MAURA MCCOOL. M.S.
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Telehealth-focused mental health therapist with specialized experience providing evidence-based psychotherapy for complex clinical presentations, including eating disorders and co-occurring conditions. DBT-certified clinician with strong expertise in diagnostic assessment, suicide risk evaluation, and crisis intervention. Experienced in interdisciplinary collaboration and adaptable to evolving regulatory and clinical requirements across Kansas and other jurisdictions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Therapist
Edcare
Kansas City, MO
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Delivered telehealth-appropriate individual and group therapy for clients with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
- Conducted suicide risk assessments and developed crisis intervention and safety plans
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, physicians, educators, and family members to coordinate care
- Provided DBT-informed, skills-based psychoeducation in remote treatment settings
Eating Disorder Therapist
Mccallum Place
Overland Park, KS
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Implemented evidence-based interventions including DBT and ACT
- Facilitated structured psychoeducational and skills-based therapy groups
- Conducted emergency assessments and coordinated higher levels of care when clinically indicated
- Educated and supported families throughout the treatment and recovery process
Mental Health Therapist
United Medical Logistics
Mission, KS
08.2018 - 08.2019
- Delivered telehealth-appropriate individual and group therapy for clients with eating disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions
- Conducted suicide risk assessments and developed crisis intervention and safety plans
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, physicians, educators, and family members to coordinate care
- Provided DBT-informed, skills-based psychoeducation in remote treatment settings
Education
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Missouri State University
05.1996
Skills
- Telehealth psychotherapy delivery (Kansas-compliant)
- Diagnostic assessment and treatment planning
- Suicide and self-harm risk assessment
- Crisis intervention and stabilization
- Individual, group, and family therapy
- Skills-based psychoeducation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Clinical documentation and compliance
Certification
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — Certified
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
LANGUAGES
Fluent in English and Spanish
POPULATIONS & CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS
- Eating disorders and disordered eating
- Mood and anxiety disorders
- Trauma and acute stress
- Learning disabilities
- Children, adolescents, and adults
- Family systems and caregiver support
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Senior Research and Data Analyst
- Higher Education Institution — Kansas
- Applied analytical rigor and documentation standards supporting evidence-based clinical practice
Timeline
Mental Health Therapist
Edcare
09.2022 - 06.2024
Eating Disorder Therapist
Mccallum Place
04.2019 - 09.2022
Mental Health Therapist
United Medical Logistics
08.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Clinical Psychology
Missouri State University