Debra Gerse LCSW
Monroeville,PA
Summary
Empathetic Outpatient Therapist who is friendly and personable with the intent of making patients feel comfortable and relaxed. Highly skilled using multiple treatment modalities to help clients achieve goals. Proven to develop trust and rapport with clients of all ages. Encouraging and motivational with superb communication and organizational traits.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient Therapist
North Hills Psychological Associates, Inc
02.2017 - Current
- Experience working with children, families and adults for private agency as contract therapist
- Practice of CBT, DBT, mindfulness skills, trauma informed care ,family therapy, play therapy, solution focused, and insight oriented therapy
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, and breathing techniques to patients and families.
- Providing outpatient serves using hybrid model of in-person and teletherapy currently
- Skilled with building strong therapeutic relationships and comfortable working independently
- Certified on several commercial/private insurance boards, with Medicare and Medicaid
- Provided community resources and referrals to clients.
- Maintained records of each patient and kept up-to-date on progress.
- Quickly built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate growth.
- Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
Outpatient Therapist
Milestone Centers, Inc
09.2002 - Current
- Experienced clinician with 20+ years experience 16 with Milestone working with individuals ages 5-75 and with families
- Skilled in using various treatment models including CBT, solution focused, trauma informed care, insight oriented therapy, and play therapy.
- Provided community resources and referrals to clients.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, DBT and mindfulness skills.
- Quickly built trust and rapport with clients to facilitate growth.
- Developed treatment plans to address individual client needs.
- Assisted clients to better understand roles as parents, focusing on developing skills to nurture and guide children.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and to patients and families.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
05.1998
- Dean's List
- Scholarship Recipient
- Relevant Coursework: internship with family based
B.S - psychology
12.1991
Skills
- Active Listening — Highly Proficient
- Complex problem solving
- Trained in CBT,DBT, anxiety management, mindfulness skills, and trauma informed care
- Credentialed with multi commercial and government insurance company's to provide care
- Provides outpatient care using hybrid model of in-person and telehealth services
Accomplishments
32 hours of training in EMDR
Training with motivational interviewing and case management.
Timeline
Outpatient Therapist - North Hills Psychological Associates, Inc
02.2017 - Current
Outpatient Therapist - Milestone Centers, Inc
09.2002 - Current
University of Pittsburgh - Masters of Social Work,
University of Pittsburgh - B.S, psychology
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