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DAMIAN CUSUMANO

Redmond,OR

Summary

Clinical Social Work Associate with over 10 years of experience in therapeutic settings, specializing in trauma-informed and integrated care. Skilled in modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic IFS, Systems Theory, CBT, NARM, Brainspotting, and Motivational Interviewing. Strong background in individual and group therapy with a commitment to ongoing professional growth.

Client-centered and polished in identifying potential needs of clients and developing successful treatment plans and therapeutic processes.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Outpatient Clinical Therapist

Broken Top Counseling
Bend, OR
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide individual outpatient therapy addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational challenges
  • Conduct intake assessments, treatment planning, and ongoing clinical interventions
  • Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
  • Utilize IFS, Somatic IFS, CBT, NARM, Systems Theory, Brainspotting, and Motivational Interviewing
  • Deliver trauma-informed care tailored to client needs
  • Support emotional regulation, insight, and adaptive coping strategies
  • Monitor progress and adjust treatment approaches
  • Collaborate with providers and community resources
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care and support for clients.

CSWA and Life Skills Coach

Skyline Recovery
Bend, OR
01.2022 - 02.2025

• Provided individual, family, group therapy sessions and family specific workshops
• Completed individualized intake assessments, treatment plans and interventions for clients in a timely manner
• Maintained thorough case history documentation and wrote detailed and accurate reports for review
• Implemented a variety of research informed therapeutic methods. IFS, Somatic IFS, CBT, NARM and Systems theory
• Experienced in trauma informed and trauma integrated care
• Trained in Motivational Interviewing
• Actively pursues new training in order to grow as a clinician
• Coordinated group therapy sessions and interventions with both clients and families
• Provided outpatient services to clients upon completion of Skyline program
• Advised families on available community resources and related social programs

Senior Field Instructor

Evoke Wilderness Therapy
Bend, OR
03.2015 - 03.2020
  • Implemented therapist-directed interventions
  • Managed medical and safety responsibilities
  • Led group activities and mentored clients
  • Provided support for high-needs individuals
  • Led wilderness therapy sessions, fostering emotional growth and resilience in participants.
  • Trained and mentored new instructors on best practices and safety protocols.
  • Facilitated group discussions to enhance communication skills and teamwork among participants.
  • Collaborated with mental health professionals to ensure comprehensive care for all clients.

Education

Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work

Portland State University
Portland Oregon
01-2024

Bachelor of Social Work - Clinical Social Work

Portland State University
Portland, OR
01-2024

AAOT - Psychology/ Addiction Studies

Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR
01-2022

Skills

  • Individual Therapy,
  • Group Therapy,
  • Risk Assessment,
  • Case Management,
  • Trauma Informed,
  • IFS (Skillful), CBT, NARM,
    Motivational Interviewing (Skillful),
  • Crisis Intervention,
  • Treatment Planning,
  • Documentation

Timeline

Outpatient Clinical Therapist

Broken Top Counseling
01.2024 - Current

CSWA and Life Skills Coach

Skyline Recovery
01.2022 - 02.2025

Senior Field Instructor

Evoke Wilderness Therapy
03.2015 - 03.2020

Master of Social Work - Clinical Social Work

Portland State University

Bachelor of Social Work - Clinical Social Work

Portland State University

AAOT - Psychology/ Addiction Studies

Central Oregon Community College