Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Jennifer Lefever

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Psychotherapy professional with deep commitment to mental health and client well-being. Proven track record in delivering effective therapeutic strategies and fostering supportive therapeutic environment. Reliable team collaborator, adaptable to dynamic clinical needs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Psychotherapist

Private Practice
01.2021 - Current
  • Managed caseload of 25 to 30 clients with varying diagnoses and treatment needs, while maintaining adherence to professional standards and quality care.
  • Assisted clients in identifying patterns within relationships that contributed to interpersonal difficulties and communication barriers.
  • Promoted healing from trauma by utilizing EMDR.

Clinical Supervisor

Park Slope Center for Mental Health
01.2016 - 12.2020
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for clients with complex needs, ensuring comprehensive support was provided across all domains of life functioning.
  • Assessed patients, determined needs, and managed care.
  • Responded to crisis situations with calm and professional approach to optimize support.
  • Lead and directed team of eight clinical personnel.

Psychotherapist

Park Slope Center for Mental Health
10.2012 - 12.2020
  • Built strong rapport with clients through active listening skills and empathic understanding of their experiences, fostering lasting therapeutic relationships.
  • Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting treatment plans as necessary based on changing needs or circumstances.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.

Coordinating Producer

Departure Films
01.2007 - 08.2012
  • Hired and oversaw field crew for special events and location shoots.
  • Maintained project costs through careful budgeting and monitoring of expenditures.
  • Oversaw all aspects of pre-production, ensuring well-organized shoots and seamless transitions into post-production phases.

Production Coordinator/AP/Coordinating Producer

HBO
11.2001 - 10.2006
  • Provided hands-on support during peak production periods, assisting teams in meeting tight deadlines.
  • Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery.
  • Coordinated communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Education

MSW -

Fordham School of Social Work
New York, NY
06.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA
12.1996

Skills

  • EMDR
  • Client assessment
  • Treatment planning
  • Crisis intervention
  • Trauma-focused therapy

Timeline

Psychotherapist

Private Practice
01.2021 - Current

Clinical Supervisor

Park Slope Center for Mental Health
01.2016 - 12.2020

Psychotherapist

Park Slope Center for Mental Health
10.2012 - 12.2020

Coordinating Producer

Departure Films
01.2007 - 08.2012

Production Coordinator/AP/Coordinating Producer

HBO
11.2001 - 10.2006

MSW -

Fordham School of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Bloomsburg University
Jennifer Lefever