Kelly Salada
Lakewood
Summary
Mental health professional with comprehensive experience in therapeutic practices, adept at fostering positive client outcomes. Skilled in individual therapy, crisis intervention, and treatment planning. Strong focus on building relationships, fostering a safe space for clients of all backgrounds, collaborating with other professionals to attain positive outcomes, and seeking out opportunities to consistently grow professionally . Reliable and adaptable with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, as well as, passionate about learning and teaching others on all issues surrounding mental health.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
NGU Wellness
09.2023 - Current
- Tailored therapeutic approaches to meet the unique needs of diverse client populations, including individuals with complex trauma histories and those who identify as neurodivergent, while utilizing client feedback to make necessary adjustments.
- Established strong rapport with clients by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, cultural sensitivity, and creating a safe environment that fostered open communication and vulnerability.
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients experiencing acute mental health distress, ensuring safety and stabilization.
- Reduced client symptoms of anxiety and depression with cognitive behavioral therapy techniques, dialectical behavior therapy techniques, and other evidenced based approaches.
- Expanded professional knowledge through ongoing continuing education opportunities, participation in relevant workshops and conferences, and the passionate pursuit of academic literature and text surrounding mental health.
SCHOOL BASED THERAPIST
APPLEWOOD CENTERS INC.
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Developed strong rapport with students by actively listening and empathizing with their concerns, fostering trust in therapeutic relationships.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using standardized measures, adjusting treatment plans as needed based on continuous improvement efforts.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in therapy sessions, contributing to positive outcomes for students across various demographics, while also provideding crisis intervention support during critical situations, ensuring the safety of all students involved.
- Designed and delivered several key trainings surrounding a variety of mental health issues for staff members, parents, and social worker professionals to develop or enhance knowledge and awareness surrounding mental health.
- Provided guidance to school staff on best practices for supporting students with mental health concerns, contributing to an inclusive learning environment.
OUTREACH COUNSELOR AND INTERN
P.A.R.E.N.T.S INC.
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Provided counseling and support services to a variety of families, including foster families, while incorporating evidence-based approaches to strengthen the parent-child development with the intention of reunification or stabilizing the home environment.
- Used varying engagement strategies to successfully intervene with clients, documented client’s progress, as well as used the client’s feedback and feedback garnered during supervision to enhance my clinical skills and ensure positive outcomes.
- Created materials, that were distributed agency-wide, to be used to provide psychosocial education to clients on trauma, as well as to generalize effective parenting skills.
- Facilitated numerous parenting skills groups, providing psychoeducation on a number of parenting and coping skills, while creating opportunities to strengthen support, normalize clients experiences, and reduce isolation.
- Led a multi-day agency-wide training on the development of self-concept through a trauma-informed lens, as well as designed and delivered presentations across a variety of settings and audiences.
Education
MASTER’S - SOCIAL WORK
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
05.2022
MASTER OF ARTS - SPECIAL EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
08.2003
B.A. - PSYCHOLOGY
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
06.1995
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Individual counseling
- Client advocacy skills
- Neurodivergent affirming strategies
- LGBQT affirming strategies
- Psychosocial assessment
- Research and evaluation
- Developing relationships
Certification
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) - Ohio State Licensing Boards.
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Ohio State Licensing Boards.
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
NGU Wellness
09.2023 - Current
SCHOOL BASED THERAPIST
APPLEWOOD CENTERS INC.
07.2022 - 10.2024
OUTREACH COUNSELOR AND INTERN
P.A.R.E.N.T.S INC.
01.2020 - 04.2022
MASTER OF ARTS - SPECIAL EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
B.A. - PSYCHOLOGY
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) - Ohio State Licensing Boards.
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Ohio State Licensing Boards.
MASTER’S - SOCIAL WORK
CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY
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