Contributors

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Casey Casillas-Nichols, MS LCPC LCADC HBIC

Casey Casillas-Nichols is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Nevada. Casey has spent her career working with populations often struggling with substance use and are forgotten by society. Casey has a passion for the criminal justice population. Casey has worked at all levels in the mental health and substance use field. Casey has shown a dedication to client care above all else. Casey is unapologetically herself and conforms to no one's standard, creating her own unique mold. In her current role as HBIC, Casey continues to fight for those whose voices often go unheard. Casey is also a huge Star Wars fan and makes it very clear Star Wars is not Star Trek, keep it straight. 

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Dr. Mark Brana, LCPC LCADC

Dr. Mark Brana is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with a decade of experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. Dr. Brana is also adjunct faculty at two universities teaching in counseling and psychology. In addition to teaching, Mark runs his own private practice working with clients dealing with various issues in their lives. Dr. Brana also specializes in trauma work and is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). 

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Shameka Green, MS LMFT

Shameka Green is an international award winning best selling author, motivational speaker, executive producer, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Nevada & Michigan. Shameka is the founder of Emma’s House Inc., a nonprofit organization that provides self-empowerment programs for minority girls & children of incarcerated parents & therapy services that focus on Minority Mental Health. Emma’s House Inc. has received recognition for their work in the community on BET’s Soul Train Awards. Shameka is the co-founder of Sistah Cycle which promotes wellness in minority communities by gifting bicycles to women for self-care. In addition to being a therapist & leader, Shameka is a highly renowned self published author who holds recognition such as “Author’s Hall of Fame” & “Indie Legacy Trailblazer Author of the Year Nominee”. Shameka’s recent passion is her book publishing company that empowers women to “Turn Their Pain Into Purpose” by rewriting their story.