Lily Warner
Upper East Side,NY
Summary
Experienced Licensed Psychologist specializing in adolescents and adults facing depression, anxiety, and relationship conflicts. Over 15 years in mental health, employing evidence-based treatments and clinical expertise to help clients overcome challenges and achieve goals. Proven track record in presenting at international conferences, publishing resources, and supervising clinicians and graduate students while delivering direct mental health services.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder
Private Practice
10.2014 - Current
- Enhanced client outcomes using CBT, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for diverse mood disorders.
- Improved emotional well-being through Art Therapy, DBT, and Child Parent Psychotherapy for trauma.
- Addressed ADHD, Addiction, Anxiety, and Depression using evidence-based treatments with high client satisfaction.
- Received positive feedback on treatment efficacy from standardized measures like BDI and BAI.
- Delivered impactful presentations at conferences, offering insights on psychotherapy advancements and techniques.
- Supervised and mentored clinicians, fostering professional growth and knowledge sharing in therapeutic practices.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, school, and legal workers to develop comprehensive client safety plans.
- Designed training programs for parents, enhancing their ability to support children with behavioral challenges.
Primary Research Investigator
Adelphi
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Defended dissertation on mindfulness app's impact on parenting stress and mindful parenting.
- Conducted pilot study with 11 parents of children aged 5-12 years to measure outcomes.
- Utilized pre and post measures to assess mindfulness app's effect on parenting stress levels.
- Explored key factors influencing youth mental health through mindful parenting practices in research.
- Analyzed data to determine correlations between mindfulness app usage and reduction in parenting stress.
- Presented findings at academic conferences to contribute to ongoing discussions in parenting support.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance study design and participant recruitment strategies.
Psychology Intern
James A. Dever Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Implemented effective ABA interventions, significantly improving student academic and behavioral outcomes.
- Collaborated with parents to enhance communication regarding student needs and behavioral strategies.
- Consulted with teachers to develop tailored academic plans for students in Kindergarten through 6th Grade.
- Provided push-in services, integrating support within classroom settings to facilitate student learning.
- Delivered timely counseling and crisis intervention to address urgent student emotional and behavioral issues.
- Participated actively in CSE meetings, advocating for appropriate services based on assessed student needs.
- Conducted comprehensive psycho-educational assessments using multiple standardized scales and tests for accurate evaluation.
- Drafted detailed reports summarizing assessment findings, contributing to informed decision-making regarding student services.
Graduate Assistantship Scholar
Adelphi University
08.2018 - 06.2022
- As NASP student leader, co-edited and used coordination, planning, and communication skills to achieve timely release of quarterly NASP School Psychology Newsletter with relevant trainings, resources, and updates to ensure best practices. Conducted literature review for faculty publication.
Supervising Senior Psychotherapist
Johnson Counseling Center, Union Settlement
10.2017 - 06.2021
- As leadership team member, provided crisis management as 24/7 on-call supervisor on rotation, collaborated on program needs/policies in weekly senior meetings, onboarded new hires, & delivered in-services to staff.
- Supervised up to 5 clinicians based on departmental needs and oversaw their caseloads (approximately 20-45 clients each) while maintaining own caseload of 20-25 clients. Conducted intakes and developed treatment plans for children through adults with wide range of psychiatric diagnoses. Delivered mindfulness groups during pandemic.
Psychology Practicum Intern
Floral Park Memorial High School
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Delivered individual mandated counseling services, interpreted WISC-V and BASC-III score data and wrote up psychological evaluation reports, participated in CSE meetings, and collaborated with staff and parents to maximize learning among 7th through 12th grade students.
- Conducted student mindfulness trainings and developed Emotional Social Learning (ESL) presentation for teachers to improve school climate and well-being.
Psychology Externship Intern
Johnson Counseling Center, Union Settlement
09.2019 - 05.2020
- Trained in psychological evaluations of children, adolescents, and adults, and interpreting raw data of WISC-V, WIAT-III, and projective measures such as figure drawing and sentence completion and carried a caseload.
Psychotherapist
Present Moment Psychotherapy
10.2016 - 12.2019
- Assessed and delivered mindfulness based psychotherapy sessions to adolescents, young adults, & families.
Research Coordinator Columbia Presbyterian
New York State Psychiatric Institute
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Screened participants for research study on psychological mindedness as a factor in therapeutic outcome using CBT for depression. Conducted and scored BDI, SCID and HAMD, ensured charts met IRB standards, made referrals & participated in team meetings/grand rounds.
Fee-For-Service Psychotherapist
Johnson Counseling Center, Union Settlement
09.2015 - 10.2017
- Clinically assessed, provided psychotherapy and crisis intervention to clients ages 3-56 years old with psychiatric diagnoses including ADHD, Addiction, Autism, Adjustment, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Schizophrenia & Bipolar.
- Trained in Child Parent Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), DBT, MI.
Art Therapy Consultant
Therapy West
02.2015 - 10.2016
- Established Art Therapy program-offering group and individual sessions to children and adolescents ages 5-16 who exhibited a range of psychological dysfunction including ADHD, BPD, ODD, CD, school refusal, Autism, and Tourette's in therapeutic academic day program.
- Trained in EXR-P, ACT, Cognitive Processing Tx, CBT, & provided in-service.
Art Therapy Supervisor/Teaching Artist
The Coalition For Hispanic Family Services
11.2013 - 08.2015
- Provided individual/group art therapy sessions and psycho-educational therapeutic art groups to at-risk students ages 5-11 in afterschool.
- Conducted weekly group supervision to 6 interns, individually supervised 3 interns, managed crises, & presented to 150 parents and staff.
Art Therapist
Montefiore Medical Center
03.2012 - 08.2013
- Co-created therapeutic rehabilitation program, carried caseload, co-supervised & led groups in adult acute psychiatric unit including: DBT, meditation, interpersonal therapy, anger/stress mgmt, relapse prevention, DC planning, art therapy, journaling/creative writing, expressive movement.
Adjunct Therapist
Saint Clare’s Hospital
08.2011 - 03.2012
- Led groups & carried caseload in child/adolescent & adult psychiatric units.
Expressive Arts Therapist
The Rebecca School
06.2011 - 06.2011
- Worked with children ages 7-13 years old with ASD in summer program.
Art Therapy Intern
Montefiore Medical Center
09.2010 - 05.2011
- Led groups & carried caseload in adult psychiatric inpatient unit.
Primary Research Investigator
Pratt Institute
08.2010 - 05.2011
- IRB approved study regarding art therapists' spiritual & creative practices.
Research Intern
Tomorrows Children's Institute
08.2010 - 10.2010
- Engaged in research project re: quality of life among child cancer survivors.
Art Therapy Intern
The Coalition For Hispanic Family Services
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Delivered individual/dyad/family art therapy sessions to clients ages 5-10.
Education
Psy.D. - Psychology
Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, Adelphi
05.2022
M.P.S. - Creative Arts Therapy
Pratt Institute
05.2011
Semester of Undergraduate Psychology Courses -
City College of New York of The City University of New York
12.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Studio Art
Colorado College
05.2005
Skills
- Adult, Adolescent, & Child psychology
- Clinical assessment
- Clinical Supervision
- Multicultural competence
- Psychological interventions
- Therapeutic treatment
Affiliations
- American Psychological Association Member (APA)
- Brooklyn and Beyond Mental Health Group Member (BBMHG)
- Community and Beyond NYC Society Member (CAB-NYC)
- New York City Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Association Member (NYC-CBT)
- New York City Downtown Clinicians Member
- New York Creative Arts Therapy Coalition Member (NYCAT)
- New York State Psychological Association Member (NYSPA)
- Women’s Mental Health Consortium Member (WMHC)
Certification
- Certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) & Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT); Completed 2 year training in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
- Training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Crisis Intervention, Exposure Response Prevention (EXRP), Internal Family Systems (IFT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), & Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- MBSR: Incorporating MBSR in Clinical Practice Trained (24 CEUs); Completed two 8-week courses in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
- NY State Mandated Reporter; Passed PRAXIS Exam; Fluent in French;
- Awards: The Pratt Institute Circle Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement (2011); Segal AmeriCorps Education Award (2006); Colorado College Departmental Award (2005)
Publications
- Leiber (Warner), L. (2017). For the young and the busy: Five ways to practice mindfulness on the go. Retrieved from https://medium.com/@PMPsychotherapy/for-the-young-and-the-busy-5-ways-to-practice-mindfulness-on-the-go-5a00ebf5bd56
- Kelly, J., Leiber (Warner), L. (2016). Connection Corner [Review of the book Creative Arts and Play Therapy for Attachment Problems, edited by Cathy A. Malchiodi and David A. Crenshaw] New York Association for Play Therapy, (6)1,7.
- Leiber (Warner), L. (2016). 5 tips to staying sane and dare I say it, serene, during this holiday. Retrieved from https://medium.com/@PMPsychotherapy/5-tips-to-staying-sane-and-dare-i-say-it-serene-during-this-holiday-bf2f99974034
- Leiber (Warner), L. (2015). 4 ways creativity can help you heal from the inside, out (published on www.spafinder.com, the world’s largest media company for the wellness industry)
- Warner, L. (2011). Thriving as an art therapist: The spiritual and creative practices among art therapists. (unpublished master's thesis). Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY.
Presentations & Workshops (not including in-services)
- Warner, L. (Spring, 2022). Guest Lecturer, Implementing School-Based Prevention Programs Course: SPY 613-004; Adelphi University, School Psychology Doctoral Program, Garden City, NY.
- Warner, L. (November 4th, 2021). Faculty Presenter. Developed and offered 6 hour Master Class CE credit workshop: Understanding and Engaging Challenging Parents to Facilitate Child/Adolescent Psychotherapy. 12th Annual Expressive Arts Therapies Summit.
- Warner, L. (April 27th, 2021). Presenter. A Mindful Parenting Program for Low SES Ethnic Minority Parents. Adelphi University’s Scholarship and Creative Works Conference.
- Warner, L. (November 6th, 2020). Faculty Presenter. Developed and offered 3 hour CE credit workshop: Understanding and Engaging Challenging Parents to Facilitate Child/Adolescent Psychotherapy. 11th Annual Expressive Arts Therapies Summit.
- Warner, L. (October 24th, 2020). Presenter. Mindfulness-Based Intervention to Address Stress Among Low SES Parents of African American and Latina Descent at The Subjectivity and Care Systems Student Round Table. 2020 APCS Annual Conference Truth & Dare: Complexities in the Psychosocial Space. Association for the Psychoanalysis of Culture & Society.
Interviews
- Ridley, T. (2015). Five on Friday: Interview with Art Therapist, Lily (Warner) Leiber.
- Carey, I., Javier, L., & Salgado, I. (2017). Art Heals documentary aired on MNN.
Timeline
Psychology Intern
James A. Dever Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Psychology Practicum Intern
Floral Park Memorial High School
09.2020 - 05.2021
Primary Research Investigator
Adelphi
01.2020 - 07.2022
Psychology Externship Intern
Johnson Counseling Center, Union Settlement
09.2019 - 05.2020
Graduate Assistantship Scholar
Adelphi University
08.2018 - 06.2022
Supervising Senior Psychotherapist
Johnson Counseling Center, Union Settlement
10.2017 - 06.2021
Research Coordinator Columbia Presbyterian
New York State Psychiatric Institute
06.2017 - 05.2018
Psychotherapist
Present Moment Psychotherapy
10.2016 - 12.2019
Fee-For-Service Psychotherapist
Johnson Counseling Center, Union Settlement
09.2015 - 10.2017
Art Therapy Consultant
Therapy West
02.2015 - 10.2016
Founder
Private Practice
10.2014 - Current
Art Therapy Supervisor/Teaching Artist
The Coalition For Hispanic Family Services
11.2013 - 08.2015
Art Therapist
Montefiore Medical Center
03.2012 - 08.2013
Adjunct Therapist
Saint Clare’s Hospital
08.2011 - 03.2012
Expressive Arts Therapist
The Rebecca School
06.2011 - 06.2011
Art Therapy Intern
Montefiore Medical Center
09.2010 - 05.2011
Primary Research Investigator
Pratt Institute
08.2010 - 05.2011
Research Intern
Tomorrows Children's Institute
08.2010 - 10.2010
Art Therapy Intern
The Coalition For Hispanic Family Services
09.2009 - 05.2010
Psy.D. - Psychology
Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, Adelphi
M.P.S. - Creative Arts Therapy
Pratt Institute
Semester of Undergraduate Psychology Courses -
City College of New York of The City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Studio Art
Colorado College