Lori Macie received her Master’s Degree in social work and has more than ten years of experience as a compassionate social service worker and clinician, committed to assisting individuals towards improving their mental health and functioning. For ten years she worked for Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS) as a School-Based Clinician at Academy School. She was hired by Academy School beginning the 2021-2022 school year. She is a licensed independent clinical social worker as well as a licensed school social worker. She loves being part of the Academy School community! She works individually with students, as well as with their families. She collaborates with teachers and other school staff to help meet the emotional needs of students. She meets with students in small groups to promote individual growth through the group process. Group topics vary according to the needs of the student population. Along with the school counselor, she meets with groups of Kindergarten students throughout the school year, giving them the opportunity to meet all incoming students and the students the chance to meet them and engage in social skills activities with their classmates. Lori provides children a safe space and engages them in various treatment modalities based upon their needs.