Foundations of Social Work Practice

Becky Kimora

Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Trauma Specialist

Becky Kimora is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 12 years of experience in clinical practice, community mental health, and social work education. She specializes in trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, substance use disorders, and clinical supervision. Becky has worked across diverse settings including hospitals, community mental health centers, child welfare agencies, and private practice. Her clinical expertise spans cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, and motivational interviewing. She is passionate about training the next generation of social workers through evidence-based, practice-focused courses that bridge academic theory and real-world clinical skills. Her teaching approach emphasizes cultural humility, ethical decision-making, and practitioner self-care.