LASMA MAHER
Summary
Highly motivated licensed Counselor (LCPC) and Art Therapist (ATR) fluent in English, Russian, Latvian. Dedicated to providing excellent mental health services to children and adults. Especially passionate for work with culturally diverse populations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Counselor
LifeStance
Hinsdale, Illinois
10.2023 - Current
- Provided individual counseling sessions to clients facing mental health challenges.
- Assisted clients in developing healthy coping skills that could be used during times of stress or difficulty.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and treatment plans.
Behavior Health Consultant
Access Community Health Network
Des Plaines, IL
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Identified clinical needs to enhance quality of care for clients.
- Educated clients on effective intervention techniques to facilitate solutions.
- Utilized art therapy interventions to support therapeutic goals when suitable.
Compliance Officer, Counselor
Above & Beyond Family Recovery Center
Chicago, IL
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Led discussions with leadership to improve processes and risk controls as well as implemented new systems and best practice guidelines.
- Planned, implemented Recovery Support Service program, which provided services for clients during the treatment program and after care.
- Developed comprehensive treatment plans focusing on accurate diagnosis and behavioral treatment of problems.
Art Therapist
Weinberg Community For Senior Living-CJI
Deerfield, IL
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Led art groups providing appropriate activities for clients with Dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Organized, planned and coordinated weekend workshops for up to 20 clients.
ABA Therapist
JMK Behavior Services
Arlington Heights, IL
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Providing one on one ABA therapy for children with ASD
- Treated and improved reading and academic skills and adaptive learning skills, including fine motor dexterity, hygiene, and domestic capabilities.
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in various settings.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling: Art Therapy Program
Adler University
Chicago, ILMaster of Arts - Functional Design
Art Academy of Latvia
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts, Functional Design
Art Academy of Latvia
Skills
- Solution-Focused Counseling
- Client Needs Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Group facilitation
- Creating Art and Art Therapy programs
- Facility, operation, and inventory management
- Cultural event planning
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
- Registered Art Therapist (ATR)
Affiliations
- American Art Therapy Association
- American Latvian Artists Association
- LG Primeland Real Estate Management Consulting, LLC
Additional Information
- 36th IATA Conference, Oak Lawn, IL, October 26th, 2016
- 48th AATA Conference, Albuquerque, NM, November 8-12, 2017
Timeline
Counselor
LifeStance
10.2023 - Current
Behavior Health Consultant
Access Community Health Network
05.2022 - 09.2023
Compliance Officer, Counselor
Above & Beyond Family Recovery Center
12.2019 - 04.2022
Art Therapist
Weinberg Community For Senior Living-CJI
01.2019 - 05.2019
ABA Therapist
JMK Behavior Services
06.2018 - 07.2019
Master of Arts - Counseling: Art Therapy Program
Adler University
Master of Arts - Functional Design
Art Academy of Latvia
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts, Functional Design
Art Academy of Latvia