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Kelli Lund

Alcoa,TN

Summary

Dynamic therapist with extensive experience at AZ Woman's Recovery Center, skilled in crisis intervention and building rapport. Expert in CBT techniques, I have successfully enhanced client resilience and well-being through tailored therapy plans, fostering trust and empowering individuals to manage their mental health effectively. Committed to continuous professional development and client-centered care.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Therapist

AZ Woman's Recovery Center

Working at women only, live in substance use treatment center. Conducted client intakes, individual and group therapy sessions, maintained therapy note records and exit interviews. Created individual and group client notes, progress notes and assessments. Attended employee weekly meetings, individual and group supervision.

  • Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
  • Coached clients on effective coping strategies, empowering them to manage symptoms independently outside of therapy sessions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients with complex needs.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by developing and implementing tailored therapy plans.
  • Enhanced patient resilience, equipping them with effective coping strategies for long-term mental health.
  • Conducted therapy sessions focused on trauma recovery, facilitating patient healing and empowerment.

Therapist

Vogue Recovery Center
  • Built strong rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
  • Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
  • Established clear boundaries with clients, maintaining ethical practice standards while preserving the therapeutic relationship.
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.
  • Enhanced client well-being through personalized treatment plans tailored to individual needs and goals.
  • Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Developed strategies to help patients cope with stress and anxiety and build resilience.
  • Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
  • Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
  • Implemented time management strategies to ensure full caseloads were effectively managed, maintaining high-quality care for all clients.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting a supportive environment for shared learning and growth.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
  • Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
  • Adapted interventions as needed based on ongoing assessment of client progress throughout the course of treatment.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and develop appropriate treatment strategies.
  • Developed creative therapeutic approaches to address unique client challenges and promote lasting change.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
  • Conducted psychoeducational presentations within the community, raising awareness about mental health topics while broadening outreach efforts.
  • Fostered supportive environment, leading to increased patient satisfaction and engagement.
  • Enhanced patient well-being by developing and implementing tailored therapy plans.
  • Enhanced patient resilience, equipping them with effective coping strategies for long-term mental health.
  • Conducted therapy sessions focused on trauma recovery, facilitating patient healing and empowerment.
  • Improved client coping mechanisms with cognitive behavioral techniques.
  • Maintained meticulous patient records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality in all documentation.
  • Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of latest therapeutic techniques and best practices.
  • Provided crisis intervention services, offering immediate support during critical times.
  • Adapted therapeutic approaches based on patient feedback and progress, ensuring tailored and effective care.
  • Promoted mental health awareness through community workshops, contributing to decrease in stigma.
  • Conducted group therapy sessions to foster community support among participants.
  • Assisted clients with gaining insights, establishing clear goals and planning strategies to reach personal targets.
  • Wrote reports on clients and maintained required paperwork.
  • Evaluated patients' goals, as well as mental and practical conditions, to develop individualized courses of treatment.
  • Counseled individuals, groups or families to help understand problems, deal with crisis situations and develop realistic action plans.
  • Collected information about individuals or clients using interviews, observational techniques, and other assessment methods.
  • Identified indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment through direct observation.
  • Helped clients obtain outside specialist services by coordinating referrals and advising on options.
  • Offered perspective on effectiveness of treatments concerning conditions such as depression and anxiety.
  • Administered, scored and interpreted psychosocial examinations for assessment of different patient markers.
  • Critically analyzed and interpreted reports related to opioid addiction, self-harm and psychosis across many healthcare domains.

Trauma Therapist

BetterHelp
01.2024 - Current
  • Educated clients on the neurobiology of trauma, helping them to understand the impact of their experiences on their mental and physical wellbeing.
  • Conducted thorough assessments to identify trauma-related symptoms, ensuring accurate diagnoses and appropriate interventions.
  • Developed creative therapeutic interventions tailored to clients'' unique backgrounds, interests, and learning styles for optimal engagement during treatment sessions.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by implementing evidence-based trauma therapy techniques.
  • Maintained detailed case notes for effective documentation, enabling review of progress and adjustments to treatment strategies as needed.
  • Established rapport with clients through empathetic listening and genuine understanding, cultivating trust and openness during therapy sessions.
  • Provided crisis intervention, assisting individuals in overcoming immediate challenges and developing safety plans.
  • Implemented cognitive-behavioral techniques aimed at changing patterns of thinking or behavior that may be contributing to clients'' difficulties related to traumatic experiences.
  • Assisted clients in achieving increased self-esteem through assertiveness training and empowerment activities.
  • Increased patient resilience by fostering connections to support systems and community resources.
  • Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
  • Conducted crisis interventions to respond to clients in crisis, assess immediate needs and provide support and resources.
  • Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
  • Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Managed patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.

Owner

Self Owned and Operated
07.2005 - 08.2014
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

School Counselor

Touchstone Behavioral Services
08.2006 - 05.2008
  • Enhanced student emotional well-being by providing individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Collaborated with teachers and administrators to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of all students.
  • Developed a safe and supportive school environment by promoting positive behavior and addressing issues such as bullying and harassment.
  • Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.

Teacher

Saguaro Center for Exceptional Students
02.2000 - 05.2005

Worked with behavioral disordered students identified as too dangerous to be on public school campuses. School District psychologist's placed students into the program to be educated per Arizona Law.

  • Provided crisis intervention services during critical situations involving emotionally distressed or volatile individuals.
  • Improved student behavior by developing and implementing individualized behavior plans.
  • Facilitated social skills groups, enabling improved peer interactions and conflict resolution abilities.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, fostering trust and encouraging growth in social skills.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices to decrease negative behaviors and increase pro-social skills in students.
  • Supported students with emotional and behavioral disorders by creating tailored coping strategies.

Education

Behavioral Sciences

Argosy University, Pheonix, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
10-2016

Skills

  • Building rapport
  • Crisis intervention
  • One-on-one sessions
  • Multicultural competence
  • CBT techniques

Timeline

Trauma Therapist

BetterHelp
01.2024 - Current

School Counselor

Touchstone Behavioral Services
08.2006 - 05.2008

Owner

Self Owned and Operated
07.2005 - 08.2014

Teacher

Saguaro Center for Exceptional Students
02.2000 - 05.2005

Therapist

AZ Woman's Recovery Center

Therapist

Vogue Recovery Center

Behavioral Sciences

Argosy University, Pheonix, AZ
Kelli Lund