Introducing Dr. Gevonna Graves-Worney

Dr. Worney’s unique approach to treatment modalities combines evidence-based therapies with trauma-informed care. Using Storytelling, community connection, and embracing native nickname validation helps to honor each patient’s culture which assures them that they are the center of attention.

Dr. Worney employs therapies such as Indigenous Theory, Decolonization Theory, Cultural Humility Theory, and Client Centered Theory while emphasizing a trauma-informed perspective. Through her expertise and years of experience working in leadership in the Connecticut Department of Correction, she can create a clinical environment where power is reduced. This collaborative approach makes room to foster a co-created learning space for clinicians to give back to their patients.

Lastly, Dr. Worney maintains a strong commitment to addiction research and interdisciplinary social work, ensuring that her group practice provides a strong focus on continual professional development and fostering a team culture that builds a climate of trust with the patient which is essential to cultivate and sustain patient/staff motivation. This is vital to improve patient outcomes and reduce stigma surrounding substance use disorders.