Dr. Darlene Brooks-Sanville currently serves as Corresponding Secretary for NOABSW

and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Board Approved Clinical Supervisor

(BACS), Doctor of Social Work and psychotherapist, with more than 20 years of

experience serving children, families, and communities. She has extensive experience

across diverse settings including secure care, inpatient, intensive outpatient, and virtual

therapy, providing trauma-informed and person-centered care to adolescents and adults

experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, substance use, and other life

challenges.

Dr. Brooks-Sanville is passionate about empowering individuals and strengthening

communities through compassionate care, clinical leadership, and mentorship of future

social work professionals. Following Hurricane Katrina, she played an important role in

community rebuilding efforts that helped families restore stability and reconnect with

their communities. Recognized for her commitment and impact, she was inducted into

the SUNO Alumni Hall of Fame and continues her work through agency services,

private practice, and professional development initiatives.