Lovely Poole, LCSW
Co-Founder/CEO
Therapist
A Leader in Behavioral Health
Lovely Poole, LCSW, is the Founder and CEO of Bigger Picture AZ, LLC, where she combines clinical expertise, leadership, and education to improve behavioral health outcomes for individuals, organizations, and communities. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, consultant, and speaker, she is passionate about building high-quality behavioral health programs that deliver compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care.
Clinical Leadership
With years of experience serving as a Clinical Director across substance use and co-occurring treatment programs, Lovely has led multidisciplinary teams, developed clinical programming, strengthened quality improvement initiatives, and guided organizations in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards. Her leadership philosophy centers on clinical excellence, accountability, staff development, and creating environments where both clients and professionals can thrive.
Clinical Expertise
Lovely provides therapy and consultation in areas including:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Trauma
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Grief
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Substance Use Disorders
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Multicultural support/Racial trauma
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Chronic Illness/disease process
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Caregiver Support
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Life Transitions
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Faith-Informed Counseling (upon client request)
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Culturally Responsive Care
Healthcare Navigation
Drawing on her experience as a Medical Social Worker, Lovely has helped individuals and families navigate chronic illness, hospice care, caregiver burnout, healthcare systems, and community resources. She is passionate about helping families better understand complex medical processes while advocating for equitable access to quality care.
Consultant & Speaker
In addition to providing therapy, Lovely partners with behavioral health organizations, healthcare providers, nonprofits, churches, and community agencies to deliver:
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Clinical Leadership Development
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Behavioral Health Consulting
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Staff Training
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Trauma-Informed Leadership
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Cultural Responsiveness
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Substance Use Education
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Clinical Documentation & Compliance
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Program Development
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Mental Health Workshops
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Conference Speaking
Why Bigger Picture AZ?
At Bigger Picture AZ, Lovely believes healing extends beyond therapy sessions. Her mission is to help people navigate life's challenges by combining clinical expertise, compassionate leadership, healthcare advocacy, education, and faith-informed hope when desired by the client.
Whether she is counseling an individual, consulting with an organization, mentoring clinicians, or speaking to the community, her goal remains the same:
To help people see the bigger picture of healing, resilience, and lasting change.
Dauntae Poole, MA
Co-Founder
Trained Counselor|Veteran Advocate| Behavioral Health Educator
Dauntae Poole is a Morehouse College graduate, trained counselor, veteran advocate, and co-founder of Bigger Picture AZ, LLC. He holds a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and brings nearly 20 years of experience serving veterans through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Throughout his career, he has supervised and developed teams responsible for helping veterans navigate the VA benefits system, ensuring they receive compassionate guidance related to compensation and pension benefits, education benefits, vocational rehabilitation and employment services, housing resources, and other essential programs.
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Drawing from his counseling education and extensive experience supporting veterans and their families, Dauntae is passionate about helping individuals navigate life transitions, stress, anxiety, relationships, and emotional wellness. His work is especially focused on veterans, men of color, and underserved communities, where he combines culturally responsive practices, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), and faith-informed principles to educate, encourage, and empower others toward personal growth and resilience.
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As a supervisor, trainer, and community leader, Dauntae is committed to developing others through mentorship, leadership, and service. He believes that healing begins with understanding, purpose, and access to the right support. Through Bigger Picture AZ, he is dedicated to helping individuals, families, and communities navigate life's challenges while promoting hope, resilience, and lasting well-being.