Vanessa Graves

Vanessa Graves is an Assistant Professor of Social Work and MSW Field Director at LCUniversity. She joined the faculty in 2017 as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-BACS) and provides clinical supervision for social workers pursuing licensure. With 17 years of experience in public and private social service agencies, she has expertise in behavioral health, clinical and administrative roles, and treatment across age groups including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Her practice focuses on death and dying, crisis intervention, psychiatric care (inpatient and outpatient), and individual/group/family therapy.

Education:

• MSW, Louisiana State University
• BA in Liberal Arts-Social Work, Northwestern State University

Research & Professional Focus: Graves prioritizes clinical supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration in mental health, and addressing systemic challenges in social work education. Her work emphasizes practical application of therapeutic techniques and ethical decision-making in diverse clinical settings.

Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advising details provided in the text.