DaVonne Garner

DaVonne Garner has a Master’s in Science from the Medical College of Virginia in Mental Health and Rehabilitative Counseling. She received a dual Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University in Psychology and African American Studies. While completing her undergraduate degree, she mentored youth through VCU’s Health Science Academy and introduced them to a range of careers in the field of health sciences. She received honorary mention from several symposiums for her research in the field of African American Families and the Harmful Effects of Mass Incarceration.

DaVonne is currently an LPC and is currently registered as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and as a Sexual Offender Treatment Provider. She has been with Trinity Care in 2019, as a part time as an outpatient therapist. She is the Executive Director of Clinical Services at Trinity Care. Her areas of specialization include: Intellectual Disabilities, Sex Offending Behaviors, Vocational Counseling, Trauma, Addiction Counseling,, Grief and Loss, and Family Dynamics. Her theoretical approaches used are Reality Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. She offers services to adults and children.

DaVonne has worked in mental health community-based services for over ten years with a range of organizations to include: Richmond Behavioral Health Authority, Bon Secours, The Choice Group, Cumberland Hospital for Children, Virginia Premier, and VCU Medical Center. She has an extensive knowledge of Community Based Waivers. Additionally, she is a graduate of the Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute. She leads with grace and heart. She is an effective leader with a track record of meticulous and detailed clinical documentation. She has a proven track record of developing staff and interns to their full potential, streamlining processes, developing clinical programming and policies.

She takes great pride in her family, as she believes they are her greatest asset. She is an avid traveler and has never met an airplane ride she does not enjoy!