Brooke Hamilton
Washington,DC
Summary
Compassionate professional with a strong foundation in evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Known for exceptional client assessment skills and adaptability, ready to enhance client well-being through targeted therapy and comprehensive treatment planning.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
Private Practice
Washington, dc
03.2013 - Current
- Conducted individual therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Utilized evidence-based modalities to address mental health issues.
- Assessed client needs by conducting initial intake interviews and administering diagnostic assessments.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records in compliance with regulations.
Art Therapist and Primary Therapist
Sagebrush Treatment Inc.
Great Falls, va
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Facilitated art therapy and psycho-educational groups, promoting emotional expression and recovery for individuals overcoming addiction.
- Provided primary care services for clients, including individual therapy, case management, assessment, and aftercare planning.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans tailored to client needs.
Art Therapist
Mclendon Center
Washington, dc
09.2007 - 09.2012
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions using various art modalities.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive treatment plans for patients.
- Assessed client progress and adjusted interventions based on feedback and observations.
- Provided training and supervision for new staff in art therapy practices and methodologies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and treatment outcomes.
Art Therapy intern
John L Gildner RICA
Rockville, md
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Facilitated art therapy sessions for children and adolescents with persistent and severe mental health conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support client care plans.
- Participated in weekly case consultation meetings with supervisors to review cases and discuss any concerns or issues that arose from the previous week's sessions.
Education
Certificate in Clinical Community Counseling -
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05-2011
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
The George Washington University
Washington01-2010
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
The University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland05-2000
Skills
- Client assessment
- Evidence-based practice
- Cognitive behavioral techniques
- Treatment planning
- Psychosocial assessment
- Crisis management
- Addiction recovery support
- Support group leadership
- Counseling facilitation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Case documentation
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional intelligence
- Cultural competency
- Developing relationships
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor
Affiliations
- Art Teacher of children at CREATE Art Studio in Silver Spring, MD
- Founder and President of Students For a Free Tibet at The University of Maryland
- Presenter and Educator for undergraduate programs on art therapy-specific topics
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Private Practice
03.2013 - Current
Art Therapist and Primary Therapist
Sagebrush Treatment Inc.
09.2012 - 09.2013
Art Therapist
Mclendon Center
09.2007 - 09.2012
Art Therapy intern
John L Gildner RICA
09.2006 - 06.2007
Certificate in Clinical Community Counseling -
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Arts - Art Therapy
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - Architecture
The University of Maryland