AMNON K. FRIED, LCSW

CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
North Carolina (C002657)

Substance Abuse Professional
NAADAC (11531)

EDUCATION

M.S.W. - School of Social Work and Community Planning (1984), University of Maryland - Baltimore, Maryland
B.A. - Health and Counseling (1981), University of Maryland - College Park, Maryland
A.A. - Mental Health (1979), Montgomery College - Takoma Park, Maryland
Family Therapy Certificate, The Family Therapy Practice Center - Washington, D.C.

ADVANCED TRAINING

Gestalt Therapy
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
Hakomi Method; Body-Centered Psychotherapy , presently attending

EXPERIENCE

Counseling and Therapy

• Conducted individual, family, and couples counseling. Day treatment and in-patient programs.
• Group psychotherapy for: men, mixed gender, adolescent eating disorder, sex offenders and substance abuse.
• Specialization in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
  Provided case management, including family therapy, in cases of abuse and/or physical abuse of children.
• Counseled victims of spousal abuse, sexual assault, and other crises.
• Supervised Mental Health students, member of Treatment Planning Team.
  Co-therapist for couples and individuals, including using sex therapy as part of an overall therapeutic approach.
  Positions:
  • Therapist (11/02- Present) AKF Counseling (Private Practice)- Raleigh
  • Therapist (12/96 – 5/97) Pembroke Psychological Services - Apex and Raleigh, North Carolina
  • Therapist (9/91 –11/96) Private Practice - Takoma Park and Gaithersburg, Maryland
  • Therapist (1989 - 1992) (part time) Family Services of Montgomery County - Rockville, Maryland
  • Social Worker III (1988 - 1992) (part time) Child Protective Services - Rockville, Maryland
  • Facilitator (1989 - 1990) (part time) Parents United - Takoma Park, Maryland
    Crisis Intervention Counselor (1984 - 1985) (part time) Community Crisis Center - Bethesda, Maryland
  • Therapist (internship) (1984) Human Sexuality Institute - Washington, D.C.
  • Counselor (1978 - 1979, 1984 - 1985) St. Lukes House - Chevy Chase, Maryland
  • Activities Therapist (1979 - 1983) Washington Adventist Hospital - Takoma Park, Maryland
    
    Employee Assistance Program Counselor
  • Provided short-term counseling.
  • Intensive out-patient group for alcoholics.
  • Conducted supervisory training to assist supervisor with troubled employees.
    Oriented new employees to the counseling services.
  • Assessed the needs of individuals who requested assistance. Located referrals for long-term treatment. Provided ongoing follow-up. Maintained an updated resource file.

    Positions:

    Employee Assistance Program Counselor (1/88-10/89)
    Institute for Human Resources - Rockville, Maryland
    Employee Assistance Program Counselor (2/1986 – 11/1987)
    Pentagon Employee Referral Service - Arlington, Virginia
    EAP Counselor (8/85 – 11/86)(part time), (11/85-2/86)
    Human Affairs International, Inc. - Rockville, Maryland

    Chemical Dependency Counseling

  • Screened and evaluated clients to determine their suitability for participation in a substance abuse program.
  • Prepared client profiles, including substance abuse, social, economic, family, and employment historical data.
  • Conducted alcohol education groups. Lead relaxation exercises.
    Provided family, group, and individual therapy to substance abusers.
  • Acted as a liaison, providing case consultation to defense attorneys, judges, and probation and parole officers. Made recommendations regarding client participation, progress and likely prognosis.

    Positions:
    Family Therapist (1987) (part time)
    Changing Point - Waldorf, Maryland
    Alcoholism Counselor (7/1985-11/1985)
    Alcoholism Rehabilitation, Inc. - Arlington, Virginia
    Alcoholism Counselor (internship) (1983 - 1984)
    Tri-Service Alcoholism Recovery Facility - Bethesda, Maryland

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ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Owner, Jill Flink Fine Art (1997-2002)
  Managed an art supply shop, gallery, and frame shop. Responsible for all duties of ownership including; supervising twelve employees, ordering supplies, knowing how to do every employee’s duties and an infinite amount of other responsibilities.
• Journeyman Carpenter (1977 - 1978) Specialized in renovation and remodeling of residential homes and commercial space.
• Co-Owner and Co-Captain - Charter yacht "Fremad" (1972 - 1977) Sailed from Europe, across the Atlantic with a crew of five, making stops in the Caribbean, Haiti, and the Chesapeake Bay.
  
  

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AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Social Workers
North Carolina Society for Clinical Social Work
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists

For more information on my qualifications, call me at my Raleigh office at (919) 696-4891.

AFK Counseling
West Park, 4609 Western Blvd., Number B1, Raleigh, NC 27606
(919) 696-4891