Brittany Lemay
Sharpsburg,KY
Summary
Mental Health Therapist, dedicated and motivated with proven skills to apply my abilities to position of outpatient mental health therapist. Successfully tailored interventions to diverse populations, enhancing treatment effectiveness and fostering resilience. Proven ability to empower clients to develop coping strategies and improve mental health outcomes through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster Care Clinical Therapist
Gateway Children
Mt. Sterling, KY
June - Current
- Work with foster and/or biological family in providing services to help care for youth.
- Planned and organized individual, family and group therapy for patients ranging in ages and issues.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions in individual therapy sessions, tailoring techniques to each patient''s unique needs.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness through ongoing assessment, refining interventions to better meet patient needs and facilitate lasting change.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patients to share experiences and develop coping skills.
- Provided psychoeducation on coping mechanisms, equipping patients with practical tools to manage stressors effectively.
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
NewSong Counseling
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Implemented behavioral modification techniques for clients struggling with unhealthy patterns of behavior or thought processes contributing to their mental health challenges.
- Led psychoeducational groups covering topics such as emotion regulation, communication skills development, and relapse prevention strategies among others related to mental health improvement outcomes.
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with substance use disorders and trauma histories.
Foster Care Case Manager
Gateway Children's Services
Mt. Sterling, KY
04.2020 - 06.2022
- Completed regular visitations to check on children, families and home environments.
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Checked with newly placed children frequently to support comprehensive success and assimilation.
- Identified and assessed client's physical and mental health/behavioral needs.
- Collaborated with community partners to ensure access to supportive services.
- Provided crisis intervention and management.
Education
Master Of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, PA05.2022
Bachelor Of Social Work -
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05.2013
Skills
- Strong ability to work and function independently, as well as, with others
- great problem-solving abilities and possess good judgement
- ability to plan and organize time and tasks
- ability to establish therapeutic alliance with clients and families
- adapt interventions to meet individual needs
- thorough knowledge to formulate treatment and/or make referral plans as appropriate
- provide crisis consultation and intervention for clients
- Trained in: Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, Child-Centered Play Therapy, and Brainspotting
Timeline
Outpatient Mental Health Therapist
NewSong Counseling
06.2022 - 06.2023
Foster Care Case Manager
Gateway Children's Services
04.2020 - 06.2022
Foster Care Clinical Therapist
Gateway Children
June - Current
Master Of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor Of Social Work -
Morehead State University