Lyssa Simpson
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Mental health professional driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. Comfortable working autonomously or in a team-based setting. Seasoned mental health practitioner with demonstrated track record of successfully working with diverse client populations in one-on-one and group settings. Skilled Licensed Professional Counselor with strong background helping a multitude of clients overcome personal challenges and cope with triggering situations. Focused on facilitating exploration of issues, developing individualized plans and developing important skills. Licensed by GA.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPC
Stepping Stone Counseling And Mental Health Servic
03.2016 - Current
- Explored and processed clients specific need for therapy.
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention
- Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting negative habits.
- Provide both virtual and in person session
LPC/Intensive Family Intervention Team Lead
Oasis Ministries
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Participates in peer review process of services and documentation including case compliance and review of charts.
- Responsible for providing direct services to clients including assessment of issues and progress, treatment planning and updates, individual and family counseling and some parenting skills intervention as needed.
- Development of treatment plans updates as required
- Engages in applicable educational opportunities to continue to develop expertise in field of service.
- Communicate with families, juvenile probation officers, DFCS caseworkers, schools, and other authorized parties in order to exchange necessary information during the treatment process and documents all client- related contact in compliance with agency standards.
- Assist in maintaining a timely, complete, and updated clinical record for each assigned client.
- Supports the relationship between the agency and the community by demonstrating respectful, courteous, and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, visitors, and other employees.
- Develops a culturally sensitive rapport and relationship with family, and uses that relationship as the basis for working together. Also works with families in an emphatic, professional and objective manner.
- Documents all client- related contact in compliance with agency standards within 24 hours of providing the service.
- Informs the child and family of client rights and responsibilities, confidentiality, and limits of confidentiality.
- Assesses, reports, and documents suspected abuse or neglect to DBHDD, Child Protective Services and/or local law enforcement agency.
ST/Core Team Lead
Better Home Healthcare of GA
02.2013 - 08.2018
- Effectively managed time and caseloads based on 2-3 sessions per week.
- Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Interacted with clinical staff and external resources such as school or community personnel.
- Taught clients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
- Worked with parents and teachers to implement consistent behavior therapy techniques at home and school.
- Guided clients in understanding illnesses and treatment plans.
- Assisted clients in scheduling home visits and phone calls and monitored effectiveness of these activities.
Lead Social Service Case Manager
Department of Human Services
08.2008 - 02.2013
- Directed all protective placement, case management, parent education and family reunification activities.
- Interviewed clients individually and with families to determine what services would best address their needs.
- Advised patients on community resources, made referrals and devised realistic treatment plans.
- Guided youth through the emancipation planning process.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
Education
Ph.D. - Philosophy of Psychology (Candidate)
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL06.2025
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN2017
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
American International College
Springfield, MA1998
Skills
- Knowledge of the ins and outs of Medicaid familiarity and Private Insurance
- Child Protective Services (CPS) Exceptional problem solver
- Superior communication skills
- Clinical documentation mastery
- Therapeutic expertise Community resources specialist
- Case management
- Communication skills
- Functional
- Legal documents
- Mental health
- Personnel
- Problem solver
- Progress Notes
- Therapy
- Treatment planning (SMART)
Accomplishments
- Effectively managed caseloads of more than 25-30 clients at any given time.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
Additional Information
License # LPC012750
Timeline
LPC/Intensive Family Intervention Team Lead
Oasis Ministries
07.2018 - 04.2022
LPC
Stepping Stone Counseling And Mental Health Servic
03.2016 - Current
ST/Core Team Lead
Better Home Healthcare of GA
02.2013 - 08.2018
Lead Social Service Case Manager
Department of Human Services
08.2008 - 02.2013
Ph.D. - Philosophy of Psychology (Candidate)
Keiser University
Master of Science - Clinical Mental Health
Walden University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
American International College
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