Melissa Goldstein-Boswell LCSW-C
Gaithersburg,Maryland
Summary
Psychotherapist with solid background in psychotherapy, providing empathetic and evidence-based care to diverse populations. Extensive experience, specializing in evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through comprehensive psychosocial evaluations and patient-centered treatment design, facilitated therapeutic interventions to improve mental health and resilience. Demonstrated ability in active listening and cognitive-behavioral techniques. Accomplished Behavioral Therapist with 20 years of experience counseling individuals and families with social, emotional and behavioral disorders. Positive, vibrant team member with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Dedicated to offering quality services and maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Psychotherapist, Private Practice
Head and Heart Psychotherapy
01.2021 - Current
- Provide individual therapy to children, adolescents and families in private practice setting.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
- Excellent writing, task management, relationship building, and communication skills.
- Develop treatment plans with achievable mental health goals in accordance with current insurance reimbursement guidelines.
- Counseled up to 20 patients weekly with issues such as anxiety, depression, family dynamics, learning challenges and ADHD.
- Utilized mindfulness techniques during sessions to help clients develop greater self-awareness and coping skills for managing stressors.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
Psychotherapist, Private Practice
Flourish Counseling and Wellness Center
07.2019 - 01.2021
- Provide individual therapy to children, adolescents and families in private practice setting.
- Establish achievable mental health goals and teach coping strategies and self care skills.
- Skilled in evidence based strategies of mental health and behavioral healthcare (CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Executive Functioning strategies).
- Excellent writing, task management, relationship building, and communication skills.
- Develop treatment plans in accordance with current insurance reimbursement guidelines.
- Counseled up to 18 patients weekly with issues such as anxiety, depression, family dynamics, learning challenges and ADHD.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Psychotherapist-Private Practice
Aspire Counseling
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Provide individual therapy to children, adolescents and families in private practice setting.
- Performed therapy using evidence based strategies of mental health and behavioral healthcare (CBT, DBT, Mindfulness).
- Excellent writing, task management, relationship building, and communication skills.
- Established treatment plans in accordance with current insurance reimbursement guidelines. Attend monthly trainings and participate in regular continuing education.
- Guided group therapy for adolescents and young adults clients with focus on self-advocacy, self-healing and empowerment.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques and to patients and families.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Worked with clinical psychiatrist and primary care physician to review patient progress and update treatment plans.
- Guided clients in development of skills and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques.
Therapist
Adventist Behavioral Health, Adolescent PHP
12.2016 - 07.2019
- Provide individual, group, and family therapies to clients and their families. Initiate and implement comprehensive psychosocial assessments and treatment plans.
- Expert knowledge of CBT and DBT concepts to lead daily skill building groups for adolescent clients.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
Program Manager
Office of the Public Defender
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Initiate and plan inaugural parent mentoring program for CINA clients. Develop and implement curricula to provide training and clinical supervisor to mentors and mentees.
- Develop program manual regarding policies and procedures for identifying, recruiting, training and overseeing program.
- Planned and executed meetings to connect organizational representatives, community members and clients.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess analyze data and progress and make adjustments.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
Independent Consultant for Montgomery County Abused Person's Program
J and E Associates
07.2000 - 09.2003
- Facilitate 26-week cognitive behavioral group for court ordered offenders.
- Conduct psychological assessment and individual therapy for court ordered spousal abuse treatment.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
Clinical Social Work Supervisor
Adventist Healthcare (Charter Potomac Ridge)
04.1999 - 03.2000
- Supervise four social workers working in residential treatment facility. Provide individual, family and group therapy to adolescents diagnosed with serious mental illness.
- Completed documentation in accordance with JAHCO standards.
- Expert knowledge of Montgomery County special education services (EMT, IEP, ARD and LCC process).
- Facilitate recreation group for adolescents and psycho-education group for parents.
- Conduct needs assessment for adult and adolescents in crisis to determine appropriate level of care
- Developed strong community partnerships to enhance available resources and support for clients.
Pediatric Social Worker
The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, FXB Center
03.1998 - 04.1999
Case Worker
CONCERN, Therapeutic Foster Care
07.1995 - 03.1997
Education
Certification - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescent
Alvord Baker and Associates
Rockville, MD, USA2020
Certification - Child and Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional
Institute Of Certified Anxiety Treatment Professionals
Olney, MD, USA2020
Certified ADHD Coach - Certification in Coaching Teens and College Students with Executive Functioning/ ADHD
JST Coaching And Training
Alexandria, VA, USA2018
Certified Psychotherapist - Certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
TF-CBT
Laurel, MD2017
Certification - Certification in Child and Adolescent Therapy
University Of Maryland School Of Social Work
Baltimore, Maryland, USA05.2000
MSW - Children and Family
The Catholic University of America School of Social Work
Washington, DC, USA1995
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, Maryland, USA1993
Skills
- Psychosocial evaluation
- Patient-centered treatment design
- Conducting counseling sessions
- Enhancing interpersonal trust
- Emotional regulation strategies
- Comprehensive patient records
- Psychoeducational instruction
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
Accomplishments
- Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor and LCSW-C, Maryland #10129
- LCSW-C, Virginia #0904013075
- LICSW, Ohio #I.2103160
- LICSW, Massachusetts #127121
- LCSW, North Carolina #C016377
- LICSW, Rhode Island #ISW04278
- Telehealth Registered Professional Counselor, South Carolina #1735
Timeline
Psychotherapist, Private Practice
Head and Heart Psychotherapy
01.2021 - Current
Psychotherapist, Private Practice
Flourish Counseling and Wellness Center
07.2019 - 01.2021
Psychotherapist-Private Practice
Aspire Counseling
01.2017 - 07.2019
Therapist
Adventist Behavioral Health, Adolescent PHP
12.2016 - 07.2019
Program Manager
Office of the Public Defender
01.2016 - 03.2017
Independent Consultant for Montgomery County Abused Person's Program
J and E Associates
07.2000 - 09.2003
Clinical Social Work Supervisor
Adventist Healthcare (Charter Potomac Ridge)
04.1999 - 03.2000
Pediatric Social Worker
The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, FXB Center
03.1998 - 04.1999
Case Worker
CONCERN, Therapeutic Foster Care
07.1995 - 03.1997
MSW - Children and Family
The Catholic University of America School of Social Work
Certification - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Children and Adolescent
Alvord Baker and Associates
Certification - Child and Adolescent Anxiety Treatment Professional
Institute Of Certified Anxiety Treatment Professionals
Certified ADHD Coach - Certification in Coaching Teens and College Students with Executive Functioning/ ADHD
JST Coaching And Training
Certified Psychotherapist - Certification in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
TF-CBT
Certification - Certification in Child and Adolescent Therapy
University Of Maryland School Of Social Work
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Maryland, College Park