JoAnna LaFratta, LCSW
Fort Gregg Adams,United States
Summary
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a compassionate and client-focused approach. Dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals and families. Proficient in evidence-based therapeutic interventions, crisis management, and advocacy. Experienced in conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing counseling services to diverse populations. Skilled in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community resources to ensure comprehensive support. Committed to promoting social justice and empowering clients to navigate challenges and achieve their goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Therapist
Awaken Wellness Center
03.2024 - Current
- Evaluate treatment effectiveness regularly, adjusting intervention strategies based on client feedback and clinical judgment as required.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, mindfulness exercises, and psychodynamic approaches.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans for clients to address specific mental health concerns and goals.
- Administer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to work with clients on complex trauma and PTSD.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective progress tracking and continuity of care across providers.
Prevention Specialist
United States Army
02.2023 - 02.2024
- Directly supports senior Prevention Specialist in supporting and coordinating comprehensive primary prevention activities.
- Address individual, interpersonal, organization and community factors that contribute to harmful behaviors.
- Research and analyze data of the Senior Commanders’ top harmful behaviors.
- Recommended improvements to existing or proposed systems to enhance solution functionality.
Social Work Intern
BCFS Health and Human, Common Thread
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provide program support for group meetings for Commercially sexually exploited youth.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
- Complete biopsychosocial assessments and CSE-IT screening.
- Complete thorough documentation, keeping accurate and concise historical records.
- Participated in crisis intervention training.
Social Work Intern
Louisiana State University
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Created group classes assisting social workers in self-care.
- Completed trainings in cultural competency, ethics, crisis intervention, and addictions.
- Participated in weekly seminars and small group meetings relating to the social work profession and sub-disciplines.
- Participated in Our Lady of the Lake project.
Bookkeeper
Rocky Bayou Country Club
06.2012 - 07.2016
- Prepared monthly financial statements.
- Examined and analyzed the company’s accounts
- Ensuring compliance with financial reporting and other standard accounting procedures
- Auditing financial documents and procedures
- Reconciling bank statements
- Calculated sales tax payments and sales tax returns.
- Preparing payroll for 30+ employees and payroll tax returns
Associate Director
Pine Village Treatment Services
01.2007 - 06.2010
- Managed 25+ employees, promoting communication and collaboration amongst multidisciplinary teams.
- Process bi-weekly payroll.
- Complete payroll tax returns.
- Conducted initial screenings and evaluations of clients.
- Assisted clinicians with consumer intakes.
- Communicated with public, social, and welfare agencies to obtain and provide information.
- Attended monthly local mental health agency meetings.
Staff Accountant
Francis E Hoban, Jr. CPA, Inc.
01.1990 - 11.2001
- Process federal and state income tax returns.
- Complete monthly bookkeeping for large and small businesses.
- Attend meetings with clients and community members.
- Complete payroll and sales tax returns for corporations.
Education
Master of Social Work -
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05.2022
BS - Applied Management
Everglades University
Boca Raton, FL09.2010
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Effective organizational abilities
- Understanding of social welfare policy
- NASW Code of Ethics
- Strong interpersonal collaboration
- Comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations
- Multicultural competence
- Suicide prevention
Certification
- EMDR Consulting 6/2024 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Trained Alexandria, VA
- Life Moves Yoga Teaching Academy 12/2022 Harker Heights, Texas Certified Yoga Instructor
- Warriors At Ease 10/23 Round Rock, Texas Certified Warriors at Ease Instructor
- SPARX Certified Level II Prevention Specialist
Timeline
Therapist
Awaken Wellness Center
03.2024 - Current
Prevention Specialist
United States Army
02.2023 - 02.2024
Social Work Intern
BCFS Health and Human, Common Thread
01.2022 - 05.2022
Social Work Intern
Louisiana State University
05.2020 - 08.2020
Bookkeeper
Rocky Bayou Country Club
06.2012 - 07.2016
Associate Director
Pine Village Treatment Services
01.2007 - 06.2010
Staff Accountant
Francis E Hoban, Jr. CPA, Inc.
01.1990 - 11.2001
BS - Applied Management
Everglades University
Master of Social Work -
Louisiana State University
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