Julie Cutler
North Port,FL
Summary
Committed and well-educated therapist offering comprehensive experience with individuals, couples, and families in medical and private practice settings. Proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, termination summaries, and court reports. Analyzes and responsively reviews psychological diagnostic tests to identify and assess clinical problems and health care needs to drive desired outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Family and Couples Therapist
Julie Cutler Counsleing Services
10.2019 - Current
- Conducted intake and assessments to formulate treatment plans and manage client records.
- Educated clients and families on the importance of mental health and self-care.
- Encouraged individuals and family members to develop skills and strategies to constructively confront problems.
- Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage couples and promote therapeutic progress.
- Countered problematic behavior with healthy alternatives to enhance mental, emotional, and physical wellness and increase energy.
- Counseled clients on concerns such as unsatisfactory relationships, divorce, and separation.
- Counsel children through parental separation and divorce.
Addiction Counselor
Recovery Counseling Services
09.2008 - 08.2016
- Led individual and group counseling sessions to meet a variety of therapeutic needs for recovering individuals.
- Developed patient care plans and documented progress toward goals.
- Collaborated with physicians to determine the effective combination of therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery.
- Coordinated referrals for addiction services based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
Mental Health Therapist
Sunnybrook Hospital
04.2003 - 01.2015
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Displayed sensitivity to the cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Mental Health Counseling
Niagara College
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada 05.2001
Advanced Certification in Addiction Studies - Addiction Counseling
Tape Education-University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada 05.2009
Skills
- Collaboration and Relationships
- Crisis Situations
- Treatment Documentation
- Mental Health Disorders Knowledge
- Effective Planning
- Best Practices and Standards
- Maintain Case Files
- Behavior Pattern Recognition
- Clinical Interventions
- Mood Disorders
- Chronic Disorders
Timeline
Family and Couples Therapist
Julie Cutler Counsleing Services
10.2019 - Current
Addiction Counselor
Recovery Counseling Services
09.2008 - 08.2016
Mental Health Therapist
Sunnybrook Hospital
04.2003 - 01.2015
Advanced Diploma - Mental Health Counseling
Niagara College
Advanced Certification in Addiction Studies - Addiction Counseling
Tape Education-University of Toronto
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