Over 30 years of proven expertise and experience in supporting clients in many different clinical settings through wide-ranging mental health issues and highly trained in trauma recovery.
Successful track record in running psychotherapy practice for 15 years.
Technically skilled at using various softwares and Electronic Health Record systems.
Highly trained and skilled in various clinical modalities including EMDR, IFS and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Practice Owner/Licensed Clinical Therapist
Self Employed|Happy Valley Counseling, LLC
Cleveland, OH
06.2011 - Current
Runs a successful private practice emphasizing therapeutic care for trauma healing and recovery.
Provided clinical supervision to employed interns and staff.
Compiled detailed picture of past trauma and medical histories through well-orchestrated interviews.
Evaluated clients' interests, abilities and needs alongside clinical presentations to develop targeted treatment plans.
Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
Collaborated with community professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
Wrote comprehensive goals and patient treatment plans.
Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
Licensed Clinical Therapist
Sunpointe Health
State College, PA
02.2009 - 05.2011
Developed client-centered treatment plans with specific goals and objectives and provided therapeutic counseling in accordance with such plans.
Responded effectively in crisis situations to deliver skilled support and stabilize situations.
Collaborated with treatment team to advocate for patients' needs and help shape effective treatment plans.
Compiled detailed picture of past trauma and medical histories through well-orchestrated interviews.
Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
Developed individual courses of treatment for each patient by evaluating goals, mental health and practical conditions.
Partnered and consulted with different doctors, therapists and clinical staff to ensure continuity of care for patient success.
Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
Licensed Clinical Therapist
Lewistown Hospital
Lewistown, PA
02.2007 - 02.2009
Developed and delivered specific and targeted curriculum for step down from inpatient hospitalization to IOP groups.
Provided individual counseling to 100's of individuals and families to help work through a variety of mental health disorders and disturbances.
Collaborated with dynamic treatment team to advocate for patients' needs and help shape effective treatment plans.
Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
Incorporated different treatment methodologies and evidence-based practices to meet clients' specific needs.
Responded effectively in crisis situations to deliver skilled support and stabilize situations.
Behavioral Health Specialist
Northwestern Human Services
State College, PA
05.2003 - 02.2007
Acted as clinical consultant in a wrap around program for children with mental health and behavioral issues
Created appropriate treatment plans based on the child's needs
Trained and clinically supervised Therapeutic Support Staff on treatment plan to ensure continuity of support in the home and at school
Monitored child's progress in the home and at school
Coordinated with school leaders and child's family and IOP team to ensure continuity of treatment across settings
Education
Master of Science - Social Work
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
12.1995
Bachelor of Arts - History & Sociology
Hiram College
Hiram, OH
06.1991
Skills
EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist
Certified in Psychedelic Psychotherapy-Integrative Psychiatric Institute
Literate in many software programs including but not limited to Asana, Word, Google Docs and Simple Practice (Electronic Health Records & Billing)
Highly trained in various clinical modalities including CBT, DBT, IFS, MBSR and EMDR
Highly experienced in working with individuals, families and groups
Self-motivated
Highly emotionally intelligent and intuitive
Well versed in DSM-V categorizations
Education and Training
other,other
Certification
I am independently licensed to practice in the states of Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Ohio License I.2203424
PA License CW015757
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Private Practice Owner/Licensed Clinical Therapist