Empathetic psychotherapist with several-year history working within mental health field. Proven to build client rapport and facilitate growth. Experienced facilitating individual and family therapy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Psychotherapist
Lifestance
Milwaukee
08.2024 - Current
Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for diverse patient populations.
Developed personalized treatment plans based on patient assessments and needs.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
Staff Psychotherapist
Vitae Health Systems
Milwaukee
09.2023 - 06.2024
Conducted psychosocial assessments for individuals and families
Devised person-centered treatment plans
Developed therapeutic interventions to address diverse needs of individuals
Created group psychotherapy specific to geriatric patients
Psychotherapist
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital & Mental Health Emergency Center
Milwaukee
01.2021 - 02.2024
Provided brief solution-focused therapy to individuals in an emergency setting
Assessed individuals psychopathology and risk to self and others
Developed treatment plans and coordinate with outpatient settings for the person's individual needs
Masters Level Clinician
Crisis Resource Center
Milwaukee
11.2014 - 11.2021
Participated in milieu therapy to ensure clients transition into housing programs successfully.
Developed, taught, and discussed with clients to encourage positive coping skills and independence.
Issued medications from dispensaries and maintain records in accordance with agency policy.
Promoted from behavioral health technician May 2019
Treatment Specialist & Social Worker
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
Milwaukee
04.2019 - 01.2021
Provided individual, group, and family counseling and guidance to explore problems and discuss alternative solutions in keeping with treatment modalities
Conducted assessments both individually and as part of a team
Developed policies and procedures, program components, and specific activities to achieve program goals
Intern Counselor
Genesis - Jeanetta Robinson House
Milwaukee
01.2018 - 01.2019
Co-facilitated groups including cognitive behavioral therapy, Matrix relapse prevention, women/men in recovery groups
Participated in biopsychosocial assessments, individual psychotherapy, and treatment plans with clients
Met weekly with clinical supervisor for clinical supervision
Education
Masters of Social Work - Mental Health
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
09.2015 - 05/2019
Bachelors of Arts - Social Change and Development, Spanish
University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Green Bay, WI
01.2008 - 12.2011
Skills
Psychosocial assessment
Group therapy
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Crisis intervention
Therapy and counseling
Session documentation
Active listening
Problem solving
Emotional intelligence
Effective communication
Conflict resolution
Suicide prevention strategies
Building rapport
Clinical assessment
Addiction recovery support
Psychoeducation
Safety and risk assessments
Suicide risk assessment
Discharge planning
Treatment planning
Certificates And Licenses
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Trauma-informed care certificate
Timeline
Psychotherapist
Lifestance
08.2024 - Current
Staff Psychotherapist
Vitae Health Systems
09.2023 - 06.2024
Psychotherapist
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital & Mental Health Emergency Center
01.2021 - 02.2024
Treatment Specialist & Social Worker
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility
04.2019 - 01.2021
Intern Counselor
Genesis - Jeanetta Robinson House
01.2018 - 01.2019
Masters of Social Work - Mental Health
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
09.2015 - 05/2019
Masters Level Clinician
Crisis Resource Center
11.2014 - 11.2021
Bachelors of Arts - Social Change and Development, Spanish