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Danielle Roxborough MA LMFT 145561

Rancho Mission Viejo,CA

Summary

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the South Orange County area with a passion for Couples Therapy and Relational issues. Over 5 years experience oriented in attachment based, psychodynamic, and humanistic therapies. Has completed multiple couples therapy and trauma informed trainings (see certifications/skills). Through utilization of training and multiple years of experience with individuals, couples, and families has tailored practice to meet the needs of each unique couple with a strong therapeutic orientation in EFT, Attachment Based, and Gottman Method Therapy. Has a long history of experience with a wide range of couples & families from diverse socioeconomic status’, to traditional and non-traditional gender roles, to individual and relational trauma, to parenting, and familial roles/ disruption within family lifespan. Ethically attuned to keep scope of competence current, whether it be working with blended families issues, newly divorced singles issues, and modern day families with two careers/ working parents with kid(s) and a household to uphold (issues).
Has a holistic background working and building skills as a therapist through working with low income or court mandated individuals, families, and couples, to working at an eating disorder treatment center, to working at substance abuse/ rehabilitation and treatment centers.
Fun fact: Also received training and experience in Art Therapy. Completed research study focused on how Art and group therapy can mitigate symptoms of burnout in first responders.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Seal Beach Counseling
2021.01 - Current
  • Delivered counseling services to a caseload of individuals, couples and families.
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plans and manage client records.
  • Counseled numerous clients with an array of mental health concerns such as eating disorders, substance abuse, personality disorders, relational issues, parental issues, divorce and marriage concerns, and familial dynamics.
  • Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and utilize therapeutic skills and strategies for constructively confronting adversity.
  • Developed personalized treatment goals for clients, regularly monitoring progress towards achievement.

Primary Therapist

South Shores Recovery
2020.07 - 2021.01
  • Provided one-on-one and group therapy sessions to clients with Substance Use Disorder and Dual Diagnosis
  • Completed full Bio-Psycho-Social and diagnostic assessments to determine best courses of actions.
  • Worked with clinical psychiatrist and SUD counselor to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
  • Effectively maintained caseload of 13 sessions per week using alternative therapies.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
  • Counseled up to 13 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety with Eating Disorders and Substance and Alcohol Use Disorders.
  • Utilized Art and Expressive therapies to effectively treat clients with alternate communication styles

Primary Therapist

Triumph Healthcare LLC
2020.01 - 2020.04
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions to clients with various diagnoses.
  • Interacted with insurance companies on regular basis, ensuring that patients had adequate coverage for services.
  • Effectively maintained caseload of 6 or more sessions per week using alternative therapies.
  • Counseled up to 6 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety disorders.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
  • Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
  • Created and implemented curriculum for groups including expressive arts, DBT, CBT, ACT, experiential, creative cooking, processing, trauma etc.

Primary and Program Therapist

Shoreline Center For Eating Disorder Treatment
2019.03 - 2019.12
  • Conducted over 12 counseling sessions per week, including individual, couples and family sessions, and groups
  • Documented discovered behavior patterns and relationship dynamics to inform accurate and effective treatment planning
  • Provided in-depth counseling for clients with eating disorders, and a range of co-morbid diagnoses and created corresponding treatment plan utilizing therapeutic modalities such as DBT, CBT, ACT, Psychotherapy, Family Systems Therapy, Solution focused Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy, Trauma informed therapy, and expressive arts therapy
  • Provided counseling for smart goals, relapse prevention, social issues and mental health problems
  • Recorded comprehensive patient histories and coordinated treatment plans with multi-disciplinary team members
  • Created and reviewed master treatment and discharge plans for each client, and advocated for clients to receive treatment through insurance companies
  • Served as lead clinician for patients with bipolar, depression, anxiety and personality disorders
  • Consulted with and developed appropriate treatment and rehabilitation plans for dually diagnosed patients

Marriage And Family Therapy And Art Therapy Intern

Childhaven
2017.04 - 2018.12
  • Provided art therapy and trauma-informed clinical mental health counseling, and marriage and family therapy services to those with cognitive, behavioral, physical, and social delays, dual diagnoses, for the indigent population and survivors of physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Services provided at Childhaven and on in-home basis and integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Play Therapy
  • Provided comprehensive case management services, including intake and discharge treatment plans, connecting clients and families to resources
  • Utilized background in arts by infusing appropriate trauma-informed art therapy directives with groups (ages 3 months - 6 years) corresponding to attachment based therapy and additional family therapy theory
  • Facilitated monthly art therapy parent groups focused on self-care, positive parenting, and group support
  • Spearheaded an art therapy program curriculum modeling and utilizing expressive arts media aiding in emotional regulation skills, creative and healthy catharsis, attachment building, interpersonal skills, and highlighting strengths for children and parents

Therapeutic Substitute Teacher

Childhaven
2016.04 - 2017.04
  • Taught children diagnosed with developmental, emotional, social, behavioral and cognitive delays ranging from infancy through age 6 from an attachment theory based teaching program
  • Facilitated, modeled, and taught positive attachments, behavioral and social skills, and emotional regulation skills
  • Utilized redirective and empathy skills to facilitate development and growth through education, therapeutic intervention, art and play
  • An integral member of a mental health and teaching professionals team designed to assist children in meeting developmental goals, despite poverty, trauma and physical and mental disabilities

Volunteer

Art With Heart
2014.08 - 2015.08
  • Led a weekly art therapy group with children ages 6 - 8 years, utilizing the "Magnificent Marvelous Me" curriculum. Provided therapeutic services as part of an after school program addressing emotional regulation, strengthening coping skills, and using language and art media to communicate feelings productively through curriculum
  • Added and edited appropriate art directives to comprehensive curriculum involving therapeutic interventions through a creative lens
  • Provided professional photography for "Art With Heart" flyers and hand-outs

Education

Master Of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy And Art Therapy

Antioch University Seattle
Seattle, WA
2018

Bachelor of Arts - Photography | Art

University Of Oregon
Eugene, OR
2013

Skills

Certifications

  • Gottman Institute Inc. - Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1: Bridging the Couple Chasm
  • Gottman Institute Inc. - Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 2
  • Gottman Institute Inc. - The Art and Science of Love
  • Gottman Institute Inc. - Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader
  • First Aid Arts - Trauma Responder Training
  • Agency Affiliated Counselor
  • Dual diagnosis proficiency
  • Member of CAMFT, 10009556
  • NPI #, 1164110268

Skills

  • Clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning
  • Crisis Management
  • Family Therapy
  • Mental Health Assessment
  • Eating disorder treatment
  • Extensive DSM-IV knowledge
  • Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Counseling
  • Family Dynamics Understanding
  • Relationship Building

Research

FIRST AID ARTS PILOT STUDY | SUMMER 2017 - SPRING 2018 

Contracted by "First Aid Arts" to initiate and complete a pilot study conducting an 8 week expressive arts therapy group focusing on expressive arts as self-care for trauma responders. Pre and post tested participants to assess for a reduction in burnout and secondary traumatic stress utilizing the CD-Risk-10 Pretest, Professional Quality of Life Scale and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale 10

Languages

  • Conversational Spanish

Timeline

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Seal Beach Counseling
2021.01 - Current

Primary Therapist

South Shores Recovery
2020.07 - 2021.01

Primary Therapist

Triumph Healthcare LLC
2020.01 - 2020.04

Primary and Program Therapist

Shoreline Center For Eating Disorder Treatment
2019.03 - 2019.12

Marriage And Family Therapy And Art Therapy Intern

Childhaven
2017.04 - 2018.12

Therapeutic Substitute Teacher

Childhaven
2016.04 - 2017.04

Volunteer

Art With Heart
2014.08 - 2015.08

Master Of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy And Art Therapy

Antioch University Seattle

Bachelor of Arts - Photography | Art

University Of Oregon
Danielle Roxborough MA LMFT 145561