Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Training And Seminars
Narrative Practice Date
Lmft Associate
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Esther Davies-Venn

Arlington,TX

Summary

  • Proficient in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders according to DSM-IV and DSM V
  • Experienced in developing and implementing treatment plans for children, adolescents, adults, couples & families
  • Skilled at writing progress notes, applying therapeutic models and facilitating psycho-educational groups
  • Additional training in the application of Solution Focused therapy, MRI Brief Therapy and Neuro-psychotherapy

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Comfortable Counseling
04.2023 - Current
  • Addressed root causes of relationship difficulties by guiding couples through the exploration of underlying emotional patterns.
  • Developed treatment plans tailored to clients'' unique needs, resulting in better progress towards mental health goals.
  • Streamlined clinical processes by implementing efficient record-keeping systems that allowed therapists to focus more on client care.
  • Fostered a sense of community among clients in group therapy sessions, leading to increased support and belonging.
  • Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.
  • Improved client outcomes by employing evidence-based therapeutic techniques in individual and group sessions.
  • Encouraged individuals and family members to develop and use skills and strategies for constructively confronting problems.

Outpatient Therapist

Mesa Springs Behavioral Hospital
01.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes through the implementation of evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to each client''s needs.
  • Implemented a diverse range of therapeutic modalities to address clients'' varied needs and preferences, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and solution-focused brief therapy.
  • Facilitated psychoeducational groups to enhance clients'' understanding of their mental health conditions and promote self-management skills.
  • Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
  • Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
  • Conducted discharge planning in collaboration with clients and their support network to ensure smooth transitions back into the community posttreatment.
  • Partnered with multi-disciplinary treatment team as subject matter expert on psychosocial treatment of patients.
  • Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.

Practicum Student Counselor

Texas Wesleyan University
08.2013 - 08.2014
  • Conducted initial interview and intake assessments
  • Diagrammed family history and dynamics utilizing genograms
  • Diagnosed and developed treatment plans for a variety of clinical issues including; depression, anxiety, substance abuse, grief, relationship issues etc
  • Managed administrative tasks including updating client files, scheduling appointments and consulting with healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.

Student Intern

Millwood Hospital
08.2013 - 01.2014
  • Assisted in the development and post session evaluation of pediatric and adolescent psychoeducational groups
  • Completed psychosocial assessments, treatment plans and discharge summaries for discharging patients
  • Assisted in arranging post –discharge treatment providers for patients
  • Conducted family consultations in preparation for post-discharge treatment.

Education

Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy -

Texas Wesleyan University
12.2014

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

Florida A & M University
04.2006

Skills

  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Client Counseling
  • Couples Counseling
  • Solution-focused techniques
  • Coping skills
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Treatment Planning
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Boundaries Establishment
  • Family systems therapy
  • Anger Management
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Adolescent Counseling

Professional Training And Seminars

  • Solution Building in Couples Therapy
  • Epistemology not History: Reclaiming the Communication Theory Basis of Systemic Therapy
  • The Neuroscience of Relationships
  • Focused Neuropsychotherapy: Applied Strategies for the Treatment of Depression Skills Based Training
  • The Developing Brain and the Neuroscience of Memory and Trauma, Implications for Effective Skills Based Intervention
  • Healing the Addicted Brain
  • Foundation in Solution Focused Practice
  • Four Day Intensive in Narrative Practice

Narrative Practice Date

06/18/2012 - 06/21/2012

Lmft Associate

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Timeline

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate

Comfortable Counseling
04.2023 - Current

Outpatient Therapist

Mesa Springs Behavioral Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Practicum Student Counselor

Texas Wesleyan University
08.2013 - 08.2014

Student Intern

Millwood Hospital
08.2013 - 01.2014

Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy -

Texas Wesleyan University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology -

Florida A & M University

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