About

Community/ Human Service career began as a peer counselor at Baltimore City College. Thereafter went on to major in Elementary Education at Morgan State University. While at MSU, Mr. Jews volunteered with the community service office, creator and overseer of several after school and summer camp programs throughout the Baltimore Metropolitan area. Going on to service Baltimore through a unique blend of social service and sport, Mr. Jews coached high school and youth football and baseball for many years. To further hone his skill set, Mr. Jews went on to the prestigious Lincoln University Masters of Human Service Program. Mr. Jews has been with Bert’s Place Preparatory for Independent Living Program since its inception (16+ years), the last 10 years as the Program Manager and continues to be a stalwart at the agency. Mr. Jews is also a partner in the group practice (Holistic Health-Counseling and Coaching. Mr. Jews was also appointed by Maryland’s Governor Hogan to the Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioner board and ascended to vice chair of the board, serving for 4 years. Currently a part of Healing City Baltimore steering committee (HealingcityBaltimore.com ) as well. But most importantly a father, a husband, and an active community member.

My passion for mental health started out of curiosity about the brain and why people engage in maladaptive behaviors versus healthy ones. I quickly realized that environment and lack of positive influence greatly influences available coping mechanisms. I began volunteering in 2005 and have been working in the mental health field since. After obtaining my masters, I began to focus my therapy on strength based approaches and holistic health. I wanted to be able to reach underserved populations and have a meaningful impact on them individually and their communities.

Raven is a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker that believes in using a clinical approach tailored to the unique and individual needs of children and families. Raven has over 15 years of experience working with children and families in a variety of settings and has received training in Trauma, Clinical Social Work, Grief and Loss and is a Board Certified Supervisor.  Raven holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Coppin State University and Master’s of Social Work with a concentration in Children and Families from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. As a long term resident of BALTIMORE MD.; Raven has a desire to support the residents of her community with increasing their overall functioning and wellness.