Gypsy Lew
(She, Her, Hers). Waterbury,VT
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Summary
Compassionate, solutions-oriented Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is dedicated to providing exceptional care, and devising comprehensive treatment plans for children, adolescents, young adults, and adults dealing with anxiety, PTSD, and trauma.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outpatient Mental Health Counselor
Lamoille Health Partners Behavioral Health
Morrisville, VT
07.2021 - Current
- Utilizes new and developing information in mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops and maintaining current licensing requirements.
- Presents case history material to review and discuss with other staff members.
- Uses advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Develops goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Works collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care.
- Observes and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Displays a sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Dislpays a sensitivity to gender identity and orientation in order to meet specific client needs and goals.
- Completes client assessments and implemented strategies based on client needs.
- Uses advanced counseling skills and evidence-based practices to establish goals and treatment plans with patients.
- Employs methodologies such as cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, psychoeducational, narrative, strengths based, and choice theory therapy to assist patients.
- Documents psychiatric services and responses to treatment in patient case files.
- Consults and collaborated with other staff members such as psychiatrists, primary care physicians, DCF, case managers, parents and guardians.
Outpatient Mental Health Counselor
Self Employed
09.2012 - Current
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments
- Continuing education credit accrual yearly to adapt to new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
- Connected clients with community services and other agencies
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of the clients and families served
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and self-care techniques
- Maintained a caseload of children in public schools and foster home placements
- Maintained a caseload of a diverse population ranging in age from 5-65
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records, HIPPA, and confidentiality.
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues
- Made reports to DCF when needed
- Maintained confidentiality and adhered to HIPPA and FERPA regulations
Mental Health Counselor-Norwich University Wellness Center
Norwich University
03.2018 - Current
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Conducted therapeutic individual therapy sessions
- Connected students with community service and resource agencies
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records
- Organized clinical interventions and treatment plans for patients suffering from anxiety and depression
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
Children's Outpatient Mental Counselor
Howard Center
05.2010 - 07.2012
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served
- Ran individual therapy and family therapy sessions for children ages 5 to 18
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues
- Completed culturally competent intakes and assessments
Education
Master of Science - Counseling
2007
Master of Science - Education K-12
1997
Bachelor of Science - Education
1997
Skills
- Licensed Masters level practitioner, LCMHC
- Masters degrees in Counseling and Education
- Adept at conflict resolution
- Maintains state licensure and updated CEU training
- Trained in current HIPPA and FERPA regulations
- Case management proficiency
- Adherence to Professional Code of Ethics
- Skilled in intake interviewing and writing assessments
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Culturally sensitive
- Ability to work in a faced-paced environment
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Certification
LCMHC
NCC
references
Melissa Marcellino-co-director at Norwich: 802-922-6518
Keely Deutsch: co-worker at Hulbert Outdoor Education Center 802-399-5717
Jamie Elliot: supervisor at Howard Center children's outpatient: 802-488-6100
Ruth D'Angelo: supervisor at Howard Center Intensive Family Based Services: 802-488-6100
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Outpatient Mental Health Counselor - Lamoille Health Partners Behavioral Health
07.2021 - Current
Mental Health Counselor-Norwich University Wellness Center - Norwich University
03.2018 - Current
Outpatient Mental Health Counselor - Self Employed
09.2012 - Current
Children's Outpatient Mental Counselor - Howard Center
05.2010 - 07.2012
University of Vermont - Master of Science, Counseling
Bank Street College of Education - Master of Science, Education K-12
Bennington College - Bachelor of Science, Education