ASHLEY NICHOLE GALLAWAY
Noblesville,IN
Summary
With 7 years of clinical therapy experience in a private practice, Ashley offers a unique and comprehensive perspective to the Allied Solutions team. Throughout her career, she has trained and supervised other practitioners, guiding them in rectifying behaviors and mindsets to foster growth and progress. Additionally, she has been a guest speaker on a podcast and a presenter for the Indiana Psychological Association. She prioritizes people and utilizes solution-focused strategies to meet workplace needs while maintaining strong relationships and assisting employees in maximizing their potential.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Indiana NeuroPsychology Group
07.2021 - 04.2025
- Completed and maintained approximately 28-30 weekly session notes, as well as monthly progress reports and current treatment plans.
- Examined individuals' behaviors to identify root causes and create effective treatment plans to achieve positive long-term effects.
- Applied knowledge of etiology of emotional problems, mental illness, and substance abuse to serve individual clients' needs.
- Administered therapeutic interventions such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and trauma-focused counseling.
- Monitored counseling service delivery to maintain compliance with state laws and regulations.
- Delivered individual, family, and group counseling to meet clients' needs.
- Helped clients build their coping mechanisms to better handle the daily challenges of life.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of client progress, adhering to ethical standards and confidentiality requirements.
- Encouraged clients to express feelings and discuss lives to develop insight into selves or relationships and develop coping skills.
- Worked with individuals to help each explore sensitive topics, triggering events, and emotional burdens negatively impacting mental health, wellness, and overall functioning.
- Encouraged increased self-awareness among clients by incorporating mindfulness practices into therapy sessions.
- Ran 8 week Parent Management Group.
Home Based Therapist
LIFESOLUTIONS COUNSELING, PC
12.2016 - 07.2021
- Working with children, families, couples, and adults with complex trauma, adjustment disorders, mood disorders, and substance disorders.
- Completed biopsychosocial health assessments for all clients.
- Monitor, adjust, and document client progress according to measurable goals and objectives identified in a cooperatively created treatment plan.
- Testify on behalf of the client or the Department of Child Services to provide testimony to legal decisions.
- Provide treatment updates and work cooperatively across agencies and treatment teams, such as the Department of Child Services, to increase client and family functioning.
- Participate in weekly clinical supervision with a licensed supervisor.
- Continue trauma and ethics training to increase competencies.
- Assist clients in linking to community resources and refer them to additional services to maintain progress after discharge.
- Completed Parenting Family Functioning Assessments and Clinical Interview and Assessments to assist clients in developing treatment plans and identifying diagnoses and recommendations.
- Completed monthly report updates for client progress and recommendations, trained therapists in Parenting Family Functioning Assessments and Clinical Interview and Assessments administration, and allowed new hires/internship students to shadow to gain experience for education requirements.
Applied Behavioral Analyst
LITTLE STAR CENTER
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Provide intensive ABA therapy for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder five days a week.
- Complete case documentation and tracking behaviors for each child.
- Ran behavior-specific intervention plans for maladaptive behavior.
- Complete acquisition targets and run mastered skills during therapy.
- Transport clients to community integration activities.
Barista
STARBUCKS
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Create coffee beverages quickly and correctly.
- Clean and stock espresso bar, cold drinks bar, and pastries display daily.
- Handling cash transactions.
- Attending coffee tastings yearly.
Vocational Intern
SOUTH CAMPUS/NEW CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Conduct vocational therapeutic sessions with 11 students with emotional and behavioral disorders.
- Co-facilitated a group of 6 students for 1 semester regarding selflessness and transition.
- Attended IEP and entrance meetings regarding students.
- Meet weekly with site and faculty supervisors concerning cases.
- Developed individualized plans with each client to achieve appropriate career goals, including college and vocational school assistance and job placement services.
- Provided referral assistance for clients to assist with needs such as housing, utilities, and clothing.
- Conferred with medical and mental health professionals to understand the complete picture of each client's backgrounds and limitations.
- Evaluated the abilities and needs and barriers for each client to help them set realistic goals and adapt/adjust with successful rehabilitation plans.
Psychological Intern
SERTOMA CENTRE
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Conducted therapeutic sessions to increase functioning with 10 adults on the spectrum and/or developmental disabilities.
- Conducted a 4-week psychoeducational therapy group with 6 clients.
- Document client progress and met weekly with a site supervisor concerning cases and conceptualization.
Psychological Intern
E.M BRANCH FAMILY INSTITUTE
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Conduct therapeutic sessions for 7 clients to achieve identified goals.
- Completed case notes, progress notes concerning clients.
- Meet weekly with a site supervisor concerning cases and conceptualization.
- Participated in seminars and additional training to expand knowledge and skills.
Teaching Assistant
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
01.2013 - 05.2015
- Grade papers, homework, and tests for professors in a variety of classes.
- Assist with research organization, collection of data and literary analysis, and data interpretation.
- Copying journals, papers, or other material for class handouts; proctor exams.
- Reserved and set up audiovisual equipment or acquired other supplemental learning resources for classroom use.
Psychology Intern
FIRST LIGHT CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Taking detailed notes to document forensic interview experience for the center, prosecutor's office, state and local police departments, and child service agencies.
- Working with a multidisciplinary team to assess the validity of children's accounts during the forensic interview.
- Making DVDs of recorded forensic interviews for multiple services use in court and Foster Care system.
- Creating paper training packets for Child Advocacy training seminars.
- Organize/created “goodie” bags for the children.
- Meet and entertain children in the waiting room and help prepare by establishing a trusting relationship.
Education
Master of Science - Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
08.2014
Skills
- Clinical documentation and documenting case and crisis management
- Rapport Building
- Clinical diagnosis and parenting functioning assessment experience
- Multidisciplinary treatment coordination
- Verbal communication
- Additional training in Cognitive Therapy and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Certification
- LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor
- TF-CBT-Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy- Certified
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Indiana NeuroPsychology Group
07.2021 - 04.2025
Home Based Therapist
LIFESOLUTIONS COUNSELING, PC
12.2016 - 07.2021
Applied Behavioral Analyst
LITTLE STAR CENTER
08.2016 - 10.2016
Vocational Intern
SOUTH CAMPUS/NEW CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
08.2015 - 12.2015
Psychological Intern
SERTOMA CENTRE
05.2015 - 08.2015
Psychological Intern
E.M BRANCH FAMILY INSTITUTE
01.2015 - 05.2015
Barista
STARBUCKS
06.2014 - 08.2016
Psychology Intern
FIRST LIGHT CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER
01.2014 - 05.2014
Teaching Assistant
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
01.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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