Joanna Lyle, M.Ed., LPC
Westminster
Summary
- Detail-oriented, driven therapist with experience working with students Pre-Kindergarten through high school, family, teachers and other stake holders.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills as well
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Outpatient School Based Therapist
True North Wellness Services
06.2018 - Current
- Counseled children and family members on coping skills and available resources specializing in ADHD, anxiety disorders, PTSD, ODD and more diagnoses.
- Helped parents improve child-rearing skills with short- and long-term program support.
- Supported families dealing with issues such as mental health and social adjustment.
- Created treatment and crisis plans when working with the children and family's to best suit the needs of each individual.
- Developed personalized treatment plans for fostering student growth and resilience.
- Enhanced student coping skills, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
Mobile Therapist/Behavioral Specialist
True North Wellness Services
05.2013 - 06.2018
- Provided individual and family therapy to a child with a serious emotional disturbance, which results in a functional impairment.
- Developed a crisis plan with other involved professionals and the family.
- Determined the need for any necessary family support services or special evaluations.
- Served as a consultant with all members of the treatment team to design and direct a behavior modification plan that would meet the needs of the child and family.
Assistant Behavioral Specialist
Sheppard Pratt
05.2010 - 05.2013
- Guided severely ill children and adolescents through difficult situations by means of crisis intervention counseling.
- Assisted in the organization and monitoring of date collection and completed behavioral documents.
Teacher's Aide
Renaissance Academy
08.2009 - 05.2010
- Proposed and implemented a mentor program with 5th and 6th grade students.
- Enhanced computer skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Publisher.
- Worked one-on-one with students in the classroom environment.
- Daily/weekly contact with parents via email, phone calls and grade level newsletters.
School Counselor
Montgomery School
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Counseled students in grades K-8th using Cognitive Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Person-Centered, and Behavioral approaches to address self-esteem, poor academic performance, family issues, conflict management, and building of social skills.
- Counseled several students in short term mini-crisis situations such as bullying or classroom behavior.
- Led mixed groups weekly for a month; topics included friendship/social skills and motivation/study skills.
- Led classroom guidance lessons in grades Pre-K through 8th; taught lessons on responsibility, respect, conflict resolution, self-esteem/pride, decision making, fairness/honesty, trustworthiness, cooperation/tolerance, perseverance, and transition.
- Attended bi-weekly SST meetings to discuss high priority students in need of behavioral, emotional and academic assistance.
Education
Masters of Education - School Counseling
Loyola College in Maryland
Baltimore, MD05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown, PA05.2006
Skills
- Empathetic
- Good Listener
- Organized
- Dedicated
- Hard Worker
Timeline
Outpatient School Based Therapist
True North Wellness Services
06.2018 - Current
Mobile Therapist/Behavioral Specialist
True North Wellness Services
05.2013 - 06.2018
Assistant Behavioral Specialist
Sheppard Pratt
05.2010 - 05.2013
Teacher's Aide
Renaissance Academy
08.2009 - 05.2010
School Counselor
Montgomery School
08.2008 - 06.2009
Masters of Education - School Counseling
Loyola College in Maryland
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Elizabethtown College
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