Melissa Brenman
New York,NY
Summary
Client-oriented Therapist, Private Practice Owner, and Clinical Supervisor with 6-years of clinical work and 4 years of supervisory experience. Skilled in fostering environments where other clinicians can grow their own clinical voices. Accomplished in maintaining a caseload of 25-30 individual clients per week.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Inner Compass Mental Health Counseling
New York, New York
04.2023 - Current
- Implemented evidence-based interventions based on best practices in the field of mental health counseling.
- Monitored client safety by assessing risk factors associated with suicide or self-harm behaviors.
- Attended continuing education courses related to current trends in the field of mental health counseling.
- Led workshops focused on developing multicultural competency
Clinical Supervisor
Sentient Psychotherapy
New York, New York
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervised 4 MHC-LP
- Signed off on clinical notes, intake reports, and staff evaluations
- Collaborated with other professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and medical personnel to coordinate care for clients.
Clinical Supervisor and Senior Clinician
Citron Hennessey Mental Health Counseling
New York Mills, New York
08.2018 - 04.2023
- Assessed and evaluated clinical staff performance, providing feedback to ensure quality standards were met.
- Reviewed case notes and other documentation to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of care.
- Provided direct supervision of clinical staff, including orientation, training and development of employees.
- Clinically Supervised 10 MHC-LP and 3 counseling psychology interns
- Provided Individual and Couples counseling to 30 clients weekly
Education
Psychology Intern - College Counseling
NYU Counseling And Wellness Center
New York, NY05-2021
Psychology Intern - College Counseling
John Jay College Wellness Center
New York, NY05-2020
M.A Ed.M. - Mental Health Counseling
Teachers College of Columbia University
New York, NY05-2018
Master of Arts - Ethics
Fordham University
The Bronx, NY05-2015
Master of Arts - Philosophy
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY05-2012
Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
Fordham University
New YorkSkills
- Individual and Couples Counseling
- Suicide precautions expertise
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Clinical interventions
- Extensive DSM-IV knowledge
- Cultural Sensitivity
Timeline
Founder
Inner Compass Mental Health Counseling
04.2023 - Current
Clinical Supervisor
Sentient Psychotherapy
04.2023 - 04.2024
Clinical Supervisor and Senior Clinician
Citron Hennessey Mental Health Counseling
08.2018 - 04.2023
Psychology Intern - College Counseling
NYU Counseling And Wellness Center
Psychology Intern - College Counseling
John Jay College Wellness Center
M.A Ed.M. - Mental Health Counseling
Teachers College of Columbia University
Master of Arts - Ethics
Fordham University
Master of Arts - Philosophy
Wagner College
Ph.D. - Counseling Psychology
Fordham University
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