Ashley Booker
About Ashley Booker
Ashley Booker is a mental health practitioner with extensive experience in social work and child welfare. She has worked in various roles, including child protection investigations and as an assistant teacher, and has been with Watercourse Counseling Center since 2015.
Work at Watercourse Counseling Center
Ashley Booker has been employed at Watercourse Counseling Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as a mental health practitioner since 2015. In this role, she provides mental health support and counseling services to clients, utilizing her extensive background in social work and child welfare. Her tenure at the center has allowed her to develop skills in therapeutic techniques and client management, contributing to the overall mission of promoting mental well-being in the community.
Previous Experience in Child Welfare
Prior to her current position, Ashley Booker gained valuable experience in child welfare through her roles at Hennepin County. She worked as a child welfare social work intern from 2013 to 2014 for eight months, followed by a position as a child protection investigations social worker from 2014 to 2015 for five months. These roles provided her with insight into the complexities of child protection and the importance of supportive interventions for families.
Educational Background
Ashley Booker earned her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Minnesota, completing her studies from 2012 to 2014. This advanced education equipped her with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary for her career in mental health. Prior to this, she obtained her Bachelor’s degree from Oakwood University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. Her educational foundation has been instrumental in her professional development.
Early Career in Education and Support Services
Ashley Booker's early career included roles that focused on education and support services. She worked as an assistant teacher at Girls Inc. in Huntsville, Alabama, for four months in 2011. Additionally, she served as a summer school one-on-one caretaker at St. David's Center for Child & Family Development in Minneapolis for two months in 2010. These positions helped her build a strong foundation in working with children and families.
Experience in Healthcare
Before her work in social services, Ashley Booker gained experience in the healthcare sector as a pharmacy technician at Walgreens in Minneapolis. She held this position from 2006 to 2007 for one year. This role provided her with insights into the healthcare system and the importance of patient care, complementing her later work in mental health and social work.