for the past 15 years. She is board-certified in clinical mental health counseling, substance use, and forensic mental health evaluations. She has extensive experience working with psychiatric populations, trauma, addictions, chemical dependency, and justice‑involved individuals. She has served over 15 years in the field of behavioral healthcare conducting comprehensive assessments and providing services to individuals with complex psychiatric, substance use, and co‑occurring disorders. She currently provides consultation, evaluations, and professional training to healthcare providers, clinics, agencies, and mental health clinicians. She also provides contracted administrative work for organizations needing clinical insight and guidance.
Qualifications
To view more information on Ms. Bledsoe’s education, credentials, professional affiliations, and work experience, check out her curriculum vitae.
As an Arizona‑board certified Licensed Professional Counselor, Ms. Bledsoe has extensive knowledge of mental health assessment, diagnosis, evidence‑based treatment and how to interpret the state standard of ethical practice.
As a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator (CFMHE), Ms. Bledsoe conducts structured forensic mental health evaluations used by attorneys, judges, and courts in both criminal and civil proceedings to support clear, informed legal decision‑making.
As a Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (CADAC), Ms. Bledsoe has extensive experience in the addiction counseling field and advanced competency in assessment, treatment planning and client care for those with substance use disorders.
As a Certified Peer & Recovery Support Specialist, Ms. Bledsoe has advanced training in substance use, recovery models, and behavioral change. This expertise strengthens her ability to assess addiction‑related concerns and evaluate recovery progress for both clinical and forensic contexts.
