Grace earned her Master of Social Work Degree with a concentration in Mental Health at the University of Washington in Seattle, WA. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington State and certified Child Mental Health Specialist.
Grace has 10 years of practice experience working in both residential and community mental health clinics serving children and families with a variety of mental health concerns. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, and ADHD. Grace has also worked with youth with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
Grace works with children, adolescents and their families. When providing therapy, she involves family members to promote meaningful and lasting change. She is passionate about serving diverse populations and equitable access to care.
Grace works from a strength-based and person-centered approach that integrates trauma-focused, cognitive-behavioral, dialectical-behavioral, and other evidenced-based treatments. She works collaboratively to determine which approach will work best for your family’s needs and goals.
Grace Miller-Tran, MSW, LICSW THERAPIST |
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Education: | University of Washington: M.S in Social Work, Mental Health Concentration 2017 Western Washington University: B.A. in Sociology 2011 |
Credentials: | Social Worker Independent Clinical License |
Professional Experience (selected): | 2017 - 2020: Catholic Community Services, Community Mental Health Therapist, Bellingham WA 2013 - 2017: Northwest Youth Services, PAD Case Manager, Bellingham WA 2012 – 2013: Northwest Youth Services, PAD Overnight Youth Worker, Bellingham WA 2011 – 2013: Service Alternatives, Inc, Behavior Intervention and Support Specialist, Ferndale WA |
Practicum Experience: | 2016 - 2017: Catholic Community Services, Community Mental Health Intern Therapist, Bellingham WA 2015 - 2016: Skagit Recovery Center, Drug and Alcohol Counselor Practicum Student, Mt Vernon WA |
Certifications and Trainings: | Right Response; Positive Youth Development; CPS reporting; Drugs/Alcohol and their Effects on the Developing Brain Multidisciplinary Task Force Training on Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children/Youth ACEs: Impact on Wellbeing & Education Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy Documentation Training Motivational Interviewing Youth Safety and Resiliency: Enhancing Service for LGBTQ Youth and their Families Youth Mental Health First Aid Trauma Informed Care Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk CALMS Training DBT for Adolescents TF-CBT ESA School Social Work Certification CANS certified Posttraumatic Growth Training |