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Before joining the NEDFYS team, Andrea has worked in several settings such as DCFS, schools, community mental health and crisis management. She most recently worked as a clinical social worker providing therapy to children, families and young adults.
Andrea also currently works at Loyola University Chicago as an adjunct professor and Clinical Liaison for their School of Social Work. Andrea has a special passion working with at-risk youth and their families.
Andrea Watkins, MSW
Police Social Worker
Fun Fact: Andrea enjoys baking, gardening, spending time with her family and partaking in anything fall or Halloween themed (apple picking, pumpkin patches, haunted houses!)
Specialties
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Crisis intervention
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Individual Counseling
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Youth and Families
Education:
Marquette University- BA Social Welfare and Justice, Minor in Criminology and Family Studies
Loyola University Chicago- Masters in Social Work
Certifications:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Direct Child Welfare Worker