Kathryn Fitzgerald
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Social Worker with expertise in assessing client needs and designing tailored intervention plans. Facilitates access to community resources, enhancing client well-being and social service engagement. Advocates for client rights and cultivates positive outcomes in challenging environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Social Worker
Lumiere Children's Therapy
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Provided individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents experiencing mild-to-severe trauma, emotional distress, and behavioral challenges, utilizing evidence-based interventions to promote emotional regulation, resilience, and healthy development.
- Collaborated with parents and caregivers to provide psychoeducation, therapeutic guidance, and practical strategies that reinforced treatment goals and supported progress outside of sessions.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings with clinicians, educators, and other service providers to coordinate care and ensure comprehensive, client-centered treatment planning.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and maintained detailed clinical documentation, including treatment plans, progress notes, and case conceptualizations, in accordance with ethical and organizational standards.
School-Based Clinical Intern
SGA Youth and Family Services
Chicago, IL
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided individual therapy to a caseload of 12 children and adolescents (ages 5–14) experiencing mild-to-severe trauma, emotional distress, and behavioral challenges, utilizing evidence-based interventions to promote healing, resilience, and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with school personnel to develop and implement individualized treatment plans that aligned therapeutic objectives with students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments, monitored client progress, and adjusted treatment approaches as needed to maximize therapeutic outcomes and support goal attainment.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on social skills development, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution, enhancing peer relationships and overall psychosocial functioning.
Teaching Assistant, Preschool
Kensington School
LaGrange Highlands, IL
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and educational activities for classroom of 20 students, enhancing cognitive, social, and emotional development.
- Fostered positive, inclusive classroom environment through patience and effective management, enhancing student engagement and well-being.
- Collaborated with teachers, staff, and parents to monitor student progress and address concerns, implementing tailored strategies to support individual learning and behavioral needs.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Chicago, IL07-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice Minor
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO05-2021
Skills
- Individual therapy
- Case management
- Treatment planning
- Clinical documentation
- Trauma-informed care
- Evidence-based interventions
- Child development knowledge
Certification
- Licensed Professional Counselor
- CPR
- QPR
Timeline
Social Worker
Lumiere Children's Therapy
09.2024 - Current
School-Based Clinical Intern
SGA Youth and Family Services
08.2023 - 06.2024
Teaching Assistant, Preschool
Kensington School
09.2021 - 09.2022
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice Minor
Saint Louis University