1. Virginia M. DiSanto, L.I.C.S.W.
250 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA
(617) 797-4008
gin250boston@gmail.com
EDUCATION___________________________________________________________
Boston University School of Social Work, Boston MA 1982
Master of Social Work
Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY 1980
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology
Professional Licenses:
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, MA No. 106328
Registered Independent Social Worker, RI No. I-421
Dept. of Education, School Social Worker/ Adjustment Counselor, MA No. 335699
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE -
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Weymouth Public Schools- Weymouth, MA 1985- Present
School Adjustment Counselor
• Assess and evaluate adolescents referred to the counseling program. Develop
treatment plans for those who are recommended for counseling.
• Provide individual and group counseling to over 60 adolescents per academic
year. Focusing on educational, developmental, and emotional issues, (including
but not limited to self-esteem, peer and family relationships, adjustment disorders,
bereavement, aggression, impulse control, motivation, anxiety disorders,
depression, sucidality, eating disorders, gender issues, substance abuse, and teen
pregnancy).
• Provide support services and resources to parents of the students involved in the
counseling program.
• Facilitate evening parent support groups, open to all parents of students enrolled
in the High School.
• Consult with faculty and administrators regarding the needs of the students in the
counseling program.
• Ongoing contact and referrals with The Department of Social Services,
Department of Youth Services, hospitals, private agencies, therapists, and
physicians to collaborate services.
• Member of the Student Support Team, IEP team, and 10th
grade looping team,
working with the Associate Principal, 10th
Grade Dean, guidance counselors, and
school nurse.

2. • Supervise Boston College, Masters of Social Work Students, and Cambridge
College, School Adjustment Counseling Students.
Counseling Center of Greater Brockton- Brockton, MA 1988-1998
Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
• Part time self employment.
• Evaluated and developed treatment plans for adolescents and adults.
• Provided individual psychotherapy to adolescents and adults focusing on the
treatment of depression, anxiety, and panic disorders, post traumatic stress
disorders, and adjustment disorders.
• Consulted with medical professionals to monitor clients who are also receiving
medication.
INTERESTS__________________________________________________________
• Active member of Weight Watchers since 1993
• Travel, exercise, mindfulness, cooking, and photography
COMPUTER SKILLS___________________________________________________
Windows 95/98, Word, Internet Explorer, SEMSNet, and Administrator Plus.