DeShanda Artis

DeShanda has worked for Henrico County Public Schools as a school social worker completing special education assessments, providing support and outreach services to children and families, and addressing truancy.  DeShanda also worked for Richmond Department of Social Services (RDSS) for eight years as a foster care social worker and foster care social work specialist.  During her time at RDSS, she worked with children, adults and families regarding reunification, chaired a child advocacy group, and finalized many adoptions. DeShanda worked for Richmond Department of Justice Services in their Youth and Family Engagement Division providing clinical supervision over their home-based services unit.  DeShanda has also provided clinical supervision for intensive in-home and mental health support agencies for the last 9 years.  DeShanda currently provides clinical therapy services. She is available to work with children and adults. DeShanda works with the treatment categories of ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety Disorder, PTSD, Grief, Depression, and Mood Disorders.  DeShanda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Music from University of Virginia, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University.  She also holds a Pupil Personnel Services License with and endorsement in School Social Work and a License in Clinical Social Work.