I am a Mental Health Treatment Court Practitioner where I provide forensic counseling and case coordinating services for individuals living with mental illness, co-occurring disorders and Trauma who are on probation with the criminal justice system. I am also a Licensed Pastoral Counselor; a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist; a Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner and Certified in Forensic Traumatology. I have an AAS Degree in Criminal Investigations ( Forensics ); a BS Degree in Criminal Justice and Christian Theology and an MA in Human Services Counseling, specializing in Crisis ...

Over my career I have worked in the field of forensic psychotherapy conducting assessments and providing treatment, worked extensively with survivors of sexual assault - both military and non-military, and assessed and treated veterans with combat related issues and trauma. I have taught numerous workshops, classes, and in-service courses in these and related fields. I have testified on numerous occasions in court proceedings in forensic cases as an expert witness. Also, I have deployed to multiple disasters on behalf of various governmental and non-governmental agencies and organizations. I ...

Ms. Faretra has an extensive educational background in Justice and Psychology studies which built her foundation to work among the law enforcement community. She also volunteers her time with military veteran organizations and works closely with combat veterans to educate on their mental health care.