Kaylan Michas
Secaucus
Summary
Creative, compassionate and dedicated LCSW with 7+ years experience providing psychotherapy and crisis intervention to survivors of interpersonal violence. Utilizes a trauma-informed and wholistic approach to working with youth and adults who are struggling with symptoms of PTSD, depression or anxiety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner, Psychotherapist
Whole Healing Therapy LLC
09.2022 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of private practice including scheduling, consulting, and marketing of business
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Create strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
- Provide crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
Clinician
Dr. Stephen J. Oreski & Associates
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided outpatient psychotherapeutic counseling to children, teens and adults.
- Implemented crisis intervention strategies when needed, ensuring immediate safety measures were in place for at-risk patients.
- Delivered high-quality patient care by conducting thorough assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing therapeutic support.
- Specialized in treatment of anxiety, PTSD, trauma, women's issues, and teens
Intensive In-Home Clinician
Savia Community Counseling Services
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided therapeutic counseling services to children and families in their home
- Taught children and caregivers strategies to help manage maladaptive behaviors and high-risk behaviors
- Assisted families in developing healthier family dynamics
- Collaborated with each child-family team (CFT), consisting of behavioral assistants, psychiatrists, teachers, care managers, DCP&P, school administration, and other community resources
Clinician/Volunteer and Education Coordinator
YWCA of Northern New Jersey, healingSPACE
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Conducted trauma-informed psychotherapy to survivors of sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and stalking
- Provided crisis intervention and counseling to survivors and loved ones
- Oversaw 24/7 hotline's daily operations
- Supervised a team of 25+ advocates for the Sexual Assault Response Team of Bergen County
- Developed and facilitated 40-hr Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate Training
Clinical Intern
Jersey Battered Women's Services, Children's Program
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided comprehensive assessment, management and support to at risk youth and families
- Conducted trauma-informed play therapy to a caseload of 8 children, ages 3-14
- Developed and coordinated therapeutic recreational activities for children living in an emergency safe house
- Utilized Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Art Therapy approaches
Education
Masters of Social Work - Violence Against Women And Children Certificate
Rutgers School of Social Work
New Brunswick05-2018
Certification
NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker-44SC06111000
Valid: August 29, 2024- August 31, 2026
NJ 40 hr-Domestic Violence Advocate Certificate , NJ 40-hr Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate
Timeline
Owner, Psychotherapist
Whole Healing Therapy LLC
09.2022 - Current
Clinician
Dr. Stephen J. Oreski & Associates
04.2021 - 02.2023
Intensive In-Home Clinician
Savia Community Counseling Services
02.2020 - 07.2021
Clinician/Volunteer and Education Coordinator
YWCA of Northern New Jersey, healingSPACE
11.2018 - 02.2020
Clinical Intern
Jersey Battered Women's Services, Children's Program
08.2017 - 05.2018
NJ Licensed Clinical Social Worker-44SC06111000
Valid: August 29, 2024- August 31, 2026
NJ 40 hr-Domestic Violence Advocate Certificate , NJ 40-hr Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate
Masters of Social Work - Violence Against Women And Children Certificate
Rutgers School of Social Work
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