Josh Bowling, MSSW, CSW, IMHP: Coordinator of Programs

Josh Bowling (He/Him) received his Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) in 2018. While studying, Josh was a Gay-Straight-Trans Alliance (GSTA) coordinator for an LGBTQ+ nonprofit youth group. He also trained organizations in trauma informed care practices with a project of the Kent School of Social Work as part of his practicum experience. 

Following graduation, he worked in the anti-human trafficking field as an exploitation prevention group coordinator across the state of Kentucky. 

During this time, he also served on multiple localized Human Trafficking Task Forces. He then served as a patient advocate in the pharmaceutical patient services industry. Here, he learned the complications of the healthcare industrial complex and its impact on patients. 

Currently, after serving as a Community Support Associate, Josh is a Clinical Therapist with a community mental health agency, where he developed a grief support group and was trained in Motivational Interviewing, 7 Challenges, TF-CBT, EMDR, and Sylvotherapy (Shinrin Yoku). Other modalities utilized include sand tray therapy, play therapy, expressive therapy, CBT, and DBT. He also completed certification as an Integrated Mental Health Professional, integrating mindfulness, movement, and nutrition in his practice.

Josh has extensive church and non-profit experience, including service as a volunteer and co-interim youth minister with a local catholic youth group; assisting with outreach with an LGBTQ+ affirming church group; as Vice-President of a child welfare advocacy nonprofit; and as member of the board for a fair-trade marketplace, advocating for fair trade principles of artisans across the world.