Summary
Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Licensed Master Social Worker
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Britta Homelvig

Tucson

Summary

Dynamic psychotherapist experienced with therapeutic methods to support clients in overcoming psychological challenges. Utilizes person-centered approaches and evidence-based techniques to foster mental well-being. Knowledge of creating individualized treatment plans and maintaining therapeutic relationships.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Psychotherapist

Palo Santo Psychotherapy & Wellness
05.2023 - Current
  • Established a safe and supportive environment for clients, fostering open communication and trust during therapy sessions, utilizing a trauma-informed lens.
  • Utilized mindfulness and grounding techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills, unconditional positive regard and empathic understanding of their experiences to cultivate long-term therapeutic relationships.
  • Developed personalized treatment plans to address each client's specific needs, leading to improved mental health outcomes.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
  • Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic approaches in primarily individual sessions.
  • Addressed issues related to addiction recovery using motivational interviewing techniques, supporting individuals throughout the process of change.
  • Implemented an eclectic approach, including emotionally-focused therapy, narrative therapy, parts work, and inner child work, to meet the needs of each individual client and their therapeutic goals.

Student Success Manager

JobPath
06.2017 - 02.2024
  • Supervised and managed a team of six case managers who provided direct services to college students.
  • Created and implemented employee training manuals based on best practices for new and ongoing employees.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings with student success team to evaluate and modify direct services, in addition to supporting case managers through ethical dilemmas.
  • Collaborated with managerial colleagues to ensure cohesion between departments.
  • Created and utilized performance improvement plans for case managers.
  • Evaluated student performance data, identifying trends to inform program improvements and interventions.

Education

Master's Degree - Social Work

Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, IN
12-2023

Bachelor's - Social Work

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
05-2010

Skills

  • Building rapport
  • Anxiety management
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Case documentation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Psychosocial assessment
  • Crisis intervention
  • Facilitating counseling sessions
  • Consultations
  • Excellent communication
  • Multicultural competence
  • Depression treatment
  • Empathy development
  • Behavior modification
  • Family dynamics
  • Safety and risk assessments

Certification

  • Narrative Therapy Training - July 2025
  • Level 1 Emotionally-Focused Therapy Training - December 2024

Timeline

Psychotherapist

Palo Santo Psychotherapy & Wellness
05.2023 - Current

Student Success Manager

JobPath
06.2017 - 02.2024

Master's Degree - Social Work

Indiana Wesleyan University

Bachelor's - Social Work

University of Kansas

Licensed Master Social Worker

Exam completion and license awarded January 2024

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