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Dr. Antoinette N.T. Thornton Helps Eradicate Stigma on Mental Health Through Innovative Options Incorporated

Dr. Antoinette N.T. Thornton Helps Eradicate Stigma on Mental Health Through Innovative Options Incorporated

September 29
08:03 2022
Dr. Antoinette N.T. Thornton Helps Eradicate Stigma on Mental Health Through Innovative Options Incorporated

A renowned speaker, trainer, Amazon bestselling author, and entrepreneur, Dr. Antoinette N.T. Thronton is indeed building her own queendom. With over two decades worth of experience in mental health, leadership development, diversity awareness and executive coaching, the visionary is taking great strides in championing her causes and transforming lives across the globe every day. 

With her first-hand experiences and extensive educational background, Dr. Thornton championed Innovative Options Incorporated, a behavioral health consulting agency where she assists individuals and organizations in identifying their inner strengths to maximize their potential to sustain  positive change. Over the years, she has focused her research capabilities and expertise on ethical leadership, employee engagement, women, trauma, and improving the accessibility to mental health services to reduce health disparities among vulnerable populations. Through her efforts, Dr. Thornton was also able to play an active role in eradicating the stigma surrounding mental health services and encouraging more open conversations on the subject. 

In addition, Dr. Thornton is best known for The GRACE Model, her brainchild ideology that allows her to train individuals and organizations in such a way that enables them to tap into their GIFTS with the intention of helping them shape a life rooted in grace, peace, and purpose. 

Distinctly recognized for her innate ability to discern, dissect, and understand the complexities of human behavior and the developmental lifespan of individuals while cultivating a lived experience of positive change, a core foundational principle of The GRACE Model, Dr. Thornton is indeed changing the world at her own pace. The speaker aims to reach more lives and communities and spread her ideology, believing that focusing on mental health is key to achieving momentous goals in life. 

Dr. Thornton’s passion has always been grounded in making a difference in people’s lives, and she employs diverse techniques and strategies geared toward empowering those she encounters. Backed by her professional and educational pedigrees, Dr. Thornton is truly a force to reckon with. She has a Ph.D. in Advanced Studies of Human Behavior, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach, Speaker, and Trainer, and a Certified Behavioral Analysis DISC-Consultant. Furthermore, she is also certified in Emotional Intelligence, a Certified Life Coach, and Certified in Culture Diversity. 

Over the next five years, Dr. Thornton aims for big milestones for Innovative Options, emphasizing reaching more industry professionals and propelling their careers to greater heights. “I want the Innovative Options Behavioral Health Conference to be the number one three-day behavioral health conference in the world. This is the conference all mental health professionals seek to attend due to the innovative speaker line-up while earning continuing education hours. Additionally, the online training will offer a variation of topics to promote personal and professional development with the ability to obtain certifications,” shared the visionary.

As an individual, she aims to continue to inspire and empower individuals, equipping them with the right mindset to achieve their maximum potential. As an entrepreneur, speaker, and author, she aims to utilize her gifts to be the change she wishes to see both in the country and across the globe. 

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Company Name: Innovative Options Incorporated
Contact Person: Dr. Antoinette N.T. Thornton
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Phone: (404) 692-0818
Country: United States
Website: www.innovativeoptions.org