LINDSEY MACFARLANE
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Mental health clinician with extensive experience at a variety of clinical settings specializing in trauma-informed care and client advocacy. Demonstrated success in facilitating group therapy and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve treatment outcomes. Proficient in diverse therapeutic modalities, including EMDR and DBT, to empower clients and promote resilience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Clinician
Verbena Wellness
SLC, UT
12.2024 - Current
- Provided in-person and virtual trauma-informed mental health therapy for individuals and families of all ages.
- Employed IFS, EMDR, Somatic, Sandtray, DBT, and TF-CBT modalities to enhance therapeutic outcomes.
- Managed credentialing, EHR, and billing processes through Tava Health to streamline administrative efficiency.
Co-owner and clinician
Artio Collective
SLC, UT
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with providers and practitioners to create diverse experiences that fostered physical strength, mental clarity, spiritual peace, and community connection.
- Oversaw client relationships, fostering strong communication and satisfaction.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Facilitated experiential intensives and retreat experiences.
Trauma Informed Mental Health Clinician
4 Healing Center
Murray, UT
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Utilized modalities including IFS, EMDR, Somatic, Sandtray, DBT, and TF-CBT to support children and adolescents in their therapeutic journeys.
- Trained and mentored MSW interns while overseeing their therapy practice.
- Trained and mentored MSW interns while overseeing their therapy practice.
- Developed and delivered workshops to train colleagues on somatic modalities and imagery techniques, enhancing therapeutic practices within the clinic.
- For clients that were open to it, used walk and talk therapy as well as canine assisted therapy with the clinic certified dog.
Attending Clinician
Highland Springs Specialty Clinic
Riverton, UT
08.2016 - 12.2022
- Provide in person and virtual care mental health therapy to Adults and Children.
- Provide individual and family counseling, primarily utilizing Attachment, Developmental, and Cognitive based therapy; to assist adults, children and families with a wide range of mental health issues.
- Most common diagnoses include Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Bipolar, eating disorders, grief and loss, and Adjustment Disorders.
- Utilizing techniques and tools in therapy practice such as, Sandplay, Play, Narrative, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrist, APRN, and pediatrician, to create and implement comprehensive treatment plans and evaluations.
- Perform and complete mental health assessments, treatment plans, reviews, and progress notes.
- Developed bi-weekly staffing and clinical collaboration meetings, establishing crisis support protocols for front office staff and clinicians.
- Facilitated eight-week social skills, mindfulness, and self-esteem group for boys ages 7-12, enhancing their interpersonal skills and emotional well-being.
- Created and facilitated Tween and Teen CBT Resilience Groups, led 2 groups for 12 weeks.
- Guided families in planning and preparing for 504 and IEP meetings.
Trauma Informed Mental Health Clinician
Trauma Awareness and Treatment Center
Murray, UT
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered individual, family, and group therapy for clients aged 4 and up, fostering emotional healing and resilience.
- Primarily utilizing Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Mindfulness, Emotional Freedom Technique, and Somatic Therapy modalities.
- Most common diagnosis for treatment at TATC, PTSD, PTSD Complex, Attachment Issues, History of Abuse, grief and loss, Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar, Borderline Personality Disorder.
- Facilitated training for MSW interns and collaborated with team on development of training initiatives, enhancing team capacity and service delivery.
Outpatient Clinical Therapist
Wasatch Recovery
Cottonwood Heights, UT
07.2015 - 02.2018
- Create and complete treatment plans, diagnoses, and coordinate care and treatment with psychiatrists and physicians.
- Provide individual, family, and couples counseling to patients participating in day treatment and/or intensive outpatient programs.
- Facilitate day treatment and Intensive Outpatient processing, psychoeducational, and experiential groups.
- Supervised CSW therapists, conducted intake assessments and evaluations for patients seeking treatment for substance abuse addiction, evaluated levels of care needed, and completed insurance forms and utilization reviews.
- Assist with case management, providing documentation and support for clients involved in legal and employment issues, as well as facilitate access to community resources for sober living and support meetings (i.e., AA, NA, Smart Recovery, etc.)..
Therapist
Monarch Counseling Center
Ogden, UT
04.2012 - 12.2015
- Provide individual and family counseling, primarily utilizing Attachment, Developmental, and Cognitive-based therapy; to assist children and families who have experienced abuse and trauma.
- Conducted mental health assessments, developed treatment plans, and documented progress notes to ensure effective client care.
- Provide mental health counseling and support for children and families.
- Applying techniques and tools such as, Sandplay, Play, Narrative, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals, including judges, guardian ad litems, foster parents, and psychiatrists, to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans for clients.
- Led two CSW colleagues to foster teamwork and support professional growth.
Hospital Social Worker
Intermountain Medical Center
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Provide discharge planning, psychosocial assessments, resources and referrals, crisis intervention, grief and loss support, and goal-oriented short term therapy for patients, parents, and families at Intermountain Medical Center Women's Center and Newborn Intensive Care Unit.
- Conducted psychosocial assessments, maintained treatment documentation, and drafted progress notes to support patient care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary hospital and medical personnel to implement patient care plans.
- Led "Surviving the NICU" and "Postpartum Depression" support groups for NICU parents and families.
- Coordinated Continuing Education committee activities to enhance professional development through monthly Social Work CEU opportunities.
- Contributed to Service Excellence Committee initiatives aimed at improving service delivery and satisfaction for NICU parents.
- Assist in training new employees and master level social work students.
Therapist
Touchstone Therapy Center
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2008 - 04.2012
- Provided individual and family counseling utilizing attachment, developmental, and cognitive-based therapy to support recovery for children and families impacted by abuse and trauma.
- Implemented therapeutic techniques like Sandplay, play therapy, narrative therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients' emotional development.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary professionals, including Department of Child and Family Services, judges, foster parents, psychiatrists, biological parents, and doctors to develop and implement effective treatment plans and evaluations of client care.
- Conducted mental health assessments and developed treatment plans, reviews, and progress notes to ensure comprehensive client care.
- Provide mental health counseling and support for children and families in foster care and post-adoptive care.
- Presented at Touchstone Therapy conferences on "Understanding Grief in Children and Adults".
Counselor/Program Developer
The Women's Center (aka Services for Women Students)
Ogden, UT
08.2006 - 10.2008
- Providing crisis and goal-oriented short term therapy to individuals.
- Coordinated and co-facilitated "Single Mom Connection" psycho-educational support groups to empower women through shared experiences and resources.
- Coordinating and facilitating "Body Image" support group.
- Organized, promoted, and coordinated domestic violence and sexual assault awareness activities and community outreach to increase awareness and support for affected individuals.
- Assisted in coordinating, organizing, and facilitating "Lessons in Leadership," seminar.
- Program servicing women students and community members.
- Supervising practicum student and work-study students.
- Coordinated logistics for scholarship program, enhancing access to funding opportunities for students.
Outreach Coordinator/ Casemanager
Safe Harbor Domestic Violence Shelter
Kaysville, UT
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Coordinated case management, intake, outreach, and referrals to support client needs.
- Provided crisis counseling and intervention for in-shelter and hotline clients and their children.
- Developed and led domestic violence awareness and prevention workshops for community groups, junior high and high schools and outside agencies.
- Led seven 8-week domestic violence educational support groups.
- Developed programs and established new support groups to enhance service offerings.
- Planned and organized annual fundraisers to secure resources for program sustainability.
Education
MSW -
New York University School of Social Work
New York, NY05-2006
BSW - Psychology
Weber State University
Ogden, UT05-2004
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Trauma-informed care
- Therapeutic modalities
- Client advocacy
- Group facilitation
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers, 2008
- National Crime Victims' Rights Week, committee member for Bronx, NY, 2006
- Davis County Domestic Violence Coalition
- National Americore Vista, 2003-2004
Training
- Auricular Acu-Technician Training Program, Certificate of Completion, 12/24
- Somatic Parts Work with Life Architect, 01/24
- Integrative Trauma Practitioner with the Aura Institute (Somatic and Breathwork), 09/23
- EMDR Basic Certified, Weekend 1 and 2, 09/18, 03/19
- IFS Basic Training through Highland Springs Specialty Clinic, 10/22
Special Achievements
- First Year Student Best Support award at WSU, 11/07
- Academic Scholarship at NYU, 2005-2006
- "Woman of the Year," award recipient at WSU, 05/04
- WSU Dean's List, 2001, 2003
Fieldwork Experience
- North Central Bronx Hospital (NCBH), New York, NY, 09/05, 05/06, Social Work Intern, Provided crisis counseling and goal-oriented short term therapy to individuals.
- Services for Women Students, WSU, Ogden, UT, 08/03, 05/04, Social Work Intern, Provided case management, intake, outreach, and referrals to women students.
Timeline
Owner and Clinician
Verbena Wellness
12.2024 - Current
Co-owner and clinician
Artio Collective
02.2024 - Current
Trauma Informed Mental Health Clinician
4 Healing Center
08.2022 - 12.2024
Trauma Informed Mental Health Clinician
Trauma Awareness and Treatment Center
12.2021 - 08.2022
Attending Clinician
Highland Springs Specialty Clinic
08.2016 - 12.2022
Outpatient Clinical Therapist
Wasatch Recovery
07.2015 - 02.2018
Therapist
Monarch Counseling Center
04.2012 - 12.2015
Hospital Social Worker
Intermountain Medical Center
04.2012 - 06.2015
Therapist
Touchstone Therapy Center
04.2008 - 04.2012
Counselor/Program Developer
The Women's Center (aka Services for Women Students)
08.2006 - 10.2008
Outreach Coordinator/ Casemanager
Safe Harbor Domestic Violence Shelter
05.2004 - 05.2005
MSW -
New York University School of Social Work
BSW - Psychology
Weber State University