Malinda Dobyne, LMSW, ACSW, QCSW

My Journey

It's been quite a long one...​

My dream job was to be a pediatric nurse. Not being accepted into a nursing program was a major hurdle. I had two options, apply again the following year, or choose a different career path. Unwilling to spend more time as a "broke college student," another major it had to be. In short, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. During my job search, I learned that a bachelor's degree made me "overqualified" for the positions I applied for. Once again, I had to change my career focus. So, you ask, how did you settle on the mental health field? I received a job offer from a community mental health agency that found me qualified to do their work. I often say to people, the mental health field chose me rather than l choosing it. I enjoyed the work so much, I went to graduate school for social work. The decision to pursue social work began a long rewarding career in mental health. I realized not being accepted to nursing school was a blessing in disguise.​ Mental health work IS my calling!

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I enjoy working with adults 19 years and older who are experiencing anxiety and depression due to day-to-day life stress. Through the use of an Integrative therapy approach, I achieve my goal of working myself out of job by EMPOWERING those that trust me with their care.

I WORK FOR YOU!!!

​Education

Master of Social Work, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan

Licensure and Certifications

Michigan Licensed Master’s Social Worker (LMSW)- #6801096048

Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW)- National Association for Social Workers

Qualified Clinical Social Worker (QCSW)- National Association for Social Workers

Question. Persuade. Refer. (QPR) Instructor

Availability

Psychotherapy: accepting new clients

Professional Development Services: accepting requests

QPR Trainings and Mental Health Awareness Workshops: accepting requests