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Heidi Seaborn

Spanaway,WA

Summary

Respectful Marriage and Family Therapist Associate with proven track record of helping clients improve mental health and well-being through evidence-based therapeutic approaches. Skilled in selecting and utilizing appropriate treatment modalities and interventions to meet needs of individuals, couples, and families. Passionate about helping people manage mental health and improve quality of life.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Mental Health Therapist

Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic
11.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, effectively communicating with other healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Facilitated couple therapy sessions to support communication, healing of attachment wounds, and healthy relationships.
  • Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with trauma histories.
  • Improved client mental health by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments to diagnose mental health disorders, laying groundwork for effective treatment.
  • Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
  • Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.

Mental Health Therapist

Healing Haven Counseling
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Facilitate family healing and growth through Emotionally Focused Family Therapy and Adlerian Family Therapy, fostering secure attachments, enhancing communication, and promoting mutual respect
  • Utilize Adlerian Therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help adolescent and adult individual clients reach their mental health goals
  • Utilize Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy to help couples identify negative interactional patterns and create new emotional experiences to build the relationship they desire
  • Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for children, adolescents, couples, and adults
  • Prepare and maintain required treatment records and reports
  • Developed safety plans with clients
  • Collaborate with team to coordinate client care and enhance treatment
  • Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
  • Refer clients to community resources or specialists

School-Based Mental Health Therapist

Crossroads Elementary
02.2024 - 11.2024
  • Implement Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to facilitate trauma processing and promote healing in children
  • Utilize Attachment-Centered Play Therapy and Adlerian Play Therapy to create a safe and engaged space for children and adolescents to heal and reach their goals
  • Utilize Coping Cat to help children develop healthy coping strategies and reduce anxiety
  • Administer CATS/CAPS and other diagnostic assessments to inform individualized treatment plans and referrals to appropriate services, including the University of Cincinnati Stress Center
  • Work with University of Cincinnati Stress Center in the assessment and treatment process of students through SAMHSA's Trauma-Informed Services in Schools grant
  • Train with Dr Kate M Chard of University of Cincinnati Stress Center and Dr Richard Gilman, President of Terrace Metrics
  • Conduct comprehensive diagnostic assessments for children
  • Prepare and maintain required treatment records and reports
  • Administer threat assessments
  • Collaborate with student support team to coordinate client care and enhance treatment
  • Maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
  • Work closely and collaboratively with administration, teachers, Family Resource Center, and outside agencies to ensure comprehensive care for students

Mental Health Therapist/School Based Therapist

Ellie Mental Health
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Utilized Attachment-Centered Play Therapy and Adlerian Play Therapy to create a safe and engaged space for children and adolescents to heal and reach their goals
  • Utilized Adlerian Therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help adolescent and adult individual clients reach their mental health goals
  • Utilized Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy to help couples identify negative interactional patterns and create new emotional experiences to build the marriage they desired
  • Conducted thorough diagnostic assessments to inform personalized treatment plans for a diverse clientele, including children, adolescents, couples, and adults
  • Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports
  • Utilized diverse interventions and counseling methods to model coping skills
  • Developed safety plans with clients
  • Collaborated with team to coordinate client care and enhance treatment
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
  • Referred clients to community resources or specialists
  • Performed school based mental health therapy services at three local schools

Counseling Intern

Juniper Mountain Counseling
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Utilized Attachment-Centered Play Therapy and Adlerian Play Therapy to create a safe and engaged space for children and adolescents to heal and reach their goals
  • Utilized Adlerian Therapy, Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help adolescent and adult individual clients reach their mental health goals
  • Utilized Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy to help couples identify negative interactional patterns and create new emotional experiences to build the marriage they desired
  • Conducted comprehensive diagnostic assessments for children, adolescents, and adults
  • Prepared and maintained required treatment records and reports
  • Employed a variety of evidence-based interventions and counseling techniques to equip clients with effective coping skills
  • Developed safety plans with clients
  • Collaborated with team to coordinate client care and enhance treatment
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
  • Referred clients to community resources or specialists

Teacher

St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School
08.2016 - 06.2019
  • Taught combined-grade classrooms: First year I taught 5th- 7th grades, second year 3rd-4th, and third year 4th-5th
  • Developed course objectives for each subject for Fourth and Fifth grades to be used as a school standard and worked on the curriculum team to assist in the development of course objectives for all grades Kindergarten through Eighth grade
  • Created a supportive, engaging, and interactive learning environment
  • Developed lesson plans and instructional ideas according to school standards
  • Developed creative learning opportunities for student's education, social, behavioral, and spiritual growth
  • Interacted with parents to inform about their children's academic progress
  • Developed and maintained student behavioral and discipline policies
  • Helped students resolve conflicts through teaching, coaching, and modeling conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
  • Accommodated different learning styles and instruction methodology for students with special needs
  • Maintained accurate attendance and grade records for each student
  • Assisted in planning and implementing school programs and monthly field trips
  • Wrote and directed end of year plays
  • Developed positive parent teacher relationship and promoted parent teacher partnerships
  • Monitored student activities on school premise and ensured safety of every student in the classroom and school grounds
  • Attended educational trainings and workshops for professional growth
  • Assisted with fundraising efforts

Teacher

Coram Deo Classical Academy
08.2014 - 05.2015
  • Instructed First Grade students in all subjects: Math, Phonics, Grammar, Spelling, Reading, Literature, Science, Geography, History and Writing
  • Taught Third Grade Writing, Geography, and History
  • Developed lesson plans and instructional ideas according to school standards
  • Motivated students to participate in various educational activities
  • Developed creative learning opportunities for student's education, social and behavioral growth
  • Interacted with parents to inform about their children's academic progress
  • Created positive, structured, learning, and safe environment for students
  • Developed and maintained student behavioral and discipline policies
  • Coordinated with other staff members and Head of School to evaluate and enhance curricular programs for student academic excellence
  • Accommodated different learning styles
  • Maintained accurate attendance and grade records for each student
  • Assisted in planning and implementing school programs and monthly field trips
  • Developed positive parent teacher relationship and promoted parent teacher partnerships
  • Monitored student activities in school premises and ensured safety of every student in the classroom and school grounds
  • Attended educational trainings and workshops for professional growth
  • Helped plan and execute fundraising efforts
  • I started what became an annual Read-A-Thon, helping to raise over $2000 the first year for the school

Education

Master of Arts - Marriage, Couples, And Family Counseling

Adler Graduate School
06.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

Faith Lutheran College
01.2012

Skills

  • Individualized Counseling
  • Family Therapy
  • Couples Therapy
  • Play Therapy
  • Clinical Records Maintenance
  • Diagnostic Assessments
  • Case Notes
  • Client Progress Analysis
  • Treatment Plan Development
  • Client and Family Psychoeducation
  • Collaboration

Trainings and Certifications

• Psychological First Aid Training - National Center for Child Traumatic Stress 

• A Strategic Planning Approach to Suicide Prevention - Suicide Prevention Resource Center at EDC 

• Telehealth Training - Adler Graduate School 

• Clinical & Ethical Best Practices for High Conflict Families: Child-first Strategies for Divorce, Custody, Co-parenting, and Court - PESI 

• Youth Mental Health Specialist - Evergreen Certifications 

• Play Therapy: Innovative Attachment-Based Interventions to Treat Trauma, Emotional Dysregulation, and Behavioral Challenges - PESI 

• Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS) with Children & Parents: Innovative Interventions that Combine the Strength of IFS with the Power of Play 

• Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) Level 1 Certificate Course 

• Introduction to Ecotherapy From an Adlerian Perspective – Adler Graduate School 

• Family Trauma Treatment Certification Training: Clinical Interventions That Move Children, Teens and Their Families Toward Hope and Change 

• Gabor Mate's Compassionate Inquiry in Action: An Experiential Course for the Healing of Deep Traumatic Wounds 

• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) - Dr. Kate Chard, PHD 

• Coping Cat and Adolescent in Distress (AID) – Dr. Rich Gilman PHD., MBA

• Basics of CBT: Essentials 1 - The Beck Institute

• Suicide Prevention Foundations - Cohen Veterans Network


Timeline

Mental Health Therapist

Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic
11.2024 - Current

Mental Health Therapist

Healing Haven Counseling
02.2024 - 11.2024

School-Based Mental Health Therapist

Crossroads Elementary
02.2024 - 11.2024

Mental Health Therapist/School Based Therapist

Ellie Mental Health
09.2023 - 02.2024

Counseling Intern

Juniper Mountain Counseling
05.2022 - 07.2023

Teacher

St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox School
08.2016 - 06.2019

Teacher

Coram Deo Classical Academy
08.2014 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Religion

Faith Lutheran College

Master of Arts - Marriage, Couples, And Family Counseling

Adler Graduate School

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