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Lori Hindman

Long Beach,CA

Summary

Dynamic Family Therapist with extensive experience at Newport Healthcare, specializing in trauma-informed care and Attachment Based Family Therapy. Proven ability to foster trust and promote healing through culturally sensitive interventions. Skilled in crisis management and group therapy, enhancing family dynamics and supporting adolescents in overcoming challenges. Committed to ongoing professional development. EMDR trained.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Therapist

Newport Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
  • Facilitated on-going assessment of patient and family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.
  • Addressed intergenerational trauma within families by implementing culturally sensitive interventions that promote healing across generations.
  • Utilized ABFT to strengthen connection between adolescents and their caregivers by addressing and repairing attachment ruptures.
  • Promoted healthy family dynamics by facilitating group therapy sessions.
  • Maintained accurate and thoroughly documented notes and client records in accordance with licensing standards.
  • Continually developed professional skills by participating in ongoing trainings and staying informed about current research in the field of family therapy.

Primary Therapist

Newport Academy
07.2024 - 01.2025
  • Provided individual, family and group therapy sessions to adolescent LGBTQIA clients and their families with various challenges and therapeutic goals.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions, promoting psychoeducation, coping skills, emotional processing, body neutrality, and DBT.
  • Developed strong therapeutic alliances with clients, fostering trust and open communication to facilitate effective treatment.
  • Utilized a variety of therapeutic modalities based on individual client needs, enhancing overall effectiveness of interventions.
  • Continually refined clinical skills through ongoing professional development opportunities, resulting in better client care.

Therapist Trainee

Antioch Community Therapy Services
03.2023 - 03.2024
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing acute distress, ensuring safety and appropriate follow-up care.
  • Evaluated client progress towards treatment goals using data-driven methods, adjusting therapeutic interventions as needed.
  • Supported clients in developing coping skills to help patients manage life challenges and difficulties.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions to promote awareness and growth.
  • Built and maintained therapeutic relationships, fostering positive, supportive and empowering client environments.
  • Documented client progress to track effectiveness and inform future treatment plans.
  • Created forms and templates for clinician use.

Educator

Inglewood Unified School District
08.2021 - Current
  • As secondary instructional coach, developed and implemented targeting coaching around student engagement, trauma-informed teaching, social-emotional learning, and data-driven practices.
  • As classroom teacher, provided differentiated instruction to diverse student body, focusing on emotional learning through language and trauma-informed teaching.
  • As literacy interventionist, provided assessment and intervention for at risk students, while collaborating with classroom teachers and administration to support learning and growth for all students.
  • Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and trauma-informed educational experience.
  • Created and maintained records of assessments, grades, attendance and family communications.
  • Trained and supervised new teachers to apply best teaching practices and comply with protocols.

English Teacher

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
07.2015 - 06.2020

Created a safe and supportive learning environment for vulnerable populations in South Los Angeles in grades 6-12.

  • Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
  • Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need and implement targeted strategies for improvement.
  • Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.

English Teacher

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
03.2012 - 06.2015
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes in 10th and 12th grades.

Education

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Antioch University Los Angeles
Culver City, CA
03.2024

Master of Arts - Teaching

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Skills

  • Trauma informed care
  • Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • EMDR
  • Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • DBT/CBT
  • Community Presentations
  • Crisis Management
  • Individual services
  • Group services
  • Children and Families
  • Multicultural competence

Timeline

Family Therapist

Newport Healthcare
01.2025 - Current

Primary Therapist

Newport Academy
07.2024 - 01.2025

Therapist Trainee

Antioch Community Therapy Services
03.2023 - 03.2024

Educator

Inglewood Unified School District
08.2021 - Current

English Teacher

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
07.2015 - 06.2020

English Teacher

Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District
03.2012 - 06.2015

Master of Arts - Clinical Psychology

Antioch University Los Angeles

Master of Arts - Teaching

Johns Hopkins University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Seattle University