Judy LaVone

Work History

TM COUNSELING

Apple Valley, MN

02.2019 - Current

Form strong therapeutic alliances with my clients, and help my clients gain new insights, and help them to increase self-awareness, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal goals by creating and using effective treatment plans
Perform interviews and complete diagnostic assessments to build complete picture for determining optimal therapeutic approaches and optimal outcomes in therapy.
Gather information about individuals or clients using observational techniques and other assessment methods.
Counsel individuals, couples, and families with compassion and empathy to help understand problems, teach helpful coping skills and calming techniques to clients, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.

CHRISTIAN HEART COUNSELING

Burnsville, MN

11.2017 - 07.2019

Completed Diagnostic assessments and diagnosed clients to provide effective therapy services
Provided psychotherapy services, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Christian Counseling, and psychoeducational therapy to clients and saw clients empowered after sessions
Provided Christian Counseling sessions to pre-adolescent, adolescent, adult clients, couples, and families.

THE ASSOCIATED CLINIC OF PSYCHOLOGY

Minneapolis, MN

09.2008 - 07.2018

Provided in-home psychological and behavioral services for adults, adolescents, children, and families
Completed thorough diagnostic assessments; diagnosed clients; collaborated with team members and other healthcare providers, guidance counselors, and special education teachers
Created and implemented helpful and effective treatment plans
Wrote and updated progress notes continually
Performed individual therapies focusing on improving living skills and modifying behaviors
Educated and coached clients on managing anger, managing crises, and regulating emotions effectively
Incorporated diverse therapeutic modalities including art, play, music, recreation, exercise, hobbies
Built self-esteem, confidence and optimism by creating a supportive environment utilizing a variety of tools to succeed.
Completed full updated annual diagnostic assessments to determine best courses of actions

THE CRISIS CONNECTION

Minneapolis, MN

10.2008 - 01.2010

Assessed calls for high-risk concerns including suicide, homicide and domestic abuse
Served clients with competence, empathy and cultural respect
Documented, reported and communicated needs of high-risk callers.
Provided crisis intervention over the phone to prevent clients from harming themselves or others

HOSANNA CHURCH

Lakeville, MN

02.2021 - Current