First Choice Counseling & Wellness Center

Kisha Choice is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker whose commitment to her clients is seen in every aspect of her work. She earned her Bachelor and Master’s degrees in social work from the University of South Florida (USF). She quickly excelled academically and professionally which allowed her to gain valuable experience and utilize it to help enhance the lives of her clients and inform clinical research. Through her connection with USF, she served as the lead therapist on a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) funded research project titled Fathers for Change. The intervention focused on helping fathers who have substance use disorders and intimate partner violence learn to control their anger, maintain their sobriety, and become better dads. Fathers for Change showed positive results in controlled studies and is now being used by child welfare agencies, treatment centers, private practices, and criminal justice systems across the nation. Kisha is an expert in the field of treating substance use disorders. She is a Certified Addictions Professional (CAP) at both the state and national level. She served as a Program Director for a 200-bed residential facility. In this role, Kisha oversaw the program development and treatment of men and women who were diagnosed with co-occuring disorders.. Kisha completed her internship at the James Haley VA hospital. In this role, she had the opportunity to learn about and connect with combat veterans and their spouses. Working with Veterans who experienced PTSD and traumatic brain injuries is where she developed her interest in treating trauma related disorders. She attended Rutgers University and became certified in Trauma Response and Crisis Intervention.