Katya Dow
New York
Summary
Psychotherapist with extensive experience in trauma-focused interventions and multicultural counseling. Skilled in developing customized treatment plans and facilitating effective individual, couples, and group therapy sessions. Proficient in crisis intervention and patient care, fostering strong client relationships to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
Next Level Mental Health Counseling
New York
03.2024 - Current
- Delivered individual, couples, and group therapy addressing diverse mental health concerns.
- Implemented trauma-focused treatment for survivors of childhood and relational abuse.
- Facilitated sex therapy and relationship counseling to improve client dynamics.
- Conducted grief counseling and supported grief groups to aid in healing processes.
- Provided multicultural counseling tailored to BIPOC, AAPI, LGBTQ+, immigrant, and neurodivergent clients.
- Developed and executed personalized treatment plans based on client needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall client care.
- Maintained comprehensive records in compliance with professional standards.
Clinical Intern
Cooper Mental Health Counseling
New York
08.2022 - 12.2023
- Counseled clients in individual, relationship, and family psychotherapy sessions.
- Provided crisis intervention and long-term support for adolescents to mid-life adults.
- Conducted assessments to identify mental health needs of non-binary and transgender clients.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records within electronic systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care strategies.
- Offered crisis intervention support during high-stress situations to mitigate risks.
- Developed expertise in clinical best practices and counseling techniques for individuals and groups.
- Assisted with preparation of documentation for court hearings or disability applications.
Executive Director and Managing Attorney
Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project at UHLC
Houston
05.2014 - 04.2023
- Delivered legal counseling, representation, and advocacy for youth within juvenile justice and child welfare systems.
- Assessed treatment plans and coordinated with interdisciplinary foster care teams.
- Established pro bono programs for record sealing, juvenile defense, and school discipline representation.
- Designed curricula and developed clinical courses while supervising students and adjunct faculty.
- Directed strategic initiatives to enhance academic programs and faculty engagement.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to develop policies aligning with institutional goals.
- Facilitated partnerships with legal professionals to enrich student experiences.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
- Recruited, trained, mentored, evaluated, coached, and managed staff members to ensure success in achieving their goals.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to ensure organizational growth and development.
- Maintained positive relationships with media outlets to increase visibility of organizational activities.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying abreast of relevant laws, regulations, standards, guidelines.
- Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
- Served as spokesperson at press conferences or interviews when needed.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness
New York University
New York, NY12.2023
Doctor of Jurisprudence -
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Honors Program)
University of Texas
Austin, TX12.1988
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Texas EMS Academy
Corpus Christi, TX12.2020
Skills
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
- Certified mindfulness instructor
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Treatment planning and development
- Multicultural counseling practices
- Individual and group therapy
- Couples and relationship counseling
- Trauma-focused interventions
- Patient care and documentation
- Legal compliance in treatment
- Discharge planning processes
- Management of personality disorders
- Grief and loss counseling
- Suicide risk assessment techniques
- Case documentation and management
- Psychosocial assessments
- Client goal setting and planning
- Anxiety management techniques
- Psychodynamic therapy approaches
Hobbies and Interests
- Hiking
- Mind-body connection
- Yoga
- Mindfulness
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Next Level Mental Health Counseling
03.2024 - Current
Clinical Intern
Cooper Mental Health Counseling
08.2022 - 12.2023
Executive Director and Managing Attorney
Juvenile and Children's Advocacy Project at UHLC
05.2014 - 04.2023
Master of Arts - Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness
New York University
Doctor of Jurisprudence -
University of Houston
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology (Honors Program)
University of Texas
Emergency Medical Technician Certification -
Texas EMS Academy
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