Elizabeth DiGuiseppi
Maitland
Summary
Credentialed Mental Health Counselor with counseling experience in diverse settings including schools, hospitals, and private practice. Possess strong skills in cognitive-behavioral therapy, crisis intervention, and multicultural counseling. Noted for creating effective treatment plans that result in positive client outcomes. Prior work has consistently contributed to improved patient mental health wellness and recovery.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Lifestance Health
Maitland
01.2020 - Current
- (407)537-9450
- Providing individual, family and group therapy sessions for diverse client populations ages 4 +
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies.
- Employee Assistance services
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, CEAP
Orlando Behavioral Health Care (OBH)
Maitland
06.1997 - 12.2019
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions for diverse client populations.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify client needs and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
- Provided Employee Assistance as a Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP) to corporations contracted with OBH
Outpatient Therapist
Seminole Community Mental Health Center, Inc.
Fern-Park
09.1996 - 06.1997
- Responsibilities included providing psychotherapy to children, adults, couples and families on an outpatient basis.
- Intensive on-site Counselor (ITOS) providing therapy to children in the homes and at Seminole County Schools. (01/96-08/96)
- (407) 831-2411
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Northside Psychological Services
Altamonte Springs
09.1994 - 05.1996
- Responsibilities included completing evaluations and providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents and adults.
- (407) 682-6330
Associate School Psychologist/Related Services Counselor
Klein Independent School District
Klein
09.1991 - 09.1994
- Responsibilities included psychological testing of students and parent/teacher meetings in which Individual Educational Plans were developed.
- In addition, responsibilities included counseling in order to facilitate academic progress.
- (713) 376-4180 ext. 250
Adaptive Behavior Classroom Assistant
Klein Independent School District
10.1990 - 06.1991
- Responsibilities included assisting the Adaptive Behavior Teacher in reaching educational and behavioral objectives of emotionally disabled students in a structured classroom setting.
- Specific responsibilities included developing behavioral contracts and teaching social skills.
Outpatient Therapist/CY & F Counselor
Santa Rosa Mental Health, Inc.
Milton
03.1984 - 03.1985
- Responsibilities included 32 hours per week of individual, couple and family counseling as well as school and court evaluations.
- Also 8 hours per week counseling with families referred by the HRS Children, Youth and Family Program, specifically dealing with family violence and teens with a history of running away.
- (904) 994-5537
Psychological Examiner-Inpatient Unit
Mobile Mental Health Center
Mobile
10.1980 - 07.1982
- Responsibilities included evaluating voluntary and court ordered admissions and preparing patients for post-hospitalization treatment of emotional difficulties.
- Daily work activities included treatment team staffing, individual and group therapy sessions, family meetings, community resource referrals and psychological report writing.
- (205) 473-4423
Relief Home Manager (Weekends)
Foley Transitional Home
Bay Minette
05.1979 - 10.1980
- Responsibilities included insuring the safety and care of 8-10 psychiatric patients making the transition from hospital to community.
Rap Leader-Therapeutic Community
Gateway Drug Treatment Program
Mobile
08.1978 - 02.1979
- Responsibilities included supervising the home care and educational activities of 8-10 adolescents in a residential drug treatment center.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 09.1978 - 05.1980
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL 09.1975 - 05.1978
Skills
- Assessment
- Psychotherapy with diverse populations starting at age 4
- Workplace issues
Certification
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Florida) 06/96-present MH3919
Certified Employee Assistance Professional CEAP 09/10-09/25
Professional Associate School Psychologist 08/93-lifetime (Texas)
Psycholgical Associate (Texas) 1-4533, retired in 02/95 after move to Florida
Timeline
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Lifestance Health
01.2020 - Current
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, CEAP
Orlando Behavioral Health Care (OBH)
06.1997 - 12.2019
Outpatient Therapist
Seminole Community Mental Health Center, Inc.
09.1996 - 06.1997
Mental Health Counselor Intern
Northside Psychological Services
09.1994 - 05.1996
Associate School Psychologist/Related Services Counselor
Klein Independent School District
09.1991 - 09.1994
Adaptive Behavior Classroom Assistant
Klein Independent School District
10.1990 - 06.1991
Outpatient Therapist/CY & F Counselor
Santa Rosa Mental Health, Inc.
03.1984 - 03.1985
Psychological Examiner-Inpatient Unit
Mobile Mental Health Center
10.1980 - 07.1982
Relief Home Manager (Weekends)
Foley Transitional Home
05.1979 - 10.1980
Master of Science - Psychology
University of South Alabama
09.1978 - 05.1980
Rap Leader-Therapeutic Community
Gateway Drug Treatment Program
08.1978 - 02.1979
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of South Alabama
09.1975 - 05.1978