Christian Specks, LCSW

Christian Specks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and an experienced social work educator based in Louisiana. She also holds credentials as a Board-Approved Clinical Social Work Supervisor (BACS) and a Qualified School Social Work Specialist (QSSWS), serves as licensed clergy, and works as an assistant professor of social work while pursuing a doctorate in education focused on P-20 special education. LCSW denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker, BACS indicates a board-approved supervisor credential, and QSSWS recognizes long-term specialization in school social work.

With 14 years of professional experience in social work, Christian has concentrated her practice on marginalized populations and on supporting individuals and families navigating special education needs and related disabilities. Her background spans school-based and faith-based social work, giving her a practical and academic perspective that informs both classroom teaching and clinical support. She draws on personal, academic, and clinical experience to help families understand the special education evaluation process and to guide interventions that emphasize diversity, inclusion, and equitable support.

Christian’s work addresses the interplay between educational systems, family dynamics, and community resources, helping people manage the complex consequences of disability, school challenges, and relational stress. Her combined roles in practice, supervision, and education shape a collaborative approach to supporting students, parents, and professionals as they navigate systems and build more effective support strategies.