Kimberly Zippilli-Hildebrand, MA., AMFT

• Provide individual, family, and couples counseling using evidence-based therapeutic interventions
• Facilitated family therapy sessions to support communication, boundary setting, and healthy relationships among family members affected by mental health issues.
• Complete comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments and develop goal-oriented treatment plans
• Conduct crisis assessments and safety planning for high-risk clients
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive client care

• Applied systems therapy to help individuals and families achieve therapeutic goals in high-stress situations
• Served as intensive in-home clinician contracted through mobile response for high-risk children and families
• Earned special recognition from United Way grant-funded program for exceptional client outcomes within chronic illness populations.
• Developed and delivered first company training on working with clients with chronic illnesses; facilitated hospital partnership to expand client reach
• Designed and implemented empirically supported treatment plans for individuals, couples, and families

• Provided systemic therapeutic interventions for child, adolescents and families using Structural Therapy (Minuchin) and Bowenian Family Therapy
• Provided community resources and referrals to clients.
• Created family genograms to explore generational patterns and inform treatment approaches
• Assessed client risks and collaborated in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Provided crisis intervention and support during acute mental health episodes.

• Developed and implemented marketing strategies to promote couples and family therapy specialization within private practice.
• Developed strategies to involve family support networks in the care of clients living with chronic illnesses, aiming to boost treatment success rates.
• Conducted thorough assessments to identify mental health needs and establish therapeutic treatment goals.
• Facilitated communication with physicians to establish comprehensive care plans aimed at optimizing client outcomes.

• Supervised new counseling interns when assigned, supporting clinical skill development
• Reopened previously closed site to LaSalle graduate interns, establishing a continued partnership for future placements
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
• Assisted parents in establishing effective parenting strategies that promoted healthy attachment between children.
• Constructed genograms for each case and presented findings during treatment team meetings and case reviews
• Conducted individual and family therapy sessions to address emotional and psychological challenges.

Marriage and Family Therapy Program

Invited to Gold Key Honor Society 3.98 GPA

Highest score on Masters written exam in MFT program