Dr. Cierra Ozolin Ozolin

Dr. Cierra Ozolin is a postdoctoral fellow in the Human Services Department at Walden University and serves as contributing faculty supporting graduate-level students in human services and social work. She brings over a decade of combined experience in behavioral health, including mental health, substance use treatment, and clinical program leadership.
Dr. Ozolin’s academic and professional work is grounded in clinical social work and human services, with a focus on trauma-informed care, early childhood mental health, and family systems. Her primary research examines intimate partner violence against men, with particular emphasis on male survivors’ experiences when seeking professional and institutional support. Her work explores barriers to care, systemic bias, and opportunities to improve responsiveness within behavioral health, human services, and legal systems. She also has specialized expertise in domestic violence intervention, including work with individuals who have engaged in abusive behavior.
Professionally, Dr. Ozolin has served in leadership and clinical roles, including directing behavioral health programs and overseeing multidisciplinary teams within human services settings. She has extensive experience supervising certified peer support specialists, graduate-level interns, and recovery coaches, while providing clinical oversight and mentorship. Her work includes curriculum development, community-based mental health programming, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory standards. She is experienced in clinical assessment, program development, and supporting individuals and families impacted by complex trauma.
Dr. Ozolin’s accomplishments include the development of specialized treatment curricula, implementation of mental health services within early learning environments, and contributions to improving access to care for underserved populations. She remains committed to advancing the fields of human services and social work through education, research, and clinical innovation.