Caring Behavioral Therapist with 30-plus years of experience helping clients with social and emotional issues develop techniques to deal with daily challenges. Expert at teaching others to tackle problems constructively through behavior modification. Flexible clinician comfortable administering individual therapy sessions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Remote Online Therapist
Spring Health
11.2023 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
Managed over 40 patients while monitoring and evaluating care plans.
Remote Online Therapist
212 Psychotherapy
01.2023 - Current
Managed over 30 patients while monitoring and evaluating care plans.0Improved 3patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
Adapted interventions as needed based on ongoing assessment of client progress throughout the course of treatment.
Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
Guided clients in the development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Managed over 30 patients while monitoring and evaluating care plans.
Remote Online Therapist
Kitchen Table Counseling With AmySue
09.2022 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
Performed research on effectiveness of interventions and proposed changes to intervention structures based on evaluation outcomes.
Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior or maladjustment through direct observation.
Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
Implemented a variety of evidence-based counseling methods to achieve therapy goals.
Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
Counseled individuals to help them understand problems, deal with crisis situations, and develop realistic action plans.
Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans addressing relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
Managed over 30 patients while monitoring and evaluating care plans.
Remote Online Therapist
Mantra Health
01.2024 - 08.2025
Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
Provided individual sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
Addressed family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
Guided clients in the development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Adapted interventions as needed based on ongoing assessment of client progress throughout the course of treatment.
Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
Maintained meticulous patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in all documentation.
Improved client coping mechanisms with cognitive behavioral techniques.
Managed over 30 patients while monitoring and evaluating care plans.
Remote Online Therapist
BetterHelp
02.2020 - 08.2024
Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to help clients recognize personal barriers to change and identify actionable steps towards improvement.
Conducted psychoeducational presentations within the community, raising awareness about mental health topics while broadening outreach efforts.
Promoted self-care practices among colleagues by organizing wellness events such as stress-reduction workshops or yoga classes at the workplace.
Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
Implemented evidence-based interventions through cognitive-behavioral and solution-focused therapy.
Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
Offered specific advice to help clients work through educational or occupational issues.
Helped over 400 patients.
Behavioral Health Case Manager
Winnebago County Department of Human Services
10.1995 - 01.2022
Enhanced patient outcomes by developing and implementing individualized behavioral health treatment plans.
Connected patients to community resources, increasing support networks and promoting overall wellbeing.
Assessed client needs accurately, determining the most appropriate level of care and recommending suitable interventions.
Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, facilitating seamless transitions between providers when necessary.
Provided crisis intervention services promptly, minimizing risk factors and ensuring safety for all parties involved.
Educated families on coping strategies and supportive techniques to enhance their ability to manage challenging behaviors at home effectively.
Streamlined case management processes through diligent organization, improving efficiency within the team environment.
Established positive rapport with clients to foster trust and promote engagement in their treatment process.
Reduced hospital readmissions with thorough case management and effective coordination of care.
Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, progress monitoring, and timely intervention adjustments.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients in need of behavioral health services.
Demonstrated cultural competency by working effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds and adapting treatment approaches to meet their unique needs.
Maintained strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, ensuring client privacy and fostering trust throughout the therapeutic process.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in behavioral health case management.
Supported clients in navigating complex insurance systems by providing expert guidance on coverage benefits and claim procedures.
Developed strong relationships with local service providers, fostering collaboration that benefited clients'' overall progress toward recovery goals.
Educated patients about common mental health and substance abuse disorders to facilitate understanding of treatment options.
Recorded patient progress and treatment recommendations to be shared with medical providers, psychiatric consultants and other treating providers.
Verified successful coordination of counseling efforts with mental health professionals, doctors, social workers and other stakeholders.
Applied evidence-based techniques such as behavioral activation, problem-solving treatment and motivational interviewing to support behavioral interventions.
Conducted assessments to determine individual needs and developed personalized care plan to address stated objectives.
Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
Managed over 30 patients while monitoring and evaluating care plans.
Education
Master of Arts - Community Counseling
Lakeland College
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Silver Lake College
Manitowoc, WI
05.1999
Skills
Conflict Resolution
Solution-Focused Therapy
Psychoeducation
CBT Techniques
Emotional Intelligence
Multicultural competence
Behavior modification
Motivational interviewing
DBT techniques
Emotional awareness
Problem-solving
Depression and anxiety specialist
License
Licensed Professional Counselor, Wisconsin, Expires 02/28/2027
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Minnesota, Expires 04/30/2026