SAMARA STONE, LCSW-C - Perfected Practice

SAMARA STONE, LCSW-C

A fresh perspective for behavioral health professionals.

FOUNDER & CEO OF THE STONE FOUNDATION | CREATOR OF THE PERFECTED PRACTICE COACHING SYSTEM
1055 TAYLOR AVENUE; SUITE 205, TOWSON, MD 21286, 410.296.2004

www.thestonefoundation.com | www.perfectedpractice.com
[email protected]

Samara Stone, LCSW-C

Founder & CEO of The Stone Foundation
Creator of the Perfected Practice™ Coaching System

1055 Taylor Avenue, Suite 205
Towson, Maryland 21286

410.296.2004 telephone; 410.296.0094 facsimile
[email protected]

EXECUTIVE SUMMA RY

Respectfully entrusted with the nurturance of individuals, families and businesses for over 15 years.
Thoughtfully encourages, inspires, and motivates others toward professional fulfillment and personal
triumph. Expert in building and growing private practices and inspiring a spirit of entrepreneurship and
self care for behavioral health professionals. Demonstrates skill, poise and professionalism as a speaker
with approachable warmth that both invites and drives success. Fosters a professional environment that
celebrates collaboration and forward-thinking. Employs the use of practical wisdom, positivity,
compassionate care, and business savvy in all ventures.

EDUC ATION

Small Business Technology & Development Center

CEO Accelerator Participant, 2010-2012

University of Maryland Baltimore, School of Social Work

Master of Social Work, May 1998

Hampton University

Bachelors of Arts, Psychology, May 1995

LIC ENS URE AND CERTI FICATIONS

CEO Accelerator Graduate—Small Business Technology and Development Center 2010-2012
Board of Social Work Examiners Continuing Education Sponsor 2010
Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, 2001
Certified Mediator, 1999
NTU Certified Therapist, 1999

PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS

 Baltimore County Public School System Approved Provider, 2012-2016
 Pro Bono Counseling Services—Intern Program, 2012-2013
 Morgan State University School Social Work Adjunct Professor, 2009-2013
 Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, 2007-2013
 Baltimore Mental Health Systems, 2007-2013
 Youth Opportunity Baltimore, 2007-2013
 Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition, 2007-2013
 Johns Hopkins University—Center for Adolescent Health, 2007-2012
 Robert Woods Johnson Foundation, 2008-2011
 Baltimore Parks & Recreation National Crime Prevention Grant, 2010-2011
 Progressive Life Center NIA Treatment Foster Care Board Member, 2010
 Maryland State Department of Education, 2009
 Dru/Mondawmin Healthy Families, 2008
 New Song Academy, 2007-2008

COLLEGIATE INSTRUCTION & AFFILIATION

Field Instructor, 2002-Present

 Johns Hopkins University
 University of Maryland
 Smith College
 Morgan State University
 Liberty University
 Walden University

Continuing Professional Education Trainer, 2013-Present

 University of Maryland, School Social Work

Bachelors in Social Work Board Member & Masters in Social Work
Adjunct Professor, 2012-Present

 Morgan State University
o Classes taught include Coping with Grief and Loss Spring 2010, 2011 and 2012

PRESENTATIONS, TRAININGS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

 Business Health Services Preferred Trainer, 2007-Present
 Prince George County Schools--Vintage Values, Modern Social Work Ethics, May 2014
 Women of Color Keynote--Arnold, MD, March 2014
 Morgan State University Professional Week, March 2014
 Prince George County Schools-Beyond What We Tolerate, February 2014
 Building Trust in the Workplace-UPO, September 2013
 Administrative Professionals Day—Baltimore City Community College, April 2013
 US Attorney’s Office of DC Gang Summit Presenter, November 2012
 Black Girl You Rock-Guest Panelist, September 2012
 Effective Communication—Rose Street Community Center, May 2012
 Staff Development for Mayor’s Office of Employment Development, April 2012
 Social Work Month Luncheon—Health Services for Children With Special Needs, March 2012
 PRAISE Academy Parent Meeting, November 2011
 Baltimore City DSS MATCH Program, May 2011
 Connexions Presentation, November 2009
 EDAC Women’s Conference Entrepreneur Panelist, September 2009
 Peer Helpers Conference Keynote and Workshop Facilitator MSDE, April 2009
 The Path to Building Self-Esteem, April 2009
 Self Esteem Workshop—Furman Templeton Elementary School, April 2009
 Dru/Mondawmin Healthy Families Graduation Keynote, August 2008
 DRUM Staff Retreat Facilitator, June 2008
 HEBCAC Staff Development, 2008—Documentation & Managing Suicidality
 Foster Parent Training—Progressive Life Center, December 2005
 Understanding Common DSM IV Diagnosis—Progressive Life Center, December 2005
 Leadership and Team Building for Baltimore City Community College, Summer 2004
 Team Building for the WORTHY Team at Northrup Grumman, 2003
 Leadership Development Retreat for Students of Color-Haverford College, October 2002
 Cultural Diversity Workshop-State of Pennsylvania, 2002
 NTU Psychotherapy Instructor, Spring and Fall 2002
 Celebration of Life: Using Ritual in Practice-NABSW, 2001

PROF ESSIONAL EXPERI ENCE

Creator, Coach, Speaker
PERFECTED PRACTICE (JANUARY 2014 – PRESENT)

Perfected Practice is a step-by-step system designed to help behavioral health professionals build burn-
out proof careers and fulfilling private practices. Through coaching, live events, and online programs,
Perfected Practice has created a community of behavioral health professionals committed to building
great practice and fulfilling careers.

Founder and Director, Clinical Social Worker
THE STONE FOUNDATION, LLC (JANUARY 2005 - PRESENT)

The Stone Foundation is a multi-dimensional group private practice that provides comprehensive mental
health services, including medication management and therapeutic services for individuals, families and
couples. The agency offers social work supervision, professional training and licensure support for
professionals. TSF also consults with a wide array of organizations and EAP programs, offering clinical
support, field instruction, and training on a broad range of topics.

Clinician / Clinical Supervisor Part-Time
UNIVERSAL COUNSELING SERVICES (AUGUST 2003 - AUGUST 2004)

Provided comprehensive therapeutic services to adults, children, families and couples. Coordinated
proper treatment plan with psychiatrist and other essential team members. Supervised and trained
new therapists and social workers.

Senior Family Therapist for NIA Therapeutic Foster Care Program
PROGRESSIVE LIFE CENTER (MAY 1999 - AUGUST 2003)

Primary goals included coordinating child placement and providing therapeutic services to children and
their biological and foster families using NTU psychotherapeutic modalities. Additional responsibilities
included supervising family therapists within the program, case management services, crisis
intervention, and courtroom advocacy. Planned and initiated new staff orientations, facility-wide
retreats, interdisciplinary team meetings, and creative, resource referral systems.

School Based Mental Health Therapist
BLACK MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE, INC. (OCTOBER 1998 - APRIL 1999)

Provided individual and family therapeutic services to students and families in an elementary school
setting. Essential duties included crisis intervention, case coordination, and documentation
maintenance. Created and moderated Chess Club and Peer Mediation team within the school; also
facilitated groups outside of school setting. Established partnerships with neighboring, community-based
organizations by giving presentations on a variety of mental health issues, and planning events.

PROF ESSIONAL EXPERI ENCE (CONTINUED)

Super Kids Camp Director
BALTIMORE READS (JUNE 1998 - OCTOBER 1998)

Supervised site administrators of four campsites. Recruited children into the program and trained
incoming and current staff members. Maintained detailed documentation of program’s progress and
managed ongoing communication between contributing partners.

REFERENCES

Seante' Hatcher, LCSW-C
Program Director, University of Maryland, School Social Work, CPE

University of Maryland School of Social Work
525 West Redwood St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.706.7655

Maria Mobley, LCPC
Care Manager, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc.

Health Services for Children with Special Needs
1101 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20005
301.404.2748

Dr. Laurence Jackson
President and CEO of Progressive Life Center

Progressive Life Center, Inc.
1704 17th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
202-842-4570

Tonya Edwards
Event Coordinator, Business Health Services

Business Health Services
6225 Smith Avenue, Suite 203
Baltimore, MD 21209
410.889.7333

Eric Clay
Workforce Strategist, Associated Black Charities

Associated Black Charities
1114 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201-5515
410.659-0000

Samara Stone, LCSW-C

Founder & CEO of The Stone Foundation
Creator of the Perfected Practice™ Coaching System

As a clinical social worker, with over a decade of
experience running a successful private practice,
Samara Stone knows what it takes to shine. Known
for her wealth of knowledge and dynamic
presentation style, Samara naturally inspires others
toward personal and professional achievement.
She is a living example of how work-life balance
and a business savvy approach to personal and
professional success can propel you to great
heights within your career.

Since 2005, she has grown her single practitioner
private practice into a large group practice that
serves a diverse population across the Baltimore Metropolitan Area. She offers
compelling trainings and coaching programs that allow behavioral health
professionals to boldly explore their entrepreneurial dreams all while making a
difference in the lives of the people they serve.

In 2013, Samara launched Perfected Practice™, a step-by-step system designed to
help behavioral health professionals build burn-out proof careers and fulfilling
private practices. Samara's coaching, live events, and online programs combine
the proven structure that make for a great practice with the personal growth and
mindset that are essential to true success.

Past Appearances

Anne Arundel Community
College

Baltimore City Community
College

Broadmead

Business Health Service

Dru-Mondawmin Healthy
Families

EDAC

Euler Hermes

Haverford College

Maryland State Department of
Education

Morgan State University

National Association of Black
Social Workers

Northrup Grumman

Progressive Life Center

Prince Georges County School

Stella Maris

The Baltimore Zoo

The League for People with
Disabilities

US Attorney’s Office of DC

Testimonials

“Phenomenal. Informative. Engaging. Only a few words to describe Samara Stone
and the awesome presentation she did for the BSW Department in the School of
Social Work at Morgan State University. Both the students and the faculty were
engrossed in her presentation on “Successfully Starting, Growing, and Sustaining a
Social Service Agency or Private Practice”. The concise, concrete, and applicable
information she shared had the audience captivated and wanting more. Her warm
personality and electric smile truly personifies the best of the Social Work and the
shining example of consummate professionalism. Thanks Samara Stone and the
Stone Foundation for serving the community with integrity and excellence!”

Professor Yvonne Greene, Chairperson
Morgan State University, School of Social Work, BSW Department

“Samara, I thought your presentation was terrific! One of the best conferences I
have been to in a very long time. Loved the opportunity for audience participation
throughout the day and thought the exercise with small group discussions
regarding case studies was very thought provoking and stimulating. We all get so
caught up in our own practice patterns, it was very refreshing to hear and process
our colleagues’ point of view. Thanks for a great day!”

Karen Levinson

“I thought she was excellent! Very professional and knowledgeable on the
subject matter. I liked how she used “real life” examples to make her point. She
stayed on course and finished within the timeframe. I’m looking forward to her
return for next months’ seminar. She’s a great find!”

Euler Hermes

Testimonials (cont’d)

Very engaged, energetic, concise and well versed on topic. A lot of
information and inspiration packed into a 1/2 day workshop. Well done!

One of the best presentations I’ve experienced. Very organized, very useful
information, good speaker!

Presenter is very knowledgeable,
provided insight for how to grow
personally and professionally. A
wealth of information shared. She
was great! Loved her energy.

Absolutely fabulous, shared a wealth of
personal experience

One of the best Ethics seminars I have ever attended. The messages were
balanced and thought provoking- not scare tactics.

I really enjoyed this presentation. I’m now glad that I will be here for the second
half of the day. She is very engaging and made Ethics… of all topics… seem
interesting.

Samara is well poised, natural and skilled at presenting.

I want to thank you for bringing so many points of view out. It made me proud to
be a social worker.