DENISE POPEVIS

Denise Popevis is a our newest member of the Outcomes leadership team. Below, Denise provides a brief introduction to her role at TLC:

"I am excited to be a part of the Treatment and Learning Center’s Outcome Services as the Director of Business, Community Relations, and Mental Health. I joined in late November 2022 and would like to introduce myself to the Outcomes community.

I began my career in the human services field over 25 years ago. During my career, I have supported and advocated for individuals in a variety of capacities. This has included working as a case manager and advocate for individuals with mental health and intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), a director for provider agencies managing, implementing, and supervising supports and services, and a clinician. Specifically, working within the I/DD community, I have worked as both a provider of services and through local government positions. I began as Resource Coordinator, now known as Coordinators of Community Services (CCS}, where I coordinated and monitored all services rendered through the Medicaid DDA waiver for individuals I supported. I then transitioned to a provider as the Director of Programs. In this role, I was responsible for the management and implementation of residential and day habilitation programs in both Maryland and Virginia. Finally, I worked for Arlington County DHS There, I was responsible for monitoring and ensuring quality services were rendered in compliance with Virginia's DD Medicaid Waiver for all of Arlington County's Supported Employment, Habilitation and Transportation services. My experiences have given me a unique insight and perspective into what individuals, families, and providers experience. Throughout my career and in my work, I have been committed to promoting independence and inclusivity in a person-centered approach for persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and/or mental health needs. From a young age, I knew that I wanted to be a therapist to help others see their own capacity for growth. In pursuit of this goal, I obtained a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in Counselor Education with a specialization in Clinical Mental Health. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). I believe in a person-centered therapeutic approach, which I strive towards when partnering with individuals. I hope to promote individuals' self-exploration to increase their self-awareness, self-esteem, and trust in one’s own abilities. Here at Outcomes, I work with both individuals and groups. I am excited to be a part of the Outcomes community and look forward to helping support individuals in achieving their goals. I may be reached by email at DPopevis@ttlc.org or by phone at 301.424.5200, ext.282."