Lauren Catalanatto
Ponchatoula,LA
Summary
I am an enthusiastic counseling graduate eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I have cultivated a clear understanding of the tasks and training expected of a LPC. I am motivated to learn, grow and excel in the mental health industry. During my time as a PLPC I worked to improve upon my graduate training by helping clients with a variety of diagnoses overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. As a fully licensed counselor, my focus now is on facilitating exploration of client concerns through an eclectic style of counseling, developing individualized plans and developing important coping skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Play Therapist
United Methodist Children's Home
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adapted therapeutic environments according to client preferences and sensory needs, creating safe spaces conducive to healing.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client sessions and progress, ensuring accurate record-keeping for ongoing treatment planning.
- Utilized evidence-based interventions such as directive and non-directive approaches to support clients'' unique developmental stages.
- Implemented group play therapy sessions when appropriate, facilitating social interactions among peers and promoting emotional growth.
- Monitored progress throughout treatment, adjusting interventions as necessary to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
Substance Abuse Counselor
Family Preservation Service Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Provided counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues.
- Supported and assessed clients struggling with addiction or relationship issues and devised strategies based on client needs.
- Developed individual treatment goals based on history and diagnosis.
- Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans, and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Facilitated group and individual therapy in outpatient setting.
- Completed required documentation for continued therapy coverage by insurance companies to meet deadlines.
- Coordinated care with other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive support.
- Monitored client progress to make necessary adjustments for client success.
- Used knowledge of different treatment modalities to provide clients with individualized options for successful outcomes.
- Supported aftercare planning for continued recovery after treatment.
- Provided crisis intervention to address clients' immediate needs and prevent harmful behaviors.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
PLPC
Merakey
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Communicated closely with other ACT team members to devise appropriate treatment plans for clients
- Developed and expanded referral system of service providers to assist clients in attaining services.
- Guided clients in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
- Aided clients in cultivating self-esteem and community involvement.
- Acted as client advocate to coordinate required services or resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
- Conducted evaluations to help patients develop measurable treatment goals.
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment within reason as pertaining to ACT services.
- Implemented and developed core counseling programs to meet each individual's specific and varying needs.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise and or revise treatment plans.
- Assisted patients to understand realities of their diagnoses and develop appropriate coping skills on level with the client's abilities.
- Provided comprehensive case management services, created treatment plans and connected clients and families to appropriate resources.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from an eclectic style of integrative counseling.
- Led between 25-30 individual sessions per week and 1-2 group therapy meetings per month.
- Provided emergency response in crisis situations to diffuse tensions and prevent violence.
Counseling Intern
En Christo Counseling
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Counseled clients to help understand and overcome personal, social and behavioral problems.
- Applied variety of psychological methods and techniques in screening, assessment, and evaluation of clients.
- Maintained up-to-date clinical documentation via electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Maintained high level of patient confidentiality to comply with all federal and company regulations.
- Reviewed case files to better assess client needs and proper course of treatment.
- Used Therapy Appointment to implement client cases into system and provided updates whenever required.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
- Facilitated smooth discharge by encouraging and reassuring clients throughout transitions.
- Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Performed over 600 hours of supervised group and individual counseling sessions, typically seeing between 15-30 patients per week.
Counseling Inter
Women's Community Rehabilitation Center Wcrc - Upliftd
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Provided guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
- Assessed patient behavior, moods and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans.
- Assessed clinical risk and danger to children and families and determined appropriate level of response and intervention.
- Worked with prescribing professionals to get patients necessary medications.
- Led 3 - 5 individual sessions per week and 2 - 10 group therapy meetings.
- Guided clients in effective and peer reviewed therapeutic exercises
- Helped patients to deal with realities of diagnoses and develop healthy coping skills.
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
MN01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA05.2013
Skills
- Documentation Proficiency
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Progress evaluations
- Treatment planning
- Client needs assessments
- Written and verbal communication
- Biopsychosocial assessments
- Intervention Planning
- Intermediary psychotropic medications knowledge
- Case management proficiency
- Integrative and Holistic counseling
- Experienced in crisis intervention techniques
- Adept at treatment and discharge planning
Certification
Received passing score on NCE - May 2021
NBCC Certified - July 2021
Chi Sigma Iota member since July 2018
Fun Facts
I am married and have 4 daughters. We have 2 cats and 1 dog. I play the ukulele; all sizes but prefer my tenor strung in low G. I get along well with others and love creating an environment that feels safe and inclusive for all. My favorite book series is Harry Potter and my favorite televisions series is Stranger Things. I love stormy weather. I like being indoors but I also love experiencing the natural and unique beauty that is Louisiana. The most important thing to know about me is that I believe we all go through phases of life where we need a helping hand. I choose this field because I want to be a part of the solution in creating more available and appropriate treatment modalities for those in need. I want to be part of the movement that pushes the idea of prioritizing mental health forward.
References
- Gaye Dupre - Supervisor,
- 985-502-7740
- Elizabeth Hurt - Menthal health Specialist
- 916-990-5462
Counseling Philosophy
I work from an eclectic background, but have training in CBT and ABA. I see therapy as an individualistic endeavor and therefore curate my style to each of my clients. I try and work from a holistic approach and consider the interrelationship between mind, body, and spirit.
Timeline
Play Therapist
United Methodist Children's Home
01.2024 - 07.2024
Substance Abuse Counselor
Family Preservation Service Inc.
07.2023 - Current
PLPC
Merakey
07.2021 - 06.2023
Counseling Intern
En Christo Counseling
07.2020 - 01.2021
Counseling Inter
Women's Community Rehabilitation Center Wcrc - Upliftd
01.2020 - 03.2020
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Received passing score on NCE - May 2021
NBCC Certified - July 2021
Chi Sigma Iota member since July 2018
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