Ash Westgate
Therapist
Towson,MD
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with experience at Key Point Health Services, skilled in trauma-informed care and grief work. Proven ability to build rapport and collaborate effectively with diverse teams, enhancing client outcomes through innovative treatment planning and empathetic support. Committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for all clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult Mental Health Therapist
Key Point Health Services
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Assessed mental health needs to determine nature and extent of clients' emotional, behavioral or mental health issues.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Mental Health Worker
Sheppard Pratt Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, resulting in increased safety for both patients and staff.
- Promoted a positive therapeutic environment through clear communication and consistent reinforcement of established boundaries within treatment settings.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Monitored patient progress through regular assessments and documentation, ensuring accurate tracking of treatment effectiveness.
- Led psychoeducational groups on topics such as stress management and coping skills, empowering patients to better manage their mental health challenges.
Healthy and Diverse Minds Peer Education Team Lead
Towson University Counseling Center
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
- Implemented innovative event themes and designs to create memorable experiences for attendees.
- Monitored social media trends and emerging platforms, adopting new strategies to stay ahead of the competition.
- Managed multiple social media platforms, ensuring consistent and impactful brand messaging.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Towson University
Towson08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Towson University
Towson, MD12-2022
Skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Gender affirming care
- Problem-solving
- Treatment Planning
- Building rapport
- Crisis intervention
- Multicultural competence
- Documentation requirements
- Client confidentiality
- Group therapy facilitation
- Empathy development
Certification
LGPC - Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor - License issued 11/18/2025
CAGCS - Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Grief work
Trauma-informed care
IFS
EMDR
ADHD
Expressive therapies
LGBTQIA
Gender affirming care
Neurodiversity
Quote
In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed.
Charles Darwin
Software
Google Docs
Google slides
Microsoft word
Microsoft powerpoint
Google forms
Sunrise EHR
Microsoft Excel
Canva
Zoom
Google Meet
Slack
Microsoft Teams
Timeline
Adult Mental Health Therapist
Key Point Health Services
08.2024 - 05.2025
Mental Health Worker
Sheppard Pratt Hospital
04.2023 - 08.2023
Healthy and Diverse Minds Peer Education Team Lead
Towson University Counseling Center
08.2020 - 05.2022
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Towson University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Towson University