Kaitlyn Towns
Lesage
Summary
Licensed professional counselor and approved supervisor with over ten years in behavioral health and seven years in leadership roles. Managed multidisciplinary teams of up to 30 professionals, ensuring compliance and enhancing client outcomes through effective recruitment and mentoring. Expertise in outpatient behavioral health, school-based services, and trauma-informed care, with a strong focus on staff development and operational excellence.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
School Based Therapist
Prestera Health Services
Huntington
03.2025 - Current
- Supported crisis intervention and coordinated care among families and schools to foster collaborative solutions
- Delivered therapy to six to eight elementary schools
- Increased number of clients served
Clinic Director
Harmony
Bridgeport
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Directed daily operations of an outpatient behavioral health clinic
- Supervised multidisciplinary staff of 20-30, ensuring effective care delivery and team cohesion
- Managed budgets and clinic operations, overseeing reporting and productivity to align with organizational goals
- Recruited, hired, onboarded, trained, and evaluated staff
- Collaborated with regional leadership to enhance TMS/Spravato service integration and support clinic initiatives
School Based Supervisor
Prestera Center
Huntington
06.2017 - 05.2022
- Coordinated crisis response, ensured compliance, and facilitated staff development
- Provided clinical supervision and consultation to school-based clinicians
- Managed clinical caseload while overseeing program operations
School Based Therapist
Prestera Center
Huntington
02.2015 - 07.2017
- Provided individual therapy sessions for students with emotional and behavioral challenges.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans tailored to student needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to create supportive learning environments for students.
- Provided therapeutic services to students in seven elementary schools, enhancing their emotional and behavioral well-being
- Secured independent licensure through successful completion of comprehensive examination, demonstrating professional competency
Education
Master’s degree - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marshall University
Huntington01-2014
Some College (No Degree) - Leadership & Counselor Supervision
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KYSkills
- Clinical Supervision (ALPS)
- Outpatient Operations
- Staff Development
- Crisis intervention
- Recruiting & Onboarding
- Financial Management
- Trauma-Focused CBT
Accomplishments
- TFCBT trained, provided through Prestera Center
- William A Wallace Award, Marshall University, 05/14
N P I
1558889584
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- Approved Licensed Professional Supervisor
Timeline
School Based Therapist
Prestera Health Services
03.2025 - Current
Clinic Director
Harmony
08.2022 - 05.2024
School Based Supervisor
Prestera Center
06.2017 - 05.2022
School Based Therapist
Prestera Center
02.2015 - 07.2017
Master’s degree - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Marshall University
Some College (No Degree) - Leadership & Counselor Supervision
University of The Cumberlands