Lee BARTLETT
Lakewood
Summary
Dynamic mental and behavioral health counselor dedicated to enhancing client well-being through evidence-based therapy and targeted interventions. Proven success in fostering emotional resilience and personal growth, particularly in clients facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Counselor
North Coast Family Foundation
Middleburg Heights
07.2025 - Current
- Conducted intake assessments, developed treatment plans, and applied CBT, DBT, RO-DBT, ACT, and trauma-informed interventions to enhance client well-being.
- Counseled clients with depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, grief, anger, and relational concerns, promoting healing and improved coping strategies.
- Counseled clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, grief, anger, and relational concerns, fostering emotional resilience and personal growth.
- Develop structured plans using evidence-based strategies focused on skill-building and accountability
Mental Health Technician
Wingspan Care Group
University Heights
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Monitored psychiatric patients during intensive care, prioritizing safety and dignity while responding to crises.
- Applied crisis de-escalation strategies and promoted independence and emotional regulation.
- Facilitated support for clients with autism spectrum disorder and psychiatric needs, fostering personal growth and resilience.
- Developed and implemented structured programs targeting communication, vocational readiness, and daily living skills, empowering clients for greater autonomy.
- Coordinated team activities to enhance skill development and promote client independence, contributing to overall treatment goals.
- Integrated experiential learning by supporting clients in real-world community settings
Field Instructor
Seeds Christian Wilderness Therapy
Montrose
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Supervised adolescents in wilderness therapy; led groups focused on leadership, accountability, values, identity, and family relationships to foster personal growth.
- Guided participants through structured challenges, enhancing leadership and problem-solving skills through backpacking, peer leadership, and teambuilding in Colorado wilderness.
- Counseled adolescents through trauma and crisis while collaborating with clinical staff to align with treatment goals.
- Implemented faith-based methods in therapy sessions to deepen client engagement and support therapeutic progress.
Case Manager / Job Developer
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Lakewood
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Managed 20+ clients with disabilities, delivering career coaching and job readiness training to enhance employment opportunities.
- Developed personalized service plans that effectively addressed clients' needs and goals, facilitating successful job placements.
- Supported clients in securing 150+ interviews through resume development and interview preparation
- Co-led Job Developer Boot Camp, contributing to program excellence recognized by peers.
Undergraduate Clinical Counselor
Cleveland Clinic - Summer Treatment Program
Cleveland
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Delivered behavioral counseling to adolescents with ADHD, enhancing their coping strategies and self-regulation skills.
- Implemented structured coaching for adolescents, guiding them towards achieving behavioral and developmental milestones.
- Partnered with parents to strengthen treatment plans, fostering social skill development and overall well-being.
- Organized and conducted psychoeducational activities to enhance group learning.
Education
M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
John Carroll University
University Heights, OH05-2026
B.S. - Psychology
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, OHSkills
- Case Management & Student Support
- Crisis intervention
- Job readiness
- Career planning
- Personalized Planning
- Psychoeducation
- Strengths and values assessment
Certification
Counselor Trainee, Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board
Timeline
Counselor
North Coast Family Foundation
07.2025 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Wingspan Care Group
11.2021 - 06.2024
Field Instructor
Seeds Christian Wilderness Therapy
06.2021 - 08.2022
Case Manager / Job Developer
Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
05.2019 - 06.2021
Undergraduate Clinical Counselor
Cleveland Clinic - Summer Treatment Program
06.2018 - 08.2018
M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
John Carroll University
B.S. - Psychology
Baldwin Wallace University