Dr. Krista Valz
Boca Raton
Summary
Empathetic therapist with strong active listening and communication skills. Specializes in family, couples, and individual counseling to identify and address underlying emotional issues. Proficient in maintaining detailed records and producing comprehensive reports on client care and therapeutic progress.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Therapist
Lifeskills South Florida
Deerfield Beach
12.2021 - 06.2025
- Provided individual and group counseling sessions to families with a focus on problem-solving and communication skills.
- Collaborated with other professionals in the field of mental health to coordinate care for clients.
- Encouraged open dialogue between family members while also teaching them appropriate boundaries for conversations around sensitive topics.
- Conducted intake assessments to determine suitability for family therapy services.
- Provided crisis intervention services when necessary to ensure safety of both the family unit and individuals involved.
- Conducted individual, couples and family counseling sessions as clinically indicated to provide psychotherapeutic interventions and establish and assess treatment goals.
- Conducted monthly Family Alliance Support Groups
- Facilitated intensive Family Weekend workshop every 6 weeks
Associate Director of Clinical Services
Lifeskills South Florida
Deerfield Beach
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Ensured compliance with local laws and regulations governing business operations.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to review progress on goals and objectives.
- Participated actively in decision making processes at a high level within the organization.
- Actively participated in external events such as conferences and seminars related to the company's field of activity.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations of the organization including personnel management, program development and implementation.
- Assisted senior leadership team in developing long-term strategic plans for the organization.
- Maintained a caseload of up to 9 clients continuing responsibilities from former position (primary therapist and psychological testing facilitator)
Lifeskills South Florida
Deerfield Beach
03.2009 - 01.2021
- Maintained accurate clinical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations and agency policies.
- Provided comprehensive assessments of client's needs and developed treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions with clients to identify and address issues related to mental health, substance abuse, and other areas of concern.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients to provide support and education about addiction recovery, relapse prevention, and life skills development.
- Attended daily case conferences to discuss client progress and collaborate on strategies for improvement.
- Assisted in coordinating discharge planning for successful completion of program goals prior to returning home from residential facility stays.
- Consulted with psychiatrists regarding medication management for clients.
- Monitored client progress through regular assessment of symptoms using evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavior therapy.
- Collaborated closely with court systems when working with individuals who were mandated into treatment due to legal involvement.
- Evaluated substance use disorders and related mental health issues.
- Managed caseload of multiple sessions weekly using various types of therapies and approaches.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to determine effective treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive assessments for each patient.
- Conducted full neuropsychological assessments as needed. Full list of assessments available upon request.
Primary Therapist, Lead Therapist
Watershed Addiction Treatment Centers
Boynton Beach
10.2007 - 03.2009
- Maintained accurate clinical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations and agency policies.
- Conducted individual therapy sessions with clients to identify and address issues related to mental health, substance abuse, and other areas of concern.
- Provided guidance and support throughout the entire continuum of care from initial admission through post-discharge aftercare programming.
- Advised family members on how best to support their loved ones during recovery process.
- Provided comprehensive assessments of client's needs and developed treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients to provide support and education about addiction recovery, relapse prevention, and life skills development.
- Created psychoeducational materials used by clinicians during group therapy sessions or provided directly to clients upon discharge from treatment programs.
- Documented staff information, service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Evaluated substance use disorders and related mental health issues.
- Served as a mentor for newly hired therapists, providing advice and support as needed.
- Provided direct therapeutic services such as individual, family, and group therapy sessions.
Education
PsyD - Clinical Psychology
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL08-2007
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC08-2002
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA06-1999
Skills
- Clinical assessments and diagnosis
- Communication skills
- Program development and facilitation
- Group therapy and individual therapy
- Neuropsychological evaluation
- Clinical supervision
- Specialization with psychotic spectrum disorders
Certification
- Gottman Level 3 trained
Timeline
Family Therapist
Lifeskills South Florida
12.2021 - 06.2025
Associate Director of Clinical Services
Lifeskills South Florida
01.2016 - 12.2021
Lifeskills South Florida
03.2009 - 01.2021
Primary Therapist, Lead Therapist
Watershed Addiction Treatment Centers
10.2007 - 03.2009
PsyD - Clinical Psychology
Nova Southeastern University
Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
James Madison University
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