Training + Consultation That Strengthen People, Practice, and Systems.Evidence-based, MI-aligned workforce development for nonprofits and government agencies.STCS at a Glance SOTO Training & Consultation Services (STCS) partners with nonprofits and government agencies.Soto Training & Consultation Services (STCS) supports agencies in delivering high-quality, client-centered services through:

training, coaching, technical assistance, and systems-level support. Grounded in Motivational Interviewing, prevention science, and trauma-informed practice, STCS helps teams build competence, confidence, and consistency.

Core Services:

Evidence-Based Training
Skill-building that elevates communication, engagement, and the consistent use of research-
supported practices.Consultation & Technical Assistance
Implementation support, curriculum development, coaching, and performance improvement tailored to your needs.Systems Change Partnerships
Long-term collaboration to embed evidence-based practice across programs, teams, and leadership structures.

About STCS

Led by Gretchen G. Soto, M.Ed., LPC
For more than 20 years, Gretchen has supported government agencies and nonprofits in
strengthening practice, supporting staff, and improving outcomes. Her work blends MI-
aligned relational skills, systems thinking, trauma-informed principles, and practical
implementation support.

About STCS:

STCS helps organizations strengthen the human and systemic conditions that support high-
quality, evidence-based practice. Through training, technical assistance, and systemspartnership, STCS equips teams to communicate effectively, implement with fidelity, and
sustain change over time.

About Gretchen G. Soto, M.Ed., LPC

Gretchen is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) member, and prevention-science strategist with more than 20 years of experience supporting workforce and systems transformation across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. She has trained thousands of professionals across behavioral health, schools, crisis services, reentry, prevention, and domestic and sexual violence programs. Her approach integrates Motivational Interviewing, trauma-informed practice, prevention science, systems thinking, and adult learning principles. She focuses on practical skills, clear frameworks, and implementation support that honors real-world constraints while staying grounded in evidence and values.

Evidence-Based Training

  • Motivational Interviewing (Intro–Advanced)

  • Trauma-Informed Practice

  • Communication & Engagement Skills

  • Youth, Crisis, DV/SA, School-Based Adaptations

  • Prevention and behavioral-health workforce development

Consultation & Technical Assistance

  • Program and curriculum development

  • MI and EBP implementation support

  • Workflow and protocol alignment

  • Fidelity monitoring and CQI

  • Coaching and supervision

Systems Change Partnerships

  • Capacity building

  • Building internal training and coaching structures

  • Strengthening fidelity and evaluation

  • Creating sustainable practice ecosystems

Let’s Connect

Whether you’re seeking customized training, consultation, or a systems-change partnership, we’d love to connect.
Every engagement begins with a conversation — grounded in curiosity, collaboration, and clarity of purpose.

STCS has partnered with organizations across the United States and Caribbean, including:

Government Agencies

  • Cayman Islands Government

  • Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice

  • Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA)

  • Pretrial Services Administration

  • Community Services Boards: Arlington, Fairfax-Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William, Rappahannock

Courts & Justice Systems

  • Fairfax General District Court

  • Fairfax Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court

  • City of Falls Church Court Services Unit (CSU)

  • Arlington, Falls Church, Fairfax & Prince William Court Service Units

  • Aurora House – Falls Church

  • OAR of Fairfax

  • OAR of Arlington

  • Center for Justice Innovation

Education & Universities

  • Argosy University – Graduate Department of Education

  • George Mason University – Graduate Psychology Programs

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • Arlington County Public Schools

  • Fairfax County Public Schools

Healthcare & Behavioral Health

  • INOVA Kellar

  • Family Preservation Services, Inc. VA Association of Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors

  • Virginia Mental Health Access Program (VMAP)

  • Private behavioral health providers in VA & NC

Nonprofits & Community Organizations

  • Loudoun Abuse & Women’s Shelter (LAWS)

  • Doorways (Arlington, VA)

  • Community Youth Empowerment Program (CYEP)

  • ACTS

  • Iona Senior Services (Washington, D.C.)

  • National Fallen Firefighters Foundation

Faith-Based Organizations

  • Alfred Street Baptist Church