Denise Lovelace, LCSW
Yorktown,IN
Summary
Dynamic mental health professional with extensive experience in a variety of treatment settings, specializing in Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, and Crisis Intervention. Proven ability to collaborate with families and educators to implement effective behavioral management strategies, foster supportive environments, and enhance client's emotional regulation as well as facilitating community resource coordination.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
School-Based Therapist
Community Health Network
Fishers, IN
06.2022 - Current
- Provided individual, group, and family therapy sessions in a school setting.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and other school personnel to ensure students' academic success.
- Provided crisis intervention services to students in need of immediate attention.
- Advised educators on ways they can support an emotionally healthy learning environment within the school building.
- Coordinated referrals for additional therapeutic services outside of the school setting.
- Implemented evidence-based practices such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness techniques.
Region 7 Director
Firefly Children and Family Alliance
Muncie, IN
10.2016 - 05.2022
- Managed Prevention and Intervention Programs for DCS Region 7.
- Clinical and administrative supervision of case management, intern, and counseling staff.
- Oversaw billing, budgets, and contractual relationships within the programs.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of Family Resource Centers for Region 7.
Outpatient Therapist and Intake Specialist
Aspire Indiana
Noblesville/Anderson, IN
07.2009 - 09.2016
- Provided individual, group, and family therapy to clients with a variety of mental health diagnoses.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments to identify needs and strengths of clients.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques.
- Utilized evidence based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the delivery of therapeutic services.
- Completed court ordered psychological evaluations when requested by legal authorities.
Residential Counselor
Youth Opportunity Center
Muncie, IN
08.2006 - 07.2009
- Assessed clients' mental health needs and developed individualized treatment plans.
- Provided individual, family, and group therapy to adolescents in residential setting.
- Created behavior plans designed to reduce negative behaviors while increasing positive ones.
- Attended court hearings as a representative of the agency when necessary.
- Conducted crisis intervention when needed
School-Based Coordinator/Clinical Supervisor
Centerstone Community Mental Health Center
Nashville , TN
08.2005 - 07.2006
- Supervised a team of clinical staff, providing regular performance feedback, clinical supervision and career development guidance.
- Facilitated communication with the Nashville Metro school system in order to resolve issues quickly.
- Organized team events to promote a positive work environment.
Mental Health Professional II
Brewer-Porch Children's Center
Tuscaloosa , AL
09.1998 - 07.2005
- Provided individual, group, and family therapy sessions in the Outpatient Day Treatment and Short-Term Treatment and Evaluation Program setting.
- Consulted with school personnel and community agencies to facilitate referrals for services, and discharge planning.
- Consulted with psychiatrists regarding medication management for clients.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss case updates and develop care plans.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed.
- Provided clinical and administrative supervision of social work student field placements
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York, Geneseo
Geneseo, NYMasters of Science in Social Work - Clinical Concentration
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TNSkills
- Psychosocial assessments
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Collaboration with educators
- Behavioral management
- Community resource coordination
- Social skills training
- Emotional regulation support
- Anger management techniques
- Anxiety management
- Art therapy integration
- Play therapy techniques
- ADHD interventions
- Multicultural competence
- Grief counseling
- Trauma-Informed Practice/Trauma Focused CBT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School-Based Therapist
Community Health Network
06.2022 - Current
Region 7 Director
Firefly Children and Family Alliance
10.2016 - 05.2022
Outpatient Therapist and Intake Specialist
Aspire Indiana
07.2009 - 09.2016
Residential Counselor
Youth Opportunity Center
08.2006 - 07.2009
School-Based Coordinator/Clinical Supervisor
Centerstone Community Mental Health Center
08.2005 - 07.2006
Mental Health Professional II
Brewer-Porch Children's Center
09.1998 - 07.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
State University of New York, Geneseo
Masters of Science in Social Work - Clinical Concentration
University of Tennessee
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