Damion Boyd is a native of Cleveland, OH where he attended and graduated from Benedictine High School as a Football and varsity member of the Wrestling teams. He achieved his undergraduate degree in Philosophy Pre-Law with a minor in Sociology and Early Childhood Education at the University of Akron. While attending Akron University he was a member of the Philosophy Club, the University Gospel Choir, and the intermural flag football program. Damion also attended Xavier University where he obtained a master’s degree in clinical counseling with some additional coursework in treating substance use disorders. He interned at Families First Health Services, Access Counseling services, and Cornerstone Psychological Services. At Cornerstone and Angel Intervention Services he worked with mental health and substance abuse clients. Currently at Family Connection of Wadsworth & Belinda J. Torres PHD, he sees clients on a weekly basis, maintaining his Professional Counselor licensure with the CSWMFT State Board.

Damion began his professional career in social services at the Cuyahoga County Dept. of Children & Family Services. Here he worked with children who were victims of abuse/neglect and their families in providing case management services necessary to keeping the family unit intact. He later went on to gain additional social service & mental health experience at Murtis H. Taylor Health & Human Services (his introduction to the mental health field). Working here with children and families addressing their behavioral and emotional needs. Damion acquired more extensive knowledge and skills working for various community mental health agencies. Overall, Damion Boyd has obtained over 17 years of social service/mental health experience addressing client’s needs and he continues to increase his educational and professional expertise.

Currently, Damion is a professionally trained counselor with the skills necessary to service diverse populations (assessing, diagnosing, treatment planning, counseling, case management, & additional services) in a clinical agency & a private practice setting. Damion is equipped to address client’s mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues in an outpatient and intensive outpatient environment. Damion has also served administratively as a Lead Case Manager, Team Leader, Training Director, Site Coordinator, and Program Director in the mental health field. He holds a License with the CSWMFT State Board as a Professional Counselor with a specialty in treating clients (couples, families, teens, and adults) who have mental health issues, family problems, and some substance abuse challenges. He is an ordained minister, devoted husband, and father who enjoys time with his family and friends. He also likes vacationing around the world with his wife and children. His personal hobbies are sports, comedy TV & radio, and exercising. He has excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and a good sense of humor. He works well with others, is a team player, and likes training, teaching, and motivating others to achieve their highest standards.