Georgette Comisar
Cincinnati
Summary
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Supervising, with21 years of experience working in diverse mental health settings.
-Adept in performing clinical diagnostic assessments to chart effective treatment plans and implementing evidence based mental health interventions to facilitate clients' awareness and emotional growth.
-Successful in lending supervisory expertise to improve delivery of care. Strong business expertise developed through building a successful thriving private practice
-Clinical counseling professional known for high standards and results-driven approach. Extensive experience providing therapeutic support to individuals and groups, addressing wide range of mental health issues.
-Collaborative team player committed to adapting to changing needs and achieving impactful outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Practice Owner and Clinical Counselor
Georgette Comisar, Inc
01.2011 - Current
- I have been conducting diagnostic assessments and developing customized treatment plans to help patients since 1995.
- I am passionate about using my skills to assist children, adolescents, couples and families in their quests to find new answers and practice new skills to move toward their goals.
- I have facilitated groups of adults recovering from Substance Use Disorder.
- I link clients to other programs and community resources as needed.
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
05.2009 - Current
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Mitigated impact of trauma, employing trauma-informed care practices to support recovery and resilience.
- Provided therapy sessions to support emotional well-being for clients.
- Built strong therapeutic relationships, enhancing client trust and engagement.
- Facilitated group therapy to foster peer support and shared experiences.
- Achieved progress in client goals, utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Improved resilience in clients, guiding them through challenging personal issues.
- Provided education to help clients understand their mental health conditions.
- Offered resources and referrals to assist clients in accessing additional support.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
- Promoted positive coping strategies among clients by teaching stress management techniques and self-care practices.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
Mental Health Therapist/Group Facilitator
BrightView
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Guided clients with substance use disorders in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion
- Managed private practice of35 clients per week
Education
Master of Arts - Community Mental Health
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Oh06.1995
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Lifespan Development
University of California
Davis, CA06.1984
Skills
- Mental health evaluations
- EMDR Certified Practitioner
- Clinical interventions
- Treatment planning
- Building rapport
- Case documentation
- Anxiety disorder expertise
- Skilled in intake interviewing
- PTSD specialist
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
- Social skills teacher
- Trained in indicators of child abuse
Affiliations
- American Counseling Association
- Ohio Counseling Association
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist/Group Facilitator
BrightView
08.2016 - 10.2018
Private Practice Owner and Clinical Counselor
Georgette Comisar, Inc
01.2011 - Current
Clinical Mental Health Therapist
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
05.2009 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Lifespan Development
University of California
Master of Arts - Community Mental Health
University of Cincinnati
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