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Brooke Dunk, LCSW

Covina,CA

Summary

Empathetic LCSW with experience providing crisis intervention, clinical assessments, and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents, adults and couples. Expertise in PTSD, post-partum mood disorders, grief/loss, anxiety, and depression.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Therapist

Norina Verduzco-Murphy, LCSW & Associates
09.2022 - Current
  • Provide individual, family, and couples therapy in group practice setting.
  • Assess client needs, create diagnoses, and develop treatment plans with SMART goals and interventions.
  • Employ trauma-informed therapeutic practices to support clients in processing and healing from past traumatic experiences.

Intern Supervisor

Boys and Girls Club
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Facilitated individual supervision for MSW interns providing counseling for teens experiencing truancy and school refusal.
  • Reviewed necessary learning tools for students (i.e process recordings, written reflections).
  • Facilitated collaboration between interns and staff members, fostering a positive work environment.

Mental Health Therapist

Pacific Clinics
08.2018 - 06.2022
  • Provided individual and group therapy for clients ages 3+ to address anxiety, depression, PTSD, substance abuse, etc.
  • Utilized evidence-based practices, crisis intervention, and targeted case management to address presenting issues among children, teens, adults, and families.
  • Conducted DMH assessments, treatment plans, and necessary measurements (CANS, CSSRS, CRAFT).

Activity Assistant

Villagio Memory Care
06.2017 - 01.2018
    • Facilitated art and music therapy activities for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
    • Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
    • Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.

Assistant Teacher/Behaviorist

Olive Crest Academy
11.2015 - 07.2016
  • Worked one on one with children with autism, emotional disturbances, and learning disabilities within the classroom setting.
  • Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.


Lead Mental Health Worker

Solid Landings Behavioral Health
01.2015 - 09.2015
  • Provided individual mentoring and support for male adults with alcohol abuse, drug addiction, and/or co-occurring mental health disorders in an inpatient rehab.
  • Facilitated support groups related to healthy relationships, healthy coping skills, and effective communication skills.


Developmental Therapist

Real Connections Child Development Institute
09.2013 - 02.2015
  • Engaged children with autism, ages 4-6 in Floortime Therapy during weekly home visits.
  • Conducted non-directive play therapy to improve client regulation and communication skills.
  • Evaluated progress and provided data-driven reports to school staff and parents.

Education

Master of Social Work - Children, Youth, and Families

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019

USC Native American Immersion Program - South Dakota
03.2019

BA in Psychology - Family And Children

Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA
12.2014

Skills

  • DMH Assessment, DIagnosing, and Treatment Planning
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Referral Coordination
  • Integrated healthcare models

Certification

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI)
  • Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Sale (C-SSRS)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Therapy (TF-CBT)
  • Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
  • Seeking Safety
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Training

  • Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP)
  • Problem Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Spirituality and Mental Health
  • Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Leadership Experience

Co-chair of the Part-Time Social Work Caucus at USC

Timeline

Intern Supervisor

Boys and Girls Club
10.2022 - 06.2023

Licensed Therapist

Norina Verduzco-Murphy, LCSW & Associates
09.2022 - Current

Mental Health Therapist

Pacific Clinics
08.2018 - 06.2022

Activity Assistant

Villagio Memory Care
06.2017 - 01.2018

Assistant Teacher/Behaviorist

Olive Crest Academy
11.2015 - 07.2016

Lead Mental Health Worker

Solid Landings Behavioral Health
01.2015 - 09.2015

Developmental Therapist

Real Connections Child Development Institute
09.2013 - 02.2015

Master of Social Work - Children, Youth, and Families

University of Southern California

USC Native American Immersion Program - South Dakota

BA in Psychology - Family And Children

Azusa Pacific University
Brooke Dunk, LCSW