Overview

Work History

Education

Accomplishments

Volunteer Experience

Timeline

Kelly Nelson, LCSW

Houston,TX

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Owner and Primary Therapist

Science and Soul Counseling and Wellness, PLLC

11.2022 - Current

Provide psychotherapy to patients
Evaluate and develop treatment plans for patients
Advise patients on short and long-term treatment goals
Provide clients with referrals, supportive services, and educational resources as needed
Perform intake and assessment sessions for new clients.
Facilitated group sessions with clients and encouraged participants to share stories in safe, confidential environment.

Primary Therapist

Julia's Counseling and Play Therapy

04.2021 - 11.2022

Perform intake and assessment sessions for new clients
Conduct group sessions with people undergoing therapy in a clinical setting
Collaborating with health professional community and other potential business areas to maintain continuity of work and client base
Provides urgent care and crisis intervention as indicated.

Therapist and Case Manager

Behavioral Hospital of Bellaire

04.2021 - 03.2022

Accomplishes clients' care by assessing treatment needs; developing, monitoring, and evaluating treatment plans and progress; facilitating interdisciplinary approaches; monitoring staff performance
Monitors cases by verifying clients' attendance; observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocating for needed services and entitlements; obtaining additional resources; intervening in crisis; providing personal support
Prepares clients' discharge by reviewing and amplifying discharge plans; coordinating discharge and post-discharge requirements; orienting and training family members; providing resources
Determines clients' requirements by completing intake interviews; determining need for therapeutic medical, psycho-social, and psychiatric evaluations; reviewing therapist evaluations, treatment objectives, and plans.

Lead Psychotherapist

West Park Springs- Changes

02.2019 - 04.2021

Provided therapy to adolescents and adults receiving outpatient, inpatient and chemical dependency services
Provided behavioral interventions, such as CBT, DBT and psycho-education based on assessed needs
Conducted individual, group therapy and assessments to patients with chronic mental illnesses, behavioral problems and chemical dependency
Documented progress notes and discussed safety plan for each patient
Developed treatment plan goals and provided consultation at treatment plan meetings
Created and coordinated Treatment Team to improve collaborative approach.

Psychotherapist - Intern

Jewish Family Services

08.2018 - 01.2019

Created cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) curriculum and led intensive outpatient group therapy
Provide psychological assessments, intakes and appropriate referrals
Provided outpatient psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, groups, and families
Coordinated with a multi-disciplinary staff including psychiatrists and case workers to provide appropriate interventions, pharmacological management, and support services
Tracked patient progress by score of psychological assessments and entry of weekly patient progress reports.

Emergency Room Medical Social Work - Intern

Memorial Hermann

04.2018 - 08.2018

Assisted LMSW/LCSW's in Adult Emergency Room, Pediatric Emergency Room, and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Respond to trauma pages, including Level 1, and provide brief counseling and crisis intervention
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to formulate discharge plans and ensure a continuum of care for at-risk patients with complex psychosocial needs
Provided brief counseling and crisis intervention
Acted as a liaison between hospital personnel and outside agencies.