Elizabeth Bostick
Summary
Experienced licensed psychotherapist with a strong focus on evidence-based approaches and comprehensive assessments. Expertise in developing tailored treatment plans and enhancing client education to foster long-term mental health and resilience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Psychotherapist
Self-employeed
Alexandria, VA
09.2011 - Current
- Conducted psychotherapy with clients using evidenced approaches to address mental health needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of client needs, strengths, and risks to inform personalized treatment strategies.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to each client's specific challenges.
- Advised patients on managing symptoms of depression and anxiety, empowering them to improve their mental health outcomes.
- Educated clients on self-care practices, enhancing their mental health awareness and promoting long-term well-being.
- Participated in regular case reviews with colleagues to discuss challenges faced by clients.
- Maintained accurate and confidential client records in compliance with regulations.
- Attended continuing education courses to stay current on advances in psychotherapy treatments.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing the practice of psychotherapy.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA06-1992
Skills
- Evidence-based therapy
- Comprehensive assessment
- Treatment planning
- Crisis intervention
- Psychosocial assessment
- Safety and risk assessments
- Neurodevelopmental assessment
- Client education
- Psychoeducation
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Treatment strategies
- Integrative therapy approaches
- Trauma-informed care
- Addiction recovery support
- Emotional regulation techniques
- Grief counseling
- CBT
- Anxiety reduction
- Depression treatment
- Bipolar disorder treatment
- Bipolar management
- OCD treatment
- Confidentiality ethics
- Confidential records
- Case review participation
- Mental health regulation
- Professional development
- Problem solving
- Emotional intelligence
- Multicultural competence
- Personality disorders
- Tracking client progress
- Tracking client progress
Timeline
Licensed Psychotherapist
Self-employeed
09.2011 - Current
Master of Arts - Clinical Social Work
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
George Mason University