Fiona Theodoroff
Grand Rapids,Michigan
Summary
Dynamic therapist with extensive experience at BRAINS, skilled in motivational interviewing and forensic counseling. Proven success in enhancing client outcomes through tailored interventions for developmental disabilities. Adept at psychological assessment and crisis intervention, fostering a supportive environment that promotes emotional well-being. Committed to collaborative, client-centered care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adult and Adolescent Therapist
BRAINS- A Service of Pine Rest
09.2025 - Current
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to create comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
- Conducts initial assessments to identify client needs and establish appropriate and individualized treatment goals.
- Enhances overall functioning of clients with autism spectrum disorder through targeted social skill training interventions.
- Assists clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
- Assesses clients' needs to provide appropriate and individualized therapeutic interventions.
- Provides Forensic Counseling for cases requiring legal involvement.
Counseling Student Intern
BRAINS
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Conducted individual counseling sessions to support student emotional well-being.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate case notes in compliance with ethical standards.
- Engaged in regular supervision meetings to enhance clinical skills and receive feedback on practice.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary treatment team discussions, proposing effective intervention strategies and sharing insights on clients'' progress.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions during counseling sessions, addressing individual needs and facilitating progress towards goals.
- Provided Restoration Therapy for Juvenile Competency to Stand Trial.
988 MiCAL Crisis Specialist
Common Ground
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Accepted incoming crisis calls for Pontiac, Michigan, and Michigan's 988 line.
- Provided information on resources such as homeless shelters, food pantries, mental health services, and substance use treatment facilities.
- Addressed callers experiencing a crisis and utilized de-escalation techniques.
- Coordinated with EMS or police to complete active rescue as needed.
- Provided follow-up calls to ensure successful access to services.
Medical Records Coordinator
BRAINS
08.2019 - 06.2023
- Managed patient medical records ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinated the retrieval and filing of health information for audits and inquiries.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to streamline information exchange for improved patient care.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Scheduled appointments and updated calendars for medical staff based on patient
records.
Undergraduate Student Assistant
Aquinas College Accessibility Services
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff, and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement regarding accessibility concerns.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, answering calls, and distributing mail.
- Coordinated accommodations are provided by the college.
- Compiled data from various sources for use in determining grant eligibility.
- Proctored accommodated exams.
Research Assistant
The Children's Center
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Worked both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis of 99 participants using the Mullen Scales of Early Learning, the Differential Abilities Scale, and the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales.
- Gathered and arranged research data to create representative graphs and charts, highlighting results for presentations.
- Utilized SPSS to analyze data sets.
Education
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI05-2019
Skills
- Motivational interviewing
- Cultural Competency
- Psychological Assessment
- Suicide Prevention and Intervention
- Developmental Disabilities
- Forensic Counseling
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association(ACA)
- American Mental Health Counselors Association(AMCHA)
Certification
- Building a Community of Respect and Breaking Down Bias(Anti Bias Training)
- Cultural Somatics(Cultural Somatics 5 Ecourse)
- Human Research Protections-IRB(CITI Program)
- Psychological First Aid(National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training(LivingWorks)
- Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention(Polaris)
- Counseling on Access to Lethal Means(Zero Suicide Institute)
- Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students(Vector Solutions)
Timeline
Adult and Adolescent Therapist
BRAINS- A Service of Pine Rest
09.2025 - Current
Counseling Student Intern
BRAINS
09.2023 - 06.2025
988 MiCAL Crisis Specialist
Common Ground
08.2023 - 05.2025
Medical Records Coordinator
BRAINS
08.2019 - 06.2023
Research Assistant
The Children's Center
05.2017 - 08.2017
Undergraduate Student Assistant
Aquinas College Accessibility Services
08.2016 - 05.2019
Master of Arts - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Aquinas College
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