Betty Russell
Sherrills Ford,NC
Summary
Innovative Developer and Owner of Child & Family Therapy Center, P.C. Directed administrative support for licensed mental health professionals, facilitating effective psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and children. Leveraged 30+ years of experience in diagnostic interviewing and treatment planning to ensure accurate clinical documentation and coordinated care across multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Psychologist
Child & Family Therapy Center Pc
Mooresville, North Carolina
06.1992 - 04.2024
- Conducted psychotherapy sessions with individuals, couples and families to assess mental health issues and develop treatment plans.
- Met with patients and provided diagnoses and consultations.
- Provided individual and family therapy with play-based and evidence-based methods.
- Assessed emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns during intake interviews.
- Assessed risk factors for suicide or self-harm behaviors among clients.
- Developed therapeutic strategies for clients to address problems such as depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
- Recorded clinical notes, progress updates, and treatment changes in client charts.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, diagnosis and treatments in accordance with professional standards.
- Worked with schools, physicians, and community support providers to coordinate care.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients with complex needs.
- Advised caregivers on how best to support their loved ones during the recovery process.
Education
Ph.D. - Psychology
Kennedy Western University
California02-2003
Master of Science - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-1990
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With Honors
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-1985
Skills
- Diagnostic interviewing
- Treatment planning
- Suicide risk assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Crisis intervention
- Behavioral intervention
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Therapeutic communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Verbal communication
- Flexible and adaptable
Affiliations
- Retired in 2024 after 34 years of providing psychotherapy to the community.
Timeline
Clinical Psychologist
Child & Family Therapy Center Pc
06.1992 - 04.2024
Ph.D. - Psychology
Kennedy Western University
Master of Science - Social Work
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology With Honors
University of North Carolina At Charlotte