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Kristen Summers LCSW

Hollywood,FL

Summary

I came from an alcoholic background and a codependent mother. Every abuse I think I experienced. I realized that events that occur in our childhood and past relationships severely sabotage our current ones. My work focuses first on uncovering with these past issues and gaining closure. Relationship Addiction is when you never received the emotional equipment to handle your anger and self worth. We felt abandoned mistrustful. As, our past leaks out it makes our current relationships toxic. We can't leaved yet were miserable. We blame each other. Once I help Patients understand and heal their value and past pain they are attracted to healthier men or women. I can not promise prince charming will not turn into a frog but I promise you will be ok!

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Psychotherapist

Department Of Social Services
North Miami Beach, FL
12.1996 - Current
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans, and treatment reports. Did weekly radio show in Boca Raton weekly. People called in the show to ask a Relationship Therapist on issues or problems they were experiencing. I used the show as a Marketing tool for my practice and the seminars I held. I did marketing on radio show y-100 and my practice took off. I perform individual, group, family and couples therapy. I am known for my 4 hour advanced seminars where I apply regression, psychodrama, experiential, and anger work. Clients feel like they completed 5 years therapy. Did all insurance forms and verified benefits. Sent reports to EAP's and other employers. I had many patients from top to bottom from MIA.

Substance Abuse Counselor

Concept House
Miami, FL
01.1983 - 01.1988
  • Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
  • Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
  • Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
  • Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
  • Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Florida International University
Miami, FL
12.1990

Master of Science - Clinical Social Work

Barry University
Miami, FL
06.1990

Associate of Science - Clinical Psychology

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
07.1980

Skills

  • Elder Care
  • Behavioral Intervention Plans (BIP)
  • Client Service
  • Assessing Suicide and Prevention
  • Forms trusting relationships with clients quickly
  • Has strong unique insightful interventions which she developed and applied them to patients and published articles
  • Unique approach in that therapist bonds in the first session with their pain and is most of the times the client will agree to therapy
  • Give one free 30 minute session on the phone to explain my approach and see if patient is appropriate for my approach
  • Therapist has a theory and treatment on Relationships Addiction in a book she wrote called "Dying to Leave"
  • Because therapist methods keep patients unsure what each group will be on the intensity and unpredictability keep patients from rarely leaving group or other services

Timeline

Licensed Psychotherapist

Department Of Social Services
12.1996 - Current

Substance Abuse Counselor

Concept House
01.1983 - 01.1988

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Florida International University

Master of Science - Clinical Social Work

Barry University

Associate of Science - Clinical Psychology

Miami Dade College

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