DIANE BECKER: FOUNDER OF AVENUE FOR CHANGE 

(LCSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker/ Il. Dept of Professional Regulation #149008662

(CCJTS) Clinical Certified Juvenile Treatment Specialist / National Association of Forensic Counselors #26004

(CEU PROVIDER) Continuing Education Provider for Social Work and Professional Counselors/IL. Dept of Professional Regulation #159001024

(CPDU PROVIDER) Continuing Education Provider for Teachers/IL State Board of Education #08072319253292

(NASW) National Association of Social Work U.S. Representative of International Exchange Program (Germany/England) / 1994-1996

(MSW) Master of Social Work :  Specializing in Community Mental Health / (U of I) University of Illinois 1991

(BSW) Bachelor of Science  :   Minor in Sociology  / (ISU) Illinois State University 1988

 Diane Becker has over 20 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families and community groups.   Ms. Becker has advocated for children and families on a local, regional, state, and international level for access to education, healthcare, and mental health services. Her experience includes community mental health, public school settings, local hospitals for acute care and trauma, and private practice.     

Currently, Ms. Becker is in private practice providing individual and group consultation to clinicians seeking effective methods for change, as well as serving on the 2009 NASW/IL Conference Committee. 

Ms. Becker is currently a clinical facilitator as well as a public speaker delivering conferences to professionals and the general public.   This is an (EBP) evidence base practice approach which utilizes theory, research, and known methods of effective intervention to maximize success.