My name is Edward Driver and I a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I believe my role as a therapist is to give a voice to those who are unable to speak for themselves. Growing up in the projects of Chicago, I was surrounded by substance abuse, trauma, depression, and anxiety linked to the stresses of poverty. I grew up believing that happiness lies in accumulating wealth and achievements. However, after attaining these, I realized my true satisfaction came from helping others navigate their struggles, leading to a profound transformation in my life. Thus, I pursued a Master’s in Social Work at Barry University, where I discovered my passion for working with clients, who like myself were from historically, under-served minority communities, and were disproportionately affected by mental health disparities. As an African-American man with four sisters and three daughters, I've personally encountered and witnessed the unique challenges faced by women of color. My true passion is for helping individuals with histories of trauma, and how this trauma manifests in relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and severe mental illness.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Clients can expect a first session where we cover their challenges in their day to day living and where the root of their challenges first took hold as work to develop a Treatment Plan with mutually agreed upon treatment goals and objectives; with homework assignments being tantamount to invoking change.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Over my twelve years as a Therapist and Clinical Director, I have worked with clients who have endured physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, resulting in a range of mental health challenges. I use a strengths-based approach, which focuses on resilience, intelligence, determination, and other strengths, and has been instrumental in helping clients achieve positive treatment outcomes.

About Edward Driver