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Cymbeline Smith

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Dynamic, licensed marriage and family therapist with extensive experience in trauma therapy, including EMDR. Proven track record in effectively managing mood disorders and facilitating eating disorder recovery. Skilled in client assessment and treatment planning, excels in supporting clients' healing and growth. Adept clinical supervisor of trainees and associates.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified EMDR Psychotherapist

Private Practice
Los Angeles, United States
02.2019 - Current
  • Psychoeducate clients about the EMDR process and establish coping skills for emotion regulation. Guide clients through the eight phases of EMDR therapy to help them process and reframe distressing memories. Use bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, to help clients reprocess trauma and reduce emotional distress. Create a safe, supportive environment, ensuring clients feel comfortable and empowered throughout the healing process.

Clinical Supervisor

Private Practice
Los Angeles, United States
02.2017 - Current
  • Provide guidance & regular feedback weekly, ensuring ethical and professional standards that foster clinical development to support the Associate's (AMFT) growth and confidence.
  • Review and approve clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
  • Ensured the maintenance of patient confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
  • Conduct weekly clinical case reviews to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices.

MFT Psychotherapist

Eastside Therapy - My Private Practice
Los Feliz, United States
03.2014 - Current
  • Delighted to have my own private practice.
  • Individual, couples, and family therapy specialties include working with trauma, eating disorders, and dual diagnosis.
  • Created client treatment plans and incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
  • Adhere to the Board of Behavioral Sciences standards and HIPAA confidentiality requirements. Maintain accurate records of all clinical activities.
  • Consulted with other professionals, agencies, and universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources, and techniques.
  • Managed budget for the department, ensuring all expenses stayed within allocated funds.

Lead Psychotherapist in Group Private Practice

Silverlake Psychology
Los Angeles, CA
01.2016 - 02.2019
  • Individual, couples, and family therapy specialties include working with trauma, eating disorders, and dual diagnosis.
  • Created client treatment plans and incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
  • Adhere to the Board of Behavioral Sciences standards and HIPAA confidentiality requirements. Maintain accurate records of all clinical activities.
  • Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
  • Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
  • Participated in professional development activities such as attending workshops or conferences.
  • Consulted with other professionals, agencies and universities to discuss therapies, treatments, counseling resources and techniques.

Clinical Supervisor

Resilience Treatment Center for Mental Health
Century City, CA
03.2016 - 04.2017
  • Provide guidance & regular feedback weekly with individual and group supervision, ensuring ethical and professional standards that foster clinical development to support the Associate's (AMFT) growth and confidence.
  • Review and approve clinical documentation for accuracy and compliance with the regulatory requirements of the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS).
  • Ensured the maintenance of patient confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
  • Conduct weekly clinical case reviews to ensure compliance with evidence-based practices.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for client care.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting individual goals.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
  • Developed strategies to improve team performance and productivity.
  • Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
  • Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.

Group Founder & Facilitator

Weekly Support Group - Eating Disorder Recovery
Los Feliz, CA
01.2015 - 09.2016

Weekly drop-in eating disorder recovery support group

  • Managing group dynamics to ensure balanced participation in a safe environment, including clear boundaries & confidentiality. Psychoeducation about the theme of the week. Motivational interviewing, with empathy, to engage group membersCrisis intervention, strategies, and coping skills for disordered eating behaviors and body image challenges...

Program Director

La Ventana Treatment Programs
Encino, California
01.2015 - 02.2016
  • Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
  • Interviewed persons of interest and special guests for broadcast segments.
  • Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
  • Supported marketing efforts by providing content for promotional materials.
  • Organized and facilitated team meetings, workshops, and events.
  • Oversaw administrative support staff to facilitate day-to-day program activities.
  • Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
  • Devised evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine need for improvements.
  • Negotiating Single Case Agreements: Securing single-case agreements with insurance for clients with unique treatment needs.
  • Managing Documentation: Providing necessary documentation to insurance for treatment approval and extensions.
  • Doctor-to-Doctor Communication: Communicating with insurance doctors to request more treatment time when needed.

Program Director

Center for Discovery
Beverly Hills
06.2014 - 12.2014
  • Opened this site in Beverly Hills as program director for CFD
  • Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
  • Interviewed persons of interest and special guests for broadcast segments.
  • Hired and developed staff members to collaboratively achieve program goals.
  • Supported marketing efforts by providing content for promotional materials.
  • Organized and facilitated team meetings, workshops, and events.
  • Oversaw administrative support staff to facilitate day-to-day program activities.
  • Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
  • Devised evaluation strategies to monitor performance and determine need for improvements.
  • Doctor-to-Doctor Communication: Communicating with insurance doctors to request more treatment time when needed.

Lead Psychotherapist

Reasons - BHC Alhambra Psychiatric Hospital
Rosemead, CA
07.2010 - 05.2014

Psychotherapist, AMFT Duties.

  • Developed treatment plans based on assessment findings and established goals.
  • Participated in regular case reviews with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for clients.
  • Educated and supported patients' families on how best to manage their loved one's mental illness symptoms at home.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care activities according to professional standards and legal regulations.
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for clients with various mental health issues.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations related to patient privacy rights.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during times of clients being in a state of acute distress or danger

MFT Trainee & Associate

Womens Clinic & Family Counseling Center
Beverly Hills, California
09.2009 - 05.2013
  • Provide therapeutic intervention services to children and adults using individual, couples, family and group treatment
  • Attend weekly Individual and Group Supervision
  • Co-facilitate 'Women In Transition' process and psychotherapy group & attend additional Group Therapy Supervision at Women's Clinic
  • Counsel 'Walk-in' Individuals for emergency sessions from medical side of Women's Clinic
  • Process Intakes on phone during weekly session on Crisis Floor
  • Attend monthly In-Service further education trainings

Producer

FiddleHeadFern Productions
07.2005 - 01.2009
  • Careful selection of projects that align with the company’s core values, particularly in maintaining integrity and addressing global issues, especially those affecting woI prioritize stories that not only entertain but promote awareness and foster conversations about women’s empowerment and social challenges. By choosing projects that reflect these values, our company creates impactful films that contribute positively to global conversations surrounding gender equality.
  • Oversee all aspects of film production, from securing funding to managing budgets, coordinating with cast and crew, and ensuring the timely delivery of the final product. I collaborate exclusively with my female counterparts, making key creative and logistical decisions while fostering a supportive, innovative environment throughout the production process.

Education

Masters - Clinical Psychology

Antioch University
01.2010

Diploma - Acting

Drama Studio London
01.1997

Drama & Theatre Arts - Dance

The University of Birmingham
01.1997

Skills

  • Individual and couples psychotherapy
  • Trauma therapy, including EMDR,
  • Clinical supervision
  • Eating disorder treatment
  • Mood Disorders Management
  • Client assessment, treatment planning, and tracking client progress
  • Safety, suicide risk & harm reduction assessments

Awards

Employee of the Quarter - BHC Psychiatric Hospital, Rosemead CA. 2014

Lectures And Workshops

  • Lecturer, Countertransference Counts, Oxford University, England, 06/01/22
  • Workshop, Workshop for Certified Nutrition Specialists (CNS), Clinicians Incubator, USA, 04/01/22, 08/01/22
  • Workshop, Clinical Skills Workshop: Countertransference Counts, Nutrition Hive & Greenhouse, USA, 01/01/21
  • Lecture, Countertransference Counts, Center for Discovery, CA, USA, 01/01/21, 01/01/19
  • Workshop, Clinical Skills Workshop: Countertransference Counts, Clinicians Incubator, USA, 01/01/20

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified EMDR Psychotherapist

Private Practice
02.2019 - Current

Clinical Supervisor

Private Practice
02.2017 - Current

Clinical Supervisor

Resilience Treatment Center for Mental Health
03.2016 - 04.2017

Lead Psychotherapist in Group Private Practice

Silverlake Psychology
01.2016 - 02.2019

Group Founder & Facilitator

Weekly Support Group - Eating Disorder Recovery
01.2015 - 09.2016

Program Director

La Ventana Treatment Programs
01.2015 - 02.2016

Program Director

Center for Discovery
06.2014 - 12.2014

MFT Psychotherapist

Eastside Therapy - My Private Practice
03.2014 - Current

Lead Psychotherapist

Reasons - BHC Alhambra Psychiatric Hospital
07.2010 - 05.2014

MFT Trainee & Associate

Womens Clinic & Family Counseling Center
09.2009 - 05.2013

Producer

FiddleHeadFern Productions
07.2005 - 01.2009

Masters - Clinical Psychology

Antioch University

Diploma - Acting

Drama Studio London

Drama & Theatre Arts - Dance

The University of Birmingham
Cymbeline Smith