Victoria Hewitt Ma, Lpc, Lcadc, Acs
About Victoria Hewitt Ma, Lpc, Lcadc, Acs
Victoria Hewitt is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in both direct care and administrative roles. She currently works at Headway and Avatar Residential Detox Center, focusing on client care, quality standards, and risk mitigation.
Work at Headway
Victoria Hewitt Ma has been employed at Headway as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor since 2023. In this role, she provides Telehealth and virtual counseling services, focusing on delivering mental health support remotely. Her work involves utilizing her expertise to enhance client care and ensure effective therapeutic practices in a virtual environment.
Current Position at Avatar Residential Detox Center
In addition to her role at Headway, Victoria serves as the Director of Compliance & Quality Improvement at Avatar Residential Detox Center since 2023. This position involves overseeing compliance with quality standards and implementing improvements within the facility. Her responsibilities include ensuring that the center meets regulatory requirements and enhances the overall quality of care provided to clients.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Hewitt Ma holds multiple degrees in psychology. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from William Paterson University of New Jersey, where she studied from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the same institution from 2012 to 2014. Her educational journey began at Bergen Community College, where she obtained an Associate of Arts in Psychology from 2010 to 2012.
Professional Licenses
Victoria possesses several professional licenses that reflect her qualifications in the mental health field. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Licensed Clinical and Alcohol Drug Counselor (LCADC), and an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS). These licenses enable her to provide a range of counseling services and supervise other professionals in the field.
Background and Career Transition
Victoria transitioned from direct care to administrative roles in 2019, aiming to improve client care and facility quality standards. This shift allowed her to focus on risk mitigation and make systematic changes at an organizational level. She began her senior leadership role as Director of Compliance and Quality Improvement in 2021, further emphasizing her commitment to enhancing mental health services.