EMMA RAGUSA
Fairfield,CT
Summary
Highly empathetic, dedicated, and reliable psychotherapist seeking Assistant Clinical Professor role. Experienced in therapeutic interventions, individual & group counseling, school social work, clinical assessment, public education, and academic and creative writing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Psychotherapist
Inner Health and Healing of NY & CT
Ridgefield, CT
06.2024 - Current
- Conduct individual therapy sessions to address client mental health needs.
- Develop treatment plans tailored to each client's unique circumstances.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive client care.
- Document client progress and adjust strategies as necessary.
- Educate clients on coping strategies and self-care practices.
- Provide psychotherapy services, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and exposure response therapy.
- Refer clients to external resources for additional support.
- Assess client needs by conducting initial intake interviews and administering diagnostic assessments.
- Conduct crisis intervention sessions in order to de-escalate situations and provide support for clients in need.
- Maintain accurate records of all clinical activities using electronic medical record software.
- Write comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
Social Worker
Westport Day School
Wilton, USA
08.2023 - Current
- Managed 10 students on caseload.
- Provided individual therapeutic sessions and support students socially and academically using evidence-based modalities such as CBT and DBT, as well as talk therapy and relationship-centered treatment.
- Provided push-in classroom based therapeutic support.
- Co-led weekly social work groups, focusing on topics like self-care, social media, and bullying.
- Collaborated with outside providers such as therapists and psychiatrists to streamline students' treatments.
- Connected frequently with caregivers about student progress.
- Conducted risk assessments and intervene in crises.
- Wrote IEP goals and attend meetings with student support teams.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to support students across the academic and social setting.
Social Work Intern
Stratton Elementary School
Arlington, USA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed 35 students on caseload
- Intervened with gen-ed students and support them in individual sessions
- In-class push-in support
- Led groups with gen-ed students, and co-led groups with students on IEPs.
- Helped students with social skill building, frustration tolerance, anxiety management, and attention skills
- Attended IEP meetings & discussed student progress with parents
- Performed daily safety check-ins for students with elevated risk
Guidance Counseling Intern
Dearborn Academy
Newton, USA
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Conducted bi-weekly guidance sessions with junior students
- Provided support and instruction on transition goals, academic achievement, and work/school skills & skill building
- Wrote IEP goals and progress reports and attended team IEP meetings
- Co-led a college and career class with the other guidance counselor
- Provided clinical support in class, checking in with students as needed
Education
Master of Social Work - Clinical Specialization, Children, Youth, and Families
Boston College
Boston, MA05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - English and American Literature, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies
New York University
New York, NY01.2021
Skills
Individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, biopsychosocial assessment, school social work, child and adolescent advocacy, communication, research, academic and creative writing
Certification
Licensed Master's Social Worker, Connecticut, #7341, Active
Additional Information
Music (voice, guitar, ukulele, piano), Creative writing
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Inner Health and Healing of NY & CT
06.2024 - Current
Social Worker
Westport Day School
08.2023 - Current
Social Work Intern
Stratton Elementary School
09.2022 - 06.2023
Guidance Counseling Intern
Dearborn Academy
08.2021 - 06.2022
Master of Social Work - Clinical Specialization, Children, Youth, and Families
Boston College
Bachelor of Arts - English and American Literature, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Studies
New York University