MARGARET M. WALSH
Farmingdale
Summary
Results-driven Marriage and Family Therapist skilled in employing evidence-based techniques to improve client outcomes. Successfully conducts therapy sessions and develops tailored treatment plans, ensuring comprehensive care through collaboration with healthcare teams. Focused on fostering therapeutic relationships and enhancing clients' coping skills.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
MFT-LP
North Shore Relationship Center
Amityville
07.2025 - Current
- Passed AMFTRB exam 12/2025
- Conducted individual and family therapy sessions to address various mental health issues.
- Employed evidence-based techniques to enhance therapeutic outcomes for clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care for families.
- Developed individualized treatment plans to address clients' needs.
- Utilized a variety of therapeutic approaches, such as narrative, solution-focused, person-centered, and cognitive-behavioral therapy, depending on the individual needs of the client.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists and social workers to ensure comprehensive care.
- Conducted assessments of clients to determine the most appropriate course of action.
- Monitored client progress by creating measurable goals and objectives in each session.
Director
Friends Against Domestic Abuse, FADA, Inc.
Farmingdale
11.2016 - Current
- Daily operations of non-profit organization
- Monitored employee and volunteer performance, daily operations, and public communications
- Managed fundraising events and donor solicitation
- Non-profit organization focused on domestic abuse prevention.
MFT Intern
North Shore Relationship Center
Amityville
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducted individual therapy sessions with clients to address mental health concerns.
- Assisted in developing personalized treatment plans for clients under supervision.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions to enhance communication and coping skills.
- Engaged in ongoing training and professional development in therapeutic techniques.
- Implemented evidence-based practices when working with clients including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy.
- Consulted with supervisors or colleagues regarding complex cases or difficult situations that arise while working with clients.
- Documented behavior patterns and relationship dynamics to create accurate and effective treatment plan.
Registered Professional Nurse/Telemetry Technician
Massapequa General Hospital
Seaford
02.1994 - 06.2000
- Performed ongoing assessments of physical and mental health needs, collaborating with multidisciplinary team to develop and modify individualized care plans, ensuring comprehensive patient support.
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication and crisis intervention, redirecting negative behaviors to help patients improve coping abilities and enhance overall well-being.
Education
MA - Marriage & Family Therapy
Northcentral University
Phoenix, AZ02-2025
BS - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01-2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY01-1996
Skills
- Individual therapy
- Couples counseling
- Family therapy
- Therapeutic assessments
- Assessment and diagnosis
- Crisis management
- Behavior modification
- Stress management
- Multicultural competency
Timeline
MFT-LP
North Shore Relationship Center
07.2025 - Current
MFT Intern
North Shore Relationship Center
01.2024 - 07.2025
Director
Friends Against Domestic Abuse, FADA, Inc.
11.2016 - Current
Registered Professional Nurse/Telemetry Technician
Massapequa General Hospital
02.1994 - 06.2000
MA - Marriage & Family Therapy
Northcentral University
BS - Psychology
Grand Canyon University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Nassau Community College