EDWARD LOWDER
Kansas city,Missouri
Summary
LPC with broad experience providing individual, family, couples, and group counseling across outpatient, residential, inpatient, and emergency settings. Supports clients through crisis intervention, CBT and DBT-based treatment, accurate documentation, and collaborative care planning to promote stability, growth, and healthier relationships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Dipoto counseling Group
05.2019 - Current
- In my current position with Dipoto Counseling Group I provide individualized counseling services to Adults, Families and Couples. I also see young adults and youth ages 13 and up. I have maintained a thriving caseload of 40 + clients per week. I feel it is important to have a deep Therapeutic Alliance with clients as I assist them through the stages of change. I implement various coping strategies to improve cognitive functioning, mood stabilization and overcoming various negative effects of trauma and successfully building better relationships in the lives of my clients.
Therapist LPC.
Shelterwood Academy Residential boarding school
03.2016 - 05.2019
- Provided group and individual counseling for youth ages 12-18 at Shelterwood Academy, fostering personal growth and emotional well-being. Conducted weekly family counseling sessions to enhance communication and support for students and their families. The therapist had a caseload of 8-10 students and their family. The facility is a long term residential therapeutic school. The position of therapist required regular group and individual sessions daily as well as crisis interventions if needed.Collaborated to develop intervention strategies and implement best practice principles to ensure effective treatment. I utilized CBT/DBT based skills and family therapies to achieve both the students and families desired goals for successful treatment completion.
Q.M.H.P Therapist L.P.C.
Truman Hospital Recovery Health Services
05.2013 - 03.2016
- The therapist position is to provide both group and individual counseling to clients with Co-occurring mental health needs primarily substance abuse and psychiatric illness. Maintained caseload of 25+ clients and facilitated 6 groups weekly in day treatment setting. Delivered individualized treatment planning, therapy, and community resource assistance to enhance client potential for long-term change. Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists and medical staff, to ensure comprehensive client care.
Crisis QMHP Truman Hospital
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Assessment of clients in an Emergency room setting to assist with needed hospitalization or community placement for those undergoing a mental health crisis.
Therapist L.P.C.
Catholic Charities
02.2012 - 05.2013
- Conducted individualized outpatient therapy sessions for clients requiring short- and long-term support. The therapist position requires use of strategic interventions to address the needs of a diverse population. Completed psychosocial assessments and established treatment goals with clients. Successfully successfully worked with adolescents, adults, and couples in crisis to exceed the projected program standards of care.
Homeless Veterans Housing Program
- The position requires the Case manager to complete all assessments and intake processes to potential clients. Caseworker develops individualized treatment plans for clients, emphasizing increasing income benefits, improving mental and physical health, and maintaining community housing. Case manager functions as part of the housing team to assist and support clients' continued growth towards independence and completion of targeted long term goals.
Therapist L.P.C.
St Luke's Hospital North
06.2011 - 04.2012
- Provided group and individual counseling to adults, adolescents, and geriatric populations in acute inpatient psychiatric setting, fostering emotional support and therapeutic progress. Led family meetings and coordinated discharge planning for clients transitioning home, ensuring continuity of care and support during recovery.
Therapist L.P.C.I
C.C.D Counseling, Denton TX
Denton, TX
11.2009 - 09.2010
- Managed weekly caseload of 40 clients, ensuring thorough documentation of each session.
- Provided individual therapy at Denton counseling center for clients facing mental health concerns.
- Conducted intake assessments and reviewed client histories for treatment planning.
- Developed care plans using counseling goals, client needs, and clinical observations.
Project Manager
Eloy Construction, Inc - Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
08.1998 - 11.2009
- Oversaw completion of 80+ projects annually, driving project success through effective management and coordination.
- Managed multiple projects valued over $500,000 each, ensuring adherence to project standards.
- Managed 9 Cingular Wireless store interior finish-out projects in 30 days, each location was completed on time and within budget.
- Supervised subcontractors, ensuring timely and accurate project completion while coordinating with City Planners and Building Inspectors across multiple municipalities, overseeing all aspects of commercial construction contracts from bidding to project delivery.
- Acquired necessary permits for construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and facilitating project timelines.
- Applied current building codes to guarantee regulatory compliance in construction.
- Worked independently throughout Texas as lead project manager
Community Support Specialist
Adapt of Texas - Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
11.1996 - 08.1998
Individual Service Coordinator
Dallas County MH/MR - Dallas, TX
Dallas, TX
06.1991 - 11.1996
- Facilitated patient care initiatives within acute care team to enhance service delivery
- Coordinated client cases to align care plans with individual needs and available services
- Coordinated Dallas County mental health and intellectual disability client services.
- Developed service plans with clients, families, and treatment providers.
- Monitored case records for compliance with agency and county requirements.
Education
Master Degree - Counseling
Amber University
07-1998
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology, Counseling
Southwest Baptist University
07-1989
Skills
- Therapeutic skills
- CBT techniques
- DBT interventions
- Family therapy
- Therapeutic planning
- Effective crisis interventions
- Clinical supervision
- Clinical skill development
- Interviewing /assessment
- Case coordination
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Accurate documentation
- Analytical thinking
- Cultural awareness
- Coordination of clinical staff meetings
Certification
- Missouri Counseling License. June 30 2012.
- American Counseling Association member
- C.P.R. Certification (current)
- Counseling supervision certificate May 2014.
Affiliations
American Counseling Association member
Disclaimer
REFERENCES AND SALARY HISTORY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Timeline
Dipoto counseling Group
05.2019 - Current
Therapist LPC.
Shelterwood Academy Residential boarding school
03.2016 - 05.2019
Crisis QMHP Truman Hospital
09.2015 - 03.2016
Q.M.H.P Therapist L.P.C.
Truman Hospital Recovery Health Services
05.2013 - 03.2016
Therapist L.P.C.
Catholic Charities
02.2012 - 05.2013
Therapist L.P.C.
St Luke's Hospital North
06.2011 - 04.2012
Therapist L.P.C.I
C.C.D Counseling, Denton TX
11.2009 - 09.2010
Project Manager
Eloy Construction, Inc - Dallas, TX
08.1998 - 11.2009
Community Support Specialist
Adapt of Texas - Dallas, TX
11.1996 - 08.1998
Individual Service Coordinator
Dallas County MH/MR - Dallas, TX
06.1991 - 11.1996
Homeless Veterans Housing Program
Master Degree - Counseling
Amber University
Bachelor's Degree - Psychology, Counseling
Southwest Baptist University