Dynamic Primary Clinician specializing in trauma informed approaches. Proven ability to foster trust and facilitate healing through group therapy and integrative approaches. Skilled in database management and adept at creating tailored treatment plans that empower clients on their journey to recovery.
● Provide counseling services including individual sessions, family sessions, and group therapy sessions for adults at a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient facility
● Generated a weekly agenda including a combination of interpersonal process groups and psychoeducational groups based on weekly curriculum, staffing recommendations, and client interests
● Administer weekly individual sessions and trauma informed sessions using modalities EMDR and Somatic Experiencing
● Provide integrative care by assessing client needs and coordinating with family members and outside agencies to ensure a smooth community reunification process
● Directed individual and group psychotherapy sessions to clients with a history of addictive and/or trauma disorders at a partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient program
● Administered EMDR and neurofeedback
● Created, assessed, and/or maintained clinical records, such as biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and progress notes
● Cultivated an environment of trust where clients felt at ease to be themselves by responding appropriately to their needs and using the Rogerian Principles of unconditional positive regard, congruence, and accurate empathy
● Co-facilitated and planned self-esteem and life skills groups for formerly abused female adolescents from the ages of 12 to 17
● Conducted individual, group and family therapy sessions using evidence based modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Bowen Family Systems Theory tailored for the traumatized child
● Distributed and scored individualized assessments
● Engaged in positive play, encouraged pursuit of positive dreams/ goals, and created activities designed to facilitate children’s freedom of expression, learning skills, social skills, empathy, and mindfulness
● Complied with procedures and policies established by families such as: bedtime routines, hygiene maintenance (bathing, diaper changes/ bathroom assistance), medication administration, homework assignments, and injuries
● Established firm and clear boundaries to uphold personal integrity and parent/ family value systems and beliefs
Somatic Experiencing in Training Somatic Experiencing International
Beginner I/II/III and Intermediate I/II/III training February 2024
EMDR Trained Personal Transformation Institute November 2020
Gottman Therapy Couples Training Level 1 The Gottman Institute February 2019