Lynne Sansom
Rimrock,Arizona
Summary
I have worked as a Primary Clinician with nearly two decades of experience in the field. My educational background includes an Associates Degree in Science, focusing on Nursing, and I hold various special certifications that enhance my therapeutic practice. Since 2004, my passion has been to connect with others and help them discover their purpose through therapy,while encouraging 12 step programs. I specialize in Inner Child work, grief counseling, and plant therapy. I work at meeting all clients where they are, rather than where I want them to be. I use a client-centered approach to ensure that everyone seeking treatment receives effective support on their unique journeys. My desire is to allow all potential clients to know that I understand the complexities of addiction as a result of having survived domestic violence, and childhood and adult trauma.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
BHT/ Therapist
Compass Recovery Center
Prescott, AZ
01.2014 - 01.2024
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions for clients with similar issues or diagnoses.
- Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
- Advised families on how best to support their loved one's recovery process.
- Facilitated psycho-educational groups on topics such as relapse prevention, anger management, and coping skills.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and formulate recommendations for continued care.
- Provided individual counseling and group therapy to clients with substance abuse issues.
- Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.
BHT
WYGC ( Polara Health)
Prescott, AZ
05.2007 - 07.2013
- Led weekly group therapy on specific topics related to substance abuse to clients early in recovery.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss client progress and plan next steps accordingly.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Accompanied/transported patients to outside appointments as well as 12 steps meetings.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living while developing self-help skills such as, laundry, how to sanitize personal areas as well as teach the importance of daily hygiene.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies as well as trained in CPI.
- Attended clinical team meetings to discuss client progress.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Participated in continuing education and in-service training to advance skills.
Assistant Program Manager
WINR ( Women is New Recovery)
Prescott, AZ
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Assisted Program Manager.
- Maintained properties and notified program manager of needed repairs.
- Maintained relationships with probation office to ensure residents stay in compliance with probation office and drug court.
- Engaged in daily and weekly community meetings.
- Assisted program manager in decisions of consequences for non compliant residents.
- Accompanied residents to special recovery events and service commitments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZSocial Work
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Individual Counseling
- Assessment Skills
- Client Advocacy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Behavior Modification
- Treatment Planning
- Individual Therapy
- Defining Treatment Objectives
- Clinical Supervision
- Goal Setting
- Life Skills Training
- Case Management
- Boundary Setting
- Community Engagement
Timeline
BHT/ Therapist
Compass Recovery Center
01.2014 - 01.2024
BHT
WYGC ( Polara Health)
05.2007 - 07.2013
Assistant Program Manager
WINR ( Women is New Recovery)
01.2004 - 01.2006
Associate of Science - Nursing
Yavapai College
Social Work
University of Phoenix
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