My Background

Personal Profile

Efrem DeHughes is a Psychotherapist licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Texas with over 20 years of experience in a variety of settings and diverse clients including both long term and short term interventions. He graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with an undergraduate degree in Sociology and graduate degree in Social Work.

Efrem began working in the field of public service at the Job Corp, of San Diego, CA

in the early 2000 as a Residential Dorm Advisor. Efrem has prior Military Service, as

an Army Combat Medic. He has worked in the field of social service as a residential advisor, childcare worker, case manager, CNA - certified nursing assistant, treatment house parent, client coordinator, co-occuring/dual diagnosis Individual counselor/group facilitator, social work supervisor, and psychotherapist/clinical social worker.

His years of experience in the public service arena includes working within the field of children and families, veterans, substance abuse/addictions, homelessness, mental/behavioral health, and within the criminal justice systems.

He is a member of NASW, and has participated extensively with various volunteer projects within the community.

Genesis Hope for Growth Counseling and Consulting is a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC) Private Practice, with Efrem DeHughes, LCSW (TX License #56529) as the founder and sole owner.

Education

Licensure

Military Service

Associations

Training

December 2011

Graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio, with a Masters of Social Work, San Antonio, Texas

December 2008

Graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology. San Antonio, Texas

2012 LMSW

Licensed Masters Social Worker

2017 LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

United States Army Veteran - Combat Medic

National Association of Social work (NASW)

National Association of Black Social Workers (NABSW)

Psychology Today

The Pride Center of San Antonio

Christian Assistance Ministries (CAM)