Lana Giacose
Las Vegas
Summary
Counselor with experience in crisis intervention, treatment planning, group therapy facilitation, and client assessments. Committed to utilizing evidence-based practices and client care strategies to promote mental health and well-being, foster client engagement, and recovery for diverse populations. Strengths lie in communication, empathy, problem-solving abilities, as well as knowledge of various therapeutic models.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assessment Counselor; CADC-I License
WestCare Nevada
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Responsible for the assessment and placement of clients using DSM V and ASAM criteria
- Coordinated client care across a continuum of available services
- Utilized counseling and psychotherapy to evaluate emotional and mental problems and conditions, whether cognitive, behavioral, or affective
- Conducted interviews and provided direct counseling services to clients
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor – Intern; CADC-I License
We are H.O.P.E. Recovery Solutions
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Provided clinical counseling to individuals utilizing evidence-based practices to promote mental health and well-being concerning SUD problems
- Experience with The Federal Prison System while working with clients on parole/probation in supporting them with rehabilitative services and completion of legal requirements
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor – Intern; CADC-I License
Desert Hope Treatment Center
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided intervention, assessments, treatment planning, and individual/group counseling
- Provided clinical services to outpatient and inpatient adult population
- Performed ASAM Level of Care assessments at the specified interval
- Intervened in crisis situations to de-escalate and resolve crises
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor – Intern; CADC-I License
Behavioral Health Group
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Helped the patients prepare and adjust to a drug-free existence and offered assistance (emotional and physical) in problematic occurrences
- Provided intake/readmission services, including continuous and follow-up counseling
- Engaged in appropriate case-management duties by implementing or revising treatment plans with the patient and recording a review of the patient’s progress
- Experience with assisting clients in medication management for opioid/alcohol treatment
Qualified Mental Health Associate; Active NPI Number
H.O.P.E. Counseling Services
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Provided Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) and Basic Skills Training (BST) to clients of all ages who were experiencing cognitive, emotional, or behavioral impairments
- Clients were seen in a variety of settings in order to teach how to manage their behavior in each environment and were provided with psychoeducation in different skill set areas
Education
Master of Arts - Psychology
Pepperdine University, GSEP
06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Loyola Marymount University, BCLA
08.2019
Continuation of B.A. Degree - Psychology, Philosophy, and Sociology
Gonzaga University in Florence
12.2018
High School Diploma -
Alpha Omega Academy
08.2014
Skills
- Treatment planning and case management
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Evidence-based practices
- Client assessments
- Mental health awareness
- Group therapy facilitation
- Relapse prevention techniques
- Active listening and conflict resolution
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Motivational interviewing methods
- Substance abuse education and advocacy
- Individual counseling approaches
- Aftercare planning and support
- Organizational skills and time management
- Therapeutic rapport building strategies
- Effective communication and problem-solving
- Proficiency in DSM-5 criteria
- Adaptability and flexibility in practice
- Peer support strategies and coping mechanisms
- Behavioral modification techniques
Community Service
- United Teachers of Los Angeles, Canvasser Intern, 2017
- American Federation of Teachers Local 1521, Campus Leader, 2016
Awards
- International Honor Society in Psychology, Since 2022
- High School Honor Roll, 2011 - 2014
Languages
- Portuguese, Native Fluent Speaker
- English, Native Fluent Speaker
Timeline
Assessment Counselor; CADC-I License
WestCare Nevada
01.2025 - 07.2025
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor – Intern; CADC-I License
We are H.O.P.E. Recovery Solutions
05.2024 - 01.2025
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor – Intern; CADC-I License
Desert Hope Treatment Center
10.2022 - 05.2024
Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor – Intern; CADC-I License
Behavioral Health Group
08.2021 - 06.2022
Qualified Mental Health Associate; Active NPI Number
H.O.P.E. Counseling Services
10.2019 - 08.2021
Master of Arts - Psychology
Pepperdine University, GSEP
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Loyola Marymount University, BCLA
Continuation of B.A. Degree - Psychology, Philosophy, and Sociology
Gonzaga University in Florence
High School Diploma -
Alpha Omega Academy
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