KELLY DEVINE-HOPE

Licensed Psychotherapist | Specializing in Individuals, Young Adults, Teens, Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma

• Provide integrative therapy to individuals, couples, and families using a Psychodynamic approach and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and emotional challenges across all ages.
• Skilled in trauma-informed care, fostering a safe and supportive environment for clients of all ages to explore emotional struggles and achieve meaningful transformation.
• Develop and implement tailored treatment plans for individuals, teens, and families, with clear goals to ensure progress and long-term success.
• Focus on empowering clients through mind-body approaches that promote self-awareness, emotional regulation, and healthy coping strategies.
• Specialize in helping families and teens navigate life transitions, relationship dynamics, and mental health challenges.
• Oversee practice operations, including client intake, billing, insurance coordination, and case management, ensuring seamless care for families and individuals.

• Assess the emotional, psychological, and social needs of children and families.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
• Provide counseling using trauma-informed care, Gestalt therapy, CBT, and mindfulness for families coping with trauma, anxiety, and medical conditions.
• Respond to mental health crises, including suicidal ideation and substance abuse.
• Connect families to resources like financial aid, community programs, and home healthcare.
• Advocate for families’ access to essential services.
• Participate in care rounds and ensure holistic, family-centered care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Educate families on coping strategies and mental health resources.

• Managed recruitment, screening, and psychosocial assessments for egg donors, ensuring clinical and ethical compliance.
• Provided counseling to donors and recipients, addressing emotional and psychological aspects of gamete donation.
• Collaborated with OB/GYN specialists and nurses to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care.
• Delivered short-term individual and couples counseling, focusing on emotional well-being, coping strategies, and relationship dynamics during the fertility process.

• Delivered intensive psychotherapy and crisis intervention services to individuals with severe mental illness, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse disorders, and co-occurring conditions
• Developed and implemented care plans for individuals facing homelessness and mental health crises, utilizing harm reduction, medication management, and trauma-informed approaches
• Actively collaborated with psychiatrists and medical teams to provide integrated, patient-centered care, optimizing treatment outcomes for a high-risk population
• Effectively addressed crises, including suicidal ideation, homicidal thoughts and intent on staff, and substance abuse relapse, ensuring immediate intervention and ongoing support.

• Led a 12-week Seeking Safety program focused on trauma and substance dependence for men and women, utilizing evidence-based practices to promote recovery.
• Coordinated with legal and parole authorities to ensure compliance with court-mandated rehabilitation programs, demonstrating a keen understanding of the intersection between mental health and legal obligations.

• Led a summer college preparatory program for at-risk high school seniors, focusing on college admissions, career exploration, and academic skill-building
• Designed and implemented a series of workshops aimed at preparing students for the college application process, resulting in a successful graduation rate
• Developed a comprehensive evaluation process to track the academic and personal progress of program participants

• Managed a caseload of clients within a residential treatment facility, conducting psychosocial assessments and developing individualized care plans
• Worked closely with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate services for clients dealing with homelessness and mental health issues, ensuring a holistic approach to care

• Led large-scale community health initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS awareness, child malnutrition, and family planning, directly improving access to healthcare services and education in rural, underserved areas of Niger.
• Partnered with local healthcare providers, government agencies, and NGOs to strengthen sanitation practices and enhance prenatal care, resulting in improved health outcomes and reduced maternal and child mortality rates.
• Successfully secured $50,000 in emergency relief funding through USAID, coordinating rapid disaster relief operations and the distribution of critical resources to combat food insecurity, prevent disease outbreaks, and ensure the survival of vulnerable populations during crises.
• Designed and implemented culturally tailored nutrition programs for malnourished children, building local capacity and improving the sustainability of healthcare interventions, which led to a measurable reduction in child malnutrition rates.
• Facilitated community engagement and stakeholder collaboration, ensuring initiatives were culturally appropriate, locally supported, and aligned with broader development goals, enhancing the long-term impact of health interventions.
• Provided ongoing monitoring and evaluation of program outcomes, ensuring continuous improvement and adapting strategies based on feedback and evolving community needs.

• Selected for expertise and fluency in the local language to provide critical translation services for a medical mission focused on genitourinary fistula repair, ensuring seamless communication between surgeons, patients, and medical staff.
• Facilitated the successful recovery of 109 women by bridging language barriers and providing emotional and logistical support, ensuring clear understanding of medical procedures and post-operative care.
• Chosen for cultural sensitivity and in-depth knowledge of local customs, ensuring patients received compassionate, culturally appropriate care during their treatment and recovery.
• Collaborated closely with a multidisciplinary team, optimizing patient outcomes through effective communication and support across all stages of care.
• Assisted in logistical coordination to ensure smooth operations, helping to address challenges in a resource-limited environment while contributing to the mission's overall success.

• Trained to draw blood and conduct HIV rapid tests, providing essential testing and counseling services for terminally ill patients at a high-volume rural hospital.
• Supported HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, offering compassionate care and guidance to patients, ensuring they understood the implications of their results.
• Collaborated closely with medical personnel to ensure accurate lab results, enhancing timely decision-making and improving patient outcomes.
• Worked in a fast-paced, resource-limited environment, contributing to the delivery of high-quality care for patients facing terminal illness.