New Podcast Episode Addresses Youth Mental Health Challenges in Healthcare
October 1, 2024
In the newest episode of Disruptors at Work: an Integrated Care Podcast, host Dr. U. Grant Baldwin, Jr., DBH, Director of the Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH) program at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies, explores the intersection of youth mental health and integrated healthcare with guests, Dr. Rebecca Wright, DBH, LBA, BCBA, QBA and Dr. Leslie Allison Earl, DBH, LPC-S. Dr. Wright and Dr. Earl share their journeys in addressing mental health challenges among young people, highlighting innovative solutions, best practices, and the future of integrated care. Tune in to discover how prioritizing youth mental health is transforming patient outcomes and reshaping healthcare.
Thank you to our subject matter experts:
- Dr. Rebecca Wright, DBH, LBA, BCBA, QBA
- Dr. Leslie Allison Earl, DBH, LPC-S
About the Experts
Dr. Rebecca Wright, DBH, LBA, BCBA, QBA
Dr. Rebecca Wright is a Doctor of Behavioral Health, a Certified Behavior Analyst, and a Licensed Behavior Analyst in the state of NY. She received both her undergraduate degree in Psychology and her Masters of Science in Education at Long Island University and earned her doctorate at Cummings Graduate Institute for Behavioral Health Studies. Dr. Wright has worked as a certified school psychologist for Early Intervention and has also worked as a Behavior Specialist for the Office of People With Developmental Disabilities in New York. Her interests include advocacy for families and practitioners that work with individuals with autism, professional development for educators, education law, behavioral health, and the usage of applied behavior analysis in Public Policy and Social Research.
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Dr. Leslie Allison Earl, DBH, LPC-S
Dr. Leslie Allison Earl is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma City, OK serving OKC and surrounding areas. Dr. Earl is also a licensing supervisor for LPC Candidates. She earned her master’s degree from the University of Oklahoma, focusing on Human Relations in Counseling and recently completed her Doctor of Behavioral Health degree with Cummings Graduate Institute of Behavioral Health Studies.
Dr. Earl is known for her work in the women’s health field in the greater Oklahoma City area. She is also a certified trauma specialist, a clinical specialist in Autism Spectrum Disorder, and produces weekly content she calls “Therapy Thursday,” covering various topics. Dr. Earl has presented in Norman, OK at the NACT meetings and other venues talking about women’s health and integrated care. She also served as a CGI brand ambassadors in 2022. When asked what she loves most about being a DBH, clinician, and LPC, she’ll enthusiastically say, “Because I am a lifelong student – I love to learn and I’m passionate about living optimally. I lead by example. I want to live my best life, and helping others do the same is my purpose!”
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