Hi, I’m
Karla Todd, LMSW
Herndon,VA
Summary
Licensed Master Social Worker with experience providing therapeutic services in private practice and school environments. Skilled in using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to support clients with anxiety, depression, and trauma in a safe, solution-focused, and culturally sensitive environment. Adept at building rapport, creating personalized treatment plans, and delivering client-centered care. Committed to ethical, effective, and culturally responsive care. Skillful at fostering collaboration among clients, families, and colleagues to promote client success. Dedicated to professional growth, continual training, and diligently working toward clinical licensure.
Overview
3
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Ripple Effect Therapy Services
Licensed Therapist
12.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Oversee a caseload of 15 to 20 clients.
- Conduct therapeutic sessions for clients with diverse mental health concerns, fostering emotional well-being and personal growth.
- Utilize evidence-based modalities to help clients achieve treatment goals in a culturally sensitive environment.
- Leverages excellent oral and written communication skills to interact professionally with staff and clients.
- Administered, scored, and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to client needs, ensuring therapeutic goals aligned with their objectives.
- Facilitate psychoeducation on stress management, coping skills, and emotional regulation utilizing mindfulness and other holistic approaches.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate client care and maintain confidential records in compliance with HIPAA and ethical standards using the SimplePractice EHR system.
- Assist clients in developing coping strategies, improving communication skills, and navigating life transitions.
- Engages in ongoing professional development to enhance clinical skills.
- Maintained strict adherence to ethical guidelines and confidentiality regulations in all aspects of clinical practice.
- Integrated mindfulness-based approaches into therapy sessions to promote relaxation, stress reduction, and greater emotional awareness.
University of Oklahoma
Lead Researcher
05.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Created a research abstract on mental health outcomes of military-affiliated adolescents and teens.
- Identified emerging trends in the area of focus by conducting comprehensive literature reviews.
- Designed and implemented research methodologies to enhance data collection accuracy and reliability.
- Submitted information to the University of Oklahoma Institutional Review Board and received approval to conduct retrospective research.
- Constructed a Qualtrics survey, continually interpret data as it is received.
- Conduct continued delivery of survey to diverse military-affiliated populations.
- Compiling data for publication and potential presentation.
Ripple Effect Therapy Services
Clinical Intern
05.2024 - 12.2024
Job overview
- Managed a caseload of between 20 and 25 clients.
- Conducted patient assessments to identify therapeutic needs and goals and provide appropriate interventions.
- Delivered in-person and remote sessions via telehealth platforms and maintained detailed documentation in EHR system.
- Applied evidence-based practices in clinical decision-making, resulting in enhanced patient care quality.
- Documented patient interactions and maintained accurate records for compliance.
- Applied data-driven strategies to monitor client progress and outcomes.
- Supported crisis interventions, facilitated supervised group sessions, and contributed to outreach efforts.
- Engaged in continuous learning through individual and group supervision, therapeutically appropriate readings, online educational seminars, and local NASW conferences.
- Participated in regular supervision sessions, receiving feedback to improve professional skills and knowledge continually.
Hale Keiki
School Social Worker Intern
08.2023 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Partnered with Principal to provide guidance lessons to the upper grades.
- Lessons included respect, inclusion, and building leadership skills with multiple lessons per topic.
- Delivered lessons based on social emotional learning guidelines to lower grades focusing on the exploration of emotional regulation, listening and cooperation skills, and impact of choices on self and others.
- Provided one-on-one services to teach coping mechanisms and incorporate tools to aid students experiencing intense feelings and emotions.
Education
University of OklahomaNorman, OK
MASTER OF SCIENCE from Social Work
12.2024
University of ConnecticutStorrs, CT
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from Nutritional Sciences
05.1997
Skills
- Social Work Theory
- Mental Health & Risk Assessment
- Treatment & Safety Planning
- Relationship Building
- Collaboration
- Crisis Intervention
- Ethical Practice
- Advocacy & Empowerment
- Culturally Responsive Practice
- EHR Proficiency
- SEL Instruction
- Data Collection & Analysis
- Outcomes Reporting
- Strong Oral Communication
- High-Level Written Communication
- Effective Workload & Time Management
Certification
- Trauma Informed Yoga Certification
- HIPPA Compliance Certification
Timeline
Licensed Therapist
Ripple Effect Therapy Services
12.2024 - Current
Clinical Intern
Ripple Effect Therapy Services
05.2024 - 12.2024
School Social Worker Intern
Hale Keiki
08.2023 - 12.2023
Lead Researcher
University of Oklahoma
05.2023 - Current
University of Oklahoma
MASTER OF SCIENCE from Social Work
University of Connecticut
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE from Nutritional Sciences