DENNAé HARSHAW
West Hollywood,CA
Summary
Motivated Psychotherapist with comprehensive knowledge of social justice issues and systems affecting marginalized communities. Passionate about developing and facilitating programs to support communities in need. Collaborative and analytical with proven ability to build strategic partnerships, advocate for clients and advance change for communities in need.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Licensed Psychotherapist
Wise Therapy LCSW
New York, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and somatic modalities to patients and families.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Delivered mental health support for clients suffering from post-partum depression, ADHD, and generalized anxiety disorder.
- Guided group therapy for trauma clients with focus on self-advocacy, self-healing and empowerment
Licensed Psychotherapist
MindBody 7
Brooklyn, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Partnered with multi-disciplinary treatment team as subject matter expert on psychosocial treatment of patients.
- Counseled up to 20 patients weekly with issues such as mood disorders, PTSD and anxiety.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Provided crisis support and emergency care for patients.
- Deployed implementation guides for evidence-based interventions.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans
MSW Clinical Intern
Federal Defenders Southern District
New York, NY
01.2020 - Current
- Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan.
- Helped clients develop new coping mechanisms and techniques to drive behavior modification.
- Interviewed clients, families or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Advocated for client rights and sought solutions by tracking and monitoring legislation and arranging and attending meetings with congressional lawmakers and staff.
- Recommended long-term residential treatment, short-term residential treatment and individualized and group drug counseling for clients with substance abuse issues.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
MSW Clinical Intern
The Door
New York, NY
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Worked with LEAP program helping youth who have experienced with criminal justice system, homelessness, and foster care.
- Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Counseled young adults regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
- Planned discharge actions and identified resources within community for continued care
CEO/ Owner
The Accidental Life & Business Coaching Services
Raleigh, NC
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted clients with developing life management skills and coping mechanisms to handle daily living requirements.
- Tracked coaching sessions, plans, behaviors and issues with non-compliance for each client.
- Helped clients set weekly goals and plan how to accomplish objectives.
- Led group sessions and encouraged discussion to improve results for all individuals.
- Promoted useful resources to facilitate coaching goals.
- Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses.
- Built financial model for new business unit.
- Utilized strategic and forward-thinking business techniques to maximize turnover.
- Kept abreast of latest trends and recommended enhancements that would challenge and refine company's product offerings.
Production Assistant
Beachside Productions
Santa Monica, CA
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Remained alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Escorted actors and actresses to and from their trailers and provided them with bottled water and any other requested items.
- Managed wardrobe, hair and makeup requirements for multiple actors simultaneously.
- Monitored filming areas and ensured that workspace was kept meticulously clean and organized.
- Assessed deadline dates against production team activities and ensured that tasks were completed within reasonable timeframes.
- Pitched in to help crews with building sets and identified problems that could have resulted in possible safety issues.
- Performed wide range of task in diverse filming areas as needed.
- Excelled within on-call journalism positions, blending experience and passion to ensure timely and comprehensive reporting.
Senior Executive Assistant
Water Walk Productions
Los Angeles, CA
11.2008 - 07.2011
- Coordinated executive's daily calendar and planned appointments and events.
- Managed phone calls and emails.
- Researched documents and analyzed information.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies if needed.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments for entire management team.
- Reviewed incoming correspondence and determined action required and its priority.
- Drafted meeting agendas, supplied advance materials and executed follow-up for meetings and team conferences.
- Provided comprehensive administrative and clerical support, including organizing files, creating spreadsheets, and imaging documents.
- Served as central point of contact for all outside vendors needing to gain access to building.
- Managed day-to-day calendar for Water Walk Productions senior director.
- Improved communication efficiency as primary liaison between departments, clients, and vendors.
- Set travel arrangements and gathered documents for management and executive staff meetings and trips.
Personal Assistant
Actress
Los Angeles, CA
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Organized and attended meetings and compiled related documents and reports.
- Arranged domestic and international travel plans and itineraries.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Utilized personal and professional networks to identify, acquire and manage relationships.
- Used discretion when handling confidential information.
Education
Masters of Social Work - AGPP
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY04.2021
Masters of Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
Columbia University in The City
2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Public Relations
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
2003
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Université De Lyon 3
Lyon, France2002
Skills
- Psychosocial assessments
- Sexual assault victim counseling
- Motivational enhancement therapy
- Conflict resolution
- Detail-oriented
- Multitasking abilities
- Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology
- Building rapport
- Therapeutic Plans
Websites
Affiliations
AASECT Member, Screen Actors Guild, SCORE Raleigh Member, Squarespace Circle CERTIFICATIONS, Motivational Interviewing, Reiki Master Level, National Association of Social Workers
Certification
- Motivational Interviewing Certification - [2020]
- Queer Competency Training - [2022]
- Dialectical Behavioral Training (DBT) - [2021-2022]
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Licensed Psychotherapist
Wise Therapy LCSW
05.2021 - Current
Licensed Psychotherapist
MindBody 7
05.2021 - Current
MSW Clinical Intern
Federal Defenders Southern District
01.2020 - Current
MSW Clinical Intern
The Door
09.2019 - 04.2020
CEO/ Owner
The Accidental Life & Business Coaching Services
01.2017 - 01.2019
Production Assistant
Beachside Productions
09.2015 - 09.2016
Senior Executive Assistant
Water Walk Productions
11.2008 - 07.2011
Personal Assistant
Actress
01.2005 - 01.2008
Masters of Social Work - AGPP
Columbia University in The City of New York
Masters of Business Administration - Business Administration and Management
Columbia University in The City
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies, Public Relations
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Université De Lyon 3
- Motivational Interviewing Certification - [2020]
- Queer Competency Training - [2022]
- Dialectical Behavioral Training (DBT) - [2021-2022]
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