Kadrea Forte
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
- Demonstrated knowledge working with severely and chronically mentally ill children, adolescents, and adults
- Demonstrated skills in creating and implementing effective and individualized assessments and treatment plans
- Experience with Department of Mental Health standards and paperwork, and HIPPA regulations
- Foundational coursework and training in DSM-V, CSEC, Internalizing and Externalizing Disorders, Group therapy, Drug & Alcohol, LGBTQ, and 0-5
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician I
Two Chairs
Los Angeles, CA
07.2022 - Current
- Provides Individual therapy for adults utilizing an eclectic approach with evidence based interventions such as Client centered, Solution Focused,Mindfulness, CBT,IFS, talk based therapy,etc.
- Conducts psychosocial assessments and treatment plans to collaborate with clients and develop goals and strategies that can assist with improving client’s maladaptive symptoms and behaviors.
- Collaborates with colleagues,Medical and Behavioral Providers to gain a better understanding on how to support clients.
Group Therapist
College Hospital Cerritos (Acute Psychiatric Hospital)
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Facilitated group therapy to adults and youth with severe mental illnesses, such as developmental disabilities, emotional disturbances, psychotic, and mood disorders
- Utilized interventions and topics regarding Positive Coping Mechanisms, Mental Health Illness symptoms and behaviors, Self-Improvement, CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness techniques
- Functioned as a multi-disciplinary team with medical staff to assist with evaluating treatment plan and goals
- Provided Individual therapy to patients with developmental disabilities to assist them with decreasing anxiety and depressive symptoms.Additionally, helping to reduce their maladaptive symptoms to a baseline level
- Collaborated with patients in order to give them tools and interventions to regulate their mind and body.
Clinician I, (0-18 Population) IFCCS Therapist AMFT
Bayfront Youth and Family Services
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Provided comprehensive services including individual, collaterals, family sessions, case management services, and maintain the Shared Core Practice model philosophy as needed in the home, school, and/or office environment
- Utilized CBT, play therapy, solution focused, and psycho-dynamic treatment modalities during psychotherapy sessions
- Collaborated with clients', IFCCS foster/resource parents, biological parents, CSWs, foster family agency social workers, teachers, court officials, medical doctors, psychiatrists, law enforcement, Probation department, and case managers for an interdisciplinary team approach
- Collaborated with DCFS and DMH relative to residential treatment for SED clients
- Participated in the Matrix CFT as scheduled by the IFCCS team and ensure full participation of the family and client in the development and implementation of service strategies
- Facilitated CFT meetings, Staffing, and Family Meetings to provide client with support for underlying needs and action plans
- Provided crisis intervention 24 hours for client/families
- Completed DMH paperwork and note documentation.
Mental Health Specialist II AMFT - FSP Child/Youth program (5-18 population)
Starview Community Services
Los Angeles, CA
01.2017
- Under direct supervision of Clinical Supervisor conducted initial intake and semi-annual assessments and formulated diagnoses based on the DSM IV criteria
- Provided individual and family counseling for children and their families, and crisis assessment and intervention
- Developed and maintains continuity of the client's care and cost-effective delivery of services
- Assisted in obtaining and maintaining housing and/or supportive placement as well as ensuring provisions for food and clothing, provides or arranges transportation where needed
- Established coordination with local agencies and community resources to maximize effectiveness of services.
Behavior Interventionist
Early Strides Child Development Center
Los Angeles, CA
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Provided ABA therapy in a school setting to children and adolescents who have Intellectual Disabilities
- Provided crisis interventions when self-injurious behaviors occur and when harmful towards others
- Observed the behavior and temperament of the client to alleviate triggers
- Engaged the clients into group activities to teach social behavior and coordination
- Provided a Token Economy system to encourage positive reinforcement
- Guided teachers and staff of intellectual disability students to improve the students learning environment and success in school.
MFT trainee Counselor
Outreach Concern- Nativity School (TK-8)
Los Angeles, CA
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Provided one-on-one counseling for students and created treatment plans with goals and objectives
- Supported children facing personal, social, and educational problems
- Cultivated self-esteem and self-awareness among students
- Provided CBT, Gestalt, Solution focused, and play therapy treatments during the counseling sessions
- Collaborated with teachers and parents to work as a team to help fulfill the needs of the child
- Acted as a liaison with social service agencies and referrals of child abuse cases.
Student Behavior Coach
Today's Fresh Start Charter School
Los Angeles, CA
10.2014 - 06.2015
- Incorporated CBT techniques, positive reinforcement, replacement behaviors, and consequences for children who possess antisocial behaviors
- Acted as a liaison between the teachers, staff, and parents to help eliminate negative behaviors
- Lead Parent-teacher conferences and IEP's, acted as a support system for the children
- Assisted children in the classroom and on the playground
- Office duties (fax, scan, copy, etc.)
- Helped reduce unconstructive behavior by using token systems, behavior chart, positive reinforcement, positive punishment, etc.
Education
Masters in Counseling: MFT/LPCC -
National University
07.2016
B.S. in Psychology -
California State University Northridge
12.2013
Skills
- Treatment Planning
- Microsoft Word,Excel,Powerpoint,Google
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Analytical
- Tech Savy
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
Objective
Empathetic Trauma informed therapist seeking to grow my clinical skills and to provide a non judgemental safe space for clients and unconditonally support their mental health needs.
License Number
LMFT#130179
References
- Hanna Chung: Previous LMFT supervisor (562) 201-9292
- Jennifer Wolfe, Previous LMFT supervisor, wolfie_1029@yahoo.com
Certification
- Mindfulness Evidenced Based Interventions for Anxiety,Depression,Addictions,and Trauma (CMIP).
Timeline
Clinician I
Two Chairs
07.2022 - Current
Group Therapist
College Hospital Cerritos (Acute Psychiatric Hospital)
05.2021 - 07.2022
Clinician I, (0-18 Population) IFCCS Therapist AMFT
Bayfront Youth and Family Services
03.2019 - 04.2021
Mental Health Specialist II AMFT - FSP Child/Youth program (5-18 population)
Starview Community Services
01.2017
Behavior Interventionist
Early Strides Child Development Center
08.2015 - 03.2019
MFT trainee Counselor
Outreach Concern- Nativity School (TK-8)
08.2015 - 06.2016
Student Behavior Coach
Today's Fresh Start Charter School
10.2014 - 06.2015
Masters in Counseling: MFT/LPCC -
National University
B.S. in Psychology -
California State University Northridge
- Mindfulness Evidenced Based Interventions for Anxiety,Depression,Addictions,and Trauma (CMIP).
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