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Marllene Lopez is an experienced mental health and substance abuse professional currently serving as a Mental Health Practitioner at Sun River Health since August 2016 and as a Substance Abuse Counselor at Seafield Services since January 2019. Additionally, Marllene holds the position of Adjunct Professor at Monroe College, delivering remote education for undergraduate students in the Human Service program. As a business owner of Beading to Healing since January 2012, Marllene promotes self-empowerment and personal development to enhance mental health. Previous roles include Bilingual Counselor at Alternatives Counseling Center, where management of a bilingual caseload and individual counseling were key responsibilities, and Social Work Intern at Stony Brook Medicine, assisting patients in navigating healthcare services. Marlleneā€™s educational background includes a Master of Social Work from Stony Brook University and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from LIU Post, alongside credentials in substance abuse counseling.