Emily Bentley
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Empathetic licensed clinician with extensive experience providing crisis intervention, psychological evaluations and psychotherapy services to children, adolescents and adults. Expertise in substance abuse counseling, DBT, CBT, Child-Centered Play Therapy, other trauma-related disorders. Understanding and compassionate professional committed to performing all duties in accordance with customary rules of ethics. Successful at helping clients unravel physical, mental and emotional layers to identify root causes of problems and develop strong coping skills for diverse scenarios. Proficient in interdisciplinary collaboration with passion for leaving positive impact on patient lives.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Opioid Response
City Of Alexandria
07.2015 - Current
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Established a reputation as a reliable and knowledgeable resource among clients and colleagues alike, consistently demonstrating subject area expertise in the field of substance abuse.
Senior Therapist
City Of Alexandria
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Developed innovative therapeutic approaches to address unique client needs.
- Enhanced client well-being by developing and implementing individualized therapy plans.
- Maintained thorough documentation of client progress, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Presented case findings at professional conferences, contributing to knowledge sharing within the field.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions to promote lasting positive change.
- Advocated for clients'' needs within various settings, supporting their overall wellbeing.
Senior Therapist
Fairfax County Government
01.2009 - 07.2017
- Provided fact to face counseling to individuals with co-occurring diagnosis.
- Mentored junior therapists, fostering professional growth and clinical expertise.
- Established trusting relationships with clients, creating a strong foundation for successful therapy.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients during critical moments.
- Maintained thorough documentation of client progress, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
- Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
- Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
- Developed treatment plans to outline steps necessary for clients to achieve goals.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Marymount University
Arlington, VASkills
- Strategic Planning
- Anxiety Reduction Techniques
- Strength-Based Approach
- Emotional Regulation Support
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Family Systems Theory
- Psychoeducation Delivery
- Play therapy techniques
- Sand Tray Therapy Techniques
Certification
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- CSAC - Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Adult Mental Health First Aid
Timeline
Senior Therapist
City Of Alexandria
07.2017 - 01.2019
Director of Opioid Response
City Of Alexandria
07.2015 - Current
Senior Therapist
Fairfax County Government
01.2009 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - Counseling
Marymount University
- LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
- CSAC - Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
- Youth Mental Health First Aid
- Adult Mental Health First Aid
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