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Katie Szymanski

Katie Szymanski

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Committed and well-educated therapist offering comprehensive experience with individuals, couples and families in medical and private practice settings. Proficient in maintaining timely and accurate progress reports, treatment plans, termination summaries and court reports. Analyzes and responsively reviews psychological diagnostic tests to identify and assess clinical problems and health care needs to drive desired outcomes.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist

Katie Szymanski Therapy, Private Practice
Pasadena, CA
09.2023 - Current
  • Rendered mental health and counseling services to adults, teens, and children clients, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
  • Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Strengthened client coping skills by teaching stress management strategies, resiliency tools, and mindfulness practices during therapy sessions.
  • Improved client outcomes by employing evidence-based therapeutic techniques in individual and family sessions.
  • Provided crisis intervention services during emergency situations, ensuring the safety and well-being of clients at risk.
  • Performed individual and group psychotherapy and conducted teletherapy sessions to help clients pinpoint emotions underlying personal and relational conflicts.

CEO/Startup Founder

The Couch
Los Angeles, CA
04.2021 - Current
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic plans and streamlining operations.
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching innovative products or services.

Grief Clinician

Experience Camps
San Diego, CA
08.2019 - Current

Prior to the start of camp, become familiar with available written camper profiles for assigned bunk and identify any concerns that should be addressed with the clinical director before camp begins.

● Attend all pre-camp volunteer orientation to become familiar with camp guidelines and procedures, and grief components of the program.

● During the week of camp, provide guidance and support to bunk counselors on behavior strategies and interventions for any camper challenges, as well as for routine bunk management.

● Attend clinical team planning meetings prior to bereavement-related activities to review guidelines and goals of activity, as well as to prepare materials and supplies.

● Facilitate sharing circles and bereavement activities according to the Experience Camps Clinical Team Member Guidelines.

● Participate in daily clinical team meetings to discuss how individual campers are doing, as well as any camper or bunk challenges/successes that should be addressed and acknowledged.

● Communicate any camper/bunk concerns to the clinical director and follow stated protocol on any necessary reporting or intervention.

● Document notes on assigned campers and situations.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Private Practice
Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, CA
09.2017 - Current
  • Rendered mental health and counseling services to adults, teens, and children clients, focusing on development of healthy relationships.
  • Conducted intake and needs assessments to set therapeutic goals and establish professional relationships with clients.
  • Delivered counseling services to families and couples dealing with familial issues.
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.

Artist

Self-Employed
05.2012 - Current
  • Implemented artistic vision to give art purpose and meaning.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Southern California Counseling Center
Los Angeles, CA
09.2017 - 09.2021
  • Developed personalized treatment goals for clients, regularly monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Empowered clients by teaching coping mechanisms for managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges.
  • Educated clients on mental health topics to promote understanding and destigmatize seeking professional help.
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Developed and implemented creative interventions to engage couples and promote therapeutic progress.

Yoga Teacher

Sivananda Yoga Center
Los Angeles, CA
09.2015 - 09.2017
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
  • Established a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all skill levels, fostering community growth.

Teacher's Assistant (Arnie Hendrickson)

Pitzer College, Design/Build Studio 2
Claremont, CA
01.2011 - 05.2011
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.

Teacher's Assistant (Kathryn Miller)

Pitzer College, Mixed Media/Sculpture
Claremont, CA
08.2010 - 12.2010
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in woodworking studio.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.

Education

Ph.D. - Mythological Studies/Depth Psychology

Pacifica Graduate Institute
Carpinteria, CA
06.2026

Master of Arts - Mythological Studies/Depth Psychology

Pacifica Graduate University
Carpinteria, CA
12.2022

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Pacific Oaks College
Pasadena, CA
08.2018

Master of Fine Arts - Studio Art

Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA
05.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Art And Environmental Studies

Pitzer College
Claremont, California
05.2008

Skills

  • Emotional Regulation
  • Multicultural Competence
  • Boundaries Establishment
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Empathy Development
  • Grief counseling
  • Family systems therapy
  • Child Therapy Techniques
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Crisis Management

Certification

  • Trauma Training Program, Southern California Counseling Center, 06/20
  • EMDR Basic Training Course (Parts 1, 2, & 3), Parnell Institute for EMDR, 06/20,
  • Trauma Resiliency Model Level 1, Trauma Resource Institute, 02/19
  • Yoga Teacher Training Certificate 200 Hours, MADRE Fitness+Wellness, 06/19
  • Trauma Resource Institute, Community Resiliency Model Certificate, 10/18
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy Certificate, 10/15
  • Sivananda Yoga, Uttarkashi, India, Yoga Teacher Training Certificate 200 Hours, 08/15

Timeline

Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist

Katie Szymanski Therapy, Private Practice
09.2023 - Current

CEO/Startup Founder

The Couch
04.2021 - Current

Grief Clinician

Experience Camps
08.2019 - Current

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Private Practice
09.2017 - Current

Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

Southern California Counseling Center
09.2017 - 09.2021

Yoga Teacher

Sivananda Yoga Center
09.2015 - 09.2017

Artist

Self-Employed
05.2012 - Current

Teacher's Assistant (Arnie Hendrickson)

Pitzer College, Design/Build Studio 2
01.2011 - 05.2011

Teacher's Assistant (Kathryn Miller)

Pitzer College, Mixed Media/Sculpture
08.2010 - 12.2010

Ph.D. - Mythological Studies/Depth Psychology

Pacifica Graduate Institute

Master of Arts - Mythological Studies/Depth Psychology

Pacifica Graduate University

Master of Arts - Marriage And Family Therapy

Pacific Oaks College

Master of Fine Arts - Studio Art

Claremont Graduate University

Bachelor of Arts - Art And Environmental Studies

Pitzer College
Katie Szymanski