Tim Laprade is the Clinical Director at Ocean State Recovery Center. Tim, a Rhode Island native and former paratrooper in the US Army, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) whose focus is working with individuals who have experienced trauma and addiction. Tim was selected amongst his peers for Rhode Island College’s accelerated Master’s Program in Social Work where he graduated with a Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work. Tim is also a lead trainer and regular guest speaker for the Hearing Voices Network movement and helped to develop Veteran Voices and Visions, a pilot program tailoring HVN scope and values for the veterans at VA facilities in West LA.
Tim has been working in substance use recovery for the last 10 years in both clinical and community settings. He has an extensive history of working with multifaceted care teams, educators, and providers. Tim has also been involved in clinical research, formerly a research specialist at the West LA VA. Tim uses his research knowledge to identify the best, evidence-based practices and interventions for treatment in addictions.
Tim has extensive training in treating co-occurring trauma and addiction, trauma-informed care, and person-centered approaches to addiction recovery. Tim has specialty training on the application of Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and mindfulness practices for addictions. Tim takes a strengths-based approach to his work and recognizes there are many pathways to recovery, for all people. Tim has been partnering with individuals who have experienced extreme states, complex trauma, and addiction to assist them in identifying how they would like to change their lives. Tim believes there is a pathway to recovery for everyone, regardless of situation or circumstance. Tim has brought his dedication to service and leadership from the military to the clinical field. Tim also enjoys camping, fishing, and hiking throughout New England with his wife, son, daughter, and their dog, Achilles.