Brett Gold
Seattle,WA
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in CBT, REBT individual and family therapy, utilizing skills in hypnotherapy for relaxation, patient education for improved patient outcomes, interdisciplinary collaboration when needed,
Offering 30-year background implementing CBT practices to help patients improve communication, create strategies and time management skills to achieve stated goals.
Strong leader in conflict resolution with knowledge of psychotropic medications and flexibility in scheduling.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Practice Mental Health Counselor LMHC
Gold Counseling Services
11.1999 - 04.2016
- Specialized in children and adolescent counseling, including family therapy to teach CBT skills, time management, communication skills, and strategies for problem solving
- Used advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Counseling with clients and their parents/families involving family dynamics, drug and alcohol issues, depression, bullying, and co-morbidities
- Consulted with school counselors, primary care physicians, and psychiatrists to coordinate treatment including medications monitoring and counseling to improve outcomes
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Gold Counseling Services
01.2020 - Current
- Used same methods and skills as in private practice face-to face sessions but have continued private practice with video counseling only.
Internship Student With Supervision
Dr. Greg Charbonneau
05.1996 - 01.1999
- Consulted with patients to teach cognitive behavioral therapy to aid in pain reduction
- Worked with supervising doctor to administer electromyography to help chronic pain patients with reducing pain and reducing the need for pain medications.
- Administered MMPI evaluations to help with treatment planning for chronic pain patients.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WA06.1994
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL06.1990
Skills
- Individual Counseling
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Family therapy
- Successful hypnotherapist
- Family Counseling
- Flexible Schedule
- Knowledge of juvenile justice system
- Psychotropic medications knowledge
- Care Coordination
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) expert
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Gold Counseling Services
01.2020 - Current
Private Practice Mental Health Counselor LMHC
Gold Counseling Services
11.1999 - 04.2016
Internship Student With Supervision
Dr. Greg Charbonneau
05.1996 - 01.1999
Master of Science - Clinical Counseling
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Developmental Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Counseling Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Associate of Applied Science - Psychology
Roosevelt University
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