Meagan McKinstry
Tehachapi,United States
Summary
Current psychological assistant # 94026414. Registered ready/ Post-Doctoral (Psy.D.); passionate towards establishing a professional relationship within an organization to aid in inspiring in clients, families and staff in healing growing and empowering themselves towards achieving a healthy and fulfilling life.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Behaviorist
Black Hawk Stables
05.2021 - Current
- Black Hawk Stables established to promote sanctuary and a peaceful setting to animals and people seeking to heal
- Behavioral therapy rehabilitative therapies for both client and animals are a passion for Black Hawk Stables and Dr
- Meagan McKinstry
- As an eclectic approach to healing the mind body and soul as it relates to the mind body experience, the interventionist may explore through the psychoanalytic process, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, mind body therapy, somatic experiencing and guided meditation
- Dr
- Meagan Mckinstry is skilled with working with mental illness; to include severely psychotic disorders, major depressive disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, body dysmorphic disorders, to include family and children issues.
Psychologist
Rise in Malibu
03.2021 - Current
- Responsibilities included meeting with selected clients for individual treatment for counseling in addiction recovery, issues related to co-dependency, relapse triggers and relapse prevention, family dynamics and family therapy
- Lead evidence-based groups on topics of addiction recovery, relapse prevention, DBT skills, healthy relationships and conflict resolution
- Focus on core skills relevant to emotional regulation and aftercare planning to support sustainable recovery
- Preformed psychological assessments for candidates as opportunities presented
- Administered cognitive and personality measures, score and interpret data, write psychological reports which include recommendations and referrals for further treatments
- Participated in weekly case review/collaboration and group supervision modeling of therapeutic approaches, navigating short term therapy while establishing solid therapeutic alliances and managing issues related to ethical and professional considerations, professional clinical client care and overall treatment program adherence.
Owner
Serenity Show Stables, LLC; Serenity Farms
08.2014 - Current
- Serenity Show Stables was established to promote sanctuary and a peaceful setting to animals and people seeking to heal
- Behavioral therapy rehabilitative therapies for both client and animals are a passion for Serenity Farms, and Dr
- Meagan McKinstry
- As an eclectic approach to healing the mind body and soul as it relates to the mind body experience, the interventionist may explore through the psychoanalytic process, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, mind body therapy, somatic experiencing and guided meditation
- Dr
- Meagan Mckinstry is skilled with working with mental illness; to include severely psychotic disorders, major depressive disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, body dysmorphic disorders, to include family and children issues
- Provide equine assisted psychotherapy, train rehabilitate equine and equestrians.
Private Practice Psychologist
Dr. Dirk Debrito
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Provided individual psychotherapy as well as family therapy in private practice to patients with major depressive disorders, severely mentally ill and co-occurring disorders
- Therapeutic approaches utilized; psychoanalytic, somatic therapies, evidence-based therapies, spiritual psychology, cognitive behavioral and motivational interviewing techniques.
Therapist
D'Amore Health Care
03.2018 - 04.2018
- Provided individual and group psychotherapy to those with co-occurring disorders
- Therapeutic practices included; evidence-based, Psychoanalytic analytic cognitive behavioral and-rehabilitation therapies
- Population was voluntary or insurance-based inpatient with a focus on co-occurring disorders
- Groups facilitated; spiritual cognitive behavioral, writing, substance abuse, anger management, social skills, Motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapies.
Deputy Director of Mental Health Services
Phoenix Houses of Los Angeles
12.2013 - 06.2015
- As the Deputy Director of Family Mental Health Services; I was responsible for the effective implementation and management of both residential and outpatient adolescent co-occurring disorders programs for high-risk youth and their families
- Supervising staff and mental health professionals, licensed and non-licensed in the assuring that residential and outpatient adolescent co-occurring disorders programs for high-risk youth and their families' are maintained in accordance with agency and DMH standards
- Provided clinical assessments, crisis therapy, individual, family therapy and evidenced based group therapies in both an inpatient and outpatient basis
- Program development for residential, outpatient mental health services (DMH) and medical out patient programs
- Recruited, selected, trained and supervises all staff providing direct and indirect services
- Audited, reviewed and approved of all clinical documentation, treatment progress, treatment planning
- Conducted quality assurance and quality improvement reviews
- Assist in preparing grant applications and management
- Lead trainer and role model to all staff
- Preparation and delivery of seminars and co-facilitation of groups and trainings.
Equine Therapist & Psychological Assistant
Mariposa Riding Club
10.2009 - 08.2014
- Provided experiential, holistic (hands on, mind, body, spirit) forms of learning that helped patients increase self-awareness, work through emotional blocks and gain powerful tools for change; greater self-awareness, self-confidence, gain awareness of dynamics, relational patterns, fulfillment in activities that require the embodiment of intention and commitment
- Provided therapeutic services, to children, adults and families; Personal development, family dynamics, depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger management, learning and behavioral problems, co-occurring disorders, and addictions.
Program Director, Primary Therapist, & Equine Therapist
Inspire Malibu
11.2011 - 04.2014
- Provided psychotherapy to individuals with dual diagnosis
- Facilitated group therapy; provided psychoeducation with respect to the various components of addiction, recovery and nutrition through the utilization of CBT, DBT and MET modalities
- Provided individual, couples and family therapy
- Lead the clinical team in treatment planning to address individual client needs
- Organized and facilitated enrichment excursions
- Provided ongoing program development to meet the population needs
- Head started and facilitated the Equine therapy program.
CalWork's Program Coordinator/Project ERIN (Emergency Response; Intervention Specialist II)
Children's Institute, Inc.
10.2008 - 10.2009
- Responsibilities included; rendering emergency crisis intervention services to sexual assault, domestic violence and child victims or other victims of crime along side of the Los Angeles Police Department
- Assisted families in devising a plan of focus; shelter, medical treatment, mental health services, legal advocacy or any special needs to include transportation to destination and advocating with DCFS
- Render initial mental health services, which, included providing initial intake assessment to include diagnostic criteria, evaluation for psychiatric referral, treatment plan, and regular therapeutic services via Object Relations, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing Interventions (MI), rehabilitation therapy, and collateral therapy with families and children
- Maintained DMH records, monitoring of medication compliance, consultation with psychiatrist as needed, development of the coordination plan and client care plan for the mental health services
- Worked collaboratively with systems, DCFS, probation, regional centers, etc.
CalWork's Therapist
Amanecer Community Counseling Services
10.2007 - 10.2008
- Rendered mental health services; maintained caseload minimum of 35 clients
- Provided initial intake assessments and diagnostic assessments in preparation for psychiatric evaluation referrals, treatment planning, individual therapeutic services, group rehab therapies; in communication, anger management, and parenting groups, and other supportive case management services to aid in client in returning to the work or school environment
- DMH documentation and record keeping
- Monitoring of patient medication compliance
- Development of the coordination plan and client care plan for the mental health services, work collaboratively with DMH systems, DCFS, probation, regional centers, etc
- Completion of outcome measures, attend all DMH meetings to ensure documentation compliance.
Psychological Assistant/Therapist for Dr. Steven Kudler
Behavioral Health Consultants
05.2007 - 11.2007
- Responsibilities included; provide behavioral therapy to those with pervasive developmental disorders by way of Pivotal Response Training and Discrete Trial Training (DTT), Floor Time and Social Skill Building
- Not limited to, maintaining therapy log which includes general program notations, progress notes documentation, therapy hours logging for county billing purposes, scheduling and clinic presentation involvement.
Education
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology -
Ryokan College
Masters of Arts in Psychology -
Ryokan College
06.2007
Bachelor's of Arts in Bachelor's in Health Care Business Administration -
West Coast University
Bachelor's of Arts in Human Behavior -
Ryokan College
04.2005
Associate's of Arts in General Education -
Moorpark Community College
06.2003
Certified Medical Assistant -
American Career College
05.2003
Skills
- Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (MAT)
- Registered Drug Addiction Specialist
- Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Training Certified
- Suicide Training Certified
- Somatic Experiencing /EMDR Training with Larry Shaw, PhD
- First AID/ CPR/ BLS
Timeline
Owner and Behaviorist
Black Hawk Stables
05.2021 - Current
Psychologist
Rise in Malibu
03.2021 - Current
Private Practice Psychologist
Dr. Dirk Debrito
05.2018 - 06.2018
Therapist
D'Amore Health Care
03.2018 - 04.2018
Owner
Serenity Show Stables, LLC; Serenity Farms
08.2014 - Current
Deputy Director of Mental Health Services
Phoenix Houses of Los Angeles
12.2013 - 06.2015
Program Director, Primary Therapist, & Equine Therapist
Inspire Malibu
11.2011 - 04.2014
Equine Therapist & Psychological Assistant
Mariposa Riding Club
10.2009 - 08.2014
CalWork's Program Coordinator/Project ERIN (Emergency Response; Intervention Specialist II)
Children's Institute, Inc.
10.2008 - 10.2009
CalWork's Therapist
Amanecer Community Counseling Services
10.2007 - 10.2008
Psychological Assistant/Therapist for Dr. Steven Kudler
Behavioral Health Consultants
05.2007 - 11.2007
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology -
Ryokan College
Masters of Arts in Psychology -
Ryokan College
Bachelor's of Arts in Bachelor's in Health Care Business Administration -
West Coast University
Bachelor's of Arts in Human Behavior -
Ryokan College
Associate's of Arts in General Education -
Moorpark Community College
Certified Medical Assistant -
American Career College
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