Keiona Doctor
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Psychotherapist with a proven track record at Finding Balance Counseling and Therapy, LLC, specializing in multicultural competence and crisis intervention. Demonstrates expertise in psychosocial assessments to improve patient outcomes, achieving exceptional client goal planning and rapport building. Proficient in psychoeducation delivery and meticulous patient documentation, consistently leading to significant client progress. Committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes healing and personal growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist
Finding Balance Counseling and Therapy, LLC
Chicago, IL
12.2024 - Current
- Participated in all supervision meetings with thoroughly prepared materials.
- Utilized Simple Practice software for documenting client notes and treatment plans.
- Ensured adherence to insurance standards for correct diagnosis procedures.
- Applied direct therapeutic interventions such as CBT, DBT, ACT, SFBT, ERP, and psychodynamic, humanistic, and trauma-informed approaches.
- Participated in biweekly group supervision sessions to enhance professional skills.
- Arranged meetings by synchronizing availability across all participants.
Teaching Assistant
Guidepost Montessori School
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducted extensive training in mandated reporting, shaken baby syndrome, traumatic brain injury, SIDS awareness, and CPR totaling 10.00 CEUs.
- Led activities, guided staff, prepared materials, introduced lessons, and communicated regularly with parents.
- Managed program logistics such as scheduling and activities
Primary Psychotherapist
Coral Heart Counseling, LLC
Chicago
12.2023 - 06.2023
- Demonstrated cultural proficiency as a primary psychotherapist, affirming non-binary, lesbian, trans identities and supporting bi-racial and Black individuals..
- Created a secure environment to discuss trauma and its influence on mental well-being.
- Provide a safe enough space to navigate and psycho-educate individuals' predetermined oppression in society based upon their intersectional identities such as: cultural identities, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language, religion etc
- Provided support in addressing the psychological impact of systemic disparities.
- Embraced complexity, nuance, and strengths in diverse identities to enhance relationship quality.
- Utilized Simple Practice software for continuous assessment of treatment plans, diagnosis for insurance purposes, and client documentation.
- Demonstrated punctuality in arriving at supervision meetings, equipped with necessary materials.
Children, Adolescent, and Family Therapist
The Bridge Youth and Family Services
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Coordinated efforts with CPS, law enforcement, and families to ensure safe temporary placements for children during crises.
- Collaborated with external services to provide tailored support for clients in treatment.
- Adhered strictly to SW code of ethics while conducting risk assessments in Ecornerstone software.
- Participate monthly in Peer Jury to assess the need for therapeutic or peer process group intervention for sentenced teens.
- Contributed to DEI committee as an active member.
- Successfully underwent training programs focused on YASI reporting requirements alongside modules for culture-related traumas and food-associated traumas.
Call Specialist
NSPL: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Completed extensive training consisting of 100 hours with Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters (KSPHQ).
- Participated in one-on-one therapy sessions, totaling 100 volunteer hours.
- Adhere to suicide prevention protocols and maintain detailed logs for each shift period.
- Instructed new trainees on the Icarol system.
Therapist/ Intern
KVC Residential Psychiatric Treatment Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Implemented targeted clinical interventions for youth.
- Assisted youth in reintegrating into their community with enhanced emotional regulation.
- Provided 1:1 support to youth with clinical observation from a therapist, and provided group therapy for youth to practice implementing coping skills and emotional regulation skills.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members including nurses, doctors, psychiatrists, and therapists to provide client updates.
Emotional Support Learner/ Facilitator
Center For Great Futures
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Guided children and teens aged 12-18 in emotional understanding and expression.
- 1:1 emotional support check-ins were offered to all children and teens throughout the day, and group sessions were implemented to discuss everyday difficulties children and teens experience (bullying, self-harm, eating disorders, boundaries and relationships, social media, social justice movements, etc).
Education
Master of Social Work -
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Emporia, KS05.2019
Skills
- Patient documentation
- Psychosocial assessment
- Case documentation
- Crisis intervention
- Treatment Planning
- Multicultural competence
- Tracking client progress
- Client goal planning
- Building rapport
- Psychoeducation delivery
- Discharge planning
Affiliations
Women's Track and Field, 08/14-05/17, 3-year scholarship athlete, One-Time runner-up of preseason conditioning 'most competitive' competition for women's track and field.
Notable Awards Achievements
- Dean's List Honor Roll, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- 2016 ESU women's track and field preseason 'most competitive' competition runner-up.
- Long jump champion of 2014 Kansas High School 5A State Track Championship.
- Current long-jump record holder at Emporia High School with jump of 18'9.5".
- 2012 Emporia High School Track and Field Team MVP for sprints.
- 2013 Emporia High School Track and Field Team Most Improved Athlete.
- 2014 Emporia High School Track and Field Team MVP for Overall.
- 2014 Most Inspiring Athlete Award at Emporia High School.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Finding Balance Counseling and Therapy, LLC
12.2024 - Current
Primary Psychotherapist
Coral Heart Counseling, LLC
12.2023 - 06.2023
Teaching Assistant
Guidepost Montessori School
04.2023 - 11.2023
Children, Adolescent, and Family Therapist
The Bridge Youth and Family Services
09.2022 - 03.2023
Call Specialist
NSPL: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Crisis Center
02.2022 - 11.2022
Therapist/ Intern
KVC Residential Psychiatric Treatment Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
Emotional Support Learner/ Facilitator
Center For Great Futures
08.2020 - 04.2021
Master of Social Work -
THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY
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