LASHAWN MARSHALL
Brooklyn
Summary
Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 5+ years of experience providing evidence-based therapy to individuals, couples, and families. Skilled in comprehensive clinical assessment, treatment planning, and implementing modalities including CBT, psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems. Adept at creating a safe, culturally responsive environment for clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and co-dependency. Strong collaborator committed to ethical practice, professional growth, and high-quality client care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher Assistant
P.S. 132Q – NYC Department of Education
Queens
09.2024 - Current
- Support classroom instruction by collaborating with teachers on lesson planning and delivery.
- Provide individualized and small-group academic reinforcement based on student data.
- Assist with full-class instruction under direct teacher supervision.
- Mentor fellow paraprofessionals through modeling, intervisitation, and professional development.
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
BetterMinds Mental Health Counseling
Brooklyn
10.2018 - Current
- Provide individual, couples, and family therapy using evidence-based treatment modalities.
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, risk assessments, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Utilize CBT, psychodynamic therapy, family systems approaches, and lifespan-integrated methods.
- Document progress notes consistent with agency and state standards.
- Coordinate care with physicians, schools, and community providers to support client outcomes.
Paraprofessional
P.S. 202 – NYC Department of Education
Brooklyn
09.2014 - 01.2023
- Supported students ages 3–13 with diverse learning needs and cognitive classifications.
- Reinforced Common Core–aligned instruction through small-group and one-on-one support.
- Maintained a structured, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers, clinicians, and families to address academic and behavioral needs.
Education
M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NHB.A. - Child Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NHSkills
- Individual & Couples Therapy
- Clinical Assessment & Diagnosis
- Treatment Planning
- CBT
- Psychodynamic
- MI
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Family Systems
- Crisis Intervention
- Progress Notes & Documentation
- Cultural Humility
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Doxyme
- Ensora Health
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- Zoom
- DOE Systems
- Data Tracking Tools
Licenses And Credentials
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), New York
- Mandated Reporter Training, NY
- CPR/First Aid Certified
Timeline
Lead Teacher Assistant
P.S. 132Q – NYC Department of Education
09.2024 - Current
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
BetterMinds Mental Health Counseling
10.2018 - Current
Paraprofessional
P.S. 202 – NYC Department of Education
09.2014 - 01.2023
M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Southern New Hampshire University
B.A. - Child Psychology
Southern New Hampshire University