Avery McLeod, LMSW
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Licensed therapist [LCSW] dedicated to improving patients’ lives with high-quality and caring support by providing assessments and ongoing treatment while working collaboratively in an agency setting.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist and Care Coordinator
The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan
10.2020 - Current
- Counsel individual clients weekly dealing with issues such as PTSD, anxiety, depression, maladaptive coping strategies, and other psychosocial issues.
- Provide therapy incorporating multiple therapeutic techniques while developing strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety while building resilience.
- Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Maintained detailed and timely case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress.
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments to determine working diagnoses and develop treatment plans to best address clients’ concerns and goals.
- Oversee all new client intake forms and ensure timely follow-up to provide appropriate referrals inside and outside our agency.
- Work collaboratively with twenty-five + therapists and staff to identify appropriate and supportive care for clients.
- Uses company database to maintain waiting lists for clients and document options provided as well as services performed.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners, facilitating referrals and collaboration on behalf of patients.
Therapist Intern
The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Contributed to a positive therapeutic environment through empathetic listening and non-judgmental support for clients' emotional experiences.
- Engaged in weekly supervision and professional development to learn and implement best practices when working with clients.
- Built trust and rapport with compassionate approach.
- Documented therapeutic goals and client progress.
- Supported clients in developing self-awareness by utilizing reflective exercises and introspective activities during therapy sessions.
- Educated clients on available community resources, connecting them with additional supports as needed.
- Provided crisis intervention services, resulting in timely support for clients in need.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
Crisis Counselor and Family Advocate
Macomb County Child Advocacy Center
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Performed family calls to gather demographic information and to prepare and support families for their child's forensic interview
- Provided crisis counseling to parents after their child's forensic interview to connect the family with critical resources such as counseling, support groups, and Michigan's Crime Victim Compensation
- Assisted with forensic interviews by documenting interviewee's questions and child's responses along with completing necessary paperwork
- Documented client interactions in a timely and compliant manner
- Completed follow-up calls with families to assess needs, provide encouragement, and evaluate progress.
Research Assistant
Wayne State University School of Social Work
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Observed and recorded the implementation of the Youth Empowerment Solutions for Healthy Relationships curriculum
- Conducted focus sessions with youth participants to evaluate and improve the curriculum
- Collected data from youth participants by administering surveys
- Performed administrative tasks such as recording survey responses to track and organize data.
Food and Health Fellow
Eastern Market Corporation
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Provided greater food accessibility to vulnerable populations
- Assisted customers in utilizing food assistance programs such as EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, and Fresh Prescription to receive fresh produce
- Helped with purchasing, transporting, and selling produce
- Strengthened understanding of the challenges and opportunities of building a sustainable food system while addressing food instability within Detroit.
Senior Youth Specialist
Common Ground Sanctuary
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Interviewed and evaluated potential clients by completing biopsychosocial assessments
- Offered crisis intervention to emotionally upset youth
- Completed logs concerning clientele while reporting any child abuse or neglect that was discovered
- Helped to facilitate a smooth discharge by completing necessary paperwork and encouraging clients throughout their transitions
- Led treatment groups to teach functional living skills and address behavioral issues.
Education
Master of Social Work - Interpersonal Practice in Mental Health
University of Michigan
08.2020
Bachelor of Social Work -
Wayne State University
05.2019
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Building Rapport
- Crisis Intervention
- One-on-One Sessions
- Documentation Requirements
- Organizational Skills
Certification
EMDR Training, Personal Transformation Institute, 2023
Michigan Implicit Bias Training, 2023
Michigan Human Trafficking Training, 2022
Volunteer Experience
- University of Michigan, Child Welfare Student Association, 2019
- Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Substance Abuse Support Program, 2017
- Wayne State Relationships and Health Lab, Research Assistant, 2017
- CARE House of Oakland County, Volunteer, 2016
- The Guidance Center, After School Activity Aid, 2016
Timeline
Therapist and Care Coordinator
The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan
10.2020 - Current
Therapist Intern
The Women's Center of Southeastern Michigan
01.2020 - 08.2020
Crisis Counselor and Family Advocate
Macomb County Child Advocacy Center
08.2018 - 07.2019
Food and Health Fellow
Eastern Market Corporation
05.2018 - 09.2018
Research Assistant
Wayne State University School of Social Work
09.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Youth Specialist
Common Ground Sanctuary
04.2017 - 10.2017
Master of Social Work - Interpersonal Practice in Mental Health
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Social Work -
Wayne State University
EMDR Training, Personal Transformation Institute, 2023
Michigan Implicit Bias Training, 2023
Michigan Human Trafficking Training, 2022
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