LATISHA TAYLOR ELLIS
Dacula,GA
Summary
Accomplished Psychotherapist with a proven track record at Empowered Transitions Counseling, adept in Group Psychotherapy and excelling in building rapport. Expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, significantly improved client outcomes through innovative treatment planning and culturally sensitive interventions. Facilitates impactful counseling sessions and driving client progress.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist
Empowered Transitions Counseling
Cumming, GA
01.2017 - Current
- Conduct A/D Evaluations
- Facilitate FVIP (Male and Female) Group Therapy
- Facilitate A/D Group Therapy
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
- Connected clients with community service and resource agencies
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care for clients.
- Directed, coordinated and evaluated activities of staff and interns engaged in patient assessment and treatment.
- Created client treatment plans based on assessments and goals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to address mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.
Group Therapy
Family Recovery
Gainesville, GA
01.2015 - 07.2016
- Conduct A/D Evaluations
- Facilitate FVIP (Male and Female) Group Therapy
- Facilitate A/D Group Therapy
- Conduct Case Reviews for Sex Offenders
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
- Connected clients with community service and resource agencies
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Individual and Group Therapist
Gwinnett Children's Shelter
Buford, GA
04.2012 - 05.2014
- Family Therapist/S.T.E.P
- Parenting Facilitator
- Completed Intake Evaluations and Progress Notes, and In-Home Family Therapy
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Facilitated a smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout their transitions
- Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions
- Provided comprehensive case management services, including creating treatment plans and connecting clients and families to appropriate resources
- Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
- Facilitated psychoeducational workshops on topics such as anger management and relapse prevention.
Teacher
Forbush School
Maryland
04.2006 - 09.2008
- Help Create/Implement Behavior Management Plans
- Accurately assess behavior and document them daily for weekly psychological review
- Create/Implement Individual Education Plans
- Control behavioral environment for educational success
- Implement plans for negative behavior extinction and ABA techniques
- Give annual assessment for individual behavior and education plans
Paraprofessional/Graduate Counselor/Intern
Medlock Bridge Counseling Center
Johns Creek, GA
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment
- Conducted therapeutic individual and ASAM group therapy sessions
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders
Education
Masters of Professional Counseling -
Grand Canyon University
01.2011
Skills
- Group Psychotherapy
- Family Psychotherapy
- Individual Psychotherapy
- Culturally sensitive
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychosocial assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Facilitating counseling sessions
- Tracking client progress
- Group therapy facilitation
- Case documentation
- Building rapport
- Anxiety management
Certification
Licensed Professional Counseling | Expires 2026
Parent Coordinator
Anger Management Certified
Certified Grief Counselor
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Empowered Transitions Counseling
01.2017 - Current
Group Therapy
Family Recovery
01.2015 - 07.2016
Individual and Group Therapist
Gwinnett Children's Shelter
04.2012 - 05.2014
Teacher
Forbush School
04.2006 - 09.2008
Paraprofessional/Graduate Counselor/Intern
Medlock Bridge Counseling Center
Licensed Professional Counseling | Expires 2026
Parent Coordinator
Anger Management Certified
Certified Grief Counselor
Masters of Professional Counseling -
Grand Canyon University
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