Catherine Sessions
West Jordan,UT
Summary
Knowledgeable LCSW with solid background in providing therapeutic support to diverse clients. Recognized for effectively addressing client needs and fostering positive outcomes through tailored interventions. Demonstrated proficiency in active listening and empathetic communication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Mountain View Family Therapy
01.2019 - Current
- Engaged new clients in therapy and composed initial intake assessment
- Provided mental health therapy for individuals, couples and families
Therapist
Lighthouse Counseling Services
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Engaged new clients in therapy and composed initial intake assessment
- Provide mental health therapy for individuals, couples and families
Division of Child and Family Services, Clinical Permanency
07.2007 - 06.2009
- Engaged at risk families in treatment and facilitated crisis and safety planning
- Provided 5-Day court ordered assessments
Therapist Intern
Family Counseling Center
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Counseled a variety of dynamics including individuals, couples and families
- Co-therapist for ongoing substance abuse group
Therapist Intern
K.I.D.S. Valley Mental Health, Day Treatment
09.2005 - 05.2006
- Met weekly with children and bi-monthly with their families for therapy
- Facilitated weekly feedback groups and therapeutic stories
Permanency Worker
Division of Child and Family Services
02.2004 - 10.2005
- Made permanency recommendations to the Juvenile Courts for abused and neglected children
- Linked families with the appropriate community service providers
Adolescent Counselor
Transition Program Valley Mental Health
07.2003 - 01.2004
- Monitored young adults ages 17-21 in a residential program
- Assisted clients in establishing a positive relationship with an authority figure
Social History Writer
Hennepin County, MN
10.2002 - 04.2003
- Wrote over 30 children's social histories for sibling groups/adoption placement
- Collected medical, educational, psychological, and birth records
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of Utah
05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science: Psychology
Utah Valley State College
04.2002
Skills
- Dedicated to a career in strengthening families in the community
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Intern supervision
- Clinical assessment
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment Planning
- Documentation requirements
- Progress assessments
- Empathy development
- Psychoeducation
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed EMDR trained therapist
Community Service
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), Volunteer, Volunteer for National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI), Taught ten week Couples Communication course to community members
Timeline
Therapist
Mountain View Family Therapy
01.2019 - Current
Therapist
Lighthouse Counseling Services
09.2016 - 08.2019
Division of Child and Family Services, Clinical Permanency
07.2007 - 06.2009
Therapist Intern
Family Counseling Center
08.2006 - 05.2007
Therapist Intern
K.I.D.S. Valley Mental Health, Day Treatment
09.2005 - 05.2006
Permanency Worker
Division of Child and Family Services
02.2004 - 10.2005
Adolescent Counselor
Transition Program Valley Mental Health
07.2003 - 01.2004
Social History Writer
Hennepin County, MN
10.2002 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Science: Psychology
Utah Valley State College
Master of Social Work -
University of Utah
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