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Claire Foster

San Luis Obispo,CA

Summary

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a proven track record of high productivity and efficiency. Specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy, utilizing strong active listening and communication skills to facilitate individual counseling sessions. Experienced in conducting comprehensive assessments to identify client strengths and needs, and adept at developing and managing effective treatment plans. Committed to helping clients establish goals for healthier personal relationships.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Headway
, California
12.2023 - Current

A 1099 contractor using their credentialing and billing software.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Fusion Care Group
San Luis Obispo, CA
06.2022 - Current
  • Deliver mental health treatment to adult individuals via telehealth and at the San Luis Obispo office.
  • Provide comprehensive assessments to determine appropriate treatment plans.
  • Facilitate therapy sessions, ensuring adherence to best practices in mental health.
  • Monitor patient progress and adjusted treatment interventions as necessary.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Private Practice
San Luis Obispo, CA
08.1999 - Current
  • Provide individual therapy sessions for adults utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to enhance mental health and well-being.
  • Conducted group education programs for children of divorce, ages 4 to 17, through Kids Turn, Inc.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Foresight Mental Health
San Luis Obispo, CA
04.2022 - 06.2023
  • Provided comprehensive mental health treatment to individuals and couples utilizing telehealth technology in California.

Psychosocial Counselor II

Kaiser Permanente - Southern California Physicians Medical Group
Vista, CA
07.2002 - 04.2022
  • Delivered evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups at Kaiser Permanente Health Plan.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance patient care and treatment outcomes.
  • Facilitated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy groups at Vista office to promote skill development.
  • Provided crisis mental health care for adults and teens in acute crises.

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

PsyCare, Inc
Vista, CA
03.2001 - 07.2002
  • Delivered individual, couple, family, adolescent, and child therapy within framework of group practice.

Lead Counselor

Scripps Memorial Hospital - McDonald Center
La Jolla, CA
08.2000 - 03.2001
  • Managed clinical services for residents and families in drug and alcohol rehabilitation settings.
  • Provided daily supervision and support to enhance staff performance.
  • Facilitated program development initiatives to optimize treatment effectiveness.

Case Manager and Program Counselor

John Muir/ Mt Diablo Health System
Concord, CA
10.1995 - 08.2000
  • Managed program administration for behavioral medicine, focusing on chemical dependency treatments.
  • Conducted individual, family, and group therapy to promote healing and support.
  • Created comprehensive curriculum for residents of the in patient and outpatient chemical dependency programs and delivered lectures for family education program.
  • Also provided support for the evening treatment program along with case management for the Partial Hospitalization Psychiatric Program.

Client Care Specialist

Summit Medical Center/ Merritt Peralta Institute
Oakland, CA
04.1994 - 08.1999
  • Coordinated outpatient monitoring program for patients needing individual therapy and drug testing.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions for chemical dependency residents to promote recovery.
  • Delivered personalized counseling services to nursing students at Samuel Merritt College

Education

Master of Science - Psychology

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo
03.1994

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo
06.1991

Skills

  • Telehealth therapy
  • Psychological assessment
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Treatment planning
  • Client management
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Headway
12.2023 - Current

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Fusion Care Group
06.2022 - Current

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Foresight Mental Health
04.2022 - 06.2023

Psychosocial Counselor II

Kaiser Permanente - Southern California Physicians Medical Group
07.2002 - 04.2022

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

PsyCare, Inc
03.2001 - 07.2002

Lead Counselor

Scripps Memorial Hospital - McDonald Center
08.2000 - 03.2001

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Private Practice
08.1999 - Current

Case Manager and Program Counselor

John Muir/ Mt Diablo Health System
10.1995 - 08.2000

Client Care Specialist

Summit Medical Center/ Merritt Peralta Institute
04.1994 - 08.1999

Master of Science - Psychology

California Polytechnic State University

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

California Polytechnic State University
Claire Foster
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