Kari Sylvester
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Clinical therapy professional with commitment to client-centered care and therapeutic excellence. Extensive background in developing and implementing personalized treatment plans that foster emotional and psychological well-being. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to dynamic clinical environments, ensuring reliable and flexible support.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder and Clinical Therapist
Coastal Minds Counseling
07.2022 - Current
- Responsible for client and clinician care, clinical supervision, and business viability
- Developed strong partnerships with other organizations to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Responsible for a caseload of 40 clients
- Provision of standard psychotherapy sessions with individuals, couples, families, and groups
- Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
- Trainings and Certifications: EMDR Certified with a specialization in EMDR protocols with children and adolescents and EMDRIA Approved Consultant in Training (CIT), PEERS Certified Provider, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (including Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Behavior Modification, Gottman Method Therapy (Level 2), Pursuing AASECT Certification
- Areas of Specialization: Neurological disorders (including Autism Spectrum Disorder), Learning Disabilities, Twice Exceptionalism, Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Trauma
- Professional Collaborations: UCLA CYAN Research Study, OC Sheriff's Department and Homeland Security
- Licensure: California, Utah, Virginia
- Telehealth Permit: Idaho
Associate Director and Clinical Therapist
Curry Psychology Group
06.2016 - 07.2022
- The Lead child and adolescent therapist on staff
- Responsible for a caseload of 35-40 clients
- Provision of standard psychotherapy sessions with individuals, couples, and families and supplemental service of IEP/504 advocacy
- Hiring, training, development and delivery of therapist performance reviews, and building caseloads for clinical staff members
- Provision of supervision to pre-licensed therapists
- Management of non-clinical staff
- Coordination with insurance companies, private payors, and general financial management of the practice
- Marketing and outreach
Education
Masters of Education - Special Education
Arizona State University
01.2019
Masters in Clinical Social Work - Children & Families, Military Personnel
University of Southern California
01.2016
Bachelors Degree - International Relations, Spanish, Minor: French
University of San Diego
01.2008
Skills
- Ethics and Integrity
- Client Engagement
- Team leadership & engagement
- Strategic thinking
Credentials
LCSW, MEd #89601 (CA)
Timeline
Founder and Clinical Therapist
Coastal Minds Counseling
07.2022 - Current
Associate Director and Clinical Therapist
Curry Psychology Group
06.2016 - 07.2022
Masters in Clinical Social Work - Children & Families, Military Personnel
University of Southern California
Bachelors Degree - International Relations, Spanish, Minor: French
University of San Diego
Masters of Education - Special Education
Arizona State University