Kristen Clark, LMSW, MHS, BHS
Social Worker
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
I am an experienced Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) dedicated to helping families navigate complex special education and state bureaucracies without the stress.
Navigating complex educational and state systems shouldn't be a solo journey. Are you overwhelmed by the bureaucracy of your child’s school system? Are you struggling to get their educational needs formally documented through an IEP or 504 Plan? Or perhaps you are interacting with state agencies like DSS and DDSN and feel lost in the red tape.
You do not have to sit at that table alone. I am Kristen Clark (LMSW, BHS, MHS), and through Forward Focus, LLC, I provide concierge-level systemic advocacy for families across South Carolina. I serve as your independent systems translator. I handle the heavy lifting, review documentation, and provide direct representation during school and administrative meetings so your voice is heard.
Please note: I provide non-clinical case management, systemic navigation, and professional mentorship. I do not provide traditional clinical psychotherapy. >
For human service professionals, I offer 1-on-1 mentorship focused on navigating high-stress environments, mastering documentation, and preventing burnout. Bureaucracy should not be a barrier to success.
Reach out today to book a Discovery Session or Initial Strategy Session.
License
License(s)
Education
Walden University
Kaplan University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$ - $Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Specialties and clinical interests
- Adoption & Fostering
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Career
- Caregiver & Provider Mental Health
- Child Welfare & Agency Professional Support
- Compassion Fatigue & Burnout Recovery
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Learning Disabilities
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Professional Advocacy & Identity
- School Performance
- Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS)
- Systemic Trauma & Workplace Stress
- Burnout Prevention Coaching
- Career Navigation & Coaching
- Human Services Advocacy
- Professional Mentorship
- Secondary Trauma Support Coaching
Community specialties
- People with Disabilities
- Autism
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Types of clients
- Early Childhood (0-4)
- Kids & Tweens (5-12)
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media