Kurt W. Oster, MA, MS, LCSW, ACSW ASD-CS, CCTP, Licensed Psychotherapist

        I am a  Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W) in the State of Florida and I belong to the Academy of Certified Social Workers (A.C.S.W.). Additionally, I am a Licensed Behavioral Specialist (L.B.S.) in Pennsylvania.  I am also a Certified PreK-12 School Social Worker (C.S.S.W.) in Florida and New Jersey.  

      I bring over 14 years of clinical experience with children and families working with well-known agencies, private practices, and schools in Arizona, California, Florida, Maryland, and New Jersey. I am an accomplished and published scholar in Youth Leadership, Civic Engagement, and Special Education. I am considered a Subject Matter Expert in Employment for youth with disabilities, civic engagement, and Service Learning at the collegiate and federal levels. 

   In 2012, I went back to school and earned my Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) from the University of Southern California, and I am a proud member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. In 2017, I earned my third graduate degree, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Homeland Security, focusing on Emergency Management and Public Health from Colorado Technical University. 

Over my 14-year career, I have received specialized training as a social worker in adoptions, art therapy, child welfare, LGBTQ+, Life Coaching, and play therapy. Furthermore, I hold Certification as Master Life Coach (C.M.L.C.), a Master Transformation Life Coach, & a Master Growth Mindset Life Coach through Transformation Academy, Certification as a Clinical Trauma Professional (C.C.T.P.) through the International Association of Trauma Professionals and, Certification as a Veteran Ready Healthcare Professional (C.V.R.H.C.P.) through the PsychArmor Institute and Certification as a Clinical Trauma Specialist with Families (C.C.T.S-F.) through the Arizona Trauma Institute. 

At this time, I also hold my Certification in Professional Development Series in Emergency Management and as a Professional Continuity Practitioner through F.E.M.A. Emergency Management Institute. Additionally, in expanding my training in Trauma and continuing to find new and innovative approaches to helping my clients, I completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Interventions for Trauma in Schools (C.B.I.T.S.). 

 Outside of the social work and mental health field, I have worked as an organizational consultant serving communities, businesses, and non-profits. I also hold multiple certifications and advanced emergency management, Disaster Preparedness, and Psychological First Aid training. My diverse background and experience allow me to provide counseling, life coaching, and consulting for Children, Adolescents, Young adults, families, and Adults. I work with clients in the following areas, including Autism, ADD/ADHD, Assessments, Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities, O.C.D., Men’s Issues, Single Fathers, Behavioral challenges/concerns, Disaster Counseling, and Case Management, Mood Disorders, School-Based Problems, P.T.S.D., Trauma, C.B.T., Psychoeducation, Individualized Educational Plans (I.E.P.s), Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Play Therapy, Art Therapy, Sand-Tray Therapy, school-based interventions, siblings of individuals with disabilities, and children from military families. As a life coach, I can help those looking to tackle spirituality, post-secondary, and career coaching challenges. 

  Mr. Oster currently offer services in-person in Florida & virtually for Pennsylvania & Florida clients.