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Kristin Damato, LPC

Wauwatosa,WI

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Professional Counselor with extensive knowledge of counseling principles and practices. Adept at creating individualized treatment for a variety of needs. Committed to creating safe, supportive environment for all clients.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Professional Counselor

New Life Resources, Inc.
05.2012 - Current
  • Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment.
  • Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to promote positive behavior change.
  • Arranged and facilitated therapy sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
  • Developed individualized counseling plans for clients to incorporate short-term and long-term goals.
  • Assessed patient behavior, moods, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for clients.
  • Provided education on mental health topics and resources to clients.
  • Assisted clients in exploring feelings and understanding behaviors.
  • Assessed clients' needs to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions.
  • Developed treatment plans to help clients build self-confidence and resilience.

Program Director

ARCh
06.2008 - 07.2013
  • Supervised program staff, managing and evaluating performance provide high-quality services to program participants.
  • Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
  • Developed and implemented program goals and objectives, establishing specific and measurable outcomes aligned with organization's overall mission.


Intern

James Place
05.2012 - 05.2013

Provided psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families in community-based setting.

Education

Master of Science - Community Counseling

Mount Mary University
Milwaukee, WI
05.2013

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Milwaukee
06.2008

Skills

  • Individuals, Couples and Families
  • Relationship Issues Management
  • Public Speaking and Community Education
  • Consultation for other community professionals
  • Mood disorders, Life adjustment/Transition, Grief
  • Dual Diagnoses Expertise
  • Chronic Disorders
  • Perinatal Mental Health
  • CBT, DBT proficient

Certification

  • LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor
  • PMH-C (perinatal mental health certification)


Timeline

Licensed Professional Counselor

New Life Resources, Inc.
05.2012 - Current

Intern

James Place
05.2012 - 05.2013

Program Director

ARCh
06.2008 - 07.2013

Master of Science - Community Counseling

Mount Mary University

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Kristin Damato, LPC