Brandi Ferrari-Lyon
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 32 plus years of experience working with clients who have faced a crisis that has resulted in anxiety, depression, and grief. In have worked in Arizona's crisis system where I have provided bio psycho social assessments, treatment, and recommendations and coordination of care with general mental health concerns as well as those living with a serious mental illness.
My approach to therapy is rooted in collaborating with my clients, selecting the most therapeutic treatments to help my clients heal and overcome their barriers so that they can live their best lives and fulfill their personal goals. I am proficient in Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Trauma Therapy, Behavioral Therapy, Grief therapy and Crisis Intervention.
While I have enjoyed working with Clients of all ages throughout the duration of my career, I am enthusiastic about focusing my practice on clients who are over the age of 18, including seniors.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Crisis Counselor
Terros Health
03.1991 - Current
- Used skills such as active listening and collaborative problem-solving daily to connect with patients and address concerns.
- Evaluated risk to client or others by gathering information and conducting assessments.
- Built safety plans to lower risk of crisis and intervened in specific manners outlined by procedures.
- Conversed with individuals in crisis which called or texted hotline for assistance.
- Offered supportive counseling and crisis intervention to individuals in crisis.
- Collaborated with mental health professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to increase client engagement in treatment.
- Assisted in development and implementation of relapse prevention strategies.
- Educated clients and families about dangers of substance abuse and addiction.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Ottawa University
Phoenix, AZ05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/ Minor in Psychology
Lewis Clark State College
Lewiston, ID06.1989
Skills
- Professional Boundaries
- Multicultural Competence
- Crisis Intervention
- Client Advocacy
- Mental Health Knowledge
- Behavioral Health Interventions
- Conflict Resolution
- Empathy Development
- Interpersonal Communication
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Suicide Assessment
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Self-Care Strategies
- De-escalation Techniques
- Active Listening
- Stress Management
- Ethical Practice
- Non-Violent Resolutions
- Crisis Handling
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Mental Health Assessment
Timeline
Mobile Crisis Counselor
Terros Health
03.1991 - Current
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Ottawa University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice/ Minor in Psychology
Lewis Clark State College
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