Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, I have been a resident of Bloomington, IN for the last 10
years.  I attended Indiana University in Bloomington and graduated with a Bachelor of
Science in Psychology with outside concentrations in Sociology and Computer Science in
1992.  After working in the hospitality industry for over two years, I returned to Indiana
and completed my graduate studies in Social Work at Indiana University in Indianapolis.  
I graduated with my Master's of Social Work in 1996.  As part of my graduate curriculum
I worked as a case manager with the Family Self-Sufficiency Program.  I also worked for
several months at IUPUI Counseling and Psychological Services, where I gained
experience with individual and couples therapy with university students and staff.

After I obtained my MSW degree I worked for a brief period with Koala Counseling
Center as a mental health and addictions therapist for adults, adolescents, and children;
I also facilitated Intensive Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization, and Aftercare groups for
adults and adolescents with substance abuse issues.

For the past ten years I have been working with Hospice of Bloomington Hospital as a
staff social worker.  My experience with Hospice includes case management, education,
and counseling for individuals and families, as well as bereavement counseling with
individuals and groups, intake and admissions work, and volunteer coordination and
supervision.  While I continue to work part-time with Hospice, I now also engage in
private practice work involving individual, couple, and family counseling for issues such as
depression, anxiety, grief and loss, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and other issues.  I
also perform geriatric and eldercare consultation services for elders and their families in
both home and office environments.

I hold a Clinical Social Worker license in the state of Indiana.  I am also board certified
with the National Association of Social Workers as a member of the Academy of Certified
Social Workers.
Laura Blahous-Mangin, LCSW ACSW
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