Design Your Own Career with Manicka Thomas LISW
From 6 FIGURE SOCIAL WORKER by lashanna alfred
October 30, 2025 · 26 min
About this episode
Manicka Thomas discusses her career in social work and offers insights on designing a fulfilling career in the field.
Manicka is the Owner and Clinical Director of Kindred Connections Therapy Center (KCTC), a private practice where she works with African American children youth and families impacted by trauma. She is a trained EMDR therapist where she helps clients process through distressed or traumatic memories. KCTC was awarded the 2018 Agency of the Year Award by NASW (National Association of Social Workers) Ohio. Manicka held previous adjunct faculty appointments at Central State University and Sinclair Community College teaching Introduction to Social Work and Cultural Competence in a Diverse World. She provides professional development resources, and online training for social workers, therapists and helping professionals through her YouTube channel and podcast, The Afrocentric Social Worker. Manicka Thomas | Social Work Mentor, YouTuber and CEO Social Worker
People in this episode
Guest: Manicka Thomas
Topics covered
- career design
- social work
- trauma
- professional development
Keywords
- EMDR therapy
- African American families
- Kindred Connections Therapy Center
- NASW
Mentioned in this episode
Products: YouTube channel, The Afrocentric Social Worker podcast
Books & works: Design Your Own Career
Places: Ohio
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