Leigh Harlan
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Professional mental health practitioner with expertise in delivering therapeutic interventions and fostering emotional well-being. Skilled in individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and mental health assessment. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving positive outcomes, adaptable to changing client needs. Known for empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adolescent and Adult Therapist
Mindset Mental Health Services
04.2022 - Current
- Provided person-centered therapies to adolescent and adult populations including working within their social enviornment, such as academic or family systems.
- Conducted thorough assessments to accurately diagnose mental health conditions and construct appropriate treatment strategies.
- Built strong therapeutic alliances with adolescent and adult clients to support collaboration.
- Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues.
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports; plus, provided written reports and interacted with school systems.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through ongoing research, training, and participation in industry conferences and workshops.
- Referred clients to other specialists, institutions or support services as necessary.
Adolescent and Adult Therapist
Family Care Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Compiled comprehensive client histories using intake forms, interviews and assessments to determine diagnosis and optimal treatment strategies.
- Built rapport with clients, fostering trust and open communication for effective therapy sessions.
- Worked closely with families to educate them on mental health issues, facilitate open dialogue, and encourage healthy family interactions.
- Maintained detailed case notes and documentation, ensuring effective tracking of progress and continuity of care across providers.
- Provided crisis intervention services, stabilizing clients in distress and connecting them with necessary resources.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
Adolescent & Family Therapist
Diversus Health
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Performed individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents and their families in both in-person and telehealth sessions.
- Completed diagnostic evaluations, assessments, and treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide wrap-around services and crisis care/crisis stabilization.
- Engaged in weekly team meetings, supervisions, and trainings.
- Provided clients and their families with compassionate and culturally appropriate care.
Crisis Therapist
Community Reach Center
04.2019 - 03.2021
- Performed crisis assessments for potential M1 holds on adolescent, adult, and elderly clients who presented with acute mental health needs.
- Coordinated care for M1 and volunteer client placements including, completed brief medical screens, contacted potential facilities, advocated for appropriate level of care, and arranged transportation.
- Facilitated individual and family therapy, provided brief case management services, encouraged clients to engage in mental health services/scheduled intakes, and wrote intensive client safety plans.
- Assisted clients’ in cultivating coping mechanisms through mindfulness, self-soothing, and psychoeducation.
- Actively participated in therapist’ consult group, team meetings, weekly supervision, and regularly consulted on challenging cases with teammates/supervisors.
- Managed highly acute adolescents and adults through verbal de-escalation, redirection, authenticity, and compassion
Therapist
Third Way Center Inc.
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted trauma informed intakes and created monthly individualized treatment plans for high-risk adolescent clients.
- Provided milieu therapy in addition to individual therapy sessions, group therapy, and family therapy.
- Prepared adolescent clients for a lower level of care through cultivating coping skills, complying with academic requirements, and adhering to medication.
- Advocated for appropriate adolescent client care through court systems, police departments, attorneys, case management, victim’s advocates, and in family systems.
- Completed daily documentation of clients including sending client updates to probation departments, attorneys, and victim’s advocates.
- Attended weekly supervision, trainings, and consulted daily with experienced therapists. Plus, trained mental health technicians to observe, document, and employ effective coping strategies with clients.
- Skilled in adolescent de-escalation and redirection; identifying/managing suicidal behaviors; and handling severe outburst/adolescent violence.
Therapist, Practicum, Internship
Aurora Center For Treatment
09.2016 - 01.2018
- Conducted individual counseling sessions on court mandated domestic violence and substance abuse clients.
- Facilitated and co-facilitated anger management, substance abuse, parenting, and domestic violence groups.
- Performed intake and biopsychosocial assessments.
- Monitored UA results and effectively communicated with probation departments.
- Assisted clients with clinical testing, community resources, and referrals.
- Actively participated in weekly meetings and worked as part of a treatment team.
- Answered phones, booked appointments, maintained client records, and input data into Reliatrax.
Volunteer Work
Survivors of Incest Anonymous
05.2012 - 10.2015
- Conducted weekly meetings.
- Encouraged sharing and self-disclosure while maintaining a positive atmosphere.
- Provided literature, resources, and other educational material to group members.
- Advocated and raised community awareness through outreach programs and community relations.
Education
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN2017
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN2012
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Minneapolis, MN2009
Skills
- Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, Cognitive-Behavioral, Dialectical-Behavioral, Strength-Based, Person-Centered, and Family Systems Therapy
- Individual, Group, and Family Counseling
- DSM-IV, DSM-V, and DSM-V-TR Expertise
- Accurate and Timely Clinical Documentation
- Professional Development
- Telehealth Trained
- Multicultural Competence and LGBTQ Gender Affirming Care
Certification
LPC.0017248
Timeline
Adolescent and Adult Therapist
Mindset Mental Health Services
04.2022 - Current
Adolescent and Adult Therapist
Family Care Center
09.2021 - 03.2022
Adolescent & Family Therapist
Diversus Health
03.2021 - 09.2021
Crisis Therapist
Community Reach Center
04.2019 - 03.2021
Therapist
Third Way Center Inc.
04.2018 - 01.2019
Therapist, Practicum, Internship
Aurora Center For Treatment
09.2016 - 01.2018
Volunteer Work
Survivors of Incest Anonymous
05.2012 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Walden University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Mental Health Counseling
Capella University
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